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Hire A Musician

Whether at the symphony, your best friend's wedding, your favorite club or your child's college graduation, our musicians are found everywhere. We are professional, versatile and reliable.

Here is an alphabetical listing of the musicians and ensembles that constitute our union. You may also click on the name of an Instrument to view musicians in that category. To see a list of all of the Instruments or Specialties, click here.

Musician Primary Instrument Additional Instruments Contact
Information		 Group Affiliations Styles & Genres
Jeanette "Jeannie" Allen Piano Vocal (724) 910-5132
P.O Box 262
Valencia, PA 16059
info@theesthermusical.com
www.theesthermusical.com		 Pop, Classical, Jazz, Broadway, Composer, Praiseband
Linda Andersen Violin Viola (412) 833-2222
65 Oregon Trail, Mt. Lebanon PA 15234
Linda Andersen Studios is centrally located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh (i.e. Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Castle Shannon, Whitehall, Green Tree, Dormont, South Park, Peters Township, Brentwood, Baldwin, Scott Township, Jefferson Hills, Bridgeville, Pleasant Hills, McMurray, and more...)
andersen-studio@verizon.net
www.sightsea.com/andersen/		 Westmoreland Symphony, String Quartet, Trio, Duo, Solo, and and other Freelance work Classical, "Lite" Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop, Religious, Wedding, and more...
Ryan Ash Cello Piano (618)541-6367
Sewickley, Wexford, McCandless, Fox Chapel
ryanash2@gmail.com		 Beo String Quartet Classical
Chris Belin Drum set Hand Percussion (412) 512-3155
1320 Lebanon Church Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
chrisbelindrums@aol.com		 Independent All
Justin Bendel String Bass Bass Guitar (412) 427-0396
JBass5@gmail.com		 Classical, Jazz, Musical Theater, Shows, Rock
Ron Bickel Piano Keyboard (412) 486-6611 (preferred)
118 Wetzel Rd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
ronaldbickel@verizon.net		 Jazz, Most forms of popular music
Gilbert Bigenho, Jr. Violin Viola (412) 326-8777
1131 Varner Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Home studio located in South Hills area of Pittsburgh
gilbigenho@aol.com		 Group affiliations:Altoona Symphony, Bay Chamber Players and Johnstonbaugh Music Center. Freelance affiliations include: Mantovani Touring Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera, CLO, Wheeling, Savannah Symphony, West Virginia Symphony, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Sandpoint and Blossom Music Fesivals.
Kira Bokalders Clarinet E-flat Clarinet (954) 592-7277
kbokalders@gmail.com (preferred)		 Freelance Classical
Brian Buckley Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer Organ, Accordion, Melodica, Harpsichord, Arranger (412) 586-5726
brianbuckleymusic@gmail.com		 Duquesne University, Studio E Entertainment, The Hooligan Brothers Jazz, Classical, Musical Theater, Rock, Country, Popular, Sacred, Composing, Arranging, Accompanist, Weddings, Events
Justin Carson Oboe English Horn, Saxophones, Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet (412) 992-6540 (text)

