Shepherd Music Group is devoted to bringing you the best musical performance, whether that be for recording sessions or special events such as weddings. Our musicians have numerous years experienced combined performing with orchestras, on recording sessions and vocal artists. Our musicians also are well-versed in a variety of musical genres, such as : Classical, Broadway, Rock, Pops and Jazz. We offer a variety of ensembles (solo, duo, quartet, etc) and instrumentation (strings, piano, harp, jazz combo) choices to suit your personal taste.
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Price Range: $200-$4000
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
When you employ the services of Shepherd Music Group, you will receive quality musicianship for your event or recording session. Our musicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience, in both recording and live music events. They are well-versed in multiple styles of music, making your event's entertainment unique to your particular situation. We offer a variety of groups, from duos, trios, quartets; to classical, jazz and rock.
Joshua Shepherd is a freelance violin and viola player in the metro Nashville area. Joshua has been playing in various orchestras, for recording sessions and special events here in Nashville since 2011. Before moving to Nashville, Joshua earned his Doctorate in Viola Performance at the University of Miami (FL) Frost School of Music. Joshua has performed with such artists as Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Frank Sinatra Jr. and Jon Secada. Joshua earned his Bachelor's degree in Music Education (viola) from Florida Atlantic University and his Master's in Music Performance (viola and conducting) from the University of South Florida. Joshua has played for numerous weddings both in Nashville and Florida. He'll ensure quality musicianship at your ceremony, with music tailored to your personal taste.
We ask that if an event is held outdoors, that a tent or covering be provided. Also, if seated at the event, we ask for chairs to be supplied.
For weddings, Shepherd Music Group can offer the standard musical favorites usually performed at marriage ceremony, such as:
Pachebel's Canon in D
Bridal Chorus by Wagner
Trumpet Tune by Purcell
Wedding March by Mendelssohn
We can also supplement that with additional Classical selections like:
Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach
Air on a G String by Bach
and many others!
Our group offers music from other genres such as Broadway:
Phantom of the Opera by A.L. Weber
King and I by Rogers and Hammerstein
My Funny Valentine by Rogers and Hart
West Side Story by Bernstein
Pops/Rock:
Music by the Beatles, the Carpenters, John Denver, Katy Perry and others
Country:
Orange Blossom Special, Ashokan Farewell and others
Our jazz groups play a wide variety of American Songbook favorites and our reception band has a large catalog of wedding/party favorites that you'll love.
chairs
proper sound connection if amplification is needed
tent or covering if event is outside
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