Mari is a professional violinist and violist based in Western NC and Upstate SC. 20+ years of performing has led Mari to performances in Europe and throughout the United States East Coast. She has performed for the National ASTA conference and has also been featured on CanvasRebel as well as Classical Jabber. She uses her training and experience to tell a story with music, and enjoys performing lecture recitals and has started her own chamber music series.
She offers solo and ensemble packages for all celebrations and offers everything from the traditional classical repertoire to upbeat pop music. She also offers ensemble packages as well.
4 reviews
Joy P.
May 5, 2026I had the pleasure of working with Mari at one of my events. As an event planner, you just pray that the vendors you book will be to your liking. Well, Mari exceeded all of my expectations!!! Her music filled the room of my Spring Tea Party and the guests were enveloped by every lovely note she played on her violin. Not only did she set a mood, she captivated all of us.
As a person she is warm, kind, helpful and has the best energy. All of this only added to her talent!
By the end of it all, Mari felt more like family than a musician I hired. I truly can’t thank her enough for the beauty and joy she brought to all of my guests and for making my event truly spectacular with her wonderful music.
She was so easy to work with prior to the event too! I had a couple songs in mind, but told her the overall vibe I was going after and left the rest to her. I am so happy I did because she definitely did her thing and arranged the most fantastic 2 hour program of music!!
If you’re looking for someone for your event to play the violin, look no further!! MARI is THE BEST and will create a feeling at your event, not just add music to it!
Thank you, Mari! I look forward to creating with you again in the future!!!
Hired as: Violinist
Emily H.
October 16, 2024Mari reached out multiple times to verify my plan and arrived the day of an hour before to set up. I would recommend her to anyone who would like to make their event special!
Hired as: Violinist
Grace I.
March 31, 2024Mari was amazing. She was great to work with all around. She made booking and planning very easy. All of my guests were so impressed. I'd definitely recommend her for any wedding or event.
Hired as: Violinist
Elizabeth M.
October 17, 2022Very professional, easy to work with amazing violinist
Hired as: Violinist
Price range: $350 and up
Languages: English , Other
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
You will receive the following services;
Solo Violin (Unless Chamber music is specified)
Access to over 250 songs from our music library (That's growing every week! From Bach to Taylor Swift)
Music Consultations with Mari and easy music planning with our Client Portal!
Music for your event!
With over 20 years of classical violin and viola training, Mari Hashimoto is experienced in providing entertainment for weddings, engagements, and parties.
She has performed in masterclasses for internationally acclaimed artists such as the Cavani String Quartet and Vadim Gluzman. Mari's performances has also been heard as local as the streets of downtown Greenville, SC to the Black Forest of Oppenau, Germany.
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Saturday
Cocktail Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Westminster, SC
Saturday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Greenville, SC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Asheville, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Asheville, NC
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Leicester, NC
Here is our Classical Selection. However, please keep in mind that we have a list of over 250 song titles that varies in genres, from pop to rock. Due to how large this selection is, we cannot display it in the Gigsalad page. If you have any questions on our selections, please let us know.
Traditional:
"Air" from Water Music Suite, (George F. Handel)
Bouree from Water Music (Handel)
"Spring" (from The Four Seasons), (Vivaldi)
Largo from Winter (from the Four Seasons) (Vivaldi)
Ave Maria (Franz Schubert)
Ave Maria (Bach-Gonoud)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach)
Trumpet Voluntary (Jeramiah Clarke)
Prelude from Te Deum (Charpentier)
Rondo (Mouret)
Ave Maria (Bach/Gonoud)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba (Handel)
Sheep May Safely Graze (J.S Bach)
La Rejouissance from Royal Fireworks Music (Handel)
Wachet Auf (Bach)
Arioso (J.S. Bach)
Hornpipe from "Water Music" (Handel)
Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
Be Thou My Vision (Traditional Irish Melody)
Eine Kleine Nachmusik (Mozart)
Alla Hornpipe from Water Music (Handel)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Bridal Chorus (Richard Wagner)
Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
Edelweiss from The Sound of Music
A small selection of our Contemporary:
What a Wonderful World
The Prayer
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Can't Help Falling in Love
Once Upon a Dream
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
You Raise Me Up
NOTE: Special Requests for song titles can be made.
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