justincarson21@gmail.com 

https://www.tiktok.com/@justincarson1

 West Hills Symphonic Band, Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra, Freelance Classical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Recording Sessions, Chamber Music, Weddings, Events
Christina Chen Cello (732) 642-6192
cchen088@gmail.com
Kevin Danchik Percussion Drums, Timpani (412) 831-2086
tonid84@verizon.net		 Edgewood Symphony Orchestra, Christ Church of Grove Farms Band, Versatility, Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh All
Raymond A. DeFade Saxophones Clarinet, Flute, Arranger (412) 881-0698
956 Angelo Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
radefade@msn.com		 Pittsburgh Symphony Pops, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Latshaw Productions, Soiree Band (Jazz/Rock/Pop), Skyliners, Freelance Contemporary, Broadway, Pop, Recording Sessions, Jazz, Rock
Rebecca Dodson-Webster French Horn (570) 724-4584
58 Walnut Street
Wellsboro, PA 16901
rdodsonw@mansfield.edu		 Orchestra of Southern Finger Lakes Classical
Hank Edwardo Accordion (412) 687-6416
201 Taylor St,
Pittsburgh PA 15224
hankedwardo@gmail.com
www.edwardomusic.com		 Ethnic and Pop
Scott Elliott Guitar (412) 849-4700
304 Lakeview Court, Washington, PA 15301
profscottelliott@aol.com
www.scottelliottguitar.com		 Soloist:Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pgh Civic Light Orchestra, Pgh Musical Theatre, Pgh Opera Theatre, WV Public Theatre, many others Jazz, Classical,Acoustic (Adult Contemporary), Video Links on Scottelliottguitar webpage
Tom Evans Vocals, Leader (412) 657-3736
 Supper Club Jazz
Louise Farbman Viola tamiosbornepederson@hotmail.com Giambelli String Quartet String Quartet available for weddings,
parties, etc. Playing Classical and Popular music
Jennifer Gerhard Viola Violin, Flute (412) 366-0545 H
(412) 512-8046 C
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
jgerhardmangone@gmail.com		 Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Civic Light Opera, Broadway Series, CLO Cabaret Theatre, Wheeling Symphony, Music on the Edge (contemporary music), PBS My Music Orchestra, Latshaw Productions, "Valeska" chamber music ensemble, Freelance Symphonic, Opera & Ballet, Contemporary, Broadway, Pop, Recording Sessions, Chamber Music, Weddings, Events
Tom Allan Grengs Accordion (electronic or accoustic) Tuba,
Bass Guitar		 (412)880-3615
tomallanvarietyband@gmail.com
TheTomAllanVarietyBand.com		 The Tom Allan Variety Band Classic Jazz Standards, Swing, Latin, Country, Italian/French Polkas
Maureen Conlon Gutierrez Violin violinablaze@gmail.com
www.maureenconlon.com		 Erie Philharmonic, National Philharmonic, Tangueros de Ley (Tango Band), Hot Metal Strings (Music for Special Events, Weddings, etc.)
Ralph Guzzi Trumpet Arranger, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet (412) 418-7611
Pittsburgh, PA
ralph@guzzimusic.com
www.GuzziMusic.com		 Franco Corso (music director), HJD Productions, Latshaw Productions, PBS My Music Orchestra, McKeesport Symphony Orchestra, Rick Purcell Orchestra Jazz, Rock, Classical, Pops, Weddings, Events
Robin Hasenpflug Cello (724) 431-6072
robincellist@hotmail.com
www.robincellist.com		 Freelance Musician and Director of Musica Bellissima, event ensemble Orchestral,chamber and solo musician. Classical musicians available for weddings and other events
Joe Herndon Trumpet Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet (412) 215-2504
5410 Turner Rd.
Gibsonia, PA 15044
joeherndon.joe@gmail.com (preferred)
www.joeherndon.com		 Azucar Salsa Band,Balcony Big Band,Big Band Sounds of Packard, Billy Price Band, Lets Be Frank Orchestra, Latshaw Pops Orchestra, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Broadway Series Orchestra, Resounding Brass, Solo, Studio, and Freelance Commercial,Classical, Jazz, Lead, Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions, Studio Sessions and Broadway Shows
Grace Houde Bassoon (904) 891-7396
223 Ridge Ave, Winkinsburg PA 15221
gracehoude@gmail.com		 Freelancer
Reid J. Hoyson Drumset, Timbales, Latin Percussion (412) 343-1604 H
(412) 523-2635 C
79 Markham Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
rjhoyson@soireeband.com
www.soireeband.com		 The Soiree Band Pop, Jazz, Latin, Shows
Curtis Johnson Saxophones (All) Flute, Piccolo Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet (412) 231-1504 H
(412) 310-4542 C
Pittsburgh, PA
creativemusic@comcast.net
www.CreativeMusicSolutions.com		 Latshaw Productions, PBS My Music Orchestra, Freelance Jazz, Rock, Classical, Pops, Weddings, Events
Mark Jovanovich Electric Guitar, also Steel String/Nylon Acoustic, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukelele Drums (412)818-2555
mark@mjxmusic.com
www.mjxmusic.com		 Gabby Barrett, Radio Tokyo, Cettiri Jedan Dva, Christian Beck Band, Derryl Perry, Anthony Rankin, Buckwild Pop/Top 40, Rock, Metal, Balkan/Eastern European, Gypsy Jazz, Jazz, Country, Western Swing, Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Classical
Elisa Kohanski Cello (412) 656-4291
Squirrel Hill
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
eckoha@aol.com
www.ionsound.org		 Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet, Wheeling Symphony, Erie Symphony, Trillium Trio (Flute, Violin, Cello),Ion Sound Project, Music on the Hill Classical
Andrew Kohn String Bass (412) 621-3758
942 Alpena St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
rhosmedre@verizon.net		 Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra,
Gene Laus Trumpet Flugelhorn (412) 380-9255 H
(412) 916-4315 C
521 Fieldstone Dr.
Monroeville, PA 15146
honda1998@verizon.net		 Freelance Classical, Jazz, Big Band, Musicals, Commercial, Top 40, Studio
Rick Laus Drums Percussion (412) 370-9621
35 Sunnyside Ave.
Carnegie, PA 15106
mlaus916@verizon.net
www.groovemerchant.biz
www.rmljazz.com		 Groove Merchant, RML Jazz Rock, Jazz, R&B, Latin, African Percussion,Orchestral, Musical, Funk
Ryan Leonard Clarinet E-flat Clarinet,Bass Clarinet (908) 313-1384
rlclarinet@yahoo.com		 Freelance Classical-Symphonic, Chamber, Contemporary, Swing, Pop
Albert (Bert) Lerini Percussion (724) 417-0646
913 Cherry St.
Aliquippa, PA 15001
