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Lucy Haggerwood Bullen Event Violinist

About Lucy

Professional violinist based in the South East. Experienced at performing many genres of music, and finding the perfect music for your day!

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Violinist

Bishop's Stortford

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Lucy is a freelance violinist who graduated in 2018 with a Master of Arts from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She previously attended the University of Birmingham, where she achieved a BMus (Hons) degree, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Junior department. Since graduating Lucy has worked as freelance musician. She is experienced at performing at events such as weddings, parties, funerals and conferences. She is always professional, enthusiastic and organised. Lucy has excellent communication skills and understands how important it is to be able to answer any questions or sort any details quickly and effectively. Lucy is very happy to work with you to make sure you have the music exactly as you want it at your event. Lucy is an experienced orchestral performer. Lucy is currently the principal 2nd violin of the Ernest Read Symphony Orchestra. Other freelance orchestral projects include the Multi-Story Orchestra, Wilderness Orchestra and Bishops Stortford Sinfonia. During her training Lucy was fortunate to take part in projects alongside musicians from ensembles such as the CBSO, the Philharmonia and BBC Symphony and Concert Orchestras. As a soloist, Lucy has performed with the University of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Birmingham and Trinity Laban Chamber Orchestras, as well as giving many solo recitals. Lucy enjoys bringing her passion and enthusiasm to every event she is part of, and knows she can help make your event extra special!

Lucy

5 out of 5

8 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Lucy's Reviews

5 out of 5

Lucy played beautifully at our wedding and our guests loved the experience of hearing live music, her communication was excellent from the beginning and very much catered to any specific requests and every song she played fit perfectly. I'll definitely be recommending Lucy to others!!

5 out of 5

Nothing but great things to say! Lucy was amazing at communicating right from the start. She was playing for our wedding ceremony and helped us pick our music choices, provided all the backing music, and also played a hymn for us which guests sang to. We had so many comments from our guests about how beautiful Lucy’s music was and it gave a wonderful atmosphere to our outdoor ceremony. Thanks so much!

Reply from Lucy

6 months ago

Thank you Emily for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to play for you and Dylan - Congratulations on your beautiful wedding!

5 out of 5

Lucy was absolutely fantastic, she played at our wedding late December and was brilliant. Our guests had so much praise for her, and we couldn’t be any happier. All throughout the booking, Lucy was very responsive and fully professional. Her music was outstanding, and we have zero complaints. Cannot recommend Lucy enough, everything was perfect.

5 out of 5

Lucy was amazing, we had lots of comments from guests saying how great she was and how beautiful the music was. I'm just sad I didn't get to hear more! Would highly recommend

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5 out of 5

Do not hesitate to book Lucy! We asked for Lucy to attend our wedding for our drinks reception, and what a decision that was. She set the atmosphere off and our guests were all commenting on how brilliant she was! We asked Lucy to play songs that guests would recognise, no other instruction, and wow did she deliver. The communication before the wedding was great too. If we have another event in the future we will definitely be booking again!

5 out of 5

Lucy is amazing! Lucy played at our wedding. We booked Lucy to play while our guests arrived, during the ceremony and at our pre reception drinks hour (while photos were taken.) Lucy was absolutely brilliant and everyone was blown away by her talent and beautiful music. The music pieces were a mixture of classical and pop. We received so many compliments after the wedding about how extremely talented Lucy is. The sound of the violin music was very emotional and just the perfect choice. Lucy is very organised. After you have booked Lucy, she then puts everything together for you. Lucy is prompt and very professional, plus Extremely talented. Lucy plays beautifully and has so many songs in her repertoire. Lucy was extremely patient with us when we were trying to decide on what to play during the ceremony and had several suggestions that fit right in line with what we envisioned. Lucy was an absolute joy to work with and is so helpful. Lucy actually made our day very special and brought many tears to the guests eyes!! I can not speak highly enough of Lucy and if you would like the ‘Wow Factor’ at your wedding the please book Lucy. Nicola and Gert

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Lucy's Song list

Pop

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

Africa - Toto

All About You - McFly

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift

When I'm 64 - The Beatles

Yesterday - The Beatles

All You Need is Love - The Beatles

Here comes the sun - The Beatles

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Glad You Came - The Wanted

Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys

Grenade - Bruno Mars

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Just the way you are - Bruno Mars

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

The Lady in Red - Chris De Burgh

Last Friday Night - Katy Perry

Firework - Katy Perry

Love goes Down - Plan B

Mamma Mia - Abba

Thank you for the Music - Abba

Dancing Queen - Abba

The Power of Love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Rule the World - Take That

