Holiday/graduation/engagement/birthday parties, art gallery openings, social hours, awards/appreciation dinners/luncheons, reunions, life celebrations, restaurants, fundraisers. I perform instrumental versions of popular music themed to the occasion and appropriate for piano to add ambiance to parties, cocktail hours, dining, etc.
I prefer to play your piano.
For typical repertoire please click "Set List" in *Details* section below.
Alan was very easy to work with and dressed the part for my holiday sing-a-long! My guests and I had a great time!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks Eric,
Great party and enthusiastic singers!
-Alan
Alan did a great job at our annual Christmas party. He played all the hits and the guests (especially the kids!) loved him. He dresses festive and has a great personality. We will certainly be hiring him for our next year’s party! Thank you!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks Taylor!
Enjoyed getting reacquainted with your family and friends. Appreciate the kind words!
-Alan
Alan is a true professional and a master at his craft. He remained flexible through the hiring process and even up to the last minute on the day of the event. His performance was flawless and full of good vibes. I highly recommend Alan.
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you Robert!
You did a great job planning and running your event. Beautiful setting, great people - and a world class piano!
Enjoyed providing some ambiance for your celebration.
-Alan
We hired Alan to play music for our Christmas dinner and he was perfect. Arrived early in festive clothing and his music was a beautiful addition to our Christmas celebration.
Thanks Alan!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you for your kind words, Amy.
Enjoyed playing for your family and friends (and doggies!) on your excellent piano.
-Alan
I had the privilege of having Alan play during my wedding and he was absolutely amazing. I would recommend him to anyone. You will not regret hiring him for your event!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you for including me as part of your special day. What a beautiful wedding! Picturesque venue (and a world class piano!) Glad I got to see you start off this grand adventure.
I was more than happy with my booking with Alan. He was on time, dressed appropriately festive, played beautiful requested Christmas music, and cordially agree to snap a photo of the party group. I would highly recommend this professional pianist.
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you, Marcella.
Wonderful group, enjoyed the party and your hospitality.
-Alan
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Alan did an amazing job! Everyone enjoyed hearing him play Christmas carols were singing … Thank you Alan for your talents!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you so much, Karla. Great party, great group. Even got fed!
-Alan
Tremendous! That's the best way to describe Alan Corcoran and the talent he presented at my recent live event.
Tremendous...pristine...just all-around wonderful. And his wardrobe was superb!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
You are so kind, Herbie. No wonder everyone loves you! What a great evening of Christmas and classic TV memories. Your book has really touched a generation. And a world class piano to play on! So glad for the opportunity.
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Alan played during the cocktail hour of an event we hosted. He took special care in creating a song list just for our event. He showed up early to set up, was professionally dressed, and was kind to our staff and patrons! Will definitely work with him again.
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Wow, thanks for the kind review. Enjoyed performing at your event. World class venue and a great piano.
-Alan.
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Alan does a great job. Very talented and easy to work with. Appreciate his promptness and his love of what he does
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks so much, Scott. Very pleased to be a part of your wonderful events.
We needed a pianist to play holiday music as guests arrived for our party. Alan did a great job and continued to play for the first part of the event just as planned. Bravo!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you, Scott.
Beautiful setting, fantastic party setup and excellent piano.
-Alan
Alan does a great job playing the piano for my residents at a senior living community. Thank you Alan all my residents have fallen in love with you!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks, Yesy! They are a most attentive audience. Helping me expand my repertoire every visit! :)
-Alan
Alan was top notch. Great person, organized, and on time. Made our event worry-free. All our guests thought he was great. Thank you so much!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks so much, Jessell! Very much appreciated. Beautiful wedding in an interesting venue (and *two* great pianos!)
-Alan.
Contacted him at the last moment. When right to work with what we needed for a sing-along. Appreciate all your efforts
St Paddy's Day Party
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks so much for the review and the opportunity to play, M.! Now I'm ready for the next request for "Who Put The Overalls in Mistress Murphy's Chowder"!