bertlerini@aol.com		 All
Melissa Lessure Flute Piccolo Flute, Alto Flute (412) 635-0131
1621 King James Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
pro_flutist@yahoo.com
www.sterlingandstrings.com
www.classicalpgh.com		 Sterling and Strings, Johnstown Symphony, McKeesport Symphony Classical duos, trios, quartets, quintets...
Suzanne Levinson Flute Piccolo Flute, Alto Flute (412) 221-9382 H (preferred)
(412) 417-2352 C (preferred)
317 Rockfield Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
shlevinson@hotmail.com		 Pittsburgh Savoyards, Freelance Classical, Contemporary, New Compositions, Opera, Musicals, Light Jazz/ Irish, Sacred, Recitals, Recording, Duo/Trio/Solos for Weddings, Parties, Events
Heather Macdonald Oboe English Horn, (647) 809-9438
heather.hautbois@gmail.com
www.heatheroboe.com
Jeffrey T. Mangone Sr. String Bass Bass Guitars (4, 5, 6 string - fretted and fretless), Tuba (412) 512-8077
326 Holiday Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2025
bassicjeff1@gmail.com		 Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet, Wheeling Symphony, Music on the Edge, Latshaw Productions, PBS My Music Orchestra, Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Broadway Series, Ken Karsh Trio, Catch 22 Classical, Jazz, Funk, Broadway Shows, Stage Shows, Studio
John Marcinizyn Guitar Banjo (412) 860-6567
zyn@andrew.cmu.edu
www.johnmarcinizyn.com		 solo guitar, guitar duo, flute and guitar, guitar and voice, jazz quartet, Dixieland band, various ensembles Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Popular Styles
Charles May Violin (412) 831-1898
1272 Delfield Dr., Bethel Park PA 15102
chasmay@verizon.net
http://www.youtube.com/fiddlestyles
Christine Mazza Harp (304) 598-2569
Morgantown, WV
christinemazzaharpist@verizon.net
ChristineMazzaHarpist.com		 Huntington (WV) Symphony, Johnstown Symphony, Latshaw Productions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Classical, Pops, Weddings, Events
Julie McGough Flute Piccolo (412) 854-1367
Pittsburgh, PA
flutelessons@msn.com
JulieMcGough.com		 Freelance, McKeesport Symphony, Weddings Classical,Irish, Duo, Trio, Quartet
Stephen McGough Trumpet (412) 854-1367
Pittsburgh, PA
semcgough@msn.com
StephenMcGough.com		 Freelance, McKeesport Symphony, Weddings Classical,Brass Quintet
John McCarthy Viola Violin, (724) 924-4488
105 Greenbriar Drive, Venitia, PA 15367
violajmc@yahoo.com		 Schenley String Quartet Chamber Music, Church groups, "Messiah", Solo, Senior Centers entertainment, Irish Fiddle
Kevin McManus Tenor Trombone Alto and Bass Trombones, Euphonium, Bass Trumpet, Arranger (724) 554-0738
1813 LaFayette Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218-2412
Tenorbone78@hotmail.com
facebook.com/tenorbone78		 Broadway NYC, PBS My Music Orchestra, Latshaw Productions, HJD Productions, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Rick Purcell Orchestra, Azucar, Pittsburgh Ceremonial Brass, Memorial Park Brass Quintet, Pittsburgh Trombone Project, The Bone Forum, The Collective Jazz Octet. Classical, Jazz, Commerical, Broadway Shows, Studio
Jack (John) McLaughlin Guitar (412) 921-5812
1127 Valora St., Pittsburgh, PA 15205
jackmac57@comcast.net
www.jack-mclaughlin.com		 Solo, Frank Podroskey Jazz,Rock, Country, Top 40, Latin, Musical Theater
Robert J. Michaels Guitar Bass Guitar, Drums (412) 766-0519
172 N. Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
fleascreaming@verizon.net
www.expenserocks.com		 EXPEN$E Rock, Blues, Classical
Barbara O'Brien Flute Piccolo Flute, Alto Flute (724) 787-5493
Pittsburgh, PA
bgoflute@hotmail.com
www.OccasionalTunes.com		 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Renaissance City Winds, Shanizzin, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Classical, Jazz Fusion, Weddings, Events
Dawn Posey Violin (812) 455-9168
Pittsburgh, PA
dawnposey@hotmail.com		 Latshaw Productions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra Classical, Pops, Weddings, Events
Rick Purcell Piano Keyboard, Vocal (412) 276-9507
(412) 915-6031
1195 Arrowwood Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
rckpurcell@aol.com
www.RickPurcell.com		 The Rick Purcell Band featuring Shari Richards, Shari Richards/Rick Purcell Duo Pop, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Light Classical, Weddings, Events
Elliott Ratliff Trombone (412) 302-1438
mastertbn22@yahoo.com		 North Suburban Symphonic Band, West Hills Symphonic Band, Trombone Forum Big Band Concert Band, Orchestra, Jazz
Susanna P. Reilly Cello (412) 656-3607
celloyou@comcast.net (preferred)
www.cellistsusannapreilly.com
www.sterlingandstrings.com		 Sterling and Strings Anything!
Amanda Sage Flute Piccolo Flute, Baroque Flute (724) 217-4694
dolceflauto685@yahoo.com		 Freelance, Pittsburgh Philharmonic, Undercroft Opera, Dolce Appassionato Trio Early Music, Baroque, Classical, Contemporary, Sacred Music, Orchestral, Opera, Ballet, Wind Ensemble, Solo, Chamber, Recording Sessions, Weddings and other Special Events
Stephen Smietana Drumset, Total Percussion (keyboards, timpani, etc.) Vocals, Trombone 724-882-4107
329 First Ave
Hyde Park PA 15641
stephensmietana@icloud.com		 Westmoreland Sinfonia, Westmoreland Symphonic Winds, Freelance Drumset & Percussion Musical Theater, Show Music, Jazz, Rock, Country, Latin, Orchestral, Wind Band, Jazz Combo, Big Band, Funk, R&B, Studio
Renate Sakins Oboe (412) 731-2611
939 S Trenton Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
renatesakins@yahoo.com		 Renaissance City Winds, Akron Symphony Classical
Jennifer Sternick Violin (412) 465-0654
jennifer.sternick@gmail.com
www.jennifersternick.com		 Classical Music, New Classical Music, Chamber Music, Collaborative Projects, Symphony Orchestra, Musical Theatre, Opera, Ballet, Private Events
Paula Tuttle Cello (412) 725-1115
Pittsburgh, PA
paulatuttle@yahoo.com
www.PaulaTuttleCello.com		 Latshaw Productions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Cello Cello (cello duo), PBS My Music Orchestra, Victoriana Ensembles, Freelance Chamber Music, Solo recitals, Recording Sessions, Weddings and Events Performing Classical and Popular music
Amelia Van Howe Oboe English Horn (248) 412-3339

