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Instrument Family: Strings

Maria Scherer Wilson

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Author: stephen
Posted: March 23, 2017

Maria is a Seattle-based classical and alternative style cellist, and is available for events (weddings, parties, funerals) and shows. After her Graduate studies, Maria moved to Hollywood and performed with Florence Henderson, Cat Power, Beth Thornley and String Theory. Seattle became her home in 2009, and since, Maria has collaborated with: Jherek Bischoff, Eyvind Kang, Wayne Horvitz, Jason Webley, Ahamefule Oluo, Degenerate Art Ensemble, Scrape, B’shnorkestra, Led to Sea, Mirah, Paul Kikuchi, The Angel Band Project, Bill Frisell, Lee Oskar, Hauschka, DeVotchKa, Al Gore, Karin Stevens Dance, and Dance Theater of Harlem. As a recording artist, Maria holds credits with John Zorn, The Head and the Heart, Recess Monkey, Jason Webley, ÄÄNIPÄÄ, Amanda Palmer and Fightstar.

www.groovecello.com

Marian Sussman

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Solo Harp, Flute and Harp and Harp with other ensembles. A trusted professional with 30+ years performing with orchestras, ensembles and as soloist, I perform for weddings, corporate events and for all special occasions.

Seattle-based harpist Marian Sussman will create the perfect ambiance for your wedding, event, or special occasion. Solo or ensemble, classical, popular, or world music including Celtic and Israeli.

harpnote@gmail.com

String Thyme/Danielle McCutcheon

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Author: stephen
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Danielle McCutcheon is available for performances, whether a wedding, commitment ceremony, reception, private or corporate party, or memorial service. You have the choice of solo violin, String Thyme Duo (violin/viola, two violins, violin/cello), String Trio, or String Quartet.

206-462-0835
danielle@stringthyme.com
http://www.StringThyme.com

Monica Schley

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Author: stephen
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Monica Schley is a classically trained Seattle harpist who freelances in many styles: classical, new music, improvisational, jazz and rock. She has 20 years of experience playing for private engagements, weddings, recording, live performance, and funerals. Some of the musicians she has worked with are Butch Morris, Evan Flory-Barnes, Jherek Bischoff, Masada, Jesse Sykes, Jim Knapp, Hey Marsailles and Kanye West. She has played at venues such as Bumbershoot, The Triple Door, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, and Microsoft.

www.monicaschley.com

Leslie McMichael

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Author: stephen
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A graduate of Wellesley College, Leslie McMichael’s musical pursuits include performance, teaching, recording, and composition. Her musical arrangements are available from Mel Bay Publishing and Vanderbilt Publications, and she’s currently in the recording studio working on two releases of traditional music for lever harp and original songs on her electric harp.

SeattleHarpist.Com

 

Susan McLain

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Author: stephen
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Susan McLain has been a professional harpist for 27 years. She has played at least 2500 weddings. This gives her a fascinating perspective, much of it poignant, memorable and hilarious!

twitter @grnslevs.com

http://www.greensleevesharp.com/

Earthtone Strings

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Author: stephen
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Serving the Pacific Northwest, Earthtone Strings performs a blend of Classical, Folk, Rock and Popular style music for your special occasion. We are available for weddings, anniversaries, parties and funerals throughout the year. We are easy to work with, reliable and fun spirits. But mainly we are most interested in creating the perfect musical landscape for your special event

maria@groovecello.com
http://www.groovecello.com/ 

Julian Catford

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Author: stephen
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Julian Catford – guitarist, plays Spanish and classical guitar, Latin, jazz, swing, Brazilian, tango, French waltzes and Flamenco. From studies in classical guitar with Guillermo Fierens (a student of Andre Segovia), jazz performances with Cab Calloway and Rosemary Clooney, appearances at many local festivals, including Bumbershoot, and release of his Latin jazz CD ŒSonoroso, Julian has over 25 years performing experience. He teaches guitar at Seattle Pacific University. Solo & Small Groups available.

www.juliancatford.com