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Bob Emmons Piano

Bob Emmons Piano

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5.0 
(9 reviews)
  • Allentown, NJ
  • Pianist
  • Travels up to 90 miles
  • $150 - $800
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Overview

Bob is available to perform piano / keyboard music for your special event; from wedding ceremony, cocktails, reception, private or corporate events, he is able to provide a polished, class act of quality piano music to serve your needs. His repertoire consists of Jazz Standards, Broadway, Classical, Current Popular and Classic Rock selections. A typical set might include Night and Day by Porter (swing jazz), Awake My Soul by Mumford & Sons (current popular), Sun and Moon by Schonberg (Broadway), Us and Them by Pink Floyd (classic rock) to Clair de Lune (classical). Bob's current performance schedule finds him in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, New York City, and surrounding suburbs.


9 Reviews

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Donna B. • October 3, 2022

Happy Guests!

I had a very small gathering of about 15 people. Bob provided wonderful music and it just made everyone feel happy! He played an incredible assortment of music from classical to rock! Bob was very pleasant and seems to really enjoy providing music for all! I would definitely hire him again. Thank you Bob for making our evening memorable! I heard from almost every guest the next day raving about how wonderful it was. This will definitely go down in the history books!

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Pianist
Bob Emmons Piano

Response from Bob Emmons Piano:

Thank you Donna for the nice words of support!

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Gokulapriya G. • February 17, 2022

Awesome

Bob is super cool and professional. He cares more about profession than money… he was so kind enough to stay till our wedding ceremony was over even it took a bit longer than we paid him… it’s rare to see people like him…

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Classical Pianist
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Roberta S. • January 23, 2022

Easy peassy

Bon is easy going snd has a relaxed attitude toward his relationship with his consumer. Very accommodating and pleasant to work with at the same time, very professional.

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Classical Pianist
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Diane D. • December 30, 2019

The Best

Bob was fabulous! Absolutely made the party! Great guy with a tremendous personality along with a wonderful piano talent. He was a hit and myself along with other family members will book Bob again!!
Thank you this was a great experience from start to finish.

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Bob Emmons Piano

Response from Bob Emmons Piano:

Hi Diane and Family,
Thank you so much for the words of support ( and of course the prosciutto on bread)! Your Holiday House Party was one of the highlights of December, and I am looking forward to seeing you guy's again!
Bob

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Tiffany S. • December 16, 2019

The Entertainer

Bob was the highlight of the party! He was pleasant and engaging. Very professional and an overall talented entertainer!

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Pianist
Bob Emmons Piano

Response from Bob Emmons Piano:

Thank You for Tiffany , Chip and Marissa for both including live piano music to your party and the nice feedback! It was a pleasure to meet you, your family and friends. All the best for a Happy Holiday Season and New Year!
Bob

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Linda B. • December 16, 2018

Everyone loved him!!!!

Bob Emmons provided piano music at a fundraiser cocktail party for an art museum in our town. His playlist was perfect, both in terms of the type of musical selections and the volume at which he played. He was also nice enough to bring along sheets of paper with the words to well known holiday tunes, and everyone sang along. Also, he was extremely professional in the way he interacted with our guests. Everyone felt he added a lot to our party. I recommend him wholeheartedly!

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Bob Emmons Piano

Response from Bob Emmons Piano:

Thank you for the response Linda! I sure hope that I will see you again in the future at more events like this, and until then, all the best to you and your friends, and much success with your fundraiser.
Bob

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Jennifer S. • May 2, 2017

Outstanding!

Bob was fantastic! We hired him to play the keyboard at my Mother's 70th surprise brunch. He arrived early to set up and started playing prior to the first guest arrival. He was engaging with the guests and went around the room to take requests/suggestions. We would definitely consider him for any future musical events. I also would consider having him play at corporate events as well. Thank you Bob for a wonderful time! We loved it!

