Aida String Ensemble + Band in Washington, DC

SEEKING

ABOUT

The Aida Strings network is Hampton's Roads Premier ensemble of professional instrumentalist and vocalists from D.C., M.D., and Virginia. All musicians are University and Conservatory trained and perform a number of genres from classical, opera, gospel, musical theatre standards, jazz and r&b. We do it all!! Are you looking for a string quartet, duo or a soloist? Would you prefer to have a soprano, tenor or bass sing at your wedding, corporate function, church function or anniversary. The Aida ensemble is prepared to work for and with you.

Screen name:

tonacity

Member since:

Aug 16 2007

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

10

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

44 years

Influences

Denyce Graves, Jessye Norman, Grace Bumbry, Jascha Hefeitz, Itzhak Perlman, Midori, Sarah Chang, Maxim Venegerov, Dolora Zajick, Kathleen Battle, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, the Emerson String Quartet, the Ritz Chamber Players, Isaac Stern and many more!

Members Of Band

Tona Brown, Gerard Battle, Kevin Jones, Megan Jenifer, Donna Taylor, Gina Payne, Darryl Huskey, Eric Downey, Jason Labrador, Jennifer Randall, Rita Addico, Emanuel Lewis.

EQUIPMENT

Room for stands and chairs depending on the number of musicians needed for the event. We would prefer to be in environments suited for acoustical instruments and the operatic voice. We have our own stands and have very little setup needed nor do we take a lot of time to set up.

MUSIC