Con Brio Trio and Duo

• Bria Schecker - Flute
• Brad Garone - Guitar
• Tomoko Iwamoto - Violin

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Con Brio is a dynamic, talented group of performers comprised of a flautist, violinist, and guitarist. With over 17 years of ensemble and solo experience both nationally and abroad, these musicians will delight crowds of all ages at a diverse range of events.

Con Brio is available as a trio (flute, violin, guitar), as well as a duo (flute and guitar), and can provide any of these instrumentations to cater to your special occasion. We also arrange our own music, and are happy to accommodate any special requests you may have!

Con Brio specializes in weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, corporate functions, conferences, and parties, and can serve as the perfect entertainment to any gathering - large or small. Our repertoire is extremely diverse and includes classical, Celtic, jazz, pop, and even Blues to add variety for your event.


PERSONAL BIOS

Bria Schecker has performed as a soloist and principal ensemble member with several organizations, both nationally and abroad, throughout her 17 years as a flautist. From solo performances at the US Embassy in Paris, to an orchestral residency with West Chester University in Sicily, to woodwind quintets and symphony orchestras in the United States, Bria has enjoyed playing in diverse settings all over the world. Currently, Bria is principal flautist for the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, and teaches flute classes through the Brookline Adult & Community Education program.

Tomoko Iwamoto, born in Japan, started playing the violin at the age of six. After moving to the U.S. to attend Berklee College of Music, she performed in numerous orchestras and ensembles including Lexington Symphony Orchestra, New England Philharmonic, Avalon String Quartet, Gliere String Duo, Clef Club, J-Way, and Lilac Jazz Trio. Tomoko has been an active freelance violinist in the Boston area for 18 years. She currently teaches on the faculty at Brookline Music School, and arranges and composes for J-Way, Mood Swings Orchestra, and Newton All-City Orchestra.

Brad Garone is a Boston-based guitarist and composer, a private music teacher by day and an active gigging musician at night. After years of self-taught practice as a young adult, Brad attended the prestigious Sound Recording Technology program at UMass Lowell. During his time at UMass, Brad studied under the renowned Jazz Guitarist, Jon Wheatley (UMass Lowell, Berklee School of Music). Brad has played with several distinguished bands and artists including Mondo Gecko, Richard James, and the Ross Livermore Band. He is currently the lead guitarist for the Boston-based funk/soul cover band, Sugarfoot.

• Only You can Love Me this Way - Keith Urban
• I Can't Help Falling in Love with You - Elvis Presley
• Take Five - Paul Desmond
• Kiss the Girl - Alan Menken
• You've Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman
• A Whole New World - Alan Menken
• L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• Hava Nagila - Traditional
• Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn
• Adagio en Sol Minor - Tomaso Albinoni
• Air on a G - J.S. Bach
• Augustus - Guy Bergeron
• Autumn mvmt 1 - Antionio Vivaldi
• Autumn mvmt 3 - Antionio Vivaldi
• Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
• Breath on Me - Robert Jackson
• Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
• Bridal March - Jonathan Cain
• Canon in D - Pachelbel
• Double Violin Concerto mvmt 2 - J.S. Bach
• Grazioso - J.C. Bach
• Hornpipe from Water Music - Handel
• In the Garden - C. Austin Miles
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Trio No. 3 - Joseph Kreutzer
• Trio No. 4 - Joseph Kreutzer
• Libiamo - Verdi
• None but the Lonely Hearts - Tchaikovsky
• Overture from Royal Fireworks - Handel
• Santa Lucia - Traditional
• Serenade - Schubert
• Sicilienne - Faure
• Sleeper's Awake - J.S. Bach
• Trio in E Minor - J.A. Hasse
• Trio RV 100 - Vivaldi
• Trio RV 103 - Vivaldi
• All You Need is Love - The Beatles
• Blackbird - The Beatles
• Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
• Endless Stream - Tomoko Iwamoto
• Exuberance - Tomoko Iwamoto
• Grow Old With Me - John Lennon
• Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
• Influence - Guy Bergeron
• La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf
• The Prayer - Celine Dion
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
• These Days - Jackson Brown
• What a Wonderful World - Luis Armstrong
• While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
• Why, Why? - Tomoko Iwamoto
• Yes I Mind - Guy Bergeron
• You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• You Raise Me Up - Lovland & Graham
• I Got a Feelin - Black Eyed Peas
• Is This Love? - Bob Marley
• A Time for Us - Romeo & Juliet
• You're My Best Friend - Queen
• Blue Bossa - Kenny Dorham
• My Favorite Things - Rogers & Hammerstein
• Take the A Train - Duke Ellington
• Someday My Prince Will Come - Churchill & Morey
• When You Wish Upon a Star - Harline & Washington
• All the Things You Are - Jerome Kern
• Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
• Shippin Up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys
• Celtic Celebration - Ian Hudson
• Celtic Duet - Noel Thompson
• Countess Cathleen - Riverdance (Bill Whelan)
• Reel Around the Sun - Riverdance (Bill Whelan)
• The Blarney Pilgrim - Traditional
• Box Man - Traditional
• Brian Boru's March - Traditional
• Cahir's Kitchen - Traditional
• The Cliffs of Moher - Traditional
• Coleraine Jig - Traditional
• Dirty Old Town - Traditional
• Dumfries House - Traditional
• Fainne Oir Ort - Traditional
• Harvest Home - Traditional
• Have a Drink With Me - Traditional
• The Humours of Whiskey - Traditional
• The Irish Washerwoman - Traditional
• Kathleen Hehir's Slide - Traditional
• The Lark in the Morning - Traditional
• Light and Airy - Traditional
• Lost and Found/Hag at the Churn/Wind Off the Lake - Traditional
• The Merry men Hornpipe - Traditional
• Silver Spear - Traditional
• St. Patrick's Day - Traditional
• Whiskey in the Jar - Traditional
• Whiskey Jig - Traditional
• The Gael - The Last of the Mohegans
• Kilfinane Hornpipe - Traditional
• Langstrom's Pony - Traditional
• Portland Fancy - Traditional

