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Alberta Barnes
- Portland, OR
- Violinist
- Travels up to 3 hours
- $175-$500
Overview
I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Violin Performance from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. I have performed professionally at private events for over 20 years in a diverse range of venues. I play professionally with a number of different ensembles in the area, including the Portland Columbia Symphony and the Newport Symphony. I also post regularly on my YouTube channel which currently has over 120 videos - check out the videos embedded on this page! As a classical violinist, I love bringing a touch of elegance and class to events, and it is an honor to be able to share in memorable events in people's lives through the joy of music.
39 Reviews
Alberta was great. She was communicative before the event, arrived on time, was friendly and professional, and her wonderful violin music really made our event special.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much, Bryan! It was wonderful to be part of your special day and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the music!
Alberta and Kris did a great job playing the music that we wanted to hear.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you for having us as part of your event!
Alberta did a fantastic job for my wedding and I would highly recommend hiring her for your event! She was easy to communicate with and was able to perform my requested songs, as well as offered suggestions and helped find a cellist to perform with her. I am so glad I chose her to perform at my wedding!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much, Lisa! Your wedding was beautiful and Kris and I were delighted to be a part of it. Best wishes to you and your new husband! 😊
I had Alberta come and play for my proposal this last weekend, and her performance was incredible. She effectively played the songs I had requested from her with no issues and then could play for the rest of the time. She is a great performer and someone you can trust in these moments. Hearing the violin in the background really tied this romantic moment together and I couldn't have asked for more! Thank you again, Alberta!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much, Akshat!! It was a pleasure to play for you and to be part of such a special moment! Congratulations on your engagement :)
Alberta was magnificent at our catholic wedding ceremony!!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you, Angelica! It was a joy to be part of your special day. All the best to you and your new husband!
Alberta was delightful to work with. She was very responsive in her communication. She played several requests for us, along with a classical set, and her performance created a great romantic ambiance for the outdoor ceremony. Thank you!!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Jennie! You were great to work with and your wedding was beautiful. Thanks for making me part of it!
Alberta was everything we’d hoped for. Punctual, professional, and played beautifully! Highly recommend!
I heard the prelude music was beautiful. The music as we walked down the aisle was stunning. But unfortunately the music stopped for the entire ceremony until we walked back down the aisle. It may have just been a miscommunication on my end. All in all the music was so lovely and it really added so much to the ambiance.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Hi Liana,
Thank you for the review and for your kind words. Your ceremony was beautiful and it was lovely to be a part of it. I did look back through our conversation history and it was never specified that you wanted music during the entire length of the ceremony. I have never played at or attended any weddings where the musicians played during the vows, so it did not occur to me that this was what you were looking for. Had I known, then things would have been different! I'm sorry about the miscommunication and I wish you and your new husband all the best.
Alberta
We received so many compliments about Alberta's violin music at our daughter's wedding. Such a nice nice lady too. She helped our daughters dream wedding vibe true. Thank you
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much! You were so kind and wonderful to work with. Thank you for making me part of your daughter's special day!
Alberta was amazing. I got nothing but great compliments from my guests on her performance during my wedding ceremony. Would definitely recommend her for any event.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much, Nicole!! Your wedding was so beautiful and it was a joy to be part of it!
We had a very small ceremony to intern my mom at Willamette National Cemetary. Alberta played “How Great Thou Art” and “Ave Marie” . She is an accomplished violinist and moved family members to tears. Actually was trying to figure out upcoming events to hire her!
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Alberta is extremely talented and her Christmas music on the violin was amazing!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Max! It was great to be a part of your amazing party! Merry Christmas 🎅
She showed up to my event even though it wasn't the traditional wedding and she played beautiful music! It made my day even more special having her there with us!
Alberta played our mother's favorite songs at her memorial service. Her wonderful playing was heartfelt, sincere, and loved by all of our family.
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Although I was not present at my parents’ private celebration, they more than listened with their ears, they listened with their hearts and told me that they experienced tears of joy at such perfect, beautiful music. Thank you so much for introducing Alberta into our life story!
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The wedding was small due to Covid but the violin music made it feel special. Alberta drive 2 hours to come to the ceremony. Thank you again.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you, Mary! The wedding was beautiful and it was an honor to be a part of it!
