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• Don't Cry For Me Argentina
• Finiculi, Finicula
• Bouree
• Kesh Jig
• Czak Egy Kis Lany

Corporate Performance Overview

Out of that wealth of experience he has developed a unique strolling performance perfect for sophisticated affairs and casual programs. From convention groups of one thousand to romantic dinners for two, Steven enchants listeners with his smoothly polished sounds.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush has had the opportunity to experience his unique talent when Steven performed "Yellow Rose of Texas" and "String of Pearls" for her. He entertained at a Birthday Party for Former Governor of PA and Director of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. and he was invited by Pittsburgh Symphony Conductor Mariss Jansons (who heard him at a Bar Mitzvah) to play at the going-away party for his Symphony musicians.

Mobility is the key as Steven brings the music to you via his state-of-the-art wireless sound system which recreates a "Concert Hall" sound so that no one misses a note of the show. Free to move about, he can entertain virtually everyone on a personal basis.

It's not just the music, but Steven's brand of fun, style, and audience-participation that helps everyone feel like they are part of the show. The music of Steven Vance compliments any occasion - although even at 6'3" tall he - never overshadows the event.

THE REQUEST LINE IS OPEN is his most popular performance. This begins with light background music during Cocktails, then at Dinner, he moves into the traditional table-to-table style allowing your guests to hear what they want to hear. Everyone's experience is enhanced by his use of his Top 100 (soon to be 200) Requests Lists which he places table-tent style (if you wish) on each table for each group to choose their own favorites. People love these lists and they are waiting for him when he comes around. It's an excellent icebreaker and conversation starter too ! There is a copy of the list on this site (see link below).

He can also theme music for Special Events - Italian, Irish, Viennese, Latin, Gypsy, Patriotic Country and Bluegrass Fiddle and many more. He also has excellent MC skills so if you need a few simple announcements or need the whole evening coordinated he is ready, willing, and able to help.

Although he often performs alone, there are a number of other formats he can offer. His KEYSTRING DUO is a Violin and Piano/Keyboard Duo which plays the whole spectrum of musical styles and is ideal for many events. STRIO is his strolling violin group which can now present up to 5 violins and offers the option of a wireless sound system which creates a majestic orchestral sound. The VIENNA NIGHTS ORCHESTRA is a totally unique "dance" band showcasing 2 or 3 Violins, Piano and Bass playing Viennese Waltzes, Jitterbugs, Tangos, Troika's, Jazz Standards, and a surprise or two. His SKYVIEW JAZZ TRIO swings with the best of them. The CAFE TRIO is a European-style strolling group with accordion and Bass doing French, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, and ... He even offer a STROLLING VIOLIN And DJ PACKAGE where he can take care of the whole night of fun. There are links to all of these other options at the bottom of the page. With him, there's never a dull moment.

Special Events - Past Performances

Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch ***

50th Birthday Party for Governor Tom Ridge
Three Rivers Regatta**
The Preakness Triple Crown Race -- Baltimore
Phipps Conservatory Spring Flower Show*****
The Addy Awards Bach, Beethoven, & Brunch Concert Series
Pittsburgh Magazine "Pittsburgher of the Year" Awards**
Shadyside Arts Festival
Pittsburgh Symphony Opening Night Celebration
Three Rivers Arts Festival***
Nemacolin Woodlands Ballroom Grand Opening
Pittsburgh Business Times Enterprise Awards*****
Mexican War Streets House Tour
City of Pittsburgh Fourth of July Celebration
Carnegie Mellon University President's Reception
University of Pittsburgh Bicentennial
CNG Tower Grand Opening
Pittsburgh Marathon Run Around the Square Race***********
Pittsburgh Public Theatre George S. Kaufmann Awards
Carnegie Science Center Train Display Opening
Pittsburgh Jazz Festival
Phantom Of The Opera Opening Night Reception
University of Pittsburgh Founder's Day Dinner
American Legion National Convention
Pittsburgh Symphony Association Centennial Dinner
First Night Mount Lebanon
City of Pittsburgh Summer Buskers Program
AF of L - CIO National Convention
Carnegie Mellon University First Friday Series **
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Summer Street Party
Mendelssohn Choir Post-Concert Waltz Reception ***
PPG Wintergarden Holiday ******
Port Authority of Allegheny County Winner's Wonderland
Wheeling Women's Club/ WLRF TV**
RMS Titanic Dinner @ Pines Tavern
Westin William Penn Symphony Brunch
Tribune-Review 12 Best Events Dinner
Valentine's Day Dinner at Lautrec at Nemacolin Woodlands
International Night Dinner at Rolling Rock Club***
William Penn HotelAfternoon Tea

William Penn Hotel  Sunday Brunch
AAA Travel Titanic Dinner Adventure*********************************
Monroeville Mall 30th Anniversary Celebration
Cathedral Hall Grand Opening
Pittsburgh Society of Association Executives (PSAE) Annual Dinner
Ross Park Mall Grand Reopening
Robin Hill Park Outdoor Concert Series **

Celebrate Pittsburgh & Beyond Dinner Theatre Series ***
Allegheny Country Club Candlelight Christmas Dinner ****
Marconi/International Engineering Task Force Convention

Oxford Center Holiday Concert Series
Town of McCandless 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

