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She has performed with the
Solano Community Symphony, the Baroque
Sinfonia of Sonoma County, the Vallejo Symphony, the Vallejo Choral Society, and
the American Recorder
Orchestra of the West.
She frequently performs with her husband Bert as the recorder and violin duo flutes of fancy.
Dorothy Barth
is also
a
writer whose article on wedding ceremony music (Music for a Perfect
Moment) appeared in Portland Bride and Groom and Weddings in
Houston. Other music essays,
interviews, and stories have
been published in these magazines and journals:
California Music Teacher
The Canadian Music Teacher
Classical Music (UK)
Music for the Love of It
Music Teacher Magazine (Australia)
Stringendo
Faerie Magazine
Fiddler Magazine
Early Music America
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Bookings
Weekend
Weddings and Events: Dorothy Barth is available throughout the San
Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Area, and Wine Country. Weekday
Events: Please
inquire about weekday availability.
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I
am honored by your feedback.
"I just wanted to send
you an email to thank you for the beautiful job you did at our wedding
November 1st. I have always loved the sound of a solo violin and
always imagined it being played at my wedding. You made that image become a
reality, and you did it so well. My grandmother also wanted me to tell
you what a wonderful job you did as well. I saw her sitting and
listening to you during the champagne hour on the terrace, I know you made her
night!" (2008
wedding)
"Thank
you for making our wedding day such a memorable and enjoyable experience. You
play beautifully and added to the ambiance of the event."
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Sheet Music Arrangements by Dorothy
Barth
Dorothy Barth has written six
anthologies of Celtic sheet music arrangements for two instruments. She would be pleased to
perform this enchanting music if you wish to book her
as a duo. If your event is outside her area of performance, you or
your musician may now order these volumes from this website.
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Dorothy
Barth's previous solo wedding venues in
Northern California include:
Barone's
Blue Violet Mansion
Bodega Harbor Yacht Club
25º Brix Restaurant
and Gardens
Cline Cellars
Compass Rose Garden
DeLoach Vineyards
Domaine Carneros
Domaine Chandon
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and
Spa
French Laundry
Restaurant
Furlong Gulch
Griffith Woods
Holiday Inn
Capitol Plaza
Kenwood Inn and Spa
Kenwood Villa
Mare Island
Officer's Mansion
Mandarin Oriental
Marin Art and Garden Center
Mountain Terrace
Paradise Valley Country Club
Paradise Ridge Winery
Pelican Inn
Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
Westerbeke Ranch
Sonoma Coast Villa
Sonoma Depot Hotel Restaurant
Vintners Inn
Yolo Land and Cattle Company
Various beautiful churches.
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Photo by Bertram Barth
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Solo Violin Theme Weddings and Events
Dorothy believes no event is routine and delights in expanding her
repertory for weddings and special events. Themed wedding and events are a
meaningful way to honor your heritage or special interest. Though Dorothy is classically trained violinist, she has a lively interest in
international folk repertory. By popular demand,
Dorothy is now
available for the following theme weddings and receptions. Below are some
representative sound samples for theme weddings. |
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Renaissance
and Medieval
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Includes
a large collection of Shakespearean, Renaissance, and Medieval music. Dorothy is also an accomplished recorder player for those seeking variety of
instrumentation. Beautiful Italian-style Renaissance dress is available for
period events. This theme is also available as a
violin and recorder
duo.
hear
the music
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English Country
Dances
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If you enjoy dancing at Renaissance
fairs and would like to
incorporate a dance element in your celebration, this is a great choice. Costuming is available.
This theme is also available as a violin
and recorder duo.
hear
the music
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Celtic Traditional
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A
large repertory of Irish, Scottish and Welsh music includes the
Gow Collection of Scottish Dance Music and O'Neill's Music of Ireland.
Repertory includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, and aires. Costuming is available.
This theme is also available as a violin
and recorder duo.
hear
the music
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Visit
the Celtic Solo Violin Page for more Celtic sound samples.
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Western
Theme
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Western
theme events can include country and Western fiddle music, waltzes, and Appalachian music.
Casual Western costuming available. This theme is also available as a violin
and recorder duo.
hear
the music
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Jewish Traditional
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Our
wonderful collection of Jewish music includes numerous traditional
processionals, recessionals, dances, and klezmer tunes. This theme is
also available as a
violin and recorder duo
or as solo
recorder.
hear
the music
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Traditional
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Festive music for an Italian wedding or reception. The
Italian repertory is highly recommended for wine country events!
Ceremony choices include a Italian Baroque music and
arias arranged for violin. Receptions include traditional, romantic
Italian
ballads. Solo violin only.
hear
the music
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| American
Romantic Ballads
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Classic, tuneful, traditional American ballads. Great for Valentine's Day events, anniversaries,
or special birthday
celebrations. Add a touch of nostalgia to make your event memorable!
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| Gypsy
Violin
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Soulful Eastern European gypsy music
is effective mixed with other international ballads
Dorothy will be glad to
consult with you about what international repertory is available.
hear
the music
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Solo
Violin Rates
Solo Violin Wedding Ceremony: $300
Includes 30 minutes of prelude music before the
ceremony, all ceremony music, and an optional 15 minutes of music after the
ceremony. Also included is preparation and consultation time and travel
within the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento areas.
Solo Violin Ceremony plus 30
minutes additional reception music: $350
Solo Violin Ceremony plus one hour additional reception music: $400
You may wish to book Dorothy
Barth for an additional hour after the ceremony if you are having a
cocktail or dinner hour. Or you and your guests may enjoy some additional
atmospheric music while photos are being taken. A great way to create a
lovely and romantic ambience for your reception!
Other Events:
Please contact
Dorothy Barth for a quote.
Dorothy
is available for freelance orchestral work such as for cantatas, oratorios,
and musical theater performances.
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Areas
Served
Dorothy
Barth will travel to the
following locations for weekend weddings and events: San
Francisco Bay Area:
For weekend events, Dorothy will perform
anywhere in the San Francisco Bay area, including the Peninsula.
Wine Country:
Let Dorothy's solo violin music enhance your wine country wedding in
Napa, Sonoma, or nearby communities.
Solano County:
Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield,
Vacaville
Marin County:
San Rafael, Sausalito,
Tiburon, Belvedere
Sacramento: Dorothy will travel to
the greater Sacramento and
Davis area at no extra charge.
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