Someone Like You - Adele

Chasing Pavements - Adele

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Tiny Dancer - Elton John

Your Song - Elton John/ Ellie Goulding

Don't let the sun go down on me - Elton John

Can you feel the love tonight - Elton John

Titanium - David Guetta

Viva la Vida - Coldplay

What makes you Beautiful - One Direction

Don't Stop Believing' - Journey

You raise me up - Westlife

1973 - James Blunt

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

The A Team - Ed Sheeran

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Apologize - One Republic

Beautiful - Christina Aguilera

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Domino - Jessie J

Every breath you take - The Police

Georgia on my mind - Ray Charles

On top of the world - Imagine Dragons

She's the one - Robbie Williams

Can't help falling in love - Elvis Presley

At Last - Etta James

Beautiful Day - U2

Here comes the sun - The Beatles

I'm Yours - Kris Farrow

The way you look tonight - Frank Sinatra

Stand By Me - Ben. E King

Rather Be- Clean Bandit

A Sky Full of Stars- Coldplay

Rule the World - Take That

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

How long will I love you - Ellie Goulding

Love me like you do - Ellie Goulding

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Doris Day

You’re still the one I want - Shania Twain

Every Breath You Take - The Police

Everything - Michael Buble

All of Me - John Legend

Better Together - Jack Johnson

Shotgun - George Ezra

You’re My Best Friend - Queen

As It Was- Harry Styles

Despacito - Luis Fonsi

Señorita - Camilla Cabello

On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons

What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Musical Theatre

Supercalifragelisticexpialidocious - Mary Poppins

Let's go fly a kite - Mary Poppins

Moon River- Breakfast at Tiffany's

America - West Side Story

Somewhere - West Side Story

Maria - West Side Story

Somewhere over the rainbow - Wizard of Oz

Music of the night - Phantom of the Opera

All I ask of you - Phantom of the Opera

Wishing you were somehow here again - Phantom of the Opera

Into the Unknown - Frozen

Let it Go - Frozen

Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast

Singin' in the Rain - Singin' in the rain

I see the light - Tangled

Can you feel the love tonight - The Lion King

Classical

Violin Concerto No.4 D Major - Mozart

Eine Kleine - Mozart

Divertimento in D Major - Mozart

Alleluia - Mozart

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach

Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach

Air on G string - Bach

Allemande - From Bach's Partita II

Corrente - From Bach's Partita II

Sarabande - From Bach's Partita II

Giga - From Bach's Partita II

Preludio - From Bach's Partita III

Gavotte en Rondeau - From Bach's Partita III

Menuet I and II - From Bach's Partita III

Bouree - From Bach's Partita III

Giga - From Bach's Partita III

Adagio - From Bach's Sonata I

Presto - From Bach's Sonata I

Chanson D'matin - Elgar

Salut D'amor - Elgar

Chanson de Nuit - Elgar

Sicilliene - Von Paradis

Romance - Paganini

Cavatina - Raff

Violin Concerto - Beethoven

Romance No.1 - Beethoven

Romance No.2 - Beethoven

Ode to Joy - Beethoven

Sonata No.1 - Beethoven

Sonata No.5 - Beethoven

Sonata No.8 - Beethoven

The Four Seasons - Vivaldi

Ave Maria - Schubert

Selection of Melodies from the Water Music - Handel

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Wedding March - Mendelssohn

Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana - Mascagni

The Swan - Saint Saens

Ode to Joy - Beethoven

Por Una Cabeza - Gardel

Brindisi Waltz - Alard

Schon Rosmarin - Kreisler

Liebeslied - Kreisler

Intermezzo - from Carmen

Benedictus - Karl Jenkins

Largo - From Xerxes

Prelude - From Te Deum

Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke

Serenade - Haydn

Sicilliene - Von Paradis

Rondino - Kreisler

Gabriel’s Oboe - Morricone

Pavane - Faure

Folk

Ashokan Farewell

The Oyster Girl

Galopede

College Hornpipe

Greensleeves

Napoleon Crossing the Alps

The Pullet

The Irish Washerwoman

Athol Highlanders

The Hundred Pipers

Mrs Hamilton of Penticaitland

Mrs Mcleod's Reel

Skye Boat Song

Drowsy Maggie

Gladstone

The Shetland Fiddler

The Merry Blacksmith

The Firefly

The Newly Wed's Reel

Lucy's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£75
Up to 1 hour	£212.50
Up to 2 hours	£275
Up to 3 hours	£362.50

Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Functions at venues such as Kensington Palace, Aston Villa Football Stadium, Easton Lodge Dunmow, Fennes Braintree, Mulberry House Ongar, Rivervale Barn Yateley, Langton House Romford. Concerts at venues such as Wigmore Hall, Symphony Hall Birmingham, Barbican Centre, St John's Smith Square.

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

I always aim to be as flexible as possible. Just let me know as soon as you can and I will do my best to accommodate.

How much time do you need to set up?

I will arrive about an hour before the start time to set up and warm up. I always make sure I have plenty of time to set up without rushing.

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

Yes, of course! I want to play the music you love so please let me know what you would/would not like to hear. If you are unsure I can send you suggestions and offer advice based on what atmosphere you want to create, or what genres you like.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes absolutely, I will provide everything.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am really happy to learn new pieces and add to my song list, so just let me know if you have any requests.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Folk, Pop, Baroque, Light music, Easy listening, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Medieval music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Christmas

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Instruments:

Violin, Viola

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Event types:

Wedding, Concert, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Orchestrator, Arranger

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