David Allen Coester Classical - Fingerstyle Guitar

Performing in Ithaca and Finger Lakes Region of New York State.

David Coester is a classically trained guitarist and teacher. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Guitar Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and spent 18 years in New York City.

Available for performances in and around Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region.

LIVE MUSIC MAKES YOUR EVENT AN EXPERIENCE PEOPLE WILL REMEMBER.

Live music creates ambiance. Guitar music is romantic, classic, stylish, and complements any event – dinners, cocktail hours, corporate events, art openings, weddings, or receptions.

Instrumental guitar music and finger-style playing fills space with beautiful ambient sound that allows conversation to happen without the potential distraction of vocals. The intimate sound of the solo guitar provides an elegant atmosphere unequaled by other live music experiences.

WEDDING DAY MUSIC.

Solo classical guitar music is an elegant addition to wedding ceremonies. Now with a battery powered amplifier David can bring music to your outdoor ceremony wherever it may be held. Intimate and romantic, the guitar can be used for the pre-ceremony, the processional, the recessional, and at any time during the ceremony. Guitar music can also be incorporated into a cocktail hour or dinner before a band or disc jockey begins playing.

Arrangements for solo guitar have been made of most wedding music favorites. If there is a special piece of music the bride would like, solo guitar arrangements can be made if requested in advance. Duets with guitar and flute, violin or voice are also available.

AN EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN.

David Coester is a classically trained guitarist and teacher. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Guitar Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and spent 18 years in New York City.

David's playing covers a wide range of musical interests. While especially committed to 20th-century composers and to the music of J. S. Bach, his repertoire also includes light classical, popular jazz standards and finger-style arrangements.

In addition to teaching, David plays regularly at private parties, weddings, and gallery openings, and has given concert lectures for audiences at the Chautauqua Institution among other organizations. His most recent public recital was held at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. He has also performed at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D. C., the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, Italy, and the Seoul Arts Center in Korea.



PURE QUALITY SOUND..

David uses the state-of-the-art Bose Cylindrical Radiator Speaker which produces an exceptionally natural sound that radiates evenly throughout an audience of up to several hundred. Even at low volume levels, the sound reaches every corner of the room equally.

While live music creates a special ambiance that turns a typical evening out with friends and family into an event, it should not overwhelm casual conversation. The Bose system allows your guests the opportunity to converse naturally (even if they are directly next to the speaker) or pay close attention to the music if they choose. Physically unobtrusive, the sound system may not even be noticed.

• Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
• Special Arrangements - Various composers
• Sleepers Awake - J.S. Bach
• Cello Suite 1 arranged for Guitar - J.S. Bach
• Choros 1 - Villa Lobos
• Canon in D - Pachelbel
• Sheep May safely Graze - J.S. Bach
• Ave Maria - Schubert
• Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
• In My Life - Beatles
• I Will - Beatles
• Bridal Chorus - Wagner
• Wedding March - Mendelsohn
• Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Prince Of Denmark's March - Clarke
• Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
• Moon River - Mancini
• Ode to Joy (theme from Symphony 9 - Beethoven
• Carols and Lullabies Christmas in the Southwest (guitar, Chorus, harp, vibraphone) - Conrad Susa
• History of the Tango (Flute and Guitar) - Astor Piazzolla
• Sonata in Emajor (flute and guitar) - J.S. Bach

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

• David performed for our wedding ceremony and reception. We were extremely pleased with his performance. We received nothing but compliments all night and thereafter from guests both young and old. David is a supremely talented guitarist with a wonderful, well-rounded repertoire. He was a complete professional in his appearance and how he conducted himself. It was a sincere pleasure working with him, and I would wholeheartedly recommend David to others. -- Keven C, Louisville, OH, 9/5/2009
• David was EXCELLENT! He learned several songs for our wedding ceremony. He stayed an extra half hour during dinner since we were running behind schedule. My cousin, who is a professional opera singer and sang at our wedding, said that he is a very 'smart' guitarist and she might do some collaborative work with him in the future. Many guests commented on how beautiful his playing was. We would HIGHLY recommend him. -- Kerry S, Pittsburgh, PA, 7/26/2009
• David was amazing at are wedding! He added such a unique touch to the atmosphere. He was just fantastic! -- Lindsay W, Butler, PA, 5/1/2010
• David was perfect. He is a consummate professional. In addition, he is able to understand the mood of the room and adjust his work seamlessly. I recommend him highly. -- Kathleen M, Allison Park, PA, 6/26/2009
• David is a fine musician who works hard to make your wedding day special! We were so pleased with David's musical performance. I would recommend David to anyone who seeks a classical guitarist. David, thank you so very much! -- Ann M H, Youngstown, OH, 5/29/2009

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