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Birmingham Violin

$1,200 Most Popular Price

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Are you looking for a simple yet elegant classical solo violin for your wedding or anniversary dinner? Or do you prefer the rich sound of two, three or more strings for your perfect celebration?

Birmingham Violin and Karen McDowell named "WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards 2020 for Best Wedding Ceremony Musician" noted for combining professionalism with creating a beautiful environment with their exceptional warmth and musicality.

Birmingham Violin and Karen McDowell can help you customize your special occasion from a simple solo violin to a string duo, string trio or string quartet. Birmingham Violin and Karen McDowell performs classical music, Celtic fiddle and popular songs requested by brides including music by Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and legendary contemporary artists as Ed Sheeran, Elvis Presley, Christina Perry, and John Legend among others. Our brides and clients can select from a long list of preferred songs or choose a new song for us to arrange and perform. You can also request a private music consultation to listen and choose songs or make it easy on yourself by allowing us to select and customize the right songs for you based on your like list. Birmingham Violin and Karen McDowell have been performing weddings and special events for over 15 years and will help you select the right music that brings a touch of your personality to your special day.

Karen McDowell, music planner and organizer, holds a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Music Performance, A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and Natural Science and an OD doctor degree from UAB. She studied violin with Ivan Galamian of the Juillard School of Music, Dr John Ferrell of Indiana University and University of Arizona and Emily Austin of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Karen won an International Music Fellowship taking her to Rome Italy where she performed with the Rome Festival Orchestra and inside the Vatican for Sunday Services. She performed with the Alabama Symphony as an adjunct violinist for 15 years, and her string quartet and Celtic trio headlined in the Classical venue at the popular summer music festival Birmingham City Stages. FOr many years Karen performed with the Birmingham Opera Orchestra at the beautiful Alabama Theater, Town and Gown theater shows, Touring Broadway shows at the BCJJ concert hall, and the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Out of Birmingham she has performed with the Huntsville, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa Symphonies, Tucson (AZ), Dearborn (MI), and Ontario (Canada) Symphonies. Karen has been teaching violin and piano lessons for over 20 years.

BirminghamViolin and Karen McDowell is available for live performances for your indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony, wedding rehearsal, cocktail music, reception, corporate event or other event in the Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$600

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,200

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Guitar
Harp
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
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    Jewels M. Married on 03/04/2023
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    Fantastic cello + violin duo!

    Kevin and Karen were fantastic to work with and did an amazing job performing during our ceremony and cocktail hour! They are talented musicians and provided the perfect vibe for us. We highly recommend this group!

    Birmingham Violin's reply:

    Jewels, thank you for your kind words and for the opportunity to be part of your beautiful service! All the best!
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    Julie B. Married on 12/03/2022
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    they were PERFECT!

    Karen was amazing and exceeded my expectations by helping select the perfect Christmastime music to go with my favorite song. She was easy to get in touch with and answered all my questions. We had a lot of comments on how the music made our ceremony. I Couldn't have done it without her beautiful violin and the fab cello accompanist.

    Birmingham Violin's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words! I was thrilled to be part of your Christmas wedding! Wishing you all the best!
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    Zac B. Married on 11/27/2022
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    Beautiful Violin Duo

    Karen's duo set the mood for our wedding ceremony. Karen was professional from the start to the finish. She has a ton of experience and is so familiar with song choices. The music planning she provided was fantastic. And the duo was so romantic!

    Birmingham Violin's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words! We loved being part of your celebration and wish you all the best in the future!
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4243 Altamont Rd Birmingham, AL, 35213
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