The Viva La Strings core ensemble.
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Violin- Pendra Lee Snyder. Plays weekly with the Worship Orchestra at Fairhaven Church in Centerville, Ohio. Holds Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana State University. Freelance musician for various concerts and shows and special events. Previously member of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Cello - Joel Thompson began playing in 2002, performing folk and Celtic music with his family. He currently studies classically at Wright State University, working towards his BM in cello performance. He has won first place at the state level MTNA ensemble competition two years in a row. Joel is currently working towards his auditions for graduate school in early music performance.
Violin - David Sosa holds Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Has played violin since 1999 and previously served as concertmaster of the University of Dayton Orchestra. David plays weekly in the worship orchestra at Fairhaven Church.
Viola-Kristen McNabb. Kristen has played internationally throughout High School and College, and started playing bluegrass and folk fiddle in 2004. Currently, Kristen teaches private violin and viola (classical and bluegrass), plays with local bands, participates in various album recordings, and enjoys playing in string ensembles.
Guitar - Joe Knight. Has performed Leonard Bernstein’s Mass with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra as well as other DPO performances. Lead Guitarist for Ragdoll, a rock/blues/funk/country band which plays a mixture of original material and cover tunes. reverbnation.com/ragdollmusic
For over ten years, Knight has been teaching guitar at Hauer Music.
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Other players - Duo, Trio, Quartet, we add musicians as requested. The other players are all professionals and live in our immediate vicinity.
Prelude:
A. Vivaldi Adagio
J.S. Bach Gigue from Suite # 3 in D
J.S. Bach Air on the G String
Seating of the Mothers:
J.S. Bach Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Bridesmaids and Bride:
J. Pachelbel Canon
Recessional:
J. Clarke Trumpet Voluntary
Mauret Rondeau
G.F. Handel La Rejouissance
J.S. Bach March
J. Brahms St. Anthony Chorale
G.F. Handel Allegro
Weddings: Based upon your tastes, we will provide appropriate Prelude music as your guests are seated. We work with you and your wedding party to enhance your Order of Service, and of course we will send the Bride and Groom off with Triumphal music as you take your first walk together as Husband and Wife!
Reception, Anniversaries, Special Events: Whether you want dinner music, backgroud music, or special entertainment, Viva la Strings can provide for nearly every musical request.
We also have a vast play list of pop, contemporary, jazz and standards.