Joshua D. Colbert is a professional wedding musician who performs throughout Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. Joshua specializes in classical and pop music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and parties. To perfectly meet the needs of each client, he can work with other musicians to arrange a variety of ensembles, including duets with violin, piano, guitar, and flute; string trios, and quartets. With a Bachelor's Degree in Violoncello Performance, and a Master's Degree in Arts Administration he can handle your event with both musicianship and professionalism. Joshua also has a thriving studio teaching cello and piano.
I booked for our wedding and he was awesome! Arrived on time and did an amazing job. Would definitely recommend and book again!
Joshua really made our day special! He was very accomodating to our beach wedding and even took a special request to do a Metallica song! Cool guy!
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Absolutely beautiful!! Punctual and organized. Charming and compassionate. Do yourself a favor, book Mr. Colbert for your event!
Joshua was outstanding - from communication to performance, we could not have been happier!
He arrived for our evening on time, well-prepared and provided a truly personal experience for our small group. He was engaging, provided background on each piece (as requested) and chatted with us throughout. (If you prefer he will certainly play without discussion - it's just what our group preferred.) He played beautifully and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Highly recommend and would definitely hire him again!!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Weddings:
Ceremony-Joshua will provide a customized playlist of your choosing, or use traditional pieces to make your day special. This typically includes 15-30 minutes of prelude music, the processionals, and the recessional.
Cocktail Hour-While pictures are being taken and hour d'ouevres are served, Joshua can also stay to provide soothing background music that can be classical, contemporary, or a combination of the two.
Parties and Events:
Joshua can provide a classical background to your classy affair, be it intimate or formal. With a large repertoire he is sure to find a setlist that fits your needs.
Joshua will provide his own equipment including stands and accessories. His ensembles are not amplified. The only necessity will be chairs.
| September 28, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 30, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 14, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 29, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 06, 2015 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Here are pieces that would be good for ceremonies. Joshua does his own arrangements and can put your favorite song onto the cello.
CLASSICAL
Air on G (Bach)
Arioso (Bach)
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Bridal Chorus (Wagner)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Hornpipe, from Water Music (Handel)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
La Rejouissance, from Water Music (Handel)
Minuet (Boccherini)
Minuet in G (Beethoven)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
Salut d’Amour (Elgar)
Spring and Fall, from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)
The Swan, from The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens)
Trumpet Tune (Clarke)
Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell)
Unaccompanied Cello Suites (Bach)
Vocalise (Rachmaninoff)
Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
POP
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
All of Me (John Legend)
Beauty and the Beast (Alan Menken)
Blackbird (The Beatles)
Clocks (Coldplay
Counting Stars (One Republic)
Dancing Queen (ABBA)
Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles)
Every Breath You Take (Sting)
Halo (Beyonce)
Happy (Pharrell Williams)
Lost In This Moment (Big and Rich)
Make You Feel My Love (Adele)
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (The Beatles)
Party in the USA (Miley Cyrus)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World (IZ)
Take Me to Church (Hozier)
Tom Saywer (Rush)
Time is Running Out (Muse)
Chairs
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