Alexis Buffum

Austin, TX

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Travels up to 60 miles

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After a performance with Peter Bay (ASO conductor) and Graham Reynolds (composer).

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My youngest student right now, 4 years old!

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Overview

Hi! I specialize in Irish, improv, recording, and worship. I am a Classically trained violinist who performs in symphony, chamber ensembles, and string ensembles. I perform non-Classical music with bands on a regular basis. I do not need music, but record on the spot in studios or with bands live. I was the solo violinist in the movie "Bernie" with Jack Black and "Mud" with Matthew McConnaughey. I am principal second violin of the Round Rock Symphony.

I also teach private violin and piano lessons.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes

What to expect

I am dependable, on-time, and communicate consistently with clients.

About

Violinist in worship bands all over Austin, TX
Principal second violin for Round Rock Symphony
Violinists for Graham Reynolds (Austin composer) and the Golden Hornet Project
Wedding and event contractor and musician (Classical and non-Classical music available)
I can hire almost any instrumentalist around Austin
SXSW and ACL musician

Education:
Florida State University- B.A. in music
University of Texas at Austin- M.M. in performance (pedagogy emphasis)
String Project teacher at the University of Texas at Austin
Studied with Irish fiddler Liz Knowles, jazz violinist Christian Howes, tango violinist Jeremy Cohen
Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles
Suzuki training in Austin, Dallas, and Washington D.C.

Awards:
2006- Composition winner at the University of Texas at Austin
2007- First runner up in ASTA's national Alternative Styles Competition

Violins:
I have an acoustic violin with a pick-up, an electric violin, and a beautiful old German violin which I use for Classical performances.

Set list

Classical music- for piano and violin, string duo, string trio, or string quartet
Non-Classical music- We can play anything--typically we are asked to do pop songs if a non-Classical request is made.

I also play fiddle music.

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