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Hire A Musician

Whether at the symphony, your best friend's wedding, your favorite club or your child's college graduation, our musicians are found everywhere. We are professional, versatile and reliable.

Here is an alphabetical listing of the musicians and ensembles that constitute our union. You may also click on the name of an Instrument to view musicians in that category. To see a list of all of the Instruments or Specialties, click here.

Musician Primary Instrument Additional Instruments Contact
Information
Group Affiliations Styles & Genres
Ron Bickel Piano, Keyboard (412) 486-6611 (preferred)
118 Wetzel Rd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
ronaldbickel@verizon.net
Jazz, Most forms of popular music
David Bennett Cello Vocal
(Singer / Songwriter)
(412) 397-3474
320 Dunlap St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
aestheteguy@gmail.com
Cello Cello (cello duo), Rosewood Trio (violin, flute, cello) Classical, Jazz, Folk, Singer / Songwriter, Weddings, Events
Ted Breault Drums (Drum Kit) (412) 262-1441
108 Claridge Drive
Moon Twp., PA 15108
breaultesq@gmail.com
Spectrum II (septet) Jazz (Large and small groups)
Brian Buckley Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer Organ, Accordion, Melodica, Harpsichord, Arranger (412) 586-5726
brianbuckleymusic@gmail.com
Duquesne University, Studio E Entertainment, The Hooligan Brothers Jazz, Classical, Musical Theater, Rock, Country, Popular, Sacred, Composing, Arranging, Accompanist, Weddings, Events
Kathleen Caballero Cello tamiosbornepederson@hotmail.com Giambelli String Quartet String Quartet available for weddings,
parties, etc. Playing Classical and Popular music
Raymond A. DeFade Saxophones Clarinet, Flute, Arranger (412) 881-0698
956 Angelo Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
radefade@msn.com
Pittsburgh Symphony Pops, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Latshaw Productions, Soiree Band (Jazz/Rock/Pop), Skyliners, Freelance Contemporary, Broadway, Pop, Recording Sessions, Jazz, Rock
Louise Farbman Viola tamiosbornepederson@hotmail.com Giambelli String Quartet String Quartet available for weddings,
parties, etc. Playing Classical and Popular music
Jennifer Gerhard Viola Violin, Flute (412) 366-0545 H
(412) 512-8046 C
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
violska@aol.com
Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Civic Light Opera, Broadway Series, CLO Cabaret Theatre, Wheeling Symphony, Music on the Edge (contemporary music), PBS My Music Orchestra, Latshaw Productions, "Valeska" chamber music ensemble, Freelance Symphonic, Opera & Ballet, Contemporary, Broadway, Pop, Recording Sessions, Chamber Music, Weddings, Events
Nick Gimiliano Drums (412) 889-5190
Pittsburgh, PA
nick@nickpbsdrums.com
www.nickpbsdrums.com
Pure Gold, PBS My Music Orchestra, Freelance All
Ralph Guzzi Trumpet Arranger, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet (412) 418-7611
Pittsburgh, PA
ralph@guzzimusic.com
www.GuzziMusic.com
Franco Corso (music director), HJD Productions, Latshaw Productions, PBS My Music Orchestra, McKeesport Symphony Orchestra, Rick Purcell Orchestra Jazz, Rock, Classical, Pops, Weddings, Events
Reid J. Hoyson Drumset, Timbales, Latin Percussion (412) 343-1604 H
(412) 523-2635 C
79 Markham Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
rjhoyson@soireeband.com
www.soireeband.com
The Soiree Band Pop, Jazz, Latin, Shows
Anne M. Jackovic Violin (412) 708-7859
Pittsburgh, PA
amj2@andrew.cmu.edu
Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Erie Philharmonic, Key West Symphony Classical
Curtis Johnson Saxophones (All) Flute, Piccolo Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet (412) 231-1504 H
(412) 310-4542 C
Pittsburgh, PA
creativemusic@comcast.net
