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• Most common configuration requested: piano, bass and drums.
• Popular for a wide variety of events in event spaces that may or may not have a piano available.
• In event spaces without a piano, ensembles typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard.
• Ensemble can be amplified or acoustic (without amplification).

• Most common configuration requested: piano, bass, drums and saxophone (or guitar).
• Popular for a wide variety of events in event spaces that may or may not have a piano available.
• In event spaces without a piano, ensembles typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard.
• Ensemble can be amplified or acoustic (without amplification).

• Most common configuration requested: piano and bass.
• Popular for a wide variety of events in smaller, more intimate event spaces.
• Event spaces may or may not have a piano available.
• Ensembles typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard.
• Ensemble can be amplified or acoustic (without amplification).

• Most common configuration requested: female vocalist with piano, bass and drums.
• Popular for gala events and weddings.
• Vocalist and ensemble generally require amplification.

• Popular for relaxed receptions in event spaces that may or may not have a piano available.
• Performers typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard if needed.
• Repertoire ranges from jazz standards to popular music.

• Most common configuration requested: two violins, viola and cello.
• Popular for weddings, formal receptions in smaller venues, as background for formal dinners and corporate events.
• Ensemble is typically acoustic (without amplification).

• Most common configuration requested: violin, cello and piano.
• Popular for special events for organizations, gala events and weddings.
• A piano (baby grand or larger) is generally required in event space.
• This ensemble is typically not amplified.

• Most common configuration requested: two trumpets, trombone, horn and tuba.
• Popular for special events for organizations, gala events and weddings in medium to large event spaces and outdoors.
• This ensemble is typically not amplified.

• Popular for relaxed receptions, especially when a limited amount of space is available.
• Amplification is generally needed, and performers typically provide their own amplifier.
• Repertoire ranges from jazz standards and popular music to light classical music.

• Popular for a wide variety of events.
• In most event spaces, classically trained singers generally will not require amplification; however, in very large spaces amplification may be required.
• Vocalists typically have a wide range of repertoire from Broadway show tunes to opera arias.
• If performing with piano, an event space with an instrument (a piano--baby grand or larger) is preferred; however, lighter repertoire such as Broadway show tunes, can be performed with a high-quality electronic keyboard (typically provided by performers if needed).

• Popular for relaxed receptions in event spaces that may or may not have a piano available.
• Performers typically can provide their own high-quality electronic keyboard if needed.
• Repertoire ranges from jazz standards and popular music to light classical music.

• Typically consists of violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarrón and harp.
• Popular for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate events and other formal events.

• Steel drum bands, a trademark of the Caribbean, are rapidly growing in popularity in the United States. These bands originated in Trinidad where groups participating in Carnival activities played on paint cans and oil barrels, which have tuned areas beaten into their surfaces.
• This ensemble is often used for outdoor events or events in large event spaces.

• Our African drummers specialize in the music is of the Ashanti people of the central region and the Ewe-speaking people from the coastal region of Ghana, West Africa and is characterized by its "hot" rhythmic content.
• The instruments contained in this ensemble are the Gankogui bells, Axaste and many carved drums, including the Kaganu, the Kidi, the Sogo, the Atsimevu, the Atumpan and the Donno.
• This ensemble is used in a variety of event spaces, both indoors and outdoors.

• Please note that we do not have student instrumentalists for the following: banjo, accordion, ukulele, bagpipes and mandolin.
• Once you've completed the online lesson request form, your information will be forwarded to our faculty to help find the right instructor for you.
• Costs for services are negotiated directly between the client and student. Student musicians are typically paid at market rates.

The College of Music does not guarantee that students will be available for your particular event or preferred lesson schedule. Although the college expects students to uphold the highest professional and performance standards, it is not responsible for student misconduct. This includes cancellations, no-shows, etc. While the college strives to facilitate client needs to the best of our ability, please understand that our music students are only available to perform or to teach lessons and should not be asked or paid to perform tasks that are not directly related to teaching or performing music.