Catherine Boyd Violinist

If you are getting married or have a large event in South Jersey and need music, please call me and you can cross the music off your list! I've been playing violin since age 5 and I was in the Fort Worth Symphony by age 16. I can play classical, jazz, country, Irish, Indian (both Bollywood and Carnatic), Latin, and top 40. I can bring in other musicians and form a customized ensemble, anything from a string quartet, duo or trio with mandolin/ guitar/ flute/ harp/ piano, or a full 14 piece band in any genre. I've played with Willie Nelson, kd Lang, with several chamber ensembles in New York and Philadephia, strolling in restaurants (which led to an enormous repertoire because I notoriously never turned down a song request), in several rock bands (currently in South Jersey-based Blondage, an all girl rock band), and in several wedding bands.

I am known for the high quality of my playing; please click this link for a recent performance of Pachelbel's Canon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJSonAnasCE. I am also known for a love of research. I played a Bollywood and a 1920s jazz wedding in the month of June alone! If you require a larger ensemble, I know and only work with professional musicians of the highest caliber. I have many references if you need one, both from individual clients and also from event planners. Also, if you need help with other services in South Jersey, I know a top-notch, affordable officiant, photographer, and DJ. Because I live in South Jersey, I have access to information which might be useful to you and am happy to share. Thank you for visiting my South Jersey wedding violin website and I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Here's more of my bio:

Currently studying South Indian (Carnatic) violin with Adrian L'Armand (Swarthmore, PA). Also studying voice with Jody Kidwell (Philadelphia, PA). Began studying violin at age 5 in Suzuki Method (Hurst, Texas). Studied with Robert Davidovici (Juilliard/Galamian) in high school. Attended Meadowmount Conservatory; studied with Sally Thomas. Played with Fort Worth Symphony, age 16. Attended Harvard and graduated with an English degree, cum laude. Catherine is also a poet (mainly sonnets), playwright, short story writer, and novelist. Pursued modeling in NYC for a few years.