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Paradies Ensemble
- Largo, FL
- Violinist
- Travels up to 30 miles
- $150 and up
Overview
I’m Julie Paradies, violinist. 🎻 I play solo violin, or with my other musician colleagues.
We have 54 Verified Bookings thru this site.
Read some of our many 5-Star Reviews! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Short notice is no problem!
I'm Concertmistress of 2 orchestras: Pinellas Park Community Orchestra and Suncoast Symphony, and I play first violin with Tampa Bay Symphony and American Stage.
For your wedding, proposal, or other event choose solo violin, duo, trio, or quartet. We play a mix of classical (Pachelbel Canon in D) and pop (A Thousand Years).
We’ve played at The Straz, The Palladium, Museum of Fine Arts, and Andrews Memorial Chapel.
We can play music at your church, beach or backyard wedding.
41 Reviews
My niece was getting married in Florida in a 27 day time span. The mother of the bride, My Sister, originally wanted to just play a Bluetooth speaker on the beach, as they wanted to keep it as simple as possible. My gift to my niece was trying to locate a violinist to play some beautiful music , While she walked down with her father. I found Julie on this website, and she accommodated our extremely quick needs with Grace. I would highly recommend her. Her prices were very reasonable, she was extremely accommodating, and just overall provided the most memorable experience for the bride and groom. Please don’t miss out on her skills of playing the most beautiful music on her violin. Thank you again, Julie.
Violinist
Julie played solo violin for my ceremony and then played along with the DJ’s backing track during the cocktail hour
Violinist
We were able to book the Paradies Ensemble for our wedding, on short notice, and we couldn’t be happier!
We went with a violin / cello duo based on the recommendation and experience of Julie. Julie was very helpful during the process and communicated everything along the way.
Long story short, the music was absolutely beautiful and the musicians were professional. Wouldn’t hesitate to book them again for my next wedding (I’m kidding, relax lol), or to recommend them to you!
Cellist, Violinist
Julie’s versatility and professionalism brought structure and beauty to an outdoor wedding on the shores of Tampa Bay. The international couple had many guests in from France- I was officiating in English- Julie’s broad repertoire appealed to all, translating and trying the celebration together. Her brilliant violin was just the right volume for the outdoor setting.
Violinist
Paradies Ensemble was amazing for our Corporate Christmas Luncheon. They played Christmas classics and everyone loved it. I highly recommend them for any event!
Violinist
Julie was fantastic and super easy to work with. I got tons of compliments from my guests about her playing! 5/5 stars hands down!
Of many unique and gorgeous aspects from our wedding at the James Museum, the one we got the most compliments on was Paradies strings! Guests thought it was a recording, because Julie and team played so perfectly. Julie was so easy to work with. We absolutely loved their choice of songs for our ceremony and cocktail hour.
String Quartet
Paradies Ensemble played at my daughters wedding cocktail hour. The music was so beautiful. Perfect volume and perfect song selection. Many many guests commented on how much they loved it! So professional and so easy to work with.
String Quartet
I absolutely loved Paradies Ensemble that played at my daughters wedding cocktail hour. It was just beautiful and so many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music! Very easy to work with and very professional.
String Quartet
Julie did a great job, her music was beautiful and really enhanced my wedding. I highly recommend her.
Julie was amazing and the perfect addition to play violin during our wedding ceremony. Guest absolutely loved the songs played! Thank you!
Violinist
Julie was incredible to work with back in January! Very attentive, professional and talented!!
String Quartet, Violinist
Response from Paradies Ensemble:
Thank you! I enjoyed improvising on my violin along with your DJ's instrumental track at the cocktail hour!
If you are thinking about booking Paradies Ensemble you definitely should. I feel so lucky to have come across their profile because they were better than I could have wished for. Besides being talented, they were also professional, friendly and accommodating. We will definitely book in the future.
String Quartet
Response from Paradies Ensemble:
Nikki, It was a pleasure playing classical music at your party!
You will absolutely love these incredibly talented musicians! Julie and George played as a duo for our daughter’s wedding (arrival, ceremony, cocktail hour). It was the perfect touch to make a beautiful day even more special. She has a huge repertoire of music and will advise on best choices for different combinations (duo, trio, etc). Worth every penny!! You will not regret going with this company!!
Cellist, Violinist
Julie played variety of music. She is excellent!! Highly recommend her!
Violinist
Julie was amazing! Her music flowed through the church beautifully and it created the exact feeling I wanted. She was very professional, had great communication, and did an excellent job adjusting to my semi-delayed entrance (my dress got stuck to an entrance sign right before walking in, lol) 😆 Do hire her! She's very good!
Violinist
You will not be disappointed, Julie is self sufficient and you request a genre and she goes with it. We’ve booked her several times and never lets us down. Great selection of tunes and very professional.
Violinist
Julie and her team were amazing at my wedding! It was inside a catholic church and the sound was just beautiful! Julie was also a pleasure to work with! She guided me through different song selections, was super flexible, and even stayed 15 minutes ater my ceramony to play while photos were taken since my ceramony lasted 30 minutes instead of 45! I am truly grateful for the special touch she added to my big day!
