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.

DMA The Florida State University Clarinet and Woodwind Pedagogy 2019; MM, MME University Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music Clarinet Performance and Violin Education 2004; BM Clarinet Performance and BME Viola Education The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2001. Teachers include Scott Rawls and Ron Hebert 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, substitute musician with other local Symphony orchestras, as well as performer with various 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 and violin education from the University of Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Currently finishing Doctoral program at FSU.

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

Services to be provided
We will provide music we have purchased and have legal permission to use for not-for-profit events such as but not limited to weddings, non-profit fundraisers, private parties, and free public entry to attend. If your event is for profit or if there is a charge for admission, some additional copyright music fees may apply and will be billed at minimum two weeks prior to the person of contact (POC) or event coordinator. These fees will be deducted for the deposit and will be due prior to time of service. Any hard copy purchase(sheet music, performance request documentation, etc.) we make due to copyright law requirements will be available to the POC at the conclusion of the performance.
We will request all tolls and parking fees associated with hotels, inter-island ferries, highway tolls specific to gaining access to the event location, gated community fees, to be paid at time of service.
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.