Diane Ammons, Pianist/Singer

I have worked as a professional pianist and singer since 2008. I provide wedding ceremonial and cocktail reception music, provide musical ambiance for parties and at fine dining restaurants, inns and taverns across the Monadnock Region and Southern Vermont, and entertain at dozens of nursing homes. I also provide worship music for churches and celebrations of life and funerals as well as holiday parties and themed parties. Over the years, I've amassed an extensive repertoire that includes favorites from the 1920s through today, and encompasses various genres including: Classical, pop, soft rock, jazz, classic country, folk, and spiritual. Being of a certain age, I cover a lot of tunes from the 70s by The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Carole King, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, etc., but also play hits by more contemporary folks like Ed Sheeran and Adele. I can do all instrumentals, or mix in some vocals for a nice variety. And I'm happy to learn your special requests so my song list is always growing. I take great pains to create set lists that will provide the perfect ambiance for your particular event. I can provide my own keyboard and sound system, and I try to be very easy to work with. I'm happy to provide your choice of live music, played at a volume that still allows for conversation. If you are planning a wedding, cocktail reception, corporate event, private party, holiday party, or other event that would be improved with live music, I'd be happy to discuss my availability, rates and musical options. My fees are based on location, length of performance, and other special requests. My minimum rate of $300 applies only to functions up to 90 minutes long and within an hour's drive of Troy, NH, IE: Brattleboro, VT, the Monadnock Region and over to Milford, NH and down to Gardner and Fitchburg, MA. Wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions start at $350 for up to 1 hour of music including prelude, processional, recessional, and postlude music. My minimum price for providing both wedding ceremonial and cocktail reception music is $650. Travel fees will apply for jobs more than an hour’s drive from Troy, NH.