String Quartet
Great communication and added a beautiful piece to our wedding ceremony.
Violinist
Very kind, professional… what a wonderful element to add to the event. Great communication and talent ❤️
String Quartet
Very patient and flexible
Violinist
A wonderful experience
Highly recommend
Violinist
Response from Paradies Ensemble:
Judy, Thank you for including me in your friend’s birthday dinner!
Julie was on time. Great violinist. Awesome!! Thank you, Julie!!
Violinist
It was great. All the requested songs were played. The reason I only gave 4 stars was that it could have been louder. The musician was put far behind the ceremony and could have been louder.
Violinist
Julie was great!!!
Violinist
It was a Fay to remember. Pleasant music and on point.
Violinist
We were very happy with the music Julie played for our anniversary dinner. Will certainly hire her for future events!
Violinist
So lovely to hear during our wedding everyone loved her
Violinist
I chose Paradies Ensemble as a trio. I had Jim playing the trumpet “announce” my entrance as the bride. I had the trumpet, violin, and cello for 2 hours. It gave the perfect “ garden party” feel for my outdoor wedding. Words do not describe the feel of elegance their music gave my wedding. The talent was amazing and I loved listening to their music as I took my wedding photos during cocktail hour. I searched for what seemed like forever to find a group that had the classical sound I was looking for. I was so thrilled to find them. I would definitely recommend this lovely group and would definitely hire again if I had a party!
String Quartet
We hired Julie to play solo violin for our parents 60th wedding anniversary. She played beautifully and has a wide variety of music. Additionally, she is very good at communication and ensuring the best possible experience.
Violinist
From the first communication until we said our goodbyes after our event, working with the Paradies Ensemble was a dream. They were responsive and prompt in all communications and logistics, extraordinary musicians who wowed the participants at our event, and made the evening spectacular! I cannot recommend them more highly, and would request their services at any appropriate future event. Simply SUPERB.
I was married this past weekend at Indian Rocks Beach. Julie played the violin and her Husband played the trumpet. The music was perfect, and Ms. Julie is just the sweetest lady you will ever meet. She kept in good contact with me, made the process so easy and even gave me some ideas for my wedding. I couldn't have more pleased. I highly recommend!!
Julie was absolutely amazing! We requested her the night before and she came for an hour and played a selection of classic and modern classics! It was beachside dinner with my wife and I celebrating. Great rate and don’t hesitate to book her!
Violinist
They were an app solute pleasure to work with on time and in tune
Would use them again and again
Violinist
Julie was amazing! We had a beach wedding and we could hear the violin music the entire ceremony. She was professional and very easy to communicate with. 100% recommend! Thank you!
My experience with Julie from Paradise ensemble was fantastic and extremely easy to coordinate. Julie provides a great quote with with a prompt response. She made song selection very easy and she was very helpful in helping me choose songs based on my vague request and lack of music knowledge. She arrived to my surprise event and played so beautifully and fulfilled and surpassed my expectations. The event went perfectly.
I would highly recommend Julie and will be using her services again!
Violinist
My request was last minute, however, I must say the service I received couldn’t have been any better. Thanks a million for providing soothing music at the memorial service!!!
Violinist
Julie was incredible. She is a fantastic violinist with a wide range of music at her fingertips. We would definitely hire her again.
Violinist
I found the Paradies Ensemble on Gig Salad, and working with them was easy form the start. I was planning a small wedding in Sarasota, FL, from Chicago (where I live). It was very easy to coordinate and communicate with this group. They were early on the day of the event, we walked through everything once and the ensemble took care of the rest! They are professional, the music was great! My only regret was we didn't have larger audience for them!
String Quartet
Julie was very nice and on time. She was professional and responsive to my questions prior to the performance.
Violinist
Booking Info
Price Range: $150 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
I’m Julie, and I've played the violin since I was seven thanks to my mother, who was a public elementary school music teacher.
As a surprise to your guests, Jim can play a trumpet fanfare 🎺 to announce the bride's arrival.
Special requests? We are happy to oblige!
We’ve played as an ensemble for years, working on intonation, ensemble, vibrato tempi, and other techniques to create a unified sound. We performed at hundreds of concerts, recitals, musical shows and weddings in the Hudson Valley of New York State before relocating to Pinellas County, Florida.
You can have all strings: string duo, trio, or quartet.
We play in the Tampa Bay Symphony (Mark Sforzini). Julie is the Concertmistress🎻 of 2 orchestras: the Suncoast Symphony (John Bannon) and the Pinellas Community Orchestra (Art Hansuld).
You contract for one hour, but it’s really one and a half hours of our time, because we arrive for set-up 30 minutes before the start of the Prelude. We’ll play your choice of wedding music: Canon in D, A Thousand Years, Can't Help Falling In Love, All Of Me, Perfect, Bridal Chorus (aka Here Comes the Bride), etc.
About
Julie Paradies - violin
Jim Paradies - trumpet
We're married! We are not a "pick up group" that only gets together for a gig. Besides weddings, we are experienced in orchestra concerts and musical shows, and we also teach lessons.
