Grace Notes

Norfolk, VA

$280 – $400 per event

Travels up to 30 miles

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Playing Schindler's List at Yad Vashem ceremony in Volendam, Nethderlands

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Congregational playing in Rehovot, Israel 2015

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Congregational playing in Nieuwegein-Noord, Netherlands 2017

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Wedding May 2019

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Playing at the Baltimore Ravens Stadium in September 2025

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Playing at the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC in October 2025.

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Playing for a graduation party

Overview

Classically trained with years of experience playing for a wide variety of events, especially weddings. Reasonable rates! Specializes in classical/traditional music on solo violin and piano. Ensembles are an option so if you are interested in one, just ask!


Reviews

23 reviews

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Morgan P.

August 23, 2026
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Amazing!

Grace was absolutely amazing! She played violin for our wedding, and it truly made the entire experience feel so magical. Her music was beautiful and added such a special touch before and during the ceremony. She was incredibly talented, professional, and made our day even more memorable! We’re so grateful we chose Grace to be part of our wedding!!

Hired as: Violinist


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S J.

July 18, 2026
Verified review

Grace was the star!

Most parties my friends and family been to always had a love dj but I was determined to have Grace be there to be my violinist for the night! No dj, no music just her. EVERYONE loved her , not only did she play amazing music , set the tone for the party she was so nice to my kids and everyone who walked up to her and asked questions. I can’t thank her enough for her professionalism and her extreme kindness. Thank you so much Grace you helped make this night a Beautiful experience.

Hired as: Violinist


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June M.

April 23, 2026
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Top Tier!

Grace is a delight. She arrived timely. Everyone enjoyed her music and we received many compliments throughout and after the event. I would definitely book her for any future event.

Hired as: Violinist


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Lauren S.

April 19, 2026
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Violinist for Wedding

Grace is amazing at communicating, provided us with recordings of songs, and played a great processional for our wedding! We were lucky to have her for our big day!

Hired as: Violinist


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Elizabeth G.

October 22, 2025
Verified review

Grace provided the most beautiful music!

Our concert was a huge success. Thank you, Grace, for your kindness, grace, and talents.

Hired as: Classical Pianist, Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: $280 – $400 per event

Languages: English

About

Grace began studying violin at age 8 and piano at age 12. She played with college orchestra and various ensembles and was a member of the University of Tampa's Community Orchestra for two years. She was employed as a church musician for over 10 years and taught in her own private music studio for 14 years.
Her performing experience began at age 16 and she has enjoyed playing for a variety of events over the years in the United States and abroad, both as a violinist and pianist.

Past booked events

August 2026

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Norfolk, VA

July 2026

17

Friday

Dinner Party

7:30pm - 10:30pm

•

Norfolk, VA

April 2026

22

Wednesday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Newport News, VA

17

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Williamsburg, VA

November 2025

01

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Washington, DC

October 2025

21

Tuesday

Concert

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Rockville, MD

September 2025

25

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 12:30pm

•

Stevenson, MD

August 2025

29

Friday

Personal Occasion

11:00am - 11:15am

•

Baltimore, MD

June 2025

22

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Palmetto, FL

December 2024

18

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Brooksville, FL

May 2023

20

Saturday

Religious Celebration

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Lakeland, FL

March 2023

26

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Seffner, FL

January 2022

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

•

Tampa, FL

14

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Tampa, FL

December 2021

11

Saturday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Clearwater, FL

November 2021

19

Friday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Tampa, FL

06

Saturday

J wedding piano

3:00pm - 4:30pm

05

Friday

piano wedding rehearsal

6:00pm - 8:00pm

October 2021

23

Saturday

Personal Occasion

4:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Dunedin, FL

21

Thursday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

•

Clearwater, FL

June 2021

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Clearwater Beach, FL

July 2020

24

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

•

St Petersburg, FL

October 2019

26

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Lutz, FL

25

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Lakeland, FL

August 2019

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:15pm

•

Clearwater, FL

May 2019

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Lakewood Ranch, FL

March 2019

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 11:30am

•

Clearwater, FL

February 2019

16

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Venice, FL

14

Thursday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 7:00pm

•

St Petersburg, FL

December 2018

25

Tuesday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

St Petersburg, FL

08

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 4:45pm

•

St Petersburg, FL

02

Sunday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Tampa, FL

October 2018

13

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

St Petersburg, FL

April 2018

22

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Riverview, FL

December 2017

13

Wednesday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

St Petersburg, FL

November 2017

12

Sunday

Campus Event

8:30pm - 8:45pm

•

Tampa, FL

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Sarasota, FL

October 2017

20

Friday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Tampa, FL

18

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Wesley Chapel, FL

Set list

Prelude/background music:
Prelude in C ~ Bach
The Gift of Love ~ traditional English melody
Serenade ~ Schubert
Give Me Your Hand ~ O Cathain
Si Bheag, Si Mhor ~ Gaelic
Ashokan Farewell ~ Ungar
Barcarole ~ Sitt
Be Thou My Vision ~ Irish air
Meditation from Thais ~ Massenet
Por Una Cabesa ~ Garde
Air from the Suite in D ~ Bach
Auld Lang Syne ~ Scottish air
Songs Without Words Op.30 no.3 ~ Mendelssohn
Melody in F ~ Rubinstein
Ständchen ~ Schubert
Sonatine in G major ~ Mazas
Liebesleid ~ Kreisler
Emporer Waltz ~ Stauss
The Swan ~ Saint-Saens
Humoreske ~ Dvořák
Irene's Theme ~ Price
Themes from Water Music ~ Handel
Largo from The Four Seasons ~ Vivaldi
In Dreams ~ Shore
Le Vie En Rose ~ Piaf
Zwolf Duos ~ Mozart
Schindler's List Theme ~ Williams
Moon River ~ Mancini
Jugend Album ~ Sitt
Danny Boy ~ Irish air
Excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof ~ Bock
Themes from Symphony No. 5 ~ Tchaikovsky
O Mio Babbino Caro ~ Puccini
Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana ~ Mascagni

Bridal party music:
Ave Maria ~ Schubert
Can't Help Falling Love ~ Presley
A Thousand Years ~ Perri
The River Flows in You ~ Yiruma
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring ~ Bach

Processional/entrance music:
Kanon in D ~ Pachelbel
Wedding March ~ Mendelssohn
Bridal Chorus ~ Wagner
Ode to Joy ~ Beethoven
Hornpipe from Water Music ~ Handel

Recessional/exit music:
La Dona e Mobile ~ Verdi
Passacalle from the Procession of the Military Night Watch in Madrid ~ Boccherini
Trumpet Voluntary ~ Clarke
La Rejouissance ~ Handel
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba ~ Handel
Eine Kleine Nachtmuzik Serenade ~ Mozart

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