Sue Sheya, Flutist

• Mary Neri King - Violin, guitar, vocals
• Carol Kihm - Harp
• Michael Lucarelli - Classical Guitar
• Elizabeth Busch - Classical Guitar

Lyrical Flute Performance is very sought after for weddings, receptions and other events. You receive great personal service and high quality live music by a dedicated and very experienced performer.

Live music by Lyrical Flute is beautiful, unique, very versatile, and affordable! Dr. Sue Sheya is a classically trained flutist and is available as a soloist (with or without CD accompaniment), or in duos with violin (as the group Wind and Bow), harp, or guitar to create a performance that suits your vision and budget.

Your guests or clients will be delighted and moved to hear superb performances as Lyrical Flute entwines musical genres from classical to Celtic, and popular to folk and easy jazz. Traditional wedding pieces, romantic ballads, and other love songs become exquisitely beautiful on the flute.

Whether the occasion is formal or casual, large or small, indoor or outdoor, Lyrical Flute will set the atmosphere and express the perfect mood you desire -- from the romance and love for weddings to the elegance for a dinner party to ethnic background music. Your event is transformed into something more memorable and beautiful.

She works with you personally to help you achieve the occasion you imagine within the budget you can afford. Musical ensembles and selections are chosen with input by you. Your final musical program is designed to complement your affair and the personality of any audience.

She can provide seasoned advice as to the best way to plan the music you want for your occasion. The fee when hiring Lyrical Flute includes all correspondence, advice and preparation prior to your event. She will tailor both the music and process to your needs. She will even help you decide on specific pieces, or if you prefer just give her an idea about what you want to hear and leave the specifics up to her! And, if there is a specific song not currently on her repertoire list, she will learn it especially for you!

Thirty years as a performing musician, along with a strong commitment to excellence and professionalism are her keys to creating a captivating, successful and memorable event. Add to that her philosophy that live music should be affordable, and you have the perfect winning combination to add live music to any event.

Sue has performed for dignitaries such as George H.W. Bush, and legendary entertainers such as Gene Kelly. She is now available to play for your event. Call or email her to book your event now!

• The following is a sampling of available pieces; a full repertoire spanning 400 years of flute music is available upon request. If you want it, I can probably find it and perform it!
• Canon in D (solo flute, flute and guitar, or flute and violin) - Pachelbel
• Bridal Chorus (solo flute, flute and guitar, or flute and violin) - Wagner
• Wedding March (solo flute, flute and guitar, or flute and violin) - Menhelssohn
• Air and Alle Danza from Water Music (solo flute, flute and guitar, or flute and violin) - Handel
• Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (solo flute, flute and guitar, or flute and violin) - J.S. Bach
• Partita BWV 1013 In A Minor For Solo Flute - J.S. Bach
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Harburg and Allen
• Rondeau (Masterpiece Theatre Theme) (solo flute, flute and guitar, or flute and violin) - Mouret
• Alte Tanzstucke Dances (flute and guitar) - Susato
• Complete Sonatas for Flute and Piano or Harpsichord - J. S. Bach
• Romanze (flute and guitar) - Sor
• Afro-Cuban Lullaby (flute and guitar) - Traditional
• Flute Sonatas for Flute and Piano/Harpsichord - Handel
• The Swan (solo flute, flute and guitar, or flute and violin - Saint-Saëns
• Sonata in a minor for solo flute - C.P.E Bach
• Image - Bozza
• Syrinx - Debussy
• Acht Stucke - Hindemith
• Piece - Ibert
• Fantasies - Telemann
• Tangos for Flute Alone - Piazolla
• Entr’acte for Flute and Guitar - Ibert
• Three Romances - Schumann
• Air de Ballet - Saint-Saëns

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

• Sue was very easy to work with and gave me great ideas for music to play during my wedding. I highly recommend using her. She is very professional and the music was perfect and made my wedding day extra special!! -- Michelle D, Pleasanton, CA, 4/14/2012
• She was an excellent person. She was on time and took care of everything. Her songs were beautiful!!! Great job Sue!!! -- Sonia P, Sacramento, CA, 8/13/2011
• Wonderful!!! -- Ray D, Sacramento, CA, 8/25/2011
• Everything went well and sounded great! I would use Sue again in a heartbeat! She was very easy to work with and found a special song for my special day. My wedding ceremony wouldn't have been complete with out her services. We also had a violinist and she was equally amazing and talented. Communication is easily done through email which worked well for me. -- Andrea G, Sacramento, CA, 7/23/2011
• Sue was great! She was wonderful to work with and went above and beyond to accommodate our music requests. She spent a huge amount of time before our event to make sure we would be happy. She performed beautifully and was a gem to work with. Professional, talented, accommodating and a great gal. You won't be disappointed!! -- Carol B, Los Gatos, CA, 11/7/2010
• We hired Sue Sheya to play at our wedding ceremony. She was friendly, professional, and offered to play anything we wanted. The music was beautiful and really added something special and magical to our ceremony. I highly reccomend her for her talent, professionalism, and reasonable rates. -- Sarah N, Foresthill, CA, 10/9/2010

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