We can play as a solo violin, duo, trio, or quartet.
Julie recently enjoyed playing in the Pit Orchestra of Beauty and the Beast with (link hidden) April 3 - May 5, 2024 in Demens Landing Park, St. Petersburg!
Julie is Concertmistress of 2 orchestras: the Pinellas Community Orchestra (Art Hansuld) and the Suncoast Symphony (John Bannon). She also plays with the Tampa Bay Symphony (Mark Sforzini).
JULIE ALSO TEACHES VIOLIN LESSONS — ALL AGES — TRADITIONAL AND SUZUKI METHOD.
Additional Booking Notes
We don't require any amplification. Our music can be heard easily at outdoor events. We bring our own music stands.
Upcoming Booked Events
November 23, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 10, 2024 • 9:00am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
February 14, 2025 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | TampaBaySymphony |
February 16, 2025 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | TampaBaySymphony |
February 18, 2025 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | TampaBaySymphony |
April 06, 2025 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | TampaBaySymphony FreeConcert |
May 04, 2025 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | TampaBaySymphony |
May 09, 2025 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | TampaBaySymphony |
May 11, 2025 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | TampaBaySymphony |
Past Booked Events
November 16, 2024 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Opera Dialogues of the Carmelites |
November 10, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | TampaBaySymphony |
November 08, 2024 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | TampaBaySymphony |
November 03, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | TampaBaySymphony |
November 02, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding |
August 17, 2024 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
June 29, 2024 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 08, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Treasure Island |
June 02, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding DavisIslandsGardenClub |
May 12, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | TampaBaySymphony Palladium |
May 10, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | TampaBaySymphony NewTampa |
May 07, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | TampaBaySymphony Palladium |
May 05, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
May 05, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | TampaBaySymphony Straz |
May 04, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
May 04, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 03, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
May 02, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
May 01, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 28, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 27, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 26, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 25, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 24, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 21, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 20, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 19, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 18, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 17, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 14, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 13, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 12, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 11, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 10, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 07, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 06, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 05, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 04, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
April 03, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Beauty And The Beast |
February 29, 2024 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 24, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 20, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding |
December 20, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 20, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 07, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 06, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
August 05, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 21, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 25, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
January 27, 2023 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 29, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 02, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 12, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 04, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
July 02, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 04, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 23, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony St. Pete Beach |
March 26, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 07, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Anniversary Party |
February 20, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 28, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 07, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 16, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 06, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 23, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Worship Service |
September 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 17, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 23, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 14, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Anniversary Party |
April 10, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 03, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 06, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 30, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Anniversary Party |
December 19, 2020 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 22, 2020 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 10, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 17, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Personal Occasion |
August 15, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 14, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 06, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 20, 2019 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
September 27, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Surprise |
March 02, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 17, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
November 17, 2018 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 16, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 01, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
March 18, 2017 • 4:45pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Clearwater Beach |
March 10, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
March 04, 2017 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Tampa |
October 22, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding |
October 02, 2016 • 4:40pm - 5:40pm | Wedding |
September 24, 2016 • 4:15pm - 6:15pm | Wedding & C.H. |
September 17, 2016 • 3:20pm - 5:20pm | Wedding & C.H. |
August 20, 2016 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Wedding Ceremony |
July 02, 2016 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 25, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Bridal Shower |
May 21, 2016 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding |
May 15, 2016 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding & C.H. |
May 14, 2016 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding |
Set List
A Thousand Years
All You Need Is Love
At Last
Ave Maria
Be Our Guest
Best Day of My Life - American Authors
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes The Bride)
Canon in D
Can't Help Falling in Love
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Hallelujah from Shrek
I Will Always Love You
It Had To Be You
Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
Kiss the Girl from The Little Mermaid
Love Me Tender
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Lover - Taylor Swift
Make You Feel My Love
Marry Me - Train
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Moon River
Oh Pretty Woman
Once Upon a Dream from Disney's Sleeping Beauty
Only Time
Over the Rainbow
Perfect
Someone to Watch Over Me
Somewhere Out There from An American Tail
Tale as Old as Time from Beauty and the Beast
A Thousand Years
Time of Your Life - Green Day
Trumpet Voluntary
Viva La Vida
The Way You Look Tonight
Wedding Mach (Recessional)
What a Wonderful World
When I'm 64
Wonderful Tonight
You Are My Sunshine
Your Song
Team
Julie Paradies | Violin |
Jim Paradies | Trumpet |
N | Second violin |
T | Viola |
L | Cello |
Influences & Inspiration
Elvis, Beatles, Vivaldi, Train, J.S. Bach, Adele, Handel, Bruno Mars, Mozart, Beethoven, Christina Perri, Wagner, Jason Mraz, Mendelssohn, Sara Bareilles, Brahms, Ed Sheehan, Broadway tunes such as Music of the Night & Sunrise Sunset, Dvorak, Snow Patrol, Ravel, Enya, Faure, Etta James, Debussy, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, Louis Armstrong
Setup Requirements
All you need to provide are armless chairs, and a cover in case of an outdoor ceremony