www.CreativeMusicSolutions.com
Latshaw Productions, PBS My Music Orchestra, Freelance Jazz, Rock, Classical, Pops, Weddings, Events
J.J. Johnson Viola Violin (480) 703-9024
1319 N Franklin Apt #1
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
jj.johnson@gmail.com
Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet Classical
Elisa Kohanski Cello (412) 656-4291
3588 Beechwood Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
eckoha@aol.com
www.ionsound.org
Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet, Wheeling Symphony, Erie Symphony, Trillium Trio (Flute, Violin, Cello),Ion Sound Project, Music on the Hill Classical
Gene Laus Trumpet Flugelhorn (412) 380-9255 H
(412) 916-4315 C
521 Fieldstone Dr.
Monroeville, PA 15146
honda1998@verizon.net
Freelance Classical, Jazz, Big Band, Musicals, Commercial, Top 40, Studio
Melissa Lessure Flute Piccolo Flute, Alto Flute (412) 635-0131
1621 King James Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
pro_flutist@lycos.com
SterlingStringsofShenango.com
www.classicalpgh.com
Sterling Strings of Shenango, Johnstown Symphony, McKeesport Symphony Classical duos, trios, quartets, quintets...
Jeffrey T. Mangone Sr. String Bass Bass Guitars (4, 5, 6 string - fretted and fretless), Tuba (412) 512-8077
326 Holiday Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2025
bassicjeff1@gmail.com
Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet, Wheeling Symphony, Music on the Edge, Latshaw Productions, Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Broadway Series, Ken Karsh Trio, Catch 22 Classical, Jazz, Funk, Broadway Shows, Stage Shows, Studio
Christine Mazza Harp (304) 598-2569
Morgantown, WV
christinemazzaharpist@verizon.net
ChristineMazzaHarpist.com
Huntington (WV) Symphony, Johnstown Symphony, Latshaw Productions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Classical, Pops, Weddings, Events
John McCarthy Viola Violin (724) 942-4488
105 Greenbriar Drive, Venitia, PA 15367
violajmc@yahoo.com
Schenley String Quartet Chamber Music, Church groups, "Messiah", Solo, Senior Centers entertainment, Irish Fiddle
Barbara O'Brien Flute Piccolo Flute, Alto Flute (724) 787-5493
Pittsburgh, PA
bgoflute@hotmail.com
www.OccasionalTunes.com
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Renaissance City Winds, Shanizzin, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Classical, Jazz Fusion, Weddings, Events
Tami Osborne Pederson Violin tamiosbornepederson@hotmail.com Giambelli String Quartet String Quartet available for weddings,
parties, etc. Playing Classical and Popular music
Dawn Posey Violin (812) 455-9168
Pittsburgh, PA
dawnposey@hotmail.com
Latshaw Productions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra Classical, Pops, Weddings, Events
Rick Purcell Piano, Keyboard, Vocal (412) 276-9507
(412) 915-6031
1195 Arrowwood Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
rckpurcell@aol.com
www.RickPurcell.com
The Rick Purcell Band featuring Shari Richards, Shari Richards/Rick Purcell Duo Pop, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Light Classical, Weddings, Events
Christine Soroka Flute (412) 364-0964
Pittsburgh, PA
christine@pittsburghmusiclive.com
www.Pittsburghmusiclive.com
Pittsburgh Music Live Classical
Mairi C. Thompson Violin tamiosbornepederson@hotmail.com Giambelli String Quartet String Quartet available for weddings,
parties, etc. Playing Classical and Popular music
Paula Tuttle Cello (412) 725-1115
Pittsburgh, PA
paulatuttle@yahoo.com
www.PaulaTuttleCello.com
Latshaw Productions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Cello Cello (cello duo), PBS My Music Orchestra, Victoriana Ensembles, Freelance Chamber Music, Solo recitals, Recording Sessions, Weddings and Events Performing Classical and Popular music

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