Samantha Gillogly: Solo & Ensemble Event Music

Born in Los Angeles, violinist/violist/composer Samantha Gillogly began her musical training at age six on the island of Martha's Vineyard, and now holds a Bachelor's in Performance from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Fluent in an extensive list of classical repertoire, from Adams to Zelenka, she is also an avid fan and performer of traditional Irish, Scottish and other Celtic and roots genres. As a soloist, she has appeared on NBC-TV's Chronicle news magazine, performed for President William and Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton, and concertized in numerous recitals, competitions and private functions throughout the U.S. From 2007-2011 she was the principal violist of the Boston Civic Symphony, and in 2008 joined Billboard's chart-topping composer, Tim Janis, as a violinist in the Tim Janis Ensemble. In 2009, she was a member of the innovative Youtube Symphony Orchestra, which performed live at Carnegie Hall under the direction of Michael Tilson-Thomas. Samantha's latest project, the crossover album "Celtic Chamber Music" with pianist Tim Maurice, will be released in Fall 2011.

Samantha is available as a soloist on violin and viola, as well as a member of chamber duos and trios, folk, or jazz groups coordinated to suit your special event.

Anniversaries, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Samantha played both the violin and fiddle beautifully at our Church ceremony. She played unique arrangements for both the processional and recessional and overall really helped to make the day extra special! -- Mary H, Boston, MA, 11/5/2011
• We were pleased to have Samantha play fiddle for our first-ever hymn festival in Dedham, Massachusetts on September 25, 2011. In addition to being a very competent performer, she was involved in the planning stages of the event and was able to combine pieces from her existing repertoire with new works in conjunction with our own parish ensembles. Her contribution helped establish our hymn festival as an annual event, and we look forward to hiring Samantha again soon. Highly recommended! -- Robert P, Dedham, MA, 9/25/2011
• We loved working with Samantha. She was professional, friendly, talented and very accommodating. She was exceptional. I am so glad she was part of our wedding day. Her music and personality were the perfect "cherry on top". I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a violinist to play on their special day. -- Staci D, Beverly, MA, 9/17/2011
• -- Lisa C, Newport, RI, 8/28/2009
• Samantha added a wonderful element to our wedding. She was very helpful in song selection, even composing an instrumental rendition of a popular rock song for us. We have nothing but praise for Samantha has both an artist and a professional and would highly recommend her. The Lefebvre's -- Patrick L, Pomfret, CT, 8/22/2009
• Samantha was kind and accomodating. She is a good violinist and certainly met our needs. We communicated well in the months up to the event; she asked good questions and was very well prepared for our wedding ceremony. I would recommend Samantha to others looks for a similiar service. -- Mark B, Boston, MA, 10/8/2011
• Samantha was simply wonderful to work with. Her selection of classical music was perfect for this memorial service luncheon. Guest were very impressed with her appearance and her professional attitude. We will certainly request her return and highly recommend her. Thank you Samantha! -- Ron C, Brookfield, MA, 7/11/2009

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