Sásta Lá Fhéile Pádraig.
Alan was a big hit at our Christmas Eve party! Wonderful Christmas music and a heartfelt family sing along. First time we have had live music...now a tradition. Thank you Alan!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks, Mary. Your party was a lot of fun, enjoyed the sing along. (And the food was delicious - I only just finished the last of the cheesecakes last night!) Thanks for the opportunity to play for your guests.
Alan added the perfect touch to our holiday party! He is extremely responsive and a nice person. We enjoyed his playing!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you Jackie. A very lovely party, very gracious hosts (and a fantastic piano!) Appreciate the opportunity to entertain your guests and colleagues.
Alan performed wonderfully. A professional and personable individual that made our event better for him being there. I would use Alan again should the opportunity arise. Thank you Alan.
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks so much Brian! I enjoyed meeting and performing for you and the rest of the crew. A great party (and an epic gift exchange!)
-Alan.
Alan is an amazing piano player who is very professional and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him and will use him again! He played beautifully for our 200 plus guests. Thanks Alan!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks, Mandi. It was a wonderful event, a beautiful venue and an excellent piano! Enjoyed performing for your group.
Alan was amazing. I hired him for the cocktail hour of my wedding and I received many compliments about our lovely pianist. :) He was professional, prompt, and courteous. My guests were impressed! He was very easy to contact and responded almost immediately any time I had a question. I would highly recommend him and definitely use him for any of my future events!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you, Denise! Your wedding reception was such a beautiful day and a beautiful setting. Thanks for the opportunity to provide some ambiance for the cocktails.
Before the event, Alan came over to go over songs with my husband and me. He brought several song books, played some selections and was completely charming. On the day of the event, he played our favorite choices almost nonstop for 3 hrs. Our guests loved having the live music and friendly pianist. Alan was the cherry on top of our celebration, we recommend him highly and would hire him again!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks, Pam. Glad I could add a nice element to your special celebration. I met a lot of friendly and interesting folks and enjoyed the party.
Alan responded to an SOS I sent into the wind, and he graciously recorded tracks for our upcoming Spring musical. He made suggestions and answered my many questions about the vocal arrangement. I would truly be up a creek without his willingness to help us out. I highly recommend Alan. He is fantastic!
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks, Leslie! Glad I could help.
We hired Alan to play at our son's wedding reception during the cocktail hour. The goal was to entice people inside the mansion to enjoy the art exhibits as well as a slide show of the couple. He did an awesome job of providing background music! He played a nice variety of music, kept the volume perfect so guests could talk without shouting and was very professional in all our contact. Besides that he is a super nice guy! Highly recommend hiring him.
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thank you, Cathy! An interesting venue and beautiful wedding.
Alan Corcoran has such amazing talent!! Alan performed at the Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz onThursday, October 09, 2014, for our Open House and everyone was in awe of the beautiful music he seriated us with throughout the evening. Having Alan at our Open House event was the perfect touch and the entire night was just enchanting. Thank you, Alan, for your wonderful expertise. It was a pleasure meeting you and should we have another event, we would love to have you as one of our guests again!
Thank you,
Lalani Molina
Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz
Punctuality 5 out of 5
Professionalism 5 out of 5
Perfect Fit 5 out of 5
Response from Alan Corcoran:
Thanks so much, Lalani! You did a fantastic job planning and running your event. Hope to see you folks again at your next celebration.
-Alan.
I hired Alan for a couple of shows, and it was a pleasure having him on the team. Easy to work with, and highly adaptable to the needs of our production. I've heard him play private events as well, and he has some great classics in his repertoire. Always a pleasure to listen to!
Alan was so well received by our customers that we offered him a weekly gig at our restaurant! He can easily play for 3 hours, both classic and current music. We also loved his interaction with the customers. His presence created a warm, welcoming environment and he just "fit" perfectly at Sol Grill. Highly recommended.
Alan plays an eclectic mix of rock/pop/standards. I always enjoy listening to his sets, especially his holiday tunes!
