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Samantha Hegre, cellist
Overview
Cellist available for weddings, corporate events, memorial services, dinner parties, and other special occasions.
I do have a one hour minimum, but for wedding ceremonies, this includes a 30 minute prelude as your guests are arriving.
While I am a classical musician, I do have a limited amount of non-classical music. For selections outside of my repertoire, the first two (provided they will work on solo cello) are included in the price. Additional arrangements will be $25 each.
Reviews
9 reviews
Daniel M.
May 1, 2024Excellent Performance!
Samantha did a great job communicating before our wedding and helped make our ceremony truly special. She offered a broad set list and her own recommendations to help shape our song selections. She also kindly accommodated our request to add one song outside of the usual wedding processionals.
On the big day, she worked seamlessly with our coordinator and excelled in her performance. We absolutely recommend picking Samantha for any event you are planning.
Hired as: Cellist
Suzette T.
December 19, 2023Wonderful evening
We hosted a holiday dinner party for my company at our home, and Samantha provided a wonderful entertainment for the evening. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and the lovely performance. I wouldn't hesitate to rebook with her.
Hired as: Cellist
Kathryn V.
November 7, 2019Wonderful!
Samantha was punctual and accommodating. She learned two songs for us and worked with our officiant to make our wedding ceremony seamless and special. I could've listened to her play all day!
Hired as: Cellist
Elaine P.
July 1, 2019Great job!
Samantha was responsive to all of our messages leading up to our wedding. She arrived on time and her music was beautiful.
Hired as: Cellist
Dan H.
May 23, 2019Very talented and accommodating performer
Samantha was great to work with for our wedding — she has a large repertoire, and learned a new song to accompany our vocalist. She also performed beautifully in challenging conditions (unamplified on a rooftop). Highly recommended!
Hired as: Cellist
Booking information
Price range: $350 and up
Unions: AFM
What to expect
Samantha can tailor the musical selections to fit your needs. From Mozart to Metallica, she will create an event to fit your style!
About
Samantha Hegre began her cello studies at the age of eight in Sacramento, CA. She later earned a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University Sacramento where she studied with Andrew Luchansky. She then went on to complete a Master of Music degree and Graduate Performance Diploma from Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, MD, studying with Jeffrey Solow, Alan Stepansky, and David Hardy.
Samantha has performed in Austria, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and England, as well as in the U.S. She attended Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival in Blue Hill, ME and has played in cello and chamber music master classes with Steven Doane, Mihaly Virizlay, Ronald Copes (of the Juilliard Quartet), the Alexander Quartet, and Seymour Lipkin. She also appears on electronic musician Maduro's album, Juno Wakes, on the EMP label.
Past booked events
September 2024
21
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Potomac, MD
June 2024
08
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Annandale, VA
April 2024
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
December 2023
14
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Arlington, VA
October 2023
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Sterling, VA
October 2022
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
June 2022
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Clifton, VA
April 2022
07
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
February 2022
13
Sunday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
June 2021
20
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
March 2020
12
Thursday
Campus Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
November 2019
03
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Stevensville, MD
September 2019
02
Monday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Washington, DC
June 2019
30
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Fairfax, VA
May 2019
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
May 2018
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Annapolis, MD
November 2017
05
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Richmond, VA
October 2016
22
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:15pm
•
Herndon, VA
September 2015
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Potomac, MD
April 2015
30
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
26
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Middleburg, VA
10
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Washington, DC
July 2014
16
Wednesday
Workshop
8:30am - 9:00am
•
Alexandria, VA
June 2014
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Silver Spring, MD
May 2014
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
October 2013
03
Thursday
Grand Opening
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Stafford, VA
September 2013
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
May 2013
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Setup requirements
armless chair
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