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Katharine Smith

Katharine Smith

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5.0 
(14 reviews)
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Cellist
  • Travels up to 200 miles
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Sonata for Cello and Piano

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At a November wedding in Vegas

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Overview

Classically trained cellist experienced in giving memorable performances for weddings, parties, receptions, and more. Has experience arranging music for solo and group performance, and can meet the needs of classical and contemporary music lovers alike!


14 Reviews

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Abbey D. • November 19, 2022

Awesome!

Katherine was easy to work, quick response and played beautifully. She was exactly what we were looking for at our celebration of life event for our grandparents. The best part was she played the jeopardy theme song at the end of the event which meant so much to the family because our grandmother always signaled it was time to leave her house when jeopardy came on! Thank you again!

Hired as:
Cellist
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Mary B. • June 7, 2022

Loved their performance for our wedding!

Katharine and her team were extremely accommodating for our wedding! We had our wedding in Breckenridge and it was a day full of seasons where they started outside but moved indoors to accommodate our ceremony and cocktail hour. We requested two songs for the precession and recession then gave them the freedom to continue the theme, and they delivered! Our wedding guests commented on how they wished they had played the entire night! We highly recommend Katharine and her team!

Hired as:
Cellist
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Laura M. • January 10, 2022

Katharine is Amazing!

Our party was taken to the next level with Katharine playing such beautiful music in the background. So many people told me how much they loved her music and what a special touch it was to have her there. I highly recommend her and hope to hire again soon!

Hired as:
Cellist
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Sydnie W. • September 4, 2021

Very Professional

We Booked Katharine for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Unfortunately, our wedding date changed unexpectedly and Katharine was not available on our new date. However, she was great at communicating and found another cellist with her same qualifications for us to use! We were bummed we didn't get a chance to hear her play, but she handled the situation very professionally and made our day smooth.

Hired as:
Cellist
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Garrett S. • August 16, 2021

Perfect! Was exactly what me and my bride were looking for

Katharine, played for our wedding in Golden. The music was great and she was able to accommodate our special requested music. Our guest loved it and made the day even more special!

Hired as:
Cellist
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David F. • May 31, 2021

Wonderful, professional, flexible, highly recommended!

Katharine was great! We had a 3 hour performance of classical and contemporary music and it was beautiful and perfect for our wedding. Katharine was able to move venues last minute to a different building for the reception due to rain. She was kind, flexible, a very talented musician, and was able to play all our music requests. What more could we ask for?

Hired as:
Cellist
Katharine Smith

Response from Katharine Smith:

Thanks so much for your review, David! The wedding was so lovely, and I wish you and Stephanie the very best.

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Amand C. • October 9, 2020

Everything We Envisioned

Katharine was so easy to work with! Every step of the way, she communicated, gave ideas and was open to our ideas as well! She was super professional and didn’t miss a beat. We couldn’t have asked for more. I don’t know if we will need a cellist again, but if we do it will definitely be Katharine. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for that special something to make great events even better!!

Hired as:
Cellist

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• September 27, 2020

Bach at the Botanic Gardens

Katharine played for our masked, socially-distanced wedding at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Super responsive and easy to work with, and beautiful music! Thank you!

Hired as:
Cellist
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Cynthia • January 19, 2020

Amazing!

These four classical musicians went above and beyond what was expected. They were understanding of our music choices, played at a professional-level, and were very punctual. Katherine communicated regularly, she was timely with her replies, and just a joy to work with. Her team created an ambiance that made my wedding magical. The wedding wouldn't have been as special without their touch. Would recommend to friends and family. Will use again for another event. Absolutely fantastic!

Hired as:
Chamber Orchestra
Katharine Smith

Response from Katharine Smith:

Thanks for your review, Cynthia! My quartet and I were all talking about how your ceremony was one of our favorites we've ever played. We appreciated your hospitality, and wish you the best of luck!

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Laura G. • August 23, 2019

Wedding cellist

Katherine was the only musician I hired for my wedding and she was fantastic!! She worked with me ahead of time to help me find the music I wanted for my ceremony, and went right along with me when I gave perhaps overly specific instructions for what I wanted for the recessional. I was afraid that finding a cellist was going to be the hardest part of my wedding planning, but it was by far the easiest!