I would easily recommend Alan for just about any occasion. He fits in nicely in a restaurant adding excellent ambiance as well as rock and roll performances and theater work.
Consummate professional.
Studio musician and arranger for 3 of my commercially produced music CDs. I would recommend Alan for any style.
Price Range: $100 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability
I play a wide variety of piano solos from the last century to present day. I play some pieces from memory but mostly I read music. I prefer opportunities where I am providing "ambiance" at a restaurant, lounge, lobby or gathering.
I also have a large collection of printed music that I can (generally speaking) play "requests" from. If there is a particular genre (country, American Songbook, 70's, etc.) that you prefer, I can adjust my set accordingly.
Many years of experience playing popular music. I specialize in providing background instrumental music in a variety of styles, specifically selecting pieces suitable for the piano.
I maintain a library of over 1300 songs, from early 1900's to the present. In addition to hours of holiday, wedding, inspirational, etc., I have done themed engagements for:
Broadway Musicals
Elvis
Sinatra
30s. 40s. 50s. 60s. 70s, 80s
TV show themes
If the occasion warrants it, I appear in "costume", a tuxedo for gallery openings/weddings/awards shows, Edwardian/Victorian for Winter Holiday, Elvis, Sinatra. 70s (psychedelic), 80s (Miami Vice.)
I prefer to play your instrument.
Prefer to play your instrument. I have a digital piano and sound equipment that can be rented at additional cost. If electronic equipment is rented, sufficient space and electric supply must be provided.
| February 25, 2025 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
| December 22, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 21, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
| May 26, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Graduation |
| March 23, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| December 25, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 16, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 04, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 12, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
| June 13, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
| December 24, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 17, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
| December 15, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 10, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 29, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| October 01, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Gallery Opening |
| September 08, 2022 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
| August 20, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
| August 09, 2022 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| July 07, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Retirement Community Event |
| April 17, 2022 • 10:00am - 3:30pm | Easter Party |
| March 31, 2022 • 5:45pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
| January 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| December 18, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 12, 2021 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 11, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 27, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Holiday Music |
| June 13, 2021 • 10:00pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 31, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | NYE Party |
| December 28, 2019 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Music at the Meridian |
| December 21, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| September 15, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| August 25, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| July 01, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| June 18, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| April 22, 2017 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Corporate Event |
| March 17, 2017 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
| December 31, 2016 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Holiday Party (New Year) |
| December 24, 2016 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
| December 17, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
| December 16, 2016 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| December 15, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| December 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Retirement Party |
| December 04, 2016 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Fundraiser |
| August 07, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| July 16, 2016–July 17, 2016 • 5:00pm - 12:00am | Wedding Reception |
| September 06, 2015 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| December 12, 2014 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| November 02, 2014 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| October 09, 2014 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Grand Opening |
Representative Songs:
Holiday
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The Christmas Song Guaraldi
Christmas Time Is Here
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Home For The Holidays
Walking in the Air
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Underneath the Tree (Kelly Clarkson)
Jingle Bells
Santa Tell Me (Ariana Grande)
Last Christmas
Snowman (Sia)
O Tannenbaum
Santa Baby
Someday at Christmas
Christmas Tree Farm (Taylor Swift)
Somewhere In My Memory
Silent Night! Holy Night! With Prelude In C
Welcome Christmas
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Wonderful Christmastime
Merry Christmas, Darling
The Most Wonderful Day of the Year
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It's A Marshmallow World
Happy Holiday
The Chipmunk Song
Blue Christmas
Angels We Have Heard On High
Please Come Home For Christmas
Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Silver Bells
Sleigh Ride
Winter Song (Bareilles)
and many, many, many, (MANY), more.
