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• Diane Sent on 09/20/2017
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  Charis coordinated and participated in providing the music for before and directly after the ceremony of our son and daughter-in-law's wedding, and we couldn't have been more pleased! The music was beautiful and exactly the style we had dreamed of. The communications were direct and timely, options were offered when we had little to offer, and the group was accommodating on every request. Love love love what was done to make our beautiful day complete.

  Charis coordinated and participated in providing the music for before and directly after the ceremony of our son and daughter-in-law's wedding, and we couldn't have been more pleased! The music was beautiful and exactly the style we had dreamed of. The communications were direct and timely, options were offered when we had little to offer, and the group was accommodating on every request. Love love love what was done to make our beautiful day complete.

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  The wedding was just lovely and I'm so glad I could be a part in it! The cello, Flute, and violin were a joy to play with.
• Lisa Sent on 07/31/2017
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  This was for a volunteer appreciation dinner and they really enjoyed the music.

  This was for a volunteer appreciation dinner and they really enjoyed the music.

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  Thank you Lisa! The banquet was lovely and thr ability to hook right into the sound system at the facility was ideal for dinner music!
• Erin Sent on 08/04/2017
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  Charis was outstanding! She was very easy to contact and she responded very quickly. She went out of her way and worked around her schedule to meet with us so we could hear her play some of the songs we wanted in the wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Hearing her play the piano gave me goosebumps! Amazing!!!

  Charis was outstanding! She was very easy to contact and she responded very quickly. She went out of her way and worked around her schedule to meet with us so we could hear her play some of the songs we wanted in the wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Hearing her play the piano gave me goosebumps! Amazing!!!

  Charis Vander Plaats's reply:

  I so enjoyed working with you Erin! Your wedding was beautiful, and what a treat playing with both violin & vocalist!! Thank You for choosing me!!
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• Roger Sent on 06/01/2017
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  Charis provided music for our high school alumni banquet. After just a couple of email exchanges, she was able to fill the gym with the perfect selection of music during the social hour and dinner. She was professional, flexible, friendly, and a delight to work with. Whatever the event, I would highly recommend her.

  Charis provided music for our high school alumni banquet. After just a couple of email exchanges, she was able to fill the gym with the perfect selection of music during the social hour and dinner. She was professional, flexible, friendly, and a delight to work with. Whatever the event, I would highly recommend her.

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  Thanks so much Roger! It was such a joy to meet you and entertain for your group.
• Vicki Sent on 12/14/2016
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  I won Charis's services from a local silent auction and asked her to provide background music at our work holiday luncheon. She responded quickly to my request, communicated clearly, arrived on time and was very pleasant in person. She sounded beautiful on the keyboard and everyone thought she was great!

  I won Charis's services from a local silent auction and asked her to provide background music at our work holiday luncheon. She responded quickly to my request, communicated clearly, arrived on time and was very pleasant in person. She sounded beautiful on the keyboard and everyone thought she was great!
• Vicki Sent on 12/14/2016
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  I won Charis's services from a local silent auction and asked her to provide background music at our work holiday luncheon (not a wedding). She responded quickly to my request, communicated clearly, arrived on time and was very pleasant in person. She sounded beautiful on the keyboard and everyone thought she was great!

  I won Charis's services from a local silent auction and asked her to provide background music at our work holiday luncheon (not a wedding). She responded quickly to my request, communicated clearly, arrived on time and was very pleasant in person. She sounded beautiful on the keyboard and everyone thought she was great!
• Michael Sent on 12/15/2016
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  Book as soon as you know your needs!

  Book as soon as you know your needs!
• Heather Sent on 11/05/2015
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  Charis did not play traditional music for our wedding per my request. She found the music (bands) for me and played everything beautifully. It was amazing how many people commented that they enjoyed hearing songs they knew. She played imagine by john Lennon for bridal party entry and this moved several people to tears. She cued all music perfectly and was able to drag out songs if necessary. Her playing skills are wonderful. Highly recommend.

  Charis did not play traditional music for our wedding per my request. She found the music (bands) for me and played everything beautifully. It was amazing how many people commented that they enjoyed hearing songs they knew. She played imagine by john Lennon for bridal party entry and this moved several people to tears. She cued all music perfectly and was able to drag out songs if necessary. Her playing skills are wonderful. Highly recommend.
• Deidre Sent on 11/19/2015
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  GREAT music! Very helpful and professional.