ameliavhoboe@gmail.com
www.vanhowe-oboe.com		 Aeolian Winds, Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra, Johnstown Symphony (sub), Pittsburgh Philharmonic Classical
Deb Weible Drums set Percussion (412) 712-1035 O
(412) 952-8066 C
308 Thornwood Drive,
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
GEODAW@aol.com		 Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band, The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Combo,The Tuesday Night Big Band, River City Swing, The Wally Merriman Trio, Dixie Spirit, West Hills Symphonic Band, West Hills German Band, Glass City Swing Band Jazz, Big Band, Doo Wop, Latin, Oldies
David Wingenbach Trumpet Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet (814) 572-5939
158 Conroy Ln., Slippery Rock, PA. 16057
davidwingenbach@gmail.com		 Balcony Big Band, In Transit, Lets be Frank Orchestra, The Temptations, Pittsburgh Musical Theatre, Freelance Pittsburgh Commercial,Top 40/Pop, Jazz, Lead, Classical, Broadway Shows
Tara Yaney Flute Piccolo Flute,
Native American Flute, Clarinet		 (412) 400-5701
tlyaney@msn.com
www.tarayaney.com		 Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, Duo Cieli (Flute and Guitar) Classical, Pop and Jazz, Weddings
Carl Zittrer Piano Electonic Keyboards/Digital (412) 290-4930
P.O. Box 14624, Pittsburgh, PA. 15234
czittrer@gmail.com		 Ragtime, Dixieland, Honky-Tonk,Silent movie piano,

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