Hired as:
Keyboard Player
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Karol • December 23, 2015

Thank you for going above and beyond!

Bob was a wonderful addition to our Christmas party last weekend! He played in a tent we had set up on our deck, which was not very warm because the heater was not working properly. He stayed out there in spite of the chilly air and engaged our guests. At the end of the party he had everyone, kids & adults, joining in a sing along. The guests loved it!! We made sure to book him for next year before he left the party.

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Alison M. • April 26, 2015

Bob Emmons

My husband and I had the good fortune to book Bob for my 50th birthday party at our home. The party was a success and Bob was a huge reason why! Bob's showcase of timeless Jazz standards was great and our guests enjoyed him, too. I can say he proved to be a true professional with a wealth of music knowledge and is generally great guy. We plan to book Bob for future gatherings!

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Jazz Pianist
Bob Emmons Piano

Response from Bob Emmons Piano:

Alison and Eddie, thank you so much for the kind words. Likewise, it was good to meet you and your wonderful family. It was a privilege and an honor to provide you with some great music!
Sincerely,
Bob

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Price Range: $150 - $800

What to Expect

Pleasant, very cordial professional keyboard player / pianist that plays a true variety:
jazz, classical, Broadway and popular music to create an elegant and classy atmosphere for your special event.

About

Bob Emmons has been performing since age 7 on various keyboards, eventually landing him with cover bands playing anything from rock to big band jazz styles. He attended The College of New Jersey (previously Trenton State) and earned his Bachelors Degree in music education, with an emphasis on piano performance. He studied with Shirley Batchelor for his classical training, and since he always had an affinity for improvising and creating, continued jazz studies with numerous artists.
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Bob dedicated 30 years to instructing children in the Hamilton Township New Jersey Public Schools, as an instrumental music teacher. In his most recent post he served in four elementary schools, with over 200 students in his roll book annually. Bob previously taught at Grice Middle school for 25 years as an instrumental music teacher, concert and jazz band director. In 2006, Bob was chosen to direct the New Jersey Region II Junior High School Jazz Ensemble, a division of the International Association of Jazz Educators.

Bob is now concentrating his efforts on building and teaching his Adult Class Piano program. His aim is to share his love of studying the piano and the joy of playing with as many people as possible through the enjoyable group lesson approach; Piano Time!

Bob is also available to perform piano / keyboard music for your special event, from wedding ceremony, party, or dinner with music, he is able to provide a polished, class act of quality piano music to serve your needs. His repertoire consists of Classical, Jazz, Broadway, and Current Popular selections. Bob performs an eclectic mix of music spanning many genres and time periods. A typical set might include Clair de Lune from Claude Debussy (classical), Groovin High by Dizzie Gillespie (jazz), Sun and Moon from Claude-Michel Schonberg (Broadway musical) to an improv version of Us and Them by Roger Waters and Rick Wright (Pink Floyd). To listen to music samples of Bob performing please go to the Music / Video Samples and Wedding Planner pages of this website.

Additional Booking Notes

If I use my personal keyboards / sound system, I do need a source for electricity. I have the extension cords.

Services Offered

Pianist One Man Band

Past Booked Events

October 01, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Cocktail Party
September 03, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
February 14, 2022 • 11:30am - 12:30pm Wedding Ceremony
January 21, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm Wedding Ceremony
November 12, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
October 31, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Reception
October 10, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Birthday Party
December 14, 2019 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Christmas Party
December 07, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm House Party
September 28, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Anniversary Party
December 15, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Christmas Party
December 09, 2018 • 12:30pm - 4:30pm Baby Shower
February 09, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cocktail Party
April 29, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm Birthday (Adult)
October 16, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm Personal Occasion
April 30, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
February 13, 2016 Birthday (Adult)
January 08, 2016 Holiday Party (Christmas)
December 19, 2015 Holiday Party (Christmas)
April 25, 2015 Birthday Party

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