Jonathan Levingston
- Phoenix, AZ
- Violinist
- 96 Verified Bookings
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I am a classically trained violinist and fiddler performing a variety of music for every occasion. My repertoire includes classical, pop, jazz, ballads, opera/broadway and movie themes, country, traditional Irish, classic rock and special requests. I perform with other instrumentalists and vocalists and can provide a duo, trio, or quartet. I am often hired to accompany other musicians and vocalists or appear with bands and have strong improv and chart reading skills. With 25 years experience performing shows, corporate events, weddings, funerals, proposals, private parties and solo engagements, I work to meet the needs of every client and provide a professional and gratifying experience.
Heide played at our May 20, 2023, wedding. I wanted to include as many Irish tunes as I could in the ceremony. Heide knew all of the tunes that I asked for and suggested several others. Many of our guests said that Heide’s playing with her friend Shannon Schumann before the ceremony began was one of their favorite parts of the day. Their music during the ceremony was also wonderful.
Response from Heide Riggs:
Thank you, Kathleen! It was a joy to be part of your very special wedding. Best wishes!
Price Range: $200 and up
Unions: AFM
Heide Riggs, a classically trained violinist, has gained recognition over the last decade as an Irish fiddler and is currently featured with the nationally acclaimed band, Blaggards. Heide’s passion for Celtic music led her to study the traditional style of Irish fiddling with Randal Bays and author a book in 2020 for other crossover players. SHAR Music picked up the downloadable version of the eBook, and Heide has received and accepted invitations to present masterclasses for universities and youth orchestras. Heide began playing violin at the age of 11 and holds a Masters of Music Performance and Pedagogy from ASU School of Music where her most influential teachers included Danwen Jiang, Katie McLin, and the late William Magers. Heide studied in New York at Meadowmount Conservatory with Charles Avsharian and Skye Carmen, and in Minneapolis with Sally O’Reilly. She has performed classical and various styles for many symphonies, tribute shows, bands, and stage orchestras including Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Heide loves teaching violin and in addition to her private studio she’s had for over 20 years, she coaches string sectionals at middle schools and high schools, and held the position of music director for a Phoenix high school for four years teaching strings, band, choir, and bucket drumming.
Born in Colorado, raised in Arizona, Heide has performed for West Coast Music’s Impulse Band and renowned artists such as Michael W. Smith, Josh Groban, and jazz violinist Regina Carter. Some of her favorite creative work is collaborating with other artists as a recording studio session player. As a Celtic fiddler, she has also performed with Dave Browne and Dave Rooney of The Black Donnelly’s, Stephen Walsh at Trinity Bar in Dublin, Ireland, Sea Merchants, and The Spirited Lads. In the country music scene, Heide’s highlight performances include performing with DaisyTrain at Super Bowl XLIX Pepsi Hyped for Halftime Concert Series and as the VIP band for Alan Jackson, with TAD Management’s Nashville Gold History of Country Music Show, The Glen Campbell Story and Rhinestone Country, and Celtic Nation. Heide maintains a private teaching studio in Arizona and teaches lessons and fiddle classes online.
December 09, 2023 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 09, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
November 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 01, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
Jazz/Old American Songbook
Stand by Me
Moon River
Autumn Leaves
Fly Me To The Moon
La Vie En Rose
Ain’t Misbeahvin
L.O.V.E
Come Fly with Me
Moondance
Can’t Help Falling in Love
When I Fall in Love
My Way
The Way You Look Tonight
What a Wonderful World
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You
At Last
It’s Been Long, Long Time
All of Me
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
My Girl
When I Fall in Love
My Funny Valentine
I Could Have Danced All Night
Nuages
Ragtime
Pop
I’m Yours
A Thousand Years
Perfect
Hallelujah, Cohen
I’ll Be
Love Me Like You Do
Photograph
Viva La Vida
God Only Knows
River Flows in You
Still Dre
Yellow
Wildest Dreams
Make You Feel My Love
Marry You
All You Need is Love
Shallow
Lucky
Love Story
Contemporary/Classical/Broadway/Cinema
O Mio Babbino Caro
All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera)
Time To Say Goodbye
Habanera from Carmen
Por Una Cabeza
Once Upon A Dream
Cinema Paradiso Love Theme
Habanera from Carmen
Beauty & the Beast
Once Upon a Dream
Ashokan Farewell
Waltz from Sleeping Beauty
My Favorite Things
Classical (only a sampling of my library)
Humoresque
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Canon in D
Setiz, Concerto No. 5
Largo “Four Seasons”
Meditation “Thais”
Hornpipe “Water Music”
Serenade, Haydn
Rondeau
Trumpet Tune
Trumpet Voluntary
Wedding Processional, “Song of Music”
Lovers Waltz
Eine Kleine
Ode to Joy
Michael C. said “Great violinist”
Rachel K. said “Beautiful music! Booking them was a great decision. Not only are they incredibly talented but also some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. It was…”
Serena S. said “Thank you so much for sharing your musical talents at our wedding! All of our guests loved the songs that were carefully selected. We would highly recommend…”
Alexandra D. said “Alona played the violin at our wedding, and she was like a fairy tale come to life. Her music was the heartbeat of our ceremony – so full of emotion and…”