Important Note:
Love is love. I am honored to perform for couples of all orientations and identities and celebrate heterosexual, gay, bisexual, and LGBTQ+ weddings and proposals.
About Me & Services:
I hold a Master of Music in Violin Performance and have performed professionally for weddings, live bands, headliners, and productions. My repertoire includes classical, jazz, rock, bluegrass, and more.
Solo Acoustic Violin: Traditional wooden violin, fully live and unaccompanied. Best for intimate gatherings of 30 guests or fewer.
Solo Electric Violin: Electric violin with backing tracks for a full sound. Suitable for larger event spaces.
7 reviews
Julia M.
February 24, 2021Emily is not only and amazing violinist but a wonderful person. We hired her for our small elopement wedding on 2/14/21 when horrible weather hit Austin and she was the only person that day that didn’t cancel on us. She was dependable, communicated well with us and even arrived early. She truly was the cherry on top of our event and I know for any future needs we will be contacting her. Do not hesitate to book with her.
She is truly a wonderful person and you will not regret hiring her.
Thank you again Emily!
Hired as: Violinist
Mike M.
July 20, 2020Emily was very professional, on time and easy to communicate with. She even customized the song list to include a couple songs we specifically wanted. She played beautifally and loud enough for everyone to hear; we didn't even need a whole quartet like we originally thought. Overall, a very great experience. Thanks for being so easy to work with & making our special day magical.
Hired as: Violinist
Holly W.
March 15, 2020Highly recommended - played for my wedding and she did a beautiful job! She was easy to work with and very helpful. You won’t be disappointed!
Hired as: Violinist
Philip B.
January 27, 2020We used Emily for our Robert Burns Night dinner and she did an outstanding job. Emily arrived early to our event, rehearsed, and exceeded expectations. I requested specific Irish and Scottish violin tunes along with a piece by Mozart, all of which Emily played impressively to a very appreciative audience. Highly recommended!
Hired as: Violinist
Liz B.
May 15, 2019Saw Emily play at the Crown Uptown, was amazing. Wichita is losing another great musician. Austin will be lucky to have her!!
Hired as: Violinist
Price range: $350 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes
I will arrive 15-30 minutes prior to ceremony.
Assume and charge for the ceremony to take 1 hour (Additional time will be charged accordingly).
I will set up, where requested (unless there is an issue with the instrument's safety).
I usually wear a black ensemble. If there are any requests for attire, in order to fit the wedding, please inform me.
Originally from Washington state, Emily Bishop began playing the violin at the age of four. Ms. Bishop is a top prize winner of the Marjorie Easley Concerto Competition and the Oklahoma Community Orchestra's Young Artist Compeition. She was also selected as an Emerson Scholar at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Ms. Bishop was a fellowship recipient at the Eastern Music Festival in North Carolina and was a member of the inaugural Fellowship String Quartet there. She has also attended the Marrowstone, Centrum, and Evergreen Music Festivals. Ms. Bishop plays regularly with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and Symphony of Northwest Arkansas. Ms. Bishop held a graduate assistantship at the University of Oklahoma where she attained her Master of Music degree in Violin Performance with Professor Hal Grossman. She received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Washington where her principal teachers were Ron Patterson and Kyung Sun-Chee.
Ms. Bishop attended the Interlochen Arts Academy as an Endowed Scholar during her high school years. There she studied with Hal Grossman. In addition to her performing career, Ms. Bishop taught in the Sooner Strings Program at the University of Oklahoma. Currently, she is a permanent member of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, and is a regular freelance violinist.
If your event is outdoor:
If it’s Sunny and over 75 out- You will need to provide a shaded area for the performer. If shade is not provided performer may leave and the event will be considered fully completed.
If it’s Rainy: You will need to provide an indoor or covered option as satisfactory to performer. If this is not provided performer may leave and the event will be considered fully completed.
Saturday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Austin, TX
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Georgetown, TX
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Leander, TX
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
9:30am - 10:30am
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Austin, TX
Sunday
Dinner Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Austin, TX
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Cedar Park, TX
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Austin, TX
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Austin, TX
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 7:45pm
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Georgetown, TX
Saturday
Luncheon/Tea
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wichita, KS
Saturday
Luncheon/Tea
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Duncan, OK
Tuesday
Anniversary Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Stillwater, OK
WEDDING CEREMONY
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MUSIC PROGRAM
SEATING OF GUESTS:
1. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
2. Air (from water music) - Handel
3. Air on the G String – Bach
4. Rondeau –Bach
5. Lascia Ch’Io Panga – Handel
PROCESSIONAL:
SEATING OF PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS:
1. Trumpet Voluntary –Clarke
2. Arioso –Bach
BRIDESMAIDS WALK DOWN AISLE:
1. Cannon in D –Pachabel
BRIDE AND FATHER WALKING DOWN AISLE:
1. Ave Maria –Schubert
RECESSIONAL:
1. Wedding March –Mendelssohn
2. Allegro –Handel
I have played for small intimate audiences/venues, and large/full stadiums. Each performance holds it's own energy and inspiration.
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