  GREAT music! Very helpful and professional.
• Megan Sent on 12/07/2014
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  Mrs. Vander Plaats has been our choral accompanist for the past four years at Southwestern Middle School. We are so grateful to have a quality accompanist for our program. The students benefit from the excellent technique and musicality of her playing, and from her warm, caring demeanor she exhibits to them. She is always punctual and I appreciate her consistent communication. Mrs. Vander Plaats is extremely easy to work with and we do not know what we would do without her! I only wish we could have her full-time!

  Mrs. Vander Plaats has been our choral accompanist for the past four years at Southwestern Middle School. We are so grateful to have a quality accompanist for our program. The students benefit from the excellent technique and musicality of her playing, and from her warm, caring demeanor she exhibits to them. She is always punctual and I appreciate her consistent communication. Mrs. Vander Plaats is extremely easy to work with and we do not know what we would do without her! I only wish we could have her full-time!
• Sienna Sent on 12/12/2014
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  Charis was great and everyone at Homecare By Design loved her! She was super professional and came hours before our event just to set up and make sure everything was okay. She is amazingly talented on the computer and has a wonderful voice. I have already contacted her again in regards to giving my toddler piano lessons. I would recommend her to anyone who needs lessons or live entertainment for a party!

  Charis was great and everyone at Homecare By Design loved her! She was super professional and came hours before our event just to set up and make sure everything was okay. She is amazingly talented on the computer and has a wonderful voice. I have already contacted her again in regards to giving my toddler piano lessons. I would recommend her to anyone who needs lessons or live entertainment for a party!
• Amanda Sent on 12/01/2014
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  Charis accompanied my choirs for our Fall Concert. She was excellent with the kids and picked up the music very quickly at the last minute. I love working with her!

  Charis accompanied my choirs for our Fall Concert. She was excellent with the kids and picked up the music very quickly at the last minute. I love working with her!
• Jonathon Sent on 06/03/2014
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  Was very nice, professional, and flexible. Very pleased.

  Was very nice, professional, and flexible. Very pleased.
• Erica Sent on 08/30/2013
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  I loved having Charis as my pianist at my wedding. In addition to playing songs prior to the ceremony, she learned three brand new songs for the actual ceremony, and they sounded beautiful! She was very flexible meeting with other musicians that she had never met before, and I loved working with her to make the wedding music sounds fantastic! I would definitely recommend Charis for any event!

  I loved having Charis as my pianist at my wedding. In addition to playing songs prior to the ceremony, she learned three brand new songs for the actual ceremony, and they sounded beautiful! She was very flexible meeting with other musicians that she had never met before, and I loved working with her to make the wedding music sounds fantastic! I would definitely recommend Charis for any event!
• Amy Sent on 08/20/2012
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  Charis did a wonderful job playing the piano & singing at our ceremony. I had always wanted a quartet accompanied with a piano but the quartet we found didn't include piano. Luckily, Charis jumped in and filled that role! She also sang "Love Never Fails" by Brandon Heath during our candle ceremony. She was incredibly easy to work with and very flexible. She was there for our rehearsal, so we had the chance to make sure everything would go smoothly the next day - a huge relief for me!
  
  I would recommend her to any bride :)

  Charis did a wonderful job playing the piano & singing at our ceremony. I had always wanted a quartet accompanied with a piano but the quartet we found didn't include piano. Luckily, Charis jumped in and filled that role! She also sang "Love Never Fails" by Brandon Heath during our candle ceremony. She was incredibly easy to work with and very flexible. She was there for our rehearsal, so we had the chance to make sure everything would go smoothly the next day - a huge relief for me!
  
  I would recommend her to any bride :)
• Kimberly Sent on 07/20/2012
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  If there was a way to give more than 5 out of 5 stars I would!!! I was very apprehensive about selecting a musician for my wedding as I knew the vendor would be someone who I was not familiar with. From the first conversation, Charis put me at ease, I knew immediately that I had found the perfect match! Not only did Charis provide beautiful piano and vocal skills, she recommended and coordinated all the other musicians (flute, violin, trumpet) as well! I was even lucky enough to receive a preview from one of the practice sessions a few days before the big day!
  
  Charis is truly talented and a true professional, I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful music for any occasion!!!

  If there was a way to give more than 5 out of 5 stars I would!!! I was very apprehensive about selecting a musician for my wedding as I knew the vendor would be someone who I was not familiar with. From the first conversation, Charis put me at ease, I knew immediately that I had found the perfect match! Not only did Charis provide beautiful piano and vocal skills, she recommended and coordinated all the other musicians (flute, violin, trumpet) as well! I was even lucky enough to receive a preview from one of the practice sessions a few days before the big day!
  
