John Calverley is a professional violinist, composer and educator based out of Edmonton. This performer specializes in special requests and offers several different types of ensembles. He loves to work with the prospective newlyweds so that they receive exactly what they imagine.
Experience
He plays everything from opera and orcherstral to jazz and country. Not only does he have a bachelor of music, he also has experience as music director for Vinok Worldance. This position has enabled him to perform a wide range of traditional styles from many different cultures. He is passionate about performing and enjoys playing improvisational musical forms as a founding member of the Gypsy-Jazz group, the Felt Hat String Band. In addition, he has competed at a national level for old-time fiddling.
Services offered
John Calverley is flexible and open to suiting the preferences of the couple. He is available for the typical instrumental solo, duo, trio or quartet, to bigger ensembles or even an orchestra for ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, during breaks, rehearsal dinners etc.
The future newlyweds have several ensemble options which can include guitar, violin, cello, viola and piano. They can also take advantage of the ability to request songs. He can provide any sound equipment that is required.
John played the music for our wedding ceremony and he was amazing. I was actually running late that day and I am thankful that his music kept the people waiting entertained. He is very professional. We actually let him choose the songs to play as we know that he knows better and he recommended songs that has strong melodies as he will be playing solo. We couldn't be happier that we picked him.
Highly recommended!
Sent on 23/09/2017
Julie Leblanc
Married on 03/08/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
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5.0
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Great ! Would recommend
John was very accomodating and professional. He was very pleasant to do business with :) would recommend
Sent on 09/05/2019
Maravilha
· Married on 13/07/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Ceremony violin
He was amazing, played all the songs exactly as I expected, he was on time and dressed very classy which added the professionalism. I got so many compliments and I’m extremely happy with my choice!
Sent on 29/07/2019
Carmon Frick
· Married on 06/07/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
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5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
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5.0
Excellent experience
They were proffessional, excellent musicians, friendly, but low key so as to not add to any of the wedding chaos. Would definitely hire them again
Sent on 07/08/2019
Katie
· Married on 16/02/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
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5.0
Excellent Musician!
John was very easy to work with, prompt, professional and so very talented! He played 2 hours at my mom’s 50th birthday party and all the guests were so impressed! Would highly recommend!