Albert played for a cocktail hour at my home yesterday for a Garden party and she was absolutely lovely, professional, gracious and extremely talented! She provided the perfect atmosphere of chic elegance to my event and was the candle on the cake of my special birthday party! Cannot recommend her enough and am so grateful for her presence at the event!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you for including me as part of your wonderful party! It was a such a delightful event and I was honored to be part of it.
I had my wedding last weekend in a rose garden where Alberta seamless melded into the scenery, we could hear her playing from across the garden. The guests LOVED HER. absolutely flawless.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much, Abby! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and it was a joy to be part of it.
Such a delight to have her perform. I highly recommend her for your event.
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Alberta was a professional. On time and played her heart out. Such a delight to be around. I highly recommend her for your event.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you, Kathy! It was a joy to be part of your event!
Alberta was quick to respond to our request, was timely, played wonderfully, and added to our event. We had lots of comments from our guests complimenting her. Guests thought that she was a part of the family. I would highly recommend her!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much! It was an honor to play at your event!
I can not say enough wonderful things about Alberta! I wanted to throw my husband a surprise party for his 70th birthday, but with the pandemic going on I had to rethink the whole event. Instead we had a drive by party and Alberta serenaded us in our condo complex. She played beautifully and added the perfect touch of elegance to his birthday. Even when it was in our parking lot! :) My husband said that Alberta was the highlight of his party! Alberta even managed to play a favorite song of his without much notice. All of our guests were really impressed with her as well. We were able to do a safe, socially distanced party with Alberta apart from us by at least 10 feet. Alberta wore a mask, as did the rest of our group. My husband and I are both in high risk categories for the virus, but with this party and with Alberta taking all precautions, we felt totally safe and we were able to not stress about anything. Alberta played so beautifully that we are even considering having her back sometime to play just for the two of us. A big thank you to Alberta for providing us with a night of beauty, peace and magical memories in this crazy world of ours!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much, Lisa!! It was a joy to be part of your party and I am so glad that you enjoyed the music!
I couldn’t have been more pleased with everything. Professional, courteous, skilled and punctual. She really made my wife’s first Mother’s Day an extremely memorable experience, what a perfect day. Highly recommended!
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Thank you so much for making our event special.
Strolling Violinist
Alberta performed beautifully for our assisted living facility on Valentine's Day. It was enjoyed by all! She was very professional and arrived on time. I received compliment upon compliment from the residents about her performance. We are so grateful for her beautiful music and will absolutely invite her back. I highly recommend her for anyone needing a violinist.
Adam Dickinson
Life Enrichment Director
Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace
Gresham, OR
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Adam! I had a great time playing for your community!
Alberta was professional, understanding, and very talented on my wedding day. She took challenges in stride, and she gave me a lot of piece of mind on the wedding day that she and the music were two things that I did not have to worry about or micromanage. Her music was beautiful and she even played a little longer than she said which was extremely courteous. Highly recommend her
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Evan! Your wedding was beautiful and it was wonderful to be part of your event. Best wishes to you and your bride!
Alberta was on time at the event, sweet and nice personality. Very talented!
The ceremony was just perfect thanks to her.
Thank you, Alberta.
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AMAZING violinist, numerous people came up to me at our wedding commenting on the beautiful songs Alberta played during our reception. Thank you SO much Alberta!! :)
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Marissa! It was an honor to play at your beautiful wedding! :)
Alberta played the violin for me as part of a three piece band. She did a fantastic job. We had 2 very short rehearsals and then she nailed it at the live event, key changes and all. Highly recommend her and will hire her again myself.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Travis! I had a great time performing with you. Thanks for including me as part of your event.
Alberta showed up early and was ready on time. She sounds wonderful and I would highly recommend her!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks Charissa! It was a fun event and I enjoyed being part of it. I hope that you enjoyed the rest of your time in Portland!
Alberta was friendly, easy to communicate with, available any time I had questions and responded to emails almost immediately. She was professional and extremely lovely. I had an idea in my mind for my wedding and she went above and beyond providing all of the music I requested! I highly recommend Albert!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks so much for your feedback!! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and it was an honor to be a part of it. Congratulations and I wish you all the best!! :)
Alberta was amazing! She played the whole time and really set the mood of the entire wedding. I could be happier with the service she provided!
