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Laura Seymour

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About Laura Seymour

Providing beautiful music for your special occasion, available to perform solo violin at events and weddings. Electric violin available too.
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Bath
Public liability insurance of Β£10 million

I am a violinist and love performing. Do you have an event coming up that needs something a little special to wow your guests? I can perform on my beautiful French violin for a fabulously elegant sound, or use my electric violin for larger venues or for events that require a pop/rock vibe. I began playing violin at age 5 and have grown up surrounded by music. I have participated in and led many musical activities including orchestras and choirs, locally and nationally, through school and church, and whilst at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. I perform solo, in a duo and have performed in numerous chamber and orchestral ensembles. I love performing and I currently co-manage the Serenity String Duo. I always knew that I wanted to become a professional musician. In fact, I can’t imagine anything else in life that would bring such reward or satisfaction. I would be delighted to join you for your special event and bring you a mixture of classical music as well as pop and rock covers. Whether you require a solo performance or need an extra violinist to join another ensemble - live music is enchanting and can really enhance your special occasion. I look forward to performing for you.

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Laura Seymour's Reviews

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Bob N
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Laura played at the church service for my mothers funeral, creating an enchanting atmosphere, just perfect.

Reply from Laura Seymour
4 months ago

Thank you for such a lovely review. Sending my best wishes to you and your family. Laura

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Aeron H
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Laura is a master her craft, her talent and professionalism shone on our wedding day and made an already magical ceremony even more perfect & moving. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how fantastic she was and how it made our ceremony even more emotional. Both my husband and I could not recommend Laura highly enough. Just the most wonderful experience from start to finish.

Reply from Laura Seymour
6 months ago

To Aeron, It was such a pleasure to perform for you. Thank you for such a lovely review. I am so glad that you and your guests enjoyed the music so much. Wishing you all the best in your future together. Best wishes, Laura

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Melanie P
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Laura played at the drinks reception for our wedding and we were blown away with how incredible she is! Our guest loved her and she created the perfect relaxed atmosphere. Couldn’t recommend her enough!

Reply from Laura Seymour
7 months ago

Thank you! It was a very hot day, but such a beautiful wedding! Wishing you all the best in your future together. Best wishes, Laura

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Sophia H
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

So professional- Laura played beautifully at our wedding, with nil complications at all! She was pleasant to work with, and our guests loved her!

Reply from Laura Seymour
7 months ago

Thank you! It was a delight to perform for you and your guests. Best wishes, Laura

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Jason P
1 year ago, for a Christmas party in Midsomer Norton
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Thank you for performing so beautifully at our Christmas party. We enjoyed every second of it. The live music played on violin was an excellent addition to our evening. Highly recommended!

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Keeva T
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Abergavenny NP7
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5 out of 5

Thank you for performing for Keeva and Tommy's wedding. We are so greatful! It made the day so special. Our guests loved both the electric and accoustic violin sets too! Thank you for being part of their special day.

