Wedding Performance of Love Me Tender
Singalong of You Are My Sunshine
Casual attire
Pre-concert shoot showing off a pleasant surprise of a beautiful bouquet from friends.
captured while performing at Mother/Daugher Afternoon Tea event.
Before Orchestra performance.
Holiday Set Up
With an entertaining background of over 50 years, Marie loves sharing the versatility of the flute with a wide range of audiences. Marie welcomes questions and loves hearing heart-warming stories about how music has touched lives. She enjoys sharing the marvels of the flute and its uniqueness.
Marie is available to perform at events including holiday parties, retirement community celebrations, private parties, home concerts, bridal showers, Red Hat parties, weddings and related events, funerals, celebrations of life, corporate events, and hospitality venue entertainment. Whether as background entertainment or main performances, your guests will be pleased.
Contact her for more info.
3 reviews
Jay H.
February 15, 2025Marie did an excellent job as a sole musician at a memorial service. We had several conversations about the music. She was very flexible and quite willing to learn new songs, and also provided excellent and appropriate suggestions for the event. She set up early, which was important because we only had a limited time at the national cemetery. It was an outdoor ceremony and she was undaunted by the cold and the prospect of rain. She played beautifully both the songs we suggested and other music of her selection as guests arrived and departed. We were very happy and the fee was quite reasonable. Thank you Marie for adding to this important event to recognize our mother. We would certainly hire you again if we had the opportunity.
Hired as: Flute Player
Marie Buckner
Thank you for your very kind words, Jay. It was an honor to be a part of your memorial service honoring your remarkable mother. Blessings...
Jane R.
September 14, 2018Marie did a great job. She communicated well and listened to out needs. She was on time, performed the pieces we agreed up on, was very pleasant and made my daughters wedding a very enjoyable event with her solo performance playing the flute.
Hired as: Flute Player
Marie Buckner
Thank you for your very kind review, Jane. It was an honor and priviledge to perform at your fun-filled and elegant wedding event. Best of luck!
If you know of anyone else who could use a solo flutist, kindly keep me in mind! :)
Blessings...
Marie
Emily N.
September 3, 2017I really wanted a solo flutist for our ceremony and was very happy to find Marie with all her experience. We had multiple phone calls in the months before to finalize the music pieces- we wanted all classical. Marie arrived early, was dressed appropriately and played beautifully! She is a friendly professional musician and we are so appreciate her being part of our day.
Hired as: Flute Player
Marie Buckner
Thank you for this very kind review, Emily. I just sent another message before opening your wonderful review comment. I am honored to have been your musician of choice to celebrate your perfect day. Enjoy...
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
I customize playlists to fit client's needs. We would discuss what tunes are preferred. I have a wide range of genres available to suit most needs.
I can entertain via music or storytelling combined with music. My attire is based on the event. I am flexible.
I require a 15-minute break for every hour of entertainment. 5-10 minutes for every 30 minutes.
Started playing a musical instrument (flutophone) in 2nd grade. (It's also known as a recorder.) This instrument helped us learn to coordinate flute-playing technique with music reading. Its goal was to prepare us (me) for my "real" instrument, which I got in 4th grade.
I still remember every other band member making all kinds of sounds with their new instruments, except for us flutists. You can't just blow into a flute, you know. We needed a tutor to help us develop our embouchure. It gave me a greater appreciation for this wonderful instrument.
I practiced three hours a day, six days a week during my school years. It takes determination, perseverance, and time to learn to play a flute and be in a school band. While friends were out playing, I was practicing. It began with classical music. I don't regret a minute of it, though. It all comes together in the form of music.
Member of symphony, pep, concert and marching bands throughout life. Currently entertain as a soloist, orchestra, and community band member to share the joy of music.
I require ample lighting and a comfortable staging area. Very basic, yet efficient.
I provide my own sound system, if needed.
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Kent, WA
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Seattle, WA
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Poulsbo, WA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Lake Forest Park, WA
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Bremerton, WA
Depends on my host's preferences. Many like me to play traditional classics like Always or Amazing Grace as background music during celebrations of life.
I have a variety of holiday tunes that fit in perfectly with special celebrations. .
For those preferring classical music, I have a variety of Mozart, Brahms, and other favorites available.
Many hire me for children's events like princess parties and/or birthday celebrations. Public domain music always suits the bill.
I also entertain at mother/daughter tea parties, afternoon tea gatherings, and other similar events. Once again, music is customized to my host's preferences.
I entertain at corporate events, red hat parties, small home gatherings, and a variety of other events where flute's soothing sounds fit in perfectly.
Let's talk...
Acts? Hmmm...that rules out mom, grandma, dad, and other family members. They all encouraged me, but didn't play an instrument.
WAIT...there's my great grandfather! He played a MEAN harmonica. I remember sitting around his wheelchair when I was a tot just listening to him jam away. What a blast!
Other influences: Doc Severinson, Mitch Miller, Bob Seger, Glen Miller, Mr. Ericson (junior high band director), Mr. Kitzman (high school band director), Sousa, Mozart, Brahms, college fight songs, George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, Burl Ives, many others.
Efficient lighting
Performance area for setting up stand
Enough room to comfortably play my flute
Bench, chair, or other piece to hold beverage
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