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you so much!! :) It was a privilege to be able to provide the music for such a beautiful wedding and I wish you and Ayoub all the best!
Alberta provided perfect music for our outdoor patio party. Everyone loved her music.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Bill! What a wonderful party. Congratulations on your book release! It was an honor to be a part of your celebration.
Alberta and I had great communication, and she was exactly where and when I needed her for my surprise marriage proposal. She played beautifully and her rates were very reasonable! I could not recommend her more highly.
Strolling Violinist, Violinist
Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Jerred! It was an honor to be a part of such a special moment and I wish you two all the best!
Alberta was very easy to work with. She was very accommodating with our requests.
She showed up to our event promptly and the music was lovely. I would highly recommend.
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thank you, Pam! It was a pleasure to be part of such a lovely wedding and I wish your son and new daughter in law the best!
Our 10th anniversary together and every one of them at the famous Grant House on Officers Row, Vancouver, WA.
Alberta made it extra special with her choice of wonderful romantic music that I'd ask for. She was wonderful. Thank you Alberta, I'm sure it won't be the last time we see you.
Peter
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Response from Alberta Barnes:
Thanks, Peter! It was a pleasure to spend the evening with you and Mary. Happy New Year!!
Alberta performed at our wedding. Her performance was beautiful and exceeded our expectations even though the weather wasn't cooperating. She made my wife happy.
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We were so lucky to have Alberta play at our wedding. She played beautifully and was very easy to work with. All of our guests were so impressed with her lovely performance. She would be perfect for any event needing an elegant violinist!
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Alberta was very good and very friendly! We all enjoyed her talent!~
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Booking Info
Price Range: $175-$500
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
If you are looking for a solo violinist for your wedding, party, or other event, I'm here for you! I play primarily classical music but I do also have a repertoire of pop and other genres of music - just let me know what you're looking for! I am very quick and responsive with all communication and I will work to make the music for your event better than you are imagining! I only ask to be indoors or under shelter of it rains because my instrument cannot get wet.
About
I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Violin Performance from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. I have performed professionally at private events for over 20 years in a diverse range of venues. I play professionally with a number of different ensembles in the area, including the Portland Columbia Symphony and the Newport Symphony. I also post regularly on my YouTube channel which currently has over 120 videos - check out the videos embedded on this page! As a classical violinist, I love bringing a touch of elegance and class to events, and it is an honor to be able to share in memorable events in people's lives through the joy of music. If you have any questions, just ask! Thank you for considering me to be part of your special event.
Additional Booking Notes
None - I play acoustically. Please note that I do not use any sound equipment and I do not play with backing tracks. If you would like a fuller sound than solo violin, please discuss with me prior to booking and we can talk about arranging a larger ensemble (i.e. violin/ cello duet, trio, quartet, etc.)
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
November 10, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 13, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 03, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 24, 2023 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Worship Service |
November 09, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 20, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 29, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 23, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 22, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 01, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
July 01, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 30, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 13, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 20, 2023 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Dinner Party |
April 18, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 04, 2022 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Worship Service |
September 11, 2022 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 03, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
August 27, 2022 • 9:30am - 11:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
August 07, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 21, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
June 18, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 10, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Wedding Ceremony |
May 22, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 21, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 27, 2022 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
March 25, 2022 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 17, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 23, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 16, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 14, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 01, 2021 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 19, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 04, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 22, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
August 21, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 07, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 06, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
July 31, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 29, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 12, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 23, 2020 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 29, 2020 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 12, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
May 10, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Surprise |
May 07, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Street Performance |
May 01, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
February 15, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
February 14, 2020 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 18, 2019 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 11, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 06, 2019 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 13, 2019 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 16, 2018 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 15, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 25, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Surprise |
April 21, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 09, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 06, 2017 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 28, 2017 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Cultural Event |
October 22, 2016 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Personal Occasion |
September 10, 2016 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
September 10, 2016 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
July 17, 2016 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 16, 2016 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Grand Opening |
May 28, 2016 • 3:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 31, 2015 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
October 18, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Portland |
October 17, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Salem |
October 10, 2015 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 03, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Portland |
September 19, 2015 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 02, 2015 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 14, 2015 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Anniversary Party |
Setup Requirements
I will bring everything that I need to play acoustically.