Hire Ayo Ajayi | Pianist in Watford

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From£200

1 hour

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About Ayo

A talented Music Director, Musical Theatre Director, Pianist & Organist, Choral trainer and Composer.

Pianist

Watford

Public liability insurance of £5 million

Ayo Ajayi is a talented accompanist and he holds a Diploma ABRSM in Piano Playing. He plays both the Organ and the Piano and has accompanied many great works for various seasons which include; Crucifixion by John Stainer, Olivet to Calvary by J.H Maunder, The Messiah by G.F Handel, Lobgesang by Felix Mendelssohn. Ayo was the official accompanist of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Choir for many years, and he was also the accompanist of Prof Laz Ekwueme and many other chorales. Ayo was the Asst. Director of Music/Organist at Christ Apostolic Church, Alagomeji, Yaba, and Church of the Nativity, Parkview, both in Lagos Nigeria. He is a creative Director in the Nigerian Musical theatre and a top-notch Choir trainer.

Ayo

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

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Communication

5.0

Punctuality

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Ayo's Reviews

5 out of 5

Credit to his profession. Did everything to perfection. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Ayo

6 months ago

Thank you, Anthony, for the kind review.

5 out of 5

Thank you for making our service beautiful with your matchless skills on that instrument. You added a touch of class to the event. Kunle Ladega

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Ayo's Song list

The St. Anthony Chorale by Hadyn arr. C.M. - Organ

Trumpet tune in D by H. Purcell, arr. C.H.T - Organ

Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke arr. C.H.T - Organ

Largo by Handel for Piano or Organ

The Londonderry Air, an Irish Melody for Organ or Piano

Jesu Joy By J.S Bach for Piano or Organ

Menuet gothique by Leon Boellmann for Organ

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by Handel - Organ

Canon in D by Pachelbel - Piano or Organ

Wedding March by Mendehlssohn - Organ

Bridal March - Organ

Moolight Sonata 1st Movement by Beethoven for Piano

Liebestraume by Liszt for Piano

Fur Elise by Beethoven for Piano

Hymns

Fanfare by Lemmens - École d’Orgue (1862)- Organ

Panis Angelicus for Organ

Ave Maria by Schubert for Piano, Organ or Accompaniment

Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod for Piano, Organ or Accompaniment

Ave Maria by Caccini for Piano, Organ or Accompaniment

Time to say Goodbye - Accompaniment

Pie Jesu by Andrew Lloyd Weber. for Piano, Organ or Accompaniment

Pie Jesu by Gabriel Faure for Piano, Organ or Accompaniment

Alleluia by Mozart for accompaniment

Ijoba Orun for Piano, Organ or Accompaniment

Ayo's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£400

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

“We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs smoothly. If timings change slightly during the event run-up, just let us know in good time.”

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

“Yes, of course - as long as the piano is in working order and in tune, then I'm happy to play on it!”

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

“Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event. ”

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

A Piano will come at an additional cost, however, I can always come with a Keyboard.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

“If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc. ”

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Acoustic, African music

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Instruments:

Piano, Organ, Composer

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Event types:

Wedding, Virtual event, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Repetiteur, Theory teaching, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Musicologist

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