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Laura Seymour's Song list

Laura Seymour - Violin Repertoire List
Special Requests: If you would like a song you don’t see on my list, we can discuss putting an arrangement together for you.
Classical:
Adagio -T. Albinoni
Air from Suite in D - J.S. Bach
Arioso - J.S. Bach
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Ave Maria - C. Gounod
Ave Maria - F. Schubert
Ave Verum - E. Elgar
Ave Verum Corpus, K.618 - W.A. Mozart
Canon in D - J. Pachelbel
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker - P.I. Tchaikovsky
Eine kleine Nachtmusik - W.A. Mozart
Flower Duet - L. Delibes
Habanera - G. Bizet
Humouresque - A. Dvorak
Hungarian Dance No. 5 - J. Brahms
In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt - E. Grieg
Jesu, Joy of man's desiring - J.S. Bach
Jupiter from The Planets - G. Holst
Largo from Winter - A. Vivaldi
Largo from Xerxes - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Libiamo from Traviata - G. Verdi
Meditation from ThaΓ―s - J. Massenet
Nessun Dorma from Turandot - G. Puccini
Ode to Joy - L. Van Beethoven
Panis Angelicus - C. Franck
Princess of Stories from Scheherazade - N. Rimsky-Korsakov
River Flows In You - Yiruma
Rondeau - J.J. Mouret
Rondo in D Minor from β€˜Abdelazer’ - H. Purcell
Royal Fireworks Music - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Royal Fireworks Music: La Paix - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Royal Fireworks Music: La Rejouissance - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Royal Fireworks Music: Menuet in D - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Royal Fireworks Music: Menuet in D minor - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Royal Fireworks Music: Overture - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Serenade for String Orchestra - E. Elgar
Sheep may safely graze - J.S. Bach
Spring - A. Vivaldi
StΓ€ndchen - F. Schubert
Trumpet Tune - J. Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary - J. Clarke
Wachet auf - J.S. Bach
Waltz from Sleeping Beauty - P.I. Tchaikovsky
Water Music: Air in D - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Water Music: Air in F - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Water Music: Bourree in F - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Water Music: Coro - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Water Music: Hornpipe in D - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Water Music: Hornpipe in F - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Water Music: Menuet in G minor - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Wedding March - F. Mendelssohn
Wedding March - R. Wagner
Zadok The Priest - G.F. HΓ€ndel
Modern Pop & Rock:
505 - Arctic Monkeys
A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
A Sky Full Of Stars – Coldplay (available + backing track)
Adore You - Harry Styles (available + backing track)
All Of Me - John Legend (available + backing track)
All Of The Lights – Kanye West
Anyone - Justin Bieber
Bad Guy – Billie Eilish
​Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
Beautiful In White – Shane Filan
Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
Better Together – Luke Combs
Calm Down - Rema (available + backing track)
Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake (available + backing track)
Ceilings - Lizzy McAlpine (available + backing track)
Despacito - Luis Fonsi
Easy On Me - Adele
Epiphany – BTS
Father Stretch My Hands Part 1 – Kanye West
Fireflies - Owl City (available + backing track)
Flashlight - Jessie J
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Follow You - Imagine Dragons
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Girls Like You – Maroon 5 (available + backing track)
Halo – BeyoncΓ© (available + backing track)
Havana – Camila Cabello (available + backing track)
Heartbeats – JosΓ© Gonzalez (available + backing track)
Holy - Justin Beiber
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding (available + backing track)
I Don’t Care – Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
I Get To Love You – Ruelle (available + backing track)
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys (available + backing track)
If I Can’t Have You – Shawn Mendes (available + backing track)
I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
Intentions – Justin Bieber feat Quavo
It’s All About You - McFly (available + backing track)
Just Give Me A Reason - Pink
Love On The Brain – Rihanna
Love Story - Taylor Swift (available + backing track)
Lovely - Billie Eilish feat. Khalid
Lover - Taylor Swift (available + backing track)
Made You Look - Meghan Trainor (available + backing track)
Marry You – Bruno Mars (available + backing track)
Nancy Mulligan - Ed Sheeran
Never A Break – John Legend
No Surprises – Radiohead
Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
Old Town Road – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
Paradise - Coldplay (available + backing track)
Perfect – Ed Sheeran (available + backing track)
Positions - Ariana Grande
POV - Ariana Grande
Radioactive - Imagine Dragons​
Rather Be – Clean Bandit (available + backing track)
Rule The World - Take That
Runaway – Kanye West
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur (available + backing track)
Secrets – OneRepublic
Senorita – Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello (available + backing track)
Serendipity - BTS
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon (available + backing track)
Sign Of The Times - Harry Styles (available + backing track)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (Alternative Version) (available + backing track)
Sound Of Silence - Disturbed
Speechless – Dan + Shay (available + backing track)
Stubborn Love - The Lumineers (available + backing track)
Sucker – Jonas Brothers
Sunflower – Post Malone & Swae Lee
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton (available + backing track)
Thank U, Next – Ariana Grande
The Bones – Maren Morris
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran (available + backing track)
Thought Contagion - Muse
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars (available + backing track)
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Viva La Vida – Coldplay (available + backing track)
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles (available + backing track)
We Found Love - Calvin Harris (available + backing track)
What About Us - Pink
Why I Love You – Major
Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift (available + backing track)
Yellow - Coldplay (available + backing track)
You Are The Reason – Calum Scott
Young And Beautiful - Lana Del Rey
Classic Pop & Rock:
Airbag - Radiohead
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles (available + backing track)
Angel – Shaggy
At Last - Etta James (available + backing track)
Baby I Need Your Lovin’ – Johnny Rivers
Baby It’s Cold Outside - Tom Jones
Beautiful Day - U2
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson (available + backing track)
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve (available + backing track)
Blitzkreig Bop – The Ramones
​Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis (available + backing track)
Can’t Take My Eye Off Of You – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Close To You (They Long To Be) - Carpenters
Cotton Eyed Joe - Rednex
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen (available + backing track)
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Delilah – Tom Jones
Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Doris Day
Don’t Stop Believing - Journey’s (available + backing track)
Eight Days A Week – The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby – The Beatles
Every Breath You Take - Sting / The Police (available + backing track)
Flowers In Your Hair - Lumiers
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra (available + backing track)
(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You – N Sync
God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
Grow Old With Me – John Lennon and Yoko Ono (available + backing track)
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Here And Now - Luther Vandross
Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles (available + backing track)
High - Lighthouse Family (available + backing track)
Hotel California – The Eagles
Hurt - Johnny Cash
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
If I Fell – The Beatles
I’ll Follow The Sun – The Beatles
I’m Blue (Da Boo Dee) - Eiffel 65
I’m Happy Just To Dance With You – The Beatles
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder (available + backing track)
Just Like Heaven – The Cure
Kiss From A Rose - Seal (available + backing track)
La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf
Lay All Your Love On Me - ABBA
Like A Prayer - Madonna
Livin’ On A Prayer - Jon Bon Jovi (available + backing track)
Let It Be – The Beatles
Let Me Love You - Mario (available + backing track)
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Mamma Mia – ABBA (available + backing track)
Man Who Sold The World – David Bowie
Material Girl - Madonna
​Message In A Bottle – The Police
Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra (available + backing track)
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
No Surprises - Radiohead
Orinoco Flow – Enya
Paranoid – Black Sabbath (available + backing track)
Pride (In The Name Of Love) – U2 (available + backing track)
​Ring Of Fire – Johnny Cash
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana (available + backing track)
Something - The Beatles
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac (available + backing track)
Stand By Me – Ben E. King (available + backing track)
Stay By Me – Annie Lennox
Super Trouper - ABBA
Take On Me - A-Ha
Tearin’ Up My Heart – N Sync
Thank You For The Music- ABBA
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA
There Must Be An Angel - Annie Lennox
This I Promise You – N Sync
Thunderstruck - AC/DC
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Toxic - Britney Spears
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
Under Pressure – Queen and Bowie
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong (available + backing track)
When I’m Sixty-Four – The Beatles
When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating
Wicked Game – Chris Isaac
With Or Without You - U2
Wonderwall - Oasis
Yesterday – The Beatles
Your Song – Elton John (available + backing track)
Film & TV:
A Million Dreams – from The Greatest Showman (available + backing track)
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri (available + backing track)
The Addams Family Theme - Vic Mizzy
Again - from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Monty Python
Always Remember Us This Way – Lady Gaga
Always With Me - from Spirited Away
Arrietty’s Song - from Arrietty
Be Our Guest - Beauty & the Beast
Beauty & The Beast - Beauty & the Beast
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Lion King
Chim Chim Cher-ee - Mary Poppins
City of Stars - La La Land
Concerning Hobbits - Lord Of The Rings
Glasgow Love Theme – from Love Actually
He’s A Pirate - from Pirates Of The Caribbean
His Dark Materials Main Theme - from His Dark Materials
How Far I’ll Go - Moana
Howl's Moving Castle Main Theme - from Howl's Moving Castle
I Am Moana - from Moana
I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
I See The Light (At Last …) - from Tangled
James Bond Theme – Monty Norman
Kissing You – Des'ree
La Music Notturna delle Strade di Madrid - from Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - L. Boccherini
Let It Go - Frozen
Lift Me Up - Rihanna from Wakanda Forever (available + backing track)
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding (available + backing track)
Love Story Main Theme - from Love Story Francis Lai
Married Life - from Up
May It Be – Enya
Moon River - from Breakfast at Tiffany’s by H. Mancini (available + backing track)
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
Never Enough – from The Greatest Showman (available + backing track)
On A Clear Day - from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Once Upon A December - from Anastacia
On The Nature Of Daylight - from Arrival
One Summer’s Day - from Spirited Away
Part Of Your World - from The Little Mermaid
Reflection - Mulan
Schindler’s List Main Theme - J. Williams
Shallow – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
Singin’ In The Rain - Gene Kelly from Singing In The Rain
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – from The Wizard Of Oz
The Sound Of Music Medley - The Sound of Music
The Lion Sleeps Tonight - from The Lion King
Theme Game Of Thrones – Ramin Djawadi
Theme from Kings and Queens – Kurt Farquhar
Turning Page – from Twilight Breaking Dawn (available + backing track)
Under the sea - from The Little Mermaid
We Don’t Talk About Bruno - Encanto
When You Wish Upon A Star - from Pinnocchio
You’ll Be In My Heart - from Tarzan
You’ve Got A Friend In me - Toy Story
Game Music:
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Main Theme - from Super Smash Bros
To Zanarkand - from Final Fantasy X
Ballet & Opera:
Nutcracker Melody - P.I. Tchaikovsky from The Nutcracker
Bollywood:
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Broadway & Show Tunes:
Maria - from West Side Story
Somewhere - from West Side Story
The Music Of The Night - from Phantom Of The Opera
Tonight - from West Side Story
You’ll Never Walk Alone – from Carousel by Rodgers & Hammerstein
Christmas Carols & Seasonal Songs:
Auld Lang Syne - Robert Burns
Angels We Have Heard on High - C. Wood
Carol of the Bells - M. Leontovych
Coventry Carol - Trad.
Feliz Navidad – Clay Walker
Frosty The Snowman
Good King Wenceslas - T. Helmore
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – from Meet me in St. Louis
Holly Jolly Christmas – Johnny Marks
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bell Rock
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Mamacita Donde Esta Santa Claus
Mary Did You Know - Pentatonix
​O Holy Night - Trad.
​Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Frank Sinatra
White Christmas – Irving Berlin
Winter Wonderland
Folk & Traditional:
The Ash Grove (Llwyn Onn) - Trad. Welsh Folk Song
Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar
British National Anthem - Trad.
Danny Boy - Trad.
Greensleeves - Trad.
House of the Rising Sun - Trad.
Irish Jig Medley - Trad.
Mexican Hat Dance - Trad.
Scarborough Fair - Trad.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Trad.
Wellerman Sea Shanty
Whiskey In The Jar – Irish Trad.
Hymns:
Amazing Grace
Be Thou My Vision - Trad.
​Great Is Thy Faithfulness
How Great Thou Art
I Vow To Thee My Country - G. Holst
Jerusalem - H. Parry
Land Of Hope And Glory - E. Elgar
Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven - Trad.
Jazz:
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole (available + backing track)
Maple Leaf Rag - S. Joplin
Summertime – G. Gershwin
Other:
Eton Boating Song

