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Carol Violin and the City Strings

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About
I’m a two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist with a unique ability to bring the violin into virtually any musical setting. Whether you’re looking for elegant classical music, romantic wedding music, jazz, pop, Bollywood, R&B, hip-hop, country, or world music, I can tailor my performance to create the atmosphere you envision. I’ve had the privilege of performing with and for major artists including Rihanna, Cyndi Lauper, and Dionne Warwick, and have performed at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Blue Note Jazz Club, and The New York Times Auditorium. I’ve also served as a soloist with the Manhattan Symphonie and arranged and recorded strings for more than 10 albums. With a Master of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University and extensive experience performing in orchestral, theatrical, studio, and live settings—including The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Cats, Oklahoma!, Ragtime, and Mame—I bring both world-class musicianship and professional experience to every performance. Most importantly, I understand that your event is special. I’ll work with you to choose the right music and style for your occasion and deliver a polished, memorable performance that your guests will love.
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16 years in business

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Services offered
Music types

Band

Piano

Other strings

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Wedding reception

Cocktail hour

General event

Music genres

Pop / top 40

Rock / classic rock

Jazz / Blues

Covers

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Barbara S.

2 weeks ago

I have had the pleasure of playing both orchestral and chamber music with Carol Ma. We performed together with the Manhattan Symphonie and have also played chamber music together. Carol is a Peabody Conservatory-trained violinist with a master’s degree in music who works full-time as a professional musician. She takes her music very seriously, always arrives well prepared, and plays beautifully with excellent intonation. She brings integrity, commitment, professionalism, and sensitivity to every rehearsal and performance. Carol collaborates exceptionally well with other musicians and is dependable, gracious, and committed to the highest musical standards. Her professional work also demonstrates tremendous versatility. Her repertoire spans classical, Broadway, pop, jazz, hip-hop, Bollywood, R&B, country, and world music. She has performed with artists including Rihanna, Cyndi Lauper, and Dionne Warwick; appeared at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the Blue Note; and arranged and recorded strings for numerous albums. Carol’s two Grammy Awards and impressive career are well deserved. I recommend her highly for performances, recordings, theatrical productions, and special events. I also recommend her for teaching violin.
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Kazuko S.

5 days ago

Carol is a fantastic violinist. I've performed with her many times, and she always delivers an amazing performance. She can play classical, jazz, pops, R&B, and more, and her music truly enhances any event.
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Chia-Yin Ma Ma

FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, master of music - violin performance

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    1998

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    Performed theatre productions such as “Cats”, “Oklahoma”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Westside Story”, “ Mame”, “Ragtime”, “Kings”, and “Kalevala”. Recording: string arranging, recording works featured in “Warmth & Light”, “Wild Fire”,“African Skies”, “To Journal Square”, “Come to Me”, “Pariah’s Phriah”, “Fences”,“Mosaic”. The Grammy award winning album “Mosaic,” by renowned jazz drummer Terri-Lyne Carrington, “Pariah’s Pariah” by Gary Thomas, “I am Reminded”, the Grammy Award Winning album “ I will not be moved “ by Brooklyn Tabernacle. Has been filmed on Bronx local channel, Fox news, and Hooplaha, interviewed by the largest hiphop station for beat 1 from Apple Radio, performed for Cooper Square Festival, Taiwan excellence, live performance with singer Rihanna, opended for Cyndi Lauper, solo for Nike new sportswear line, season 10 episode 10 on Four Weddings by TLC, Sound track-independence film-“Personal Statement”.

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