Debbie Gruber
- Burlington, MA
- Singing Pianist
- 31 Verified Bookings
Amy G. said “Debbie was flexible and incredibly talented. She made our Holiday Cocktail Party truly special!!”
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Solo piano music using an 88-key Yamaha DGX-535 with 500 voices. Chose from the grand piano voice, string quartet, orchestra or cathedral organ. If there is an accoustic piano at the venue, I can also provide music if you prefer. I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from The Berklee College of Music in Boston (cum laude). I can provide classical music, current popular music, Broadway show tunes, some light jazz (including Dave Brubeck), a Sinatra medley, Big Band and a Gershwin medley. Please feel free to make requests.
All of the music I play is contained in a music reading software program inside an Apple i-pad, for an organized, professional appearance on the piano.
I greatly enjoyed Ms. Stravinskas's classical performance at Lynnfield Community Church Coffee House !
Response from Janice Nikitin Stravinskas:
Thank you so much! I am thrilled that you enjoyed the performance and I am looking forward to doing another show.
Sincerely,
Janice Niktin Stravinskas
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
It cannot be overstated that for an event to be successful, a lot of planning is required. Because I provide piano music, I contact the client and after speaking with them, I create a personal song list for their event and send it via email. I make myself available for as many consultations as they would like to have by phone or email to go over the song list before the event. Then they know each and every piece of music that will be played and the event will be exactly the way they want it to be. Last minute additions are never a problem - I can add songs as close to the event as the day before. I also check with them about their dress code. if it is formal, I wear a gown. I am a musician, so I always wear concert black.
In order for an event to be successful, several things must be done in the planning stage. I am very conscientious about the pre-planning items that need to be covered. I am always available for phone consultations or email messaging. In addition, after speaking with each client, I create a personal song list for their event and send it to them via email. Then we can go over it as often as necessary before the event so they will know every single piece of music that will be played. If they want to make additions or deletions, I take care of that immediately. Last minute changes are not problem. I can add songs as close to the event as the day before.
I also check with them about their dress code. If the event is formal, I wear a gown. I provide piano music, so I always wear concert black unless another color is requested.
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education (cum laude) from the Berklee College of Music in Boston and I studied with a concert pianist during my time there. I also teach privately at the student's home or via Skype.
December 20, 2014 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
In addition to the items on this list, I can add anything that you would like to request. Thank you so much!
CHRISTMAS MEDLEY
Baby It’s Cold Outside
Do You Want to Build a Snowman from the movie Frozen
Let it Snow
Santa Baby
All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey
Winter Wonderland
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
O Holy Night
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
The Christmas Song
Ukrainian Bell Carol
Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi
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Apple Blossom Time
Spanish Eyes
Piano Man – Billy Joel
She’s Always A Woman – Billy Joel
Your Song – Elton John
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
Let It Go from the Movie Frozen
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
You’re My Everything – Michael Buble
Just Haven’t Met You Yet – Michael Buble
Moonglow – Toni Bennett
Hallelujiah from the movie Schrek
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
BIG BAND
In the Mood
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Take the A Train
GERSHWIN
Summertime
I’ve Got Rhythm
It Ain’t Necessarily So
Fascinating Rhythm
Embraceable You
Rhapsody in Blue (short excerpt)
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Moon River – Henry Mancini
La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
As Time Goes By from the movie Casablanca
Hall of Fame – (link hidden)
Stay by Rihanna
All of Me – John Legend
CLASSICAL
Moonlight Sonata, First Movement – Beethoven
Fur Elise – Beethoven
Waltz in C# Minor by Chopin
Andante Spianato by Chopin
Nocturne in D Flat Major Op. 27 #2 - Chopin
Nocturne in E Flat Major - Chopin
Jesus the Joy of Man's Desiring by JS Bach
Prelude in C Major by JS Bach
Perpetuum Mobile - Penguin Cafe Orchestra
When I was a piano student, I was very impressed with the talent and genius of concert pianist Vladimir Horowitz and his performances.
If the keyboard is selected, I will bring everything that is necessary. I would only need 2 working electrical outlets for the keyboard and the sound system.
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