A Note of Elegance

Binghamton, NY

$150 - $1000

Travels up to 1.5 hours

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Overview

Jesse Parker is a professional violinist located in Binghamton! 
Parker has performed in many venues all across NY, OH, MI, PA, and parts of CT.

Parker is a graduate of the Crane School of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and is currently living in Binghamton NY. 

Parker has performed in various venues including Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, the Eastman Kodak Theater, Hosmer Hall, Olin Hall, Snell Theater and at the Avery Fischer Center for the Performing Arts.
Parker has performed with the Binghamton Philharmonic, the Lima Symphony Orchestra, the Adrian Symphony, and the Orchestra of Northern New York among others.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Katelyn W.

July 8, 2022
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Beautiful violin/cello duet

Jesse played at my wedding during the ceremony and cocktail hour and it was beautiful! Everyone loved it and it was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and cocktail hour. She was extremely easy to communicate with, very helpful & kind throughout the whole planning process.

Hired as: Violinist

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A Note of Elegance

Thank you SO much for your sweet and kind words Katelyn! It was an absolute honor to perform at your wedding and we are wishing you both every happiness and a massive congratulations again on your happily-ever-after! xoxox


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Justin L.

September 25, 2018
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Great job at our wedding

Jesse and Kurtis did an amazing job at our wedding. They were able to accomodate our requests and truly made our day special. Thanks again!

Justin and Brittany

Hired as: Violinist

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A Note of Elegance

Thank you so much Justin & Brittany for choosing A Note of Elegance and for allowing us to be part of your special day! Congratulations, wishing you every health and happiness throughout your lives together!!


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Janel S.

June 8, 2017
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Excellent performance!

Kurtis did an excellent job performing for our Elders during dinner. He interacted with them with they had questions or requests and was happy to converse with them after the show had ended.

Hired as: Violinist

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A Note of Elegance

Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback Janel, Kurtis had a wonderful time and we look forward to working with you again in the future!! Thank you again for choosing A Note of Elegance!


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James K.

April 10, 2017
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Accomplished artist

Pleasant to work with, attentive to detail, and artful in presentation, responsive to direction. Excellent choice for this event.

Hired as: Violinist

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A Note of Elegance

Thank you so much James for your kind words! I had a wonderful time and a huge thank you to you and your church for being so welcoming!

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Booking information

Price range: $150 - $1000

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 240 minutes

What to expect

~Ceremony Package~
- Elegant Music as guests arrive
- Wedding part processional
- Bridal Entrance
- Recessional
- Elegant Music as guests move to the next part of the wedding

~Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Package~
- Elegant Music as guests arrive
- Wedding part processional
- Bridal Entrance
- Recessional
- Elegant Music as guests move to the next part of the wedding
- One hour of elegant music during the cocktail hour portion of the event

~Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Reception Package~
- Elegant Music as guests arrive
- Wedding part processional
- Bridal Entrance
- Recessional
- Elegant Music as guests move to the next part of the wedding
- One hour of elegant music during the cocktail hour portion of the event
- Two additional hours of elegant music during dinner/reception

About

My name is Jess Hays and I'm a professional violinist originally from Kingston, NY.

I have performed in many venues/weddings all across New York City, the Hudson Valley, the Adirondack Region, Westchester and parts of Connecticut.

I am a graduate of the Crane School of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and I can offer a beautiful addition to your wedding or any other occasion with classical/pop violin music!

I have performed in various venues including Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, the Eastman Kodak Theater, Hosmer Hall, Olin Hall, Snell Theater and at the Avery Fischer Center for the Performing Arts.

I started violin at the age of seven after being inspired by concerts my parents had taken me to when I was younger.

Playing the violin and truly feeling the music has always been a passion of mine and a way to express the beauty I see in life.

I would love to help you make your special day or occasion perfect and just the way you envision it!

Services offered

Past booked events

September 2025

13

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Olyphant, PA

August 2023

23

Wednesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

East Syracuse, NY

02

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:30pm

Horseheads, NY

July 2022

03

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Skaneateles, NY

September 2018

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Owego, NY

June 2017

06

Tuesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sylvania, OH

April 2017

09

Sunday

Cultural Event

7:30am - 10:00am

Wauseon, OH

October 2016

22

Saturday

Wedding

4:30pm - 5:30pm

08

Saturday

Wedding

12:00pm - 1:30pm

07

Friday

Wedding

5:00pm - 7:30pm

September 2016

24

Saturday

Wedding

3:00pm - 4:00pm

23

Friday

Wedding

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Set list

From This Moment - Shania Twain

Air - Bach

Meditation from Thaiis - Massenet

Wedding March - Mendelssohn

Ave Maria - Schubert

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

All of Me - John Legend

Canon in D - Pachelbel

The Wedding March - Wagner

Violin Concerto No. 2 - Haydn

Lover's Waltz - Jay Ungar

Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar

Rondea from Pride & Prejudice - Henry Purcell

The Prayer

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