Laura Seymour's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click β€œCheck availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)Β£125
Up to 1 hourΒ£250
Up to 2 hoursΒ£375
Up to 3 hoursΒ£500
Packages
Wedding Ceremony
This includes 15<30 minutes of music before the service begins, the bridal party entrance, 2 pieces of music during the signing of the register, and the recessional / music as bridal party and guests leave.
Β£300
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 50 mins each during your drinks reception.
Β£400
Wedding Breakfast
Two performances of up to 55 mins each during your wedding breakfast.
Β£400
Wedding Ceremony + Drinks Reception + Wedding Breakfast
- 15<30 minutes of music before the ceremony begins, a piece for the bridal party entrance, 2 pieces of music during the signing of the register, and the recessional / music as the bridal party and guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 55 min performances as dinner is being served.
Β£800

Add-ons

Bespoke arrangement
+Β£60
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Dynamic performances, The enjoyable and diverse repertoire of music that can be performed from keeps your guests guessing what will be played next. Some clients have enjoyed fact that I can perform so many modern popular songs, as well as older classics.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Grand Mercure Hotel, Bristol Guildhall, Bath St Mary's Church, Devizes Abbey Road Studios, London Pennard House, Shepton Mallet Polhawn Fort, Near Torpoint, Cornwall Somerset House, London Bath Abbey, Bath Kingswood School Chapel, Bath Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth Longleat House, Longleat Bath Forum, Bath As well as many others.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Vanessa Mae Bond String Quartet Nicola Benedetti Lindsay Stirling I adore string arrangements of pop and rock pieces from across the eras, and I adore performing a mixture to keep the guests guessing what they'll be listening to next.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Every performance is special. I respect that clients may want complete privacy regarding their gig. Over the years I have enjoyed performing for weddings, special occasions, in concerts and as part of charity events.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes. I can provide solo violin & solo electric violin. String Duo, String Trio, String Quartet, String Ensemble, Electric String Ensemble If you are looking for something else then let me know and we explore what can be arranged for you and your special event.

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

I understand that sometimes things can change on the day of an event, occasionally things run late, or are delayed. I always try my best to be adaptable to ensure that the music for your special event goes well. If you are aware of timings needing to change before the event do let me know, as I always aim to be as flexible as possible.

How much time do you need to set up?

I like to arrive at least 45 minutes early so that I can get set up and warm up before performing.

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

My clients have access to an extensive and diverse range of music, allowing us to create bespoke entertainment for any occasion. Have a look at the Repertoire List and contact me with your ideas. I’ll help you create the perfect playlist!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Usually - yes. I will bring a stool with me, but I'm happy to use a chair from the venue. I can perform outdoors but require some form of shelter. A gazebo, pergola, tree or stationed by french doors work best. Do consider a contingency plan for adverse weather. Advance notice must be given before the event if you'd like music performed outdoors.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Want Something Else? Special Requests: If you would like a song you don’t see on the list, we can discuss putting an arrangement together for you. Please note that there is a Β£60 fee for writing a new arrangement.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Classical, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Electronic, Traditional English folk, Folk, Easy listening, Light music, Covers, Rock, Bollywood
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Music therapy, Community music worker
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