V & G Entertainment
- Vancouver, BC
- Classical Ensemble
- 65 Verified Bookings
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My name is Makenna Bach and I am solo cellist available for weddings and other events in the Portland area. I have a wide repertoire available ranging from the Bach suites to recent film scores. I also enjoy making transcriptions and can create a solo cello version of almost any song you send my way!
I am also a freelance composer for film, podcasts, and games. I have written music for multiple podcasts including 'Odd Tonic' and 'I Talk To Ghosts' and most recently the theme music for the Oregonian's podcast 'The Unidentified's.' I have also scored several local short films.
LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Made our big day so wonderful, great to work with
Makenna was a great choice for providing live music for our wedding ceremony and reception! She provided a list of possible songs to review in advance (from a pretty wide range of genres), and she was also very open to song requests. We had a call a few weeks beforehand to firm up the details. Day of event she was prompt and everything went off without a hitch! We would absolutely recommend.
Makenna was super easy to work with. She was professional, timely, and captured several moments of our wedding. I am sad I didn't hear more of her playing, besides walking down the aisle. Thanks again Makenna!
As always, Makenna blew us away with her talents! Every person in attendance had nothing but great things to say. Please book her if you get the chance!
Really enjoyed our experience with Makenna! She played the requested songs I gave her plus some other great choices. I would book her again no hesitation!
We hire makenna to play across the stars and she played it amazing. I will hire her again in the future. LOVED IT👍❤
We hired Makenna to play a couple tunes for our wedding ceremony and they did excellent. Not only did they learn all the songs we asked, which were pretty weird far out songs. But they were super patient regarding stressful wedding schedules and showed up early. Would def recommend hiring again.
Makennna was fantastic--super easy to work with, comfortable with playing several nontraditional (indie rock) songs, and she did an unexpected (to me!) accompaniment to my husband's serenade! Highly recommend for a wedding or other classy event.
This is the second time that Makenna and I have worked together, she’s absolutely wonderful in everything that she does. Highly recommend
It was amazing to work with Makenna. I really appreciated how she got excited about the pieces we had picked out for our wedding. She was communicative and helpful leading up to the day of the wedding as well as on the actual day. Makenna is a very talented cellist, and her flawless playing added a lot to the wedding and all the guests remarked how beautiful the music was!
Makenna was great! Her sound is incredible and I would highly recommend anyone book her for your event. THANK YOU!
Makenna exceeded my expectations for an event that we had planned. She was extremely well communicative in advanced of the event date, was flexible in her approach for what I was looking for, she is super friendly, and on top of it she’s an incredible Cellist! She received rave reviews from the event that she played at. And I can’t wait to work with her in the future. Do yourself a favor, and book her if you’re looking for a wonderful person and Cellist!
I got so many compliments on how amazing Makenna was. Having her there was a great touch to make our wedding special. Worth every penny! She was in contact throughout the entire process. She arrived on time and played beautifully.
Makenna was wonderful and her music was the perfect addition to my wedding. She played beautifully and I thrilled hearing my favorite songs echo through the woods.
More than one guest commented that when there was a pause in the music it felt that she was providing the cherry to top a perfect wedding.
Guests were greeted by a Cellist who served as the perfect bookends and backdrop to our night. We would absolutely book her again.
McKenna was incredible. Would highly recommend her for any event. Professional and kind. Plays beautifully.
Makenna played the song I walked down the aisle to and everyone was blown away by her performance. She was easy to communicate with prior to the event. Her performance was 10/10. Could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend booking her!
Makenna did amazing. The weather was all over the place. The two songs we had requested sounded breathtaking. Thanks so much for being so communicative the entire process.
Makenna performed beautifully for my Holiday tea party! She arrived on time, dressed well, and was very kind to my elderly residents. She is professional, talented, and an excellent musician. I highly recommend her.
Makenna did a phenomenal performance at our wedding day. All our guests wouldn’t stop talking about how great her music was.
Makenna was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. We loved working with her. She was professional, prompt and accommodating. She even learned a song for us and corrected some things I knew nothing about to make sure the day went smoothly. Most importantly, she plays beautifully. We are so lucky to have found her. Our original person canceled on us two months out and to be honest we are glad they did. We highly recommend Makenna for any special event. I would love to leave a photo of here but we don’t have them yet. Thank you for everything Makenna.
It's not often that something turns out better than what you had imagined. Having Makenna play our wedding was one such rare event. Not only were her choice of music, and performance perfect, but she was easy going, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with. Heck, three people asked me for her contact information after the ceremony, that should say it all.
We hired Makenna (and her friend Claire) to play at our daughter's wedding. Their music selection, ability and sound were nothing short of magical. Very focused. Very flexible (we were not very formal with the wedding procession) and their warmth and ease to work with were top notch! I highly recommend hiring her and we found the addition of Claire as our 2nd cellist was really worthwhile. Very special!
Price Range: $300 and up.
Gig Length: 30 - 150 minutes
I provide beautiful, tailored cello music that will fit the tone of your event. Whether you are looking for the classical cello pieces that everyone enjoys as some light background music, or some more unique film scores to fit the perfect moment of your wedding, I have it all - or I can make an arrangement if I don't have it.
I always set up a complimentary phone call or meeting with my clients to go over all of the logistics and details. I am prompt, organized, and dedicated to bringing the classic and unforgettable addition of live music to your event.
I provide my own transportation and music stand, but do ask that clients have a chair ready for me (preferably one without arms).
I have enjoyed playing cello for almost 20 years now! I began cello in 4th grade, and continued with private lessons all through my 4 years at the University of Oregon, where I got a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition. I've played with Orchestra Next, Seattle Collaborative Orchestra, Salem Philharmonia Orchestra, and I am currently Principal Cello for the Oregon Sinfonietta. I adore playing weddings and other private events, as I think live music always brings something special.
September 07, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 01, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
June 06, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 08, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 07, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 01, 2023 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 02, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 22, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
August 11, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 05, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 16, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 06, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 11, 2023 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Studio Session |
May 20, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 20, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
April 27, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 28, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
February 25, 2023 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Holiday Party |
October 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Surprise |
September 26, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
July 30, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 22, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 02, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 12, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Surprise |
June 11, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Graduation |
May 21, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 16, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 23, 2021 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 14, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 13, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 23, 2021 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 18, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
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