Michi
- New York City, NY
- Violinist
- 98 Verified Bookings
Erica M. said “Michi played at our small wedding and the music was beautiful. She was a pleasure to work with in planning. Was prompt and communicated well with us.…”
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A native New Yorker, Allison has been playing violin from the age of four. Her musical studies took her to LaGuardia High School, the Hartt School of Music and Boston Conservatory. She loves sharing her music with others and has extensive experience playing at weddings, parties, and other events both as a chamber musician and solo. While classically trained, Allison does play popular music on request. Allison truly enjoys working with her customers and being able to add music to their special day or occasion!
Perfection for my vow exchange in central park .. Allison was on point
Absolutely dazzling and wonderful. There are not enough adjectives to describe the performance. She was delightful in personality, punctual, and played flawlessly. My audience was enchanted by the entire experience; eating dinner in the backyard Garden Party celebrating a 75th birthday, serenaded by a violinist.
Allison played holiday tunes at my company holiday party on 12/5/19. She was prompt, her set-up was minimal, and she was just a joy to have around. Everyone was very impressed!
We hired Allison for our ceremony. Excellent communication!
Allison was excellent to work with! Her expertise and professionalism made this event a success !
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Allison McNeal has played the violin since age 4. Her early training included ten years at the prestigious Mannes pre-college where she was a student of Ann Setzer and four years at LaGuardia School of Music, Art, and the Performing Arts. She received a Bachelors in Violin Performance (summa cum laude) from the Hartt School of Music where she studied with Katie Lansdale and Mickey Riseman, and a Masters in Violin Performance from Boston Conservatory where she studied with Rictor Noren. Allison attended the two year Suzuki Teacher Training Course at School for Strings where she studied under Allen Lieb and Kati Gerson. Allison attended music festivals such as Atlantic Music Festival, the School for Strings Chamber Music Workshop, Killington Music Festival, and Luzerne Music Center. She was the recipient of a number of awards including the Boston Conservatory Award, the Hartt Performing Arts Scholarship, the William K. Halligan award for a Violinist and the Douglas Cox Violin Scholarship. Allison appeared with the Harlem Symphony Orchestra, Chelsea Symphony, One World Symphony, Spectrum Symphony and Boston Opera Collaborative where she acted as the assistant concertmaster. Allison has been selected to play at masterclasses for esteemed musicians such as Ivan Chan, Laura Bossert, and Jennifer Frautschi. Teaching is very important to Allison, and she truly enjoys working with her students. Allison is currently on the faculty of Turtle Bay Music School, Midori and Friends, and Bronx House School of Performing Arts.
August 21, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 08, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 05, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Corporate Event |
September 01, 2017 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 02, 2015 | Grand Opening |
Erica M. said “Michi played at our small wedding and the music was beautiful. She was a pleasure to work with in planning. Was prompt and communicated well with us.…”
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