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, 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, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• The music they played during our ceremony was beautiful and made the event that much more special. Bria was helpful with all of our questions, while Brad did an amazing job creating classical versions of our favorite songs. I also loved that Brad sent Elex and I full versions of the songs we requested prior to the day of; it was a great taste of what we’d hear during the ceremony, and it is a great memento from the day. -- Amanda H, Newport, RI, 5/4/2012
• Con Brio were incredibly professional and accommodating. They were able to arrange very specific pieces that I'd requested — I was impressed with their level of communication, and with their skill with the arrangements. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat. -- Kristen R, Watertown, MA, 11/5/2011
• The Con Brio Trio not only put on a fantastic performance during my ceremony and cocktail hour, but their leader, Bria, was incredibly easy to work with. I had the flute, violin, and guitar trio and the music was up to my standards, and both myself and my now husband are musicians ourselves so our standards were high. They played a mix of classical and Celtic music and really went along with the "feel" of my wedding. I highly recommend this group!! -- Lauren B, Charlestown, RI, 10/9/2011
• Words cannot say what a wonderful touch Bria and Brad brought to our outdoor wedding in Vermont. They both are so talented, professional, and personable ! Bria reached out to me well in advance to personalize our ceremony which made me feel that she "had it all covered"...something every bride needs weeks before the wedding : ) Thanks Bria & Brad and Good Luck to you both ! -- Dana M, West Dover, VT, 9/24/2011
• The Con Brio Trio was incredible! They were professional, and wowed everyone on the day of the event. I would recommend the group to anyone. -- Nicole P, Chatham, MA, 8/27/2011
• The Con Brio Trio (guitar, flute and violin) made my patio party very special. They arrived early, dressed appropriately, set up quickly and were very friendly. The music they made was amazing. All my guests were very impressed by their talent - some of my guests are musicians themselves. They played a great variety of music that was was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. I highly recommend them for a wedding, reception, cocktail party or a patio party. Thank you so much, L. Shapiro -- Lynne S, Wayland, MA, 8/20/2011
• We could not have been happier with this group of talented individuals. They were very professional yet fit into the casual atmosphere of our venue. Their music helped to make this wedding as special as it was. Lots of people commented on how delightful the atmosphere was with their music all around us. We highly recommend them. Bria was extremely accessible and easy to work with. We had some special classical pieces we wanted; some Celtic pieces, etc and they went along with all of it and performed them beautifully! Will use them again if there is ever the opportunity! They will fit into any venue - casual, elegant, formal. Thanks so much! -- Ellen C, Dover, NH, 6/25/2011
• The trio played at the reception for our annual art auction and was a wonderful accompaniment to the event. The music was lovely and very masterfully performed. They were very agreeable to our request to perform a little longer, for which we compensated them. I would highly recommend them! -- Susan S, Newburyport, MA, 6/11/2011
• Out of all of our wedding vendors, Con Brio Trio was one of our favorites. Bria and Brad were awesome. From a client/vendor management perspective, Bria and Brad were easy to work with; very professional; responded to emails in a timely manner; showed up on time; had the program down pat. In regards to their talent- AMAZING! Also, they arranged music so that they could perform two songs that aren't traditionally performed by a violin, piano, guitar trio (one was a pop/hip hop song, the other a unique version of the bridal march). It was so beautiful! We would not hestitate to book CBT for another event! -- Shaq & Dev B. -- Shaquanna P, Sharon, MA, 11/4/2011

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