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Cellist
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Heather A. • August 3, 2019

Excellent Cellist

We booked her to play for my mother-in-law's funeral service. She found sheet music for all of her favorite songs and mixed them in with classical pieces (the standard funeral fare). Everything was beautifully executed. She was perfect.

Hired as:
Cellist
Katharine Smith

Response from Katharine Smith:

Thanks so much for your review, Heather! I'm so glad you were happy with the music, it was a very touching ceremony. Wishing you the best!

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Logan S. • August 1, 2019

Don't Miss Out

Katharine was extraordinary. She made such a huge difference at our event. It took us from an ordinary event to an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this one of kind professional artist.

Hired as:
Cellist
Katharine Smith

Response from Katharine Smith:

Thank you for your review, Logan! You host a wonderful party and I would love to help provide music for any future events you need. Take care!

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Ruben • July 29, 2019

Exceptional Cellist

Highly recommend Katharine Smith for any occasion. Katherine is: professionalism, hands-on, dedicated, and delivers exceptional service. If you are looking for a good cellist, have the confidence that Katherine is unmatched and you will be blown away with her performance.
On a personal note, my husband and I appreciated Katherine and how organized and flexible she was. She checked in on us several times to ensure complete success of our wedding music. Katherine was fundamental in delivering an exceptional experience on our wedding day. We would book her again and again as long as she will take us. 
Thank you, Katherine, for making our wedding day Exceptional!

Sincerely,
Ruben and Nathan Gonzales-Young

Hired as:
Cellist
Katharine Smith

Response from Katharine Smith:

Thank you for your review, Ruben! It was a pleasure to play for your ceremony, and in such a beautiful venue at that. I wish you and Nathan the best, and of course would love to perform for any of your future events!

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Koke R. P. • July 15, 2019

Outstanding!

We booked Katherine to play cello at our son’s wedding and will be forever glad we did. She was receptive to the liturgical music we asked to be played, she was willing to make the long drive up to the chapel in Allenspark, she worked with a pianist and vocalist whom she had never met before, and she graciously accommodated some last minute changes. On top of that, her music was beautiful! Katherine is lovely, and it was a pleasure to have her join in our special celebration. I wish I could give her 10 stars!

Hired as:
Cellist
Katharine Smith

Response from Katharine Smith:

Thank you so much for your kind review, Koke! It was a lovely ceremony to play for, and I feel I've found great friends and colleagues in the musicians I got to work with. Best of luck to you!

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What to Expect

You can expect high quality performances from classically trained string players, whether hired as solo artists or a chamber group. Venues can range from acoustic and intimate to theatrical and amplified, and genres can range from classical to modern.

About

I have been studying cello for the last 17 years, and have both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in cello performance. While my primary training has always been classical, my performance experience broadened my genres to include jazz, soul, dance, hip-hop, Broadway, and so much more. Being immersed in the entertainment and wedding scenes of both Las Vegas and Denver has provided countless opportunities to improve upon my live performance skills, as I learned to improvise, create setlists, arrange and orchestrate music, and interact with booking agents and clients alike. I hope to bring what I've learned to D.C. in a fresh and positive way, and to continue helping others create and participate in musical memories.

Services Offered

Cellist Chamber Orchestra

Upcoming Booked Events

April 30, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 22, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony

Past Booked Events

October 29, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
October 15, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:30pm Wedding Ceremony
July 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Rehearsal Dinner
May 31, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
January 08, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
August 28, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 14, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm Wedding Ceremony
July 27, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
May 30, 2021 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
May 08, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
February 28, 2021 • 10:00am - 10:30am Wedding Ceremony
January 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm House Party
October 29, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 26, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm Wedding Ceremony
September 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cocktail Party
September 05, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 29, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
August 16, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm Cocktail Party
July 16, 2020 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
February 29, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm Wedding Ceremony
January 18, 2020 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 02, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
July 30, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm House Party
July 20, 2019 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Wedding Ceremony
July 13, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 06, 2019 • 9:30am - 10:30am Wedding Ceremony
July 04, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony

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