I can perform classical, jazz, or contemporary music whether it be solo for a show, or simply background music at an event. I can make special arrangements of your favorite piece/song, and can gather other musicians to harmonize with me if necessary. I can play serious or fun! Your pick.
Crista made our ceremony perfectly magical. Her performance was very classy and top notch. She is very professional and ensured that we spoke and she clearly understood my expectations. Crista made sure she fully understood what music I preferred her to play. Absolutely talented and beautiful violinist. Highly recommend.
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Michelle, thank you so much for the kind words! Your wedding day was a gorgeous one and it was a pleasure to communicate with you so thoroughly throughout the process. I’m so happy to hear you were pleased as well. I wish you and your spouse the best!
Sincerely,
Crista Shoemake
I was so impressed at this entire experience. Crista was quick to respond and answer my question and responded any concerns. I asked for a list of musical numbers and they exceeded my expectations. We had so many positive responses from friends and family. Everyone thought the music was perfect for our memorial service and celebration of life. I would recommend Crista and her team anytime!! They arrived early and provided an incredible music for our service. Thank you, Crista!!!!
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Thank you for the kind words, Darrin! I’m so proud of the musicians I work with. I’m glad we were able to make the event special!
Crista was incredibly professional and her performance was beautiful. She contacted me prior to discuss requested songs and work through her attire. During the ceremony, she helped when the situation was chaotic and worked with myself and our reverend. I would absolutely hire her again!
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Adriana, thank you for your kind words! Your ceremony was beautiful and I am honored I got to be part of it. Wishing you the best!
Crista provided an evening of soothing sounds and education as you played works from little known Black composers. I highly recommend her for any dinner party or formal event. She is punctual and plays what you request.
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Thank you for the kind words, Richard! Looking forward to another concert in the near future.
Fantastic violin player ! I Highly recommend.
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Thanks so much, Jake! It was my pleasure. All the best to you.
She was wonderful and did a terrific job!!! I would, definitely, have her again. I hope to use her again for future events. Thanks so much.
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Thank you, Jennifer! It was lovely to work with you and meet your kind family. Wish you the best and hope to meet again soon! 🙂
Crista was great! From the beginning of planning after we booked her all the way to the end. She is very talented and was even able to play some of our interesting requests on the spot! Thank you Crista for being a part of our memories!
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Thank you, Brian! I had a great time performing in your beautiful home and chatting with your family as well. Wish y’all the best!
These guys were incredible! Can learn almost any song and sound amazing! They were kind and organized and on time. I would definitely hire them again and they are very reasonable price wise. Was very impressed!!
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Thanks, Ruthie! It was our pleasure. :)
The artist was easy to work with, on time, always available when solidifying logistics, knowledgeable musician, and very polite, not to mention wonderful music.
Response from Crista Guthrie:
Thank you, Nick! It was a pleasure to play for your mother and family.
Price Range: $150-$500
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
I have been playing the violin since the age of three and have been classically trained for 21 years. I studied with Nicolette Solomon van Wyk at the Suzuki Music Institute of Dallas in my youth and participated in numerous summer music camps. I recently received a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from BYU-Idaho. I continue to study under Dr. McLin at Arizona State University to receive a Master of Music in Performance Pedagogy.
I have have incredible opportunities performing with artists such as Cyndi Lauper, William Joseph, The Piano Guys, Josh Groban, David Archuleta, and opening up for Carrie Underwood! I love collaborating with local musicians my area as well, and am happy to coordinate gigs that require a fuller musical sound with more musicians.
Types of gigs I have done:
-weddings, big and small
-fundraiser events for charities
-dinner parties
-fiddler with band in clubs
-birthdays-funerals
Items I can provide on my own:
-music stand
-music light (if in dark atmosphere)
-sheet music, if necessary
-proper dress attire
Items I canNOT provide on my own:
-microphone, or other devices needed for this.
| October 05, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 20, 2024 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 24, 2023 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 10, 2023 • 11:00pm - 11:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 14, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 03, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 25, 2021 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 16, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 20, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Dinner Party |
| December 18, 2020 • 8:30pm - 8:45pm | Surprise |
| August 27, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 18, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| June 06, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 19, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| April 26, 2019 • 5:00pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
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Marisa Holmes
When you close your eyes and imagine a a bride walking down the aisle, what do you hear? Most likely, it's strains of Mendelssohn's "The Wedding March" or Pachelbel's "Canon in D." Classical wedding music provides an elegance unlike any other, and it's no wonder so many brides choose classic wedding processional songs. "The Wedding March" and "Canon in D" are just the tip of the iceberg, however. There are plenty more lovely options, all of which provide a lovely backdrop for the wedding processional. Read on to discover our favorite classical songs for weddings.
Best Classical Music for Weddings
"Canon in D, P.37," by Johann Pachelbel, Edward Brewer and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
"A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: IX. Wedding March," by Felix Mendelssohn, London Symphony Orchestra and Peter Maag
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Marisa Holmes
When you close your eyes and imagine a a bride walking down the aisle, what do you hear? Most likely, it's strains of Mendelssohn's "The Wedding March" or Pachelbel's "Canon in D." Classical wedding music provides an elegance unlike any other, and it's no wonder so many brides choose classic wedding processional songs. "The Wedding March" and "Canon in D" are just the tip of the iceberg, however. There are plenty more lovely options, all of which provide a lovely backdrop for the wedding processional. Read on to discover our favorite classical songs for weddings.
