Alberta Barnes

Top Performer

Portland, OR

Starts at $275

Travels up to 3 hours

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Overview

I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Violin Performance from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. I have performed professionally at private events for over 20 years in a diverse range of venues. I play professionally with a number of different ensembles in the area, including Orchestra Nova Northwest, the Vancouver Symphony, and the Newport Symphony. I also post regularly on my YouTube channel which currently has over 120 videos - check out the videos embedded on this page! As a classical violinist, I love bringing a touch of elegance and class to events, and it is an honor to be able to share in memorable events in people's lives through the joy of music.


Reviews

51 reviews

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Heidi F.

October 11, 2026
Verified review

Perfect!!!

Alberta did GREAT for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. It was perfect, she responded well and kindly and perfect played the songs we requested. Thank you Alberta!

Hired as: Violinist


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Seraiah O.

September 7, 2026
Verified review

Beautiful sound

Thank you for providing beautiful sound and ambience at my ceremony.

Hired as: Violinist


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Jaime H.

August 14, 2026
Verified review

Booked for Wedding Ceremony and was wonderful

Alberta is very professional and worked with our music director at church for our ceremony. Super responsive and made our ceremony so amazing.

Hired as: Violinist


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Rebekah C.

August 3, 2026
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Amazing!!

Alberta was amazing!! Came to do our ceremony music and it made everything 💞 thank you Alberta!

Hired as: Violinist


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Jenny L.

July 27, 2026
Verified review

Amazing Wedding Violinist

Alberta was absolutely amazing! We are so thankful for her and her willingness to play at our event at such last minute notice. We had two songs that were really special to us, and she managed to play them perfectly for our ceremony. Her music created such a beautiful atmosphere for our ceremony

Hired as: Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $275

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to expect

If you are looking for a solo violinist for your wedding, party, or other event, I'm here for you! I play primarily classical music but I do also have a repertoire of pop and other genres of music - just let me know what you're looking for! I am very quick and responsive with all communication and I will work to make the music for your event better than you are imagining! I only ask to be indoors or under shelter if it rains because my instrument cannot get wet.

About

I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Violin Performance from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. I have performed professionally at private events for over 20 years in a diverse range of venues. I play professionally with a number of different ensembles in the area, including the Portland Columbia Symphony and the Newport Symphony. I also post regularly on my YouTube channel which currently has over 120 videos - check out the videos embedded on this page! As a classical violinist, I love bringing a touch of elegance and class to events, and it is an honor to be able to share in memorable events in people's lives through the joy of music. If you have any questions, just ask! Thank you for considering me to be part of your special event.

Additional booking notes

None - I play acoustically. Please note that I do not use any sound equipment and I do not play with backing tracks. If you would like a fuller sound than solo violin, please discuss with me prior to booking and we can talk about arranging a larger ensemble (i.e. violin/ cello duet, trio, quartet, etc.)

