Repertoire includes classical, Celtic/Irish fiddle, Christmas favorites, movie themes. Experience with performances at renaissance faires, Celtic festivals, street performances, weddings, and other gatherings. Not your typical violinist. You will not be disappointed.
If you want something different and unique, I'm the violinist you're looking for. Phone auditions are welcome.
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Price Range: $250 first hour/$150 each additional hour
Gig Length: 30 - 150 minutes
Languages: English
A talented and versatile violinist that is professional, punctual, committed, and sure to entertain guests.
Emlyn Drake began violin at the age of 3 1/2 years. She is classically trained and while she prefers classical music, she thoroughly enjoys Irish fiddle. Experience includes:
• Sherwood Forest Celtic Festival
• Sherwood Forest Renaissance Festival
• Texas Renaissance Festival
• Texas Renaissance Festival Weddings
• Dickens on the Strand
• Private Gatherings, including handfast/weddings
• Private Events
• Regular Street Performances Around the Austin Area
• Membership in Red River Ensemble (volunteer orchestra)
• Performance is typically acoustic.
• If amplification is desired, sound and microphone must be provided onsite. Violin pickup and wireless transmitter/receiver will be provided by performer.
• Lighting is at the discretion of the customer.
• Classical
o Bach – Concerto No. 1 in A minor
o Beriat – Concerto No. 1 in A minor
o Rode – Concerto No. 7
o Viotti - Concerto No. 22
o Rondo
o Cantiga
o Gavotte From Mignon
• Celtic/Irish
o Tam Lin
o Dueling Violins
o Swallowtail Jig
o Irish Washerwoman
o King of the Fairies
o Morrison’s Jig
o Celtic Medley (a compilation of Irish tunes)
o Fox Chase (from Darby O’Gill and the Little People)
o Julia Delaney
o Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife
• Movie/Pop
o The Gael (Last of the Mohicans)
o For the Love of a Princess (Braveheart)
o Who Wants to Live Forever (Highlander)
o Bonny Portmore (Highlander)
o He’s a Pirate (Pirates of the Caribbean)
o Whiskey in the Jar
• Christmas
o Deck the Halls
o Jolly 'O St. Nicholas
o Up on the Housetop
o 'O Christmas Tree
o God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
o Hark the Herald Angels Sing
o Joy to the World
o 'O Come All Ye Faithful
o Silent Night
o Angels We Have Heard on High
o It Cam Upon a Midnight Clear
o Away in a Manger
o Jingle Bells
o We Wish You a Merry Christmas
o We Three Kings
o White Christmas
o Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
NOTE: Requests taken with sufficient advance notice.
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Sound/Mic if amplified music preferred.
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