Best Classical Music for Weddings
"Canon in D, P.37," by Johann Pachelbel, Edward Brewer and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
"A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: IX. Wedding March," by Felix Mendelssohn, London Symphony Orchestra and Peter Maag
"Wedding March," by Andrew Grossman, Lana Ross and Anna Moor
"Suite Bergamasque: III. Clair de Lune (arr. A. Reed): Clair de Lune," by Claude Debussy, Alfred Reed, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and Keith Clark
"Bridal Chorus" "Treulich Geführt", Dgg , Lohengrin, Act 3," by Andrew Grossman, Anna Moor and Lana Ross
"Ave Maria," by Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Nora Shulman and Judy Loman
"Water Music Suite: Air," by George Frideric Handel, London Symphony Orchestra and George Szell
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, BWV 147," by Andrew Grossman, Anna Moor and Lana Ross
"Lakmé: El Dúo de la Flor," by Mado Robin, Libero De Luca, Agnes Disney, Jean Borthayre, Claudine Collart, Simeon LeMaitre and Léo Delibes
"Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "La Primavera" (Spring): I. Allegro," by Antonio Vivaldi, Alberto Lizzio and Musici di San Marco
"Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2: "Gesegnet soll sie schreiten" (Attacca)," by Leonore Kirschstein, Heinz Imdahl, Hans Helm, Walter Kreppel, Herbert Schachtschneider and Ruth Hesse
"Trumpet Voluntary," by Elixer
"Ode To Joy," by The O'Neill Brothers
"Serenade,"Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K 525: II. Romanza - Andante," by the Latvian Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
"The 4 Seasons: Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter): II. Largo," by Karoly Botvay
"Salut d'Amour," by the Mostar Symphony Orchestra
"Cantata, BWV 202, 'Wedding Cantata': Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten," by Musica Antiqua New York
"The Carnival of the Animals: XIV. The Swan," by Bernhard Jarvis
"The Blue Danube, Op. 314," by the Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra
"The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: Act I. - Overture," by the Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra
“Arioso,” by Johann Sebastian Bach
“Fur Elise,” by Ludwig Van Beethoven
"Solomon, HWV 67: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," by Georg Friedrich Handel
"Gymnopédie No.1," by Erik Satie
"Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351," by Georg Friedrich Handel
Popular Love songs:
"Endless Love" by Diana Ross
"How Deep Is Your Love" by Bee Gees
"Best Part" by Daniel Caesar featuring H.E.R.
"Always and Forever" by Heatwave
"Because You Loved Me" by Céline Dion
"I Could Fall In Love" by Selena
"(What A) Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke
"The Very Thought Of You" by Billie Holiday
"The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
"Happy Together" by The Turtles
"You Got Me" by The Roots and Erykah Badu
"Something" by The Beatles
"Happily Ever After" by Case
"Like a Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae
"Dontchange" by Musiq Soulchild
"As" by Marsha Ambrosius and Anthony Hamilton
"Knocks Me Off My Feet" by Stevie Wonder
"You Make My Dreams" by Daryl Hall & John Oates
"Nothing Even Matters" by Lauryn Hill and D'Angelo
"Don't Get Me Wrong" by Pretenders
"I Just Can't Stop Loving You" by Michael Jackson
"Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur
"Forever And Ever, Amen" by Randy Travis
"Adorn" by Miguel
"At Last" by Etta James
"When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge
"A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson
"Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden
"The Only Exception" by Paramore
"You're Still The One" by Shania Twain
"Perfect" by Ed Sheeran
"Everything Has Changed" by Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran
"All of Me" by John Legend
"Marry Me" by Train
"A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
"Everything" by Michael Bublé
"You And Me" by Lifehouse
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
"The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson
"At Your Best" by Aaliyah
"(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin
"Two Occasions" by The Deele
"Don't Know Much" by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
"Lucky" by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
"Slow Jam" by Usher and Monica
"Anyone Else But You" by The Moldy Peaches
"Aquaman" by Walk the Moon
"(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You" by *NSYNC
"Better Together" by Jack Johnson
"Thinkin' Bout You" by Frank Ocean
"(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams
"Until the End of Time" by Justin Timberlake feat. Beyoncé
"That's the Way Love Goes" by Janet Jackson
"I Wanna Know" by Joe
"I Do (Cherish You)" by 98º
"Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones
"Angel of Mine" by Monica
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
"More Than Words" by Extreme
"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
"Never Too Much" by Luther Vandross
"Amazed" by Lonestar
"Dangerously in Love" by Beyoncé
"Just My Imagination" by The Temptations
"The Luckiest" by Ben Folds
"Make You Feel My Love" by Adele
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye
"I Can Love You Like That" by All-4-One
"You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker
"Spoiled" by Joss Stone
"Heaven" by Bryan Adams
"Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer
"Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars
"Time After Time" by Cindi Lauper
Irish/Scottish/Celtic:
Drowsy Maggie
The Kesh
The Butterfly
Cooley's
Morrison's
The Silver Spear
The Maid Behind The Bar
The Banshee
Banish Misfortune
The Wind That Shakes The Barley
Out On The Ocean
The Connaughtman's Rambles
Tipping Up the Stairs
Balleydesmond Polkas
Musical Priest
American fiddle tunes:
Bile 'em cabbage down
Old Joe Clark
Waterbound
Yellow Rose of Texas
Flying Home to Shelley
Frank's Reel
Red Prairie Dawn
Soldiers Joy
Old Cluck Hen
Angeline the Baker
Tam Lin
Shady Grove
and much more!
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