Upcoming booked events

July 2027

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Corbett, OR

August 2027

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Florence, OR

14

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Portland, OR

October 2027

01

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Troutdale, OR

Past booked events

October 2026

09

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Brush Prairie, WA

04

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Albany, OR

September 2026

10

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Milwaukie, OR

August 2026

29

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Brightwood, OR

12

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:45am

•

Portland, OR

08

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Hood River, OR

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Welches, OR

July 2026

22

Wednesday

Corporate Event

11:30am - 1:00pm

•

Portland, OR

June 2026

28

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Scotts Mills, OR

27

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Portland, OR

22

Monday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Portland, OR

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Welches, OR

02

Tuesday

Dinner Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Eugene, OR

May 2026

08

Friday

Retirement Community Event

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Vancouver, WA

02

Saturday

Surprise

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Portland, OR

02

Saturday

Religious Celebration

1:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Vancouver, WA

March 2026

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Estacada, OR

07

Saturday

Wedding Reception

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Estacada, OR

February 2026

13

Friday

Retirement Community Event

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Vancouver, WA

January 2026

31

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:45pm

•

Carlton, OR

November 2025

22

Saturday

Religious Celebration

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Vancouver, WA

October 2025

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

North Plains, OR

03

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Newberg, OR

September 2025

14

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Gresham, OR

May 2025

23

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:15pm

•

Vancouver, WA

March 2025

12

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:30am

•

Portland, OR

November 2024

10

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Vancouver, WA

July 2024

13

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Aurora, OR

February 2024

03

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Portland, OR

December 2023

24

Sunday

Worship Service

10:30am - 12:00pm

•

Portland, OR

November 2023

09

Thursday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Portland, OR

October 2023

20

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Aurora, OR

September 2023

29

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Portland, OR

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:00pm

•

Portland, OR

July 2023

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Wilsonville, OR

01

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Canby, OR

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Oregon City, OR

June 2023

30

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Portland, OR

May 2023

13

Saturday

Dinner Party

11:00am - 1:00pm

•

Portland, OR

April 2023

20

Thursday

Dinner Party

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Gladstone, OR

18

Tuesday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Portland, OR

December 2022

04

Sunday

Worship Service

10:30am - 12:00pm

•

Portland, OR

September 2022

11

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 2:30pm

•

Portland, OR

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 11:30am

•

Ridgefield, WA

August 2022

27

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

9:30am - 11:00am

•

Aurora, OR

07

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Oregon City, OR

June 2022

21

Tuesday

Wedding Engagement

5:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Gresham, OR

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:00pm

•

West Linn, OR

10

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 11:45am

•

Walterville, OR

May 2022

22

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Troutdale, OR

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Oregon City, OR

April 2022

27

Wednesday

Corporate Event

3:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Hillsboro, OR

March 2022

25

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Portland, OR

February 2022

14

Monday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Vancouver, WA

December 2021

17

Friday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Newberg, OR

08

Wednesday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Lake Oswego, OR

October 2021

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Sublimity, OR

16

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Portland, OR

14

Thursday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Newport, OR

01

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

•

Corvallis, OR

September 2021

19

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

11:30am - 12:30pm

•

Portland, OR

17

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

University Place, WA

04

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Yelm, WA

August 2021

22

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Oregon City, OR

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Portland, OR

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Troutdale, OR

06

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Troutdale, OR

July 2021

31

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Eugene, OR

29

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Stevenson, WA

June 2021

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Damascus, OR

August 2020

23

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

5:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Portland, OR

July 2020

29

Wednesday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Beaverton, OR

May 2020

12

Tuesday

Personal Occasion

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Portland, OR

10

Sunday

Surprise

6:00pm - 6:15pm

•

Portland, OR

07

Thursday

Street Performance

12:00pm - 12:30pm

01

Friday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Portland, OR

February 2020

15

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Tigard, OR

14

Friday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Gresham, OR

October 2019

18

Friday

Corporate Event

3:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Springfield, OR

August 2019

11

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Government Camp, OR

July 2019

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Veneta, OR

April 2019

13

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:45pm

•

Beaverton, OR

September 2018

16

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 12:30pm

•

Portland, OR

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Olympia, WA

August 2018

25

Saturday

Surprise

12:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Portland, OR

April 2018

21

Saturday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Portland, OR

September 2017

09

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Sherwood, OR

August 2017

06

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Elmira, OR

June 2017

28

Wednesday

Cultural Event

8:30pm - 10:00pm

•

Beaverton, OR

October 2016

22

Saturday

Personal Occasion

1:30pm - 2:15pm

•

Portland, OR

September 2016

10

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Forest Grove, OR

10

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

12:00pm - 12:30pm

•

Portland, OR

July 2016

17

Sunday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Sublimity, OR

16

Saturday

Grand Opening

2:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Alsea, OR

May 2016

28

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 9:00pm

•

West Linn, OR

December 2015

31

Thursday

Anniversary Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Vancouver, WA

October 2015

18

Sunday

Portland

7:00pm - 8:00pm

17

Saturday

Salem

7:00pm - 8:00pm

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

•

Aloha, OR

03

Saturday

Portland

7:00pm - 8:00pm

September 2015

19

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Welches, OR

July 2015

02

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Salem, OR

April 2015

14

Tuesday

Anniversary Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Vancouver, WA

Setup requirements

I will bring everything that I need to play acoustically.

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