- West Barnstable, MA
- Violinist
- Contact for rates
Overview
Margaret is well-versed in a number of genres, most notably classical and jazz, and plays both the acoustic and electric violin. She is an experienced musical theatre player, session musician, and event performer. She has performed alongside Mia Asano, the 8 Bit Big Band, and Sissy Castrogiovanni, and was a featured soloist in a major production at MGM Music Hall. She can perform solo or can put together a Berklee-based string duo, trio, or quartet with enough notice.
Reviews
8 reviews
Sherry C.
July 21, 2025Margaret Barbour, Violinist
We had a Bridgerton themed tea party for my daughter's wedding shower. I hired Margaret for two hours and she was lovely. It was everything we expected and more. Just perfect, she was prompt, courteous and stopped appropriately when were playing games. She presented herself well and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. Thank you
Hired as: Violinist
Michelle C.
June 28, 2025Perfection!
We had an amazing experience with Margaret! She was able to bring a cellist along to our event as well, and they were fantastic! Aside from being wonderful musicians, they were professional, friendly, fun, warm and I would recommend Margaret and Cecilia 100%!
They played for my daughter’s wedding, and accommodated every song request, including a little bit of an unusual processional for the brides.
It was exactly what I hoped for!
Hired as: Violinist
Jennifer L.
November 16, 2024Margaret was Amazing!!
Margaret was fabulous!!
We loved her!!
Great songs !!
She was the best violinist we've ever heard!!
I'd highly recommend her for any event!!
Great job Margaret
Hired as: Violinist
Corey
September 16, 2024Outstanding!!!
Margaret was outstanding. Not only did she provide a beautiful service for our wedding, she was able to coordinate on the DAY OF with a singer for the ceremony. She is a virtuoso and a professional and we are so happy to have chosen her.
Hired as: Violinist
Michelle F.
September 10, 2024Margaret made the day so special
Our wedding was so beautiful, and Margaret played a special part in that. Having her perform at our ceremony and cocktail hour was such a treat. It made the intimate ceremony that much more special and it made our backyard cocktail hour seem that much more elevated. I cannot recommend her enough. She is lovely and personable. Working with her was such a treat.
Hired as: Violinist
Booking information
Price range: $100-500
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
What to expect
As a soloist, she can play classical, jazz, or pop/rock repertoire on either the acoustic or electric violin. Her average set is between 30 min-1 hour, although up to 2 hours is doable with enough prior notice to prepare repertoire. Depending on the event and client preferences, she is willing to put together small ensembles of up to four musicians (ex. string quartet, piano/violin duo, violin/bass/drums trio).
About
Margaret has been playing the violin for almost 13 years. She started out studying classical violin in Oklahoma under the concertmasters of both the Bartlesville and Tulsa Symphony Orchestras. In her youth she won a number of awards and recognitions for solo performance, chamber music, and composition. She began playing professionally as a teenager, performing for weddings, musical theatre shows, religious services, pops concerts, etc. in the greater Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas. She moved to Boston in 2020, and has been gigging around Massachusetts for the past several years. In December 2024, she will earn her degree in Violin Performance and Contemporary Writing and Production from Berklee College of Music, where she has primarily been studying jazz performance and composition.
Additional booking notes
For solo performance, Margaret brings all of her own gear. For ensembles that require amplification, an existing sound system is preferable but not necessary.
Services offered
Past booked events
July 2025
19
Saturday
Bridal Shower
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Hopedale, MA
June 2025
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Moultonborough, NH
27
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Newport, RI
22
Sunday
Surprise
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Portsmouth, NH
February 2025
17
Monday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Newton, MA
November 2024
15
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Pembroke, MA
September 2024
15
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Westport, MA
12
Thursday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Cambridge, MA
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Harwich Port, MA
06
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Salem, MA
August 2024
23
Friday
Personal Occasion
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Boston, MA
06
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
9:30am - 10:15am
•
Bristol, RI
July 2024
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 11:15am
•
Lawrence, MA
20
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
North Grafton, MA
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