About Declan McGarva

Experienced musician with connections to many in the traditional, classical and Scottish music industries!

Pianist

Dumfries

Currently studying music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, I am an experienced musician (pianist/organist/bassist) with a background in traditional Scottish and classical music. I not only enjoy solo performance, but I have connections to many of the top musicians in the traditional Scottish and classical music industries and thoroughly enjoy collaborating with others to make music!

Declan McGarva's Reviews

Fantastic ceilidh - music was upbeat, enjoyable to dance to and made the night stress-free as the band organised everything!

Organ playing was very professional and suited to the occasion. Well balanced and clearly experienced performer!

Encore badges

1st Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over a year

Declan McGarva's Song list

Solo Piano

Music to fit any mood:

Chopin Nocturnes

Sonatas

Bach Preludes/Fugues

Contemporary (Einaudi)

Can harmonise or improvise on any melody

Any pop/modern covers

Accompanist

Experienced in classical accompanying

Traditional Scottish accompaniment (vamping with/without chords)

A little experience in musical theatre MD’ing

Organist

Any necessary solo repertoire

Any hymns/chorales for church

Experienced church organist

Bass

Can improvise any bassline by ear or with chords

Can play up to Grade 7/8 bass repertoire

Ensembles

Very experienced in Ceilidh settings (I have good connections to some of the top ceilidh musicians in Scotland!)

Can easily organise string ensembles,

Can organise (up to 10-15) vocal ensembles for any style

Can organise combinations of instruments

Harpsichord

Can realise figured bass/improvise a continuo line well

Musicianship

Genres:

Scottish music, Classical, Baroque, Musical theatre, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Karaoke, Rock

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Instruments:

Piano, Organ, Bass guitar

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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