Wedding
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Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
A Million Dreams (Greatest Showman)
Lost in the Woods (Disney - Frozen II)
I'm Just Ken (Barbie)
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
You Are the Reason (Calum Scott)
Forever Now (From 'Say "Yes" to the Dress')
Amazed (Lonestar)
Never Enough (Greatest Showman)
Stuck with U (Grande/Bieber)
All of Me (the John Legend One)
At Last (Etta James)
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
A Whole New World
Always and Forever
City of Stars (From La La Land)
Beauty and the Beast
Just the Two of Us
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
Nearness of You
Lucky (Jason Mraz)
Someone to Watch Over Me
I Swear
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
The Way You Look Tonight
We've Only Just Begun
She (sung by Elvis Costello in Notting Hill movie)
Something
Tonight I Celebrate My Love
Longer (Dan Fogleberg)
Have I Told You Lately
You Are So Beautiful
Strangers in The Night
Because You Loved Me
Your Song
Marry You
...and many others.
Restaurant
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Over the Rainbow (Arlen/Harburg)
Time in A Bottle (Jim Croce)
Your Song (Elton John)
Piano Man (Billy Joel)
Misty (Garner)
Imagine (Lennon)
Theme from Game of Thrones (Ramin Djawadi)
Solace (Scott Joplin)
Take Five (Paul Desmond)
Christmas Time is Here (Vince Guaraldi)
Last Date (Floyd Cramer)
Georgia on My Mind (Hoagy Carmichael)
American Songbook/Jazz Standards
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Stardust
The Nearness of You
Fly Me to The Moon
Georgia on My Mind
Over the Rainbow
The Shadow of Your Smile
My Funny Valentine
Misty
Someone to Watch Over Me
I'll Be Seeing You
The Way You Look Tonight
Our Love is Here To Stay
So In Love
Beatles
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Day Tripper
Something
Imagine
Yesterday
Country & Western/Country Rock
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Always on My Mind
For the Good Times
Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain
Almost Like a Song
Last Date
On the Rebound
One Toke over the Line
Tequila Sunrise
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Lying Eyes
Desperado
Gentle on My Mind
Through the Years
I Swear
Elton John/Billy Joel/Carole King
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Your Song
Harmony
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
That's What Friends Are For
Piano Man
New York State of Mind
Captain Jack
She's Always a Woman To Me
She's Got a Way
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
So Far Away
Way Over Yonder
Showtunes/Movies/TV/Broadway
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City of Stars
Theme from Game of Thrones
I Dreamed a Dream
A Thousand Years (Twilight)
She (Notting Hill)
Over the Rainbow
A Whole New World
Beauty and The Beast
Lost in the Woods
Force Theme
Theme from Jurassic Park
Hedwig's Theme (Harry Potter)
1940's
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In the Mood
All the Things You Are
Chattannooga Choo Choo
Tuxedo Junction
The Nearness Of You
We'll Meet Again
Sentimental Journey
Stardust
Don't Fence Me In
As Time Goes By
When You Wish Upon A Star
You Make Me Feel So Young
Elvis
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That's All Right (Mama)
Don't Be Cruel
All Shook Up
Hound Dog
Teddy Bear
Love Me Tender
Blue Suede Shoes
It's Now or Never
Can't Help Falling In Love
Always on My Mind
Celebration of Life/Memorial
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(Note: I play almost exclusively secular music - I can play Amazing Grace or perhaps a hymn or two, but, generally speaking, these are popular music pieces.)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
The Water Is Wide (Traditional)
You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban)
Someone To Watch Over Me
I'll Be Seeing You
Time To Say Goodbye
Morning Has Broken
Happy Trails
Think of Me (Phantom of the Opera)
Smile
Wind Beneath My Wings
We'll Meet Again
All the Things You Are
I Shall Be Released
Time In a Bottle
Time (Alan Parsons Project)
He Ain't Heavy… He's My Brother (Hollies)
The Nearness of You
Always On My Mind
Always (Irving Berlin)
As Time Goes By
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Forever Young
What A Wonderful World
Floyd Cramer
Vince Guaraldi
Billy Joel
Sondheim
Alan Menken/Howard Ashman
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Music from Musical Theater and Movies
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