Janice Nikitin Stravinskas

Wakefield, MA

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Hall of Fame (Will.I.Am)

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All of Me by John Legend

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Mozart Rondo Alla Turca

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Fur Elise Bagatelle in A Minor by Beethoven

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Wedding Reception at The Taj in Boston

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Wedding Reception at The Taj in Boston

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Wedding at the Memorial Music Hall in Methuen, MA

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Wedding at the Memorial Music Hall in Methuen, MA

Overview

Solo piano music using an 88-key Yamaha DGX-535 with 500 voices. Chose from the grand piano voice, string quartet, orchestra or cathedral organ. If there is an accoustic piano at the venue, I can also provide music if you prefer. I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from The Berklee College of Music in Boston (cum laude). I can provide classical music, current popular music, Broadway show tunes, some light jazz (including Dave Brubeck), a Sinatra medley, Big Band and a Gershwin medley. Please feel free to make requests.

All of the music I play is contained in a music reading software program inside an Apple i-pad, for an organized, professional appearance on the piano.


Reviews

1 review

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Malcolm K.

April 13, 2013

A Great Musician on a Wonderful Instrument!

I greatly enjoyed Ms. Stravinskas's classical performance at Lynnfield Community Church Coffee House !

Hired as: Classical Pianist

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Janice Nikitin Stravinskas

Thank you so much! I am thrilled that you enjoyed the performance and I am looking forward to doing another show.
Sincerely,
Janice Niktin Stravinskas

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

It cannot be overstated that for an event to be successful, a lot of planning is required. Because I provide piano music, I contact the client and after speaking with them, I create a personal song list for their event and send it via email. I make myself available for as many consultations as they would like to have by phone or email to go over the song list before the event. Then they know each and every piece of music that will be played and the event will be exactly the way they want it to be. Last minute additions are never a problem - I can add songs as close to the event as the day before. I also check with them about their dress code. if it is formal, I wear a gown. I am a musician, so I always wear concert black.

About

In order for an event to be successful, several things must be done in the planning stage. I am very conscientious about the pre-planning items that need to be covered. I am always available for phone consultations or email messaging. In addition, after speaking with each client, I create a personal song list for their event and send it to them via email. Then we can go over it as often as necessary before the event so they will know every single piece of music that will be played. If they want to make additions or deletions, I take care of that immediately. Last minute changes are not problem. I can add songs as close to the event as the day before.

I also check with them about their dress code. If the event is formal, I wear a gown. I provide piano music, so I always wear concert black unless another color is requested.

I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education (cum laude) from the Berklee College of Music in Boston and I studied with a concert pianist during my time there. I also teach privately at the student's home or via Skype.

Past booked events

December 2014

20

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Topsfield, MA

Set list

In addition to the items on this list, I can add anything that you would like to request. Thank you so much!

CHRISTMAS MEDLEY

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Do You Want to Build a Snowman from the movie Frozen

Let it Snow

Santa Baby

All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey

Winter Wonderland

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

O Holy Night

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

The Christmas Song

Ukrainian Bell Carol

Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi

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Apple Blossom Time

Spanish Eyes

Piano Man – Billy Joel

She’s Always A Woman – Billy Joel

Your Song – Elton John

Tiny Dancer – Elton John

Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder

My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder

Let It Go from the Movie Frozen

New York, New York – Frank Sinatra

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

You’re My Everything – Michael Buble

Just Haven’t Met You Yet – Michael Buble

Moonglow – Toni Bennett

Hallelujiah from the movie Schrek

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

BIG BAND

In the Mood

Pennsylvania 6-5000

Take the A Train

GERSHWIN

Summertime

I’ve Got Rhythm

It Ain’t Necessarily So

Fascinating Rhythm

Embraceable You

Rhapsody in Blue (short excerpt)

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Moon River – Henry Mancini

La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf

As Time Goes By from the movie Casablanca

Hall of Fame – (link hidden)

Stay by Rihanna

All of Me – John Legend

CLASSICAL

Moonlight Sonata, First Movement – Beethoven

Fur Elise – Beethoven
Waltz in C# Minor by Chopin
Andante Spianato by Chopin
Nocturne in D Flat Major Op. 27 #2 - Chopin
Nocturne in E Flat Major - Chopin
Jesus the Joy of Man's Desiring by JS Bach
Prelude in C Major by JS Bach
Perpetuum Mobile - Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Influences and inspiration

When I was a piano student, I was very impressed with the talent and genius of concert pianist Vladimir Horowitz and his performances.

Setup requirements

If the keyboard is selected, I will bring everything that is necessary. I would only need 2 working electrical outlets for the keyboard and the sound system.

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