  Charis is truly talented and a true professional, I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful music for any occasion!!!
• Julianne Sent on 05/18/2012
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  Where do I begin?
  
  From the very beginning of Charis and I speaking regarding music for our wedding, she was nothing but a joy. Before I contacted Charis, I was definitely nervous as to where I was going to find musicians for our wedding ceremony. After Charis welcomed me, my mother, and aunt into her home and treated us just as if we were family, I left 100% at ease. I felt as if I could put complete trust in her, and she bent over backwards in order to make sure that our wedding was everything we wanted it to be... and let me say, it was more than what we could have imagined. Absolutely Perfect. I honestly feel that any couple and family would be LUCKY to have Charis as a part of their wedding or any other special event!! :)
  
  So Kind. So Helpful. So Wonderful. Beautiful Pianist. Amazing Vocalist.
  - Julianne Reichenbach

  Where do I begin?
  
  From the very beginning of Charis and I speaking regarding music for our wedding, she was nothing but a joy. Before I contacted Charis, I was definitely nervous as to where I was going to find musicians for our wedding ceremony. After Charis welcomed me, my mother, and aunt into her home and treated us just as if we were family, I left 100% at ease. I felt as if I could put complete trust in her, and she bent over backwards in order to make sure that our wedding was everything we wanted it to be... and let me say, it was more than what we could have imagined. Absolutely Perfect. I honestly feel that any couple and family would be LUCKY to have Charis as a part of their wedding or any other special event!! :)
  
  So Kind. So Helpful. So Wonderful. Beautiful Pianist. Amazing Vocalist.
  - Julianne Reichenbach
• James Sent on 07/17/2010
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  Charis was easy to work with and did a fantastic job at our wedding!

  Charis was easy to work with and did a fantastic job at our wedding!
• Carla Sent on 07/17/2010
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  Charis provided solo vocals for our wedding, singing "Panis Angelicus" and "Ave Maria." She has a beautiful, well-trained, soprano voice! Charis often works with other area musicians, and so she worked alonsgside our other musicians wonderfully and reliably.
  
  Charis met with me one-one-one, helping me plan all of the music for our wedding. Since she has experience playing piano, keyboard, or organ for various churches, she is familiar with what music is liturgically appropriate for most church ceremonies and has already developed a good rapport with many ministers in the area. She has a wealth of resources if you need suggestions or guidance in planning the music for your wedding ceremony.
  
  As a performer and a person, Charis is both stunning and professional....And so she will enhance your wedding ceremony while keeping the focus on the meaning of your marriage.

  Charis provided solo vocals for our wedding, singing "Panis Angelicus" and "Ave Maria." She has a beautiful, well-trained, soprano voice! Charis often works with other area musicians, and so she worked alonsgside our other musicians wonderfully and reliably.
  
  Charis met with me one-one-one, helping me plan all of the music for our wedding. Since she has experience playing piano, keyboard, or organ for various churches, she is familiar with what music is liturgically appropriate for most church ceremonies and has already developed a good rapport with many ministers in the area. She has a wealth of resources if you need suggestions or guidance in planning the music for your wedding ceremony.
  
  As a performer and a person, Charis is both stunning and professional....And so she will enhance your wedding ceremony while keeping the focus on the meaning of your marriage.
• Jessica Sent on 07/27/2010
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  Charis did an amazing job on the music for my wedding reception! Her voice is beautiful and she was able to do all the music I requested. She was an absoloute joy to work with! I would highly recommend Vander Plaats Music Studio to all of my family and friends.
  
  Chris and Jessica 05/29/04

  Charis did an amazing job on the music for my wedding reception! Her voice is beautiful and she was able to do all the music I requested. She was an absoloute joy to work with! I would highly recommend Vander Plaats Music Studio to all of my family and friends.
  
  Chris and Jessica 05/29/04
• Gail Sent on 07/14/2014
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  Charis played the piano while our neighborhood association guest enjoyed their holiday dinner. Following dinner, Charis played and Kelly sang a nice variety of Holiday songs. We will definitely be using Charis at our future Christmas gatherings!

  Charis played the piano while our neighborhood association guest enjoyed their holiday dinner. Following dinner, Charis played and Kelly sang a nice variety of Holiday songs. We will definitely be using Charis at our future Christmas gatherings!

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