Liz Thayer

Our clients will receive professional classically trained musicians for their events. Prior to any bid we make, it is important for us to get a verbal confirmation from all ensemble members. In the event of a musicians change, we will let the coordinating client or planner know within 2 weeks of the event.

MM, BM, BME Clarinet performance 2004, 2001. Studied with Scott Rawls on Viola and Kelly Burke, Jane Karl, and Kathleen Freer on Clarinet.
Performances with Greensboro, Greensboro Civic, Kansas City, and Beaufort Symphony Orchestras. Currently member of the Sun City, Lowcountry Wind Symphony and Beaufort Symphony Orchestras, as well as local string and woodwind ensembles.

I began playing viola at age 8 and then clarinet at age 9. Added alto saxophone, Eb clarinet, Bass clarinet, violin, and a few others throughout my undergraduate degree programs at UNC Greensboro. Studied viola throughout my clarinet performance bachelor degree and then studied violin to complete my masters in clarinet performance from the University of Kansas City Conservatory of Music.

Mom of 2, married my Marine and currently reside in the Beaufort, South Carolina area.

Services to be provided
Our fee is negotiable and my quartet is willing to waive our mileage fee.
2017 Rates:
Keyboard: $50.00 surcharge if no piano is available for the pianist. Sound System: $50.00 surcharge if we must provide a sound system.
Facility Requirements:
Piano – (if used) Please ensure that the piano we will be using has been tuned recently. If the piano will be moved for the occasion, it must be tuned after the move. If a suitable piano is not available (or for outdoor venues) we can provide an electric keyboard.
Space/Seating Required – The musicians must have adequate space to perform and be placed where they can easily see and hear each other. The cellist and violinist require sturdy, straight- backed chairs with no arms. Approximate minimum floor space required: Keyboard – 3'x5', Cello – 4'x5', and Violin – 3'x5'. (more is better)
Lighting / Electrical – We will provide stand lights for our music if the location is not well lit. If a keyboard is going to be used or if the venue is large enough to require a sound system, we will need a dedicated, 10amp, grounded service available for our use.
Special Note for Outdoor Venues – It is your responsibility to provide adequate protection from inclement weather (or a plan “B”). Our instruments cannot tolerate moisture.