Sarah Overton - Cellist
- New York City, NY
- Cellist
- 50 Verified Bookings
Carol L. said “Sarah is AMAZING... Beyond her being a consummate professional she is gracious and kind and her energy blended well with the group. For many of the attendees,…”
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Hello! I would love to work alongside you to craft the perfect musical program for your event :)
As a recent graduate from the Master of Music program at the Juilliard School, I have performed at countless weddings, receptions, corporate events, and many other venues around New York City. I enjoy exploring different genres of music alongside classical repertoire and have lots of experience arranging pop and rock song requests. I can also put together larger ensembles such as a string duo, string trio, or quartet by collaborating with amazing colleagues in the area, all of whom will have graduated from the top conservatories in the country.
Hannah was so communicative throughout my booking her to surprise my wife of 15 years with an intimate little gig with a couple friends. She renditioned our wedding song, amongst a couple of other meaningful melodies, into such beautiful music. There were tears of joy! Hannah is very, very, very talented musician and a kind soul!
You 'knocked it out of the park' Hannah! Thank you so very much!
I had the pleasure of having Hannah play at my engagement event, and her performance was absolutely beautiful. She played the cello with such grace and skill, creating a truly magical atmosphere. It was wonderful to have her be a part of our special day. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional cellist!
We had the pleasure of working with Hannah last year for our wedding in NYC. We were initially looking for a cellist to play during our ceremony, which is how we were connected with Hannah. We had picked some non-traditional music (Radiohead, the Pixies, The Black Keys :) and Hannah was completely on-board and excited to make it happen for us. Together we decided that due to the music, it would be good to put an ensemble together. Hannah brought together an amazing group of musicians and we couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. Hannah was lovely to work with all around!
I wanted a cellist at our wedding ceremony but I hadn’t prioritized it throughout planning. About 4-5 weeks before I decided to try and find one. A friend had recommended that I post on a local forum for the music school and Hannah responded to the post. Having little knowledge about what was possible to play, she was able to make some recommendations and was also able to learn two songs that I requested. My mom coordinated the day of to make sure Hannah was all set and it was one of the easiest experiences. I thank Hannah for making our day so special and fulfilling a wishlist item when I didn’t think I would.
Response from Hannah Rubin:
Thank you so much Bayley! Your wedding was beautiful 💕
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Hannah Rubin is establishing herself as an avid collaborator, soloist, and mentor based in New York City, though her musical endeavors span across the US and Europe. She has performed solo and in chamber groups on stages from the Kennedy Center in D.C. and Carnegie Hall in New York to Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavik and Troldhaugen in Norway, and has participated in masterclasses with Claudio Bohòrquez, Frans Helmerson, Gary Hoffman, and the Schumann, Jupiter, and St. Lawrence quartets.
This summer, Hannah is returning as a fellow to the Ravinia Steans Music Institute, performing multiple chamber works including the festival premiere of Juantio Becenti’s Divertimento No. 4 for Piano Quartet alongside Midori. She has also had the privilege of attending the IMS Prussia Cove masterclasses, Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, Heifetz Institute, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Tanglewood Institute, Castleman Quartet Program, and more.
Along with studying the more standard eras of classical repertoire, Hannah enjoys exploring music from the early baroque period on baroque cello and has worked with living composers such as Jörg Widmann, Ellen Taafe Zwilich, Alex Berko, and Cheng Jin Koh on some more recent compositions.
Since coming to New York, Hannah has continued to expand her passion for music outreach by spearheading multiple projects and grants funded through the Juilliard School, including an ongoing partnership between her string trio, YongArts, and the Montefiore Medical Center located in the Bronx. YongArts would love to expand their program even further in order to provide as many concerts as possible to fill the numerous waiting rooms across the hospital’s complexes.
While pursuing her master’s degree at the Juilliard School with Professor Timothy Eddy, Hannah was a Grand Prizewinner of the Irvine Conservatory International Competition and a prizewinner of the 2023 Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Instrumental Competition. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the Eastman School of Music with professors Steven Doane and Rosemary Elliott, where she received both a Bachelor of Music and Performer’s Certificate in Cello Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology.
She is looking forward to continuing her studies in the Doctor of Musical Arts program at the City University of New York Graduate Center under the tutelage of Mark Steinberg while growing her own private music studio. Hannah loves to spend her free time reading, playing soccer, and cat-sitting in various apartments throughout the city.
No requirements!
October 18, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Personal Occasion |
We can create a set list together from:
Classical favorites or specific requests
Pop/rock/folk music arrangements
Or can explore a new genre together!
One armless chair (preferably cushioned!)
Carol L. said “Sarah is AMAZING... Beyond her being a consummate professional she is gracious and kind and her energy blended well with the group. For many of the attendees,…”
Ami S. said “Andrew did an amazing job at our event. He arrived in plenty of time to set up, offered an enormous array of musical selections, and played beautifully.…”
Lexi P. said “I used Peter Lewy for my wedding on 12/30/22. I had always dreamed of having a cellist play at my wedding and he was phenomenal. It is so easy to communicate…”
Samia M. said “Xinou was punctual, kind and most of all an amazing violinist. He played a mix of classicals and pop music, and was also able to play songs from a playlist…”