* Indicates multiple performances

1. All I Ask Of You (Phantom)
2. My Heart Will Go On (Titanic)
3. Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme)
4. Fiddler On The Roof 52. I Will Always
5. Sunrise, Sunset Love You (Bodyguard)
6. New York, New York
7. Memory (Cats)
8. Edelweiss
9. Moon River
10. Fascination
11. Speak Softly, Love (The Godfather)
12. If I Were A Rich Man
13. Danny Boy
14. Wind Beneath My Wings
15. Music Of The Night (Phantom)
16. I Left My Heart In San Francisco
17. Orange Blossom Special
18. Eine Kleine Nacht Musik (Mozart)
19. Misty
20. Send In The Clowns
21. Stardust
22. Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Evita)
23. Spanish Eyes
24. Unchained Melody
25. O Sole Mio
26. The Way We Were
27. Unforgettable
28. La Vie En Rose
29. Blue Danube
30. Sesame Street
31. Never On Sunday
32. Devil Went Down To Georgia
33. Hungarian Dance #5
34. Somewhere (West Side Story)
35. Canon In D (Pachelbel)
36. What I Did For Love (A Chorus Line)
37. Beauty And The Beast
38. Beer Barrel Polka
39. The Anniversary Song
40. Havah Nagilah
41. Chances Are
42. Spring, The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)
43. Somewhere In Time
44. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
45. I Dreamed A Dream (Les Mis)
46. Mona Lisa
47. Malaguena
48. As Time Goes By
49. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
50. Achy, Breaky Heart

51. Somewhere, Out There
52. I Will Always Love You (Bodyguard)
53. Some Enchanted Evening
54. Rocky Top
55. Clair De Lune
56. Ashokan Farewell (The Civil War)
57. Autumn Leaves
58. That's Amore
59. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
60. Evergreen
61. Someone To Watch Over Me
62. Feelings
63. After The Lovin
64. Greensleeves
65. I Only Have Eyes For You
66. More
67. I Just Called To Say I Love You
68. My Way
69. Ave Maria
70. If Ever I Would Leave You
71. Hawaiian Wedding Song
72. September Song
73. A Summer Place
74. Tarantella
75. Tenderly
76. Barney's Song
77. Love Story
78. Always
79. You Look Wonderful Tonight
80. Golden Earring
81. I've Got Friends In Low Places
82. Let Me Call You Sweetheart
83. What A Wonderful World
84. The Days Of Wine And Roses
85. Steeler Polka
86. Stairway To Heaven
87. Love Me Tender
88.Yesterday (Beatles)
89. My Wild Irish Rose
90. Tales From The Vienna Woods
91. Satin Doll
92. Aladdin- A Whole New World
93. From This Moment (Shania Twain)
94. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
95. Amazing Grace
96. On The Street Where You Live
97. Flight Of The Bumblebee
98. My Funny Valentine
99. Here And Now
100. Tennessee Waltz

ETHNIC STYLES

When A Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry

Wedding Performance Overview

Thank you for your interest in my musical services. This will tell you more about how I can be a memorable part of your Wedding Day.

First off, this type of performing is my specialty. I have been averaging over 200+ engagements per year for the past 9 years and I've played at over 1000 weddings in the past ten years. My standard wedding package is based on a 2 1/2-3 hour time frame to cover Cocktails and Dinner. This may sound like a long time but most people underestimate the length of time it will take to get through the end of Dinner.

During Cocktails I do a lively up-tempo mix of Jazz, Swing, Classical, Latin, Pop, and Waltzes to set the atmosphere as your guests arrive. It never fails to make an immediate positive impression on your guests. If you prefer to gear the music to a particular style during this time (i.e. Classical, Italian...), I am open to ideas.

I can handle all of your announcing needs if you wish but am happy to allow someone else to do it.  Either way, after the Prayer and Toast, I offer a Musical Toast (a first request, usually a romantic ballad) to the Bride & Groom by introducing myself and then announcing to your guests that I'll be around to all of the tables but first will play a special request for you two. This never fails to get some "ooh's and aah's" from the crowd. From there I go immediately into my table-to-table routine taking requests from your guests. My repertoire covers over 1,000 tunes -- everything from Mozart to Phantom Of The Opera to The Charlie Daniels Band -- and if I don't know it I'll make it up ! I do encourage special requests for parents, grandparents, birthdays, anniversaries, etc ... I also put my Top 100 Requests Lists (on an attractive bordered paper) in table-tent form on all of the guest tables to help get the "requesting" started.

My state-of-the-art wireless sound system recreates a "Concert Hall" sound for groups of 20 to 1,000. This allows everyone to hear the music and enjoy it even more. The volume is completely adjustable at your request and many people never realize it's on.

Emcee services are another option I offer. With my Toastmaster's training, I am comfortable with the introduction of the Bridal Party , Prayer, Toast, etc... as much or as little as you need. Often times the banquet manager is thrilled to relinquish this responsibility and later I can turn over these duties to your band or DJ.

Adding a Piano or electronic keyboards (KEYSTRING DUO) can be very nice for Cocktails and more. It adds an additional musical presence and visual impact. It's also great for small receptions where we are the only entertainment and dancing is not a high priority, although we can do what we call "light" dance music. My strolling Violin and DJ allows me to do everything for you that night and has been a huge success (see link below). You might also consider my strolling violin group STRIO with 3 violins. Or for something completely different, the CAFE TRIO, with Violin, Accordion, and Bass, does a beautiful variety of European-Style (French, Spanish,...) strolling requests. Speaking of European, our VIENNA NIGHTS ORCHESTRA (Three Violins, Piano, and Bass) is a sparkling alternative to a traditional string ensemble. Links  for all of these ideas are at the bottom of this page.

Yes, I do ceremonies. For a modest additional fee I can perform at your service playing solo or working with an organist. I can also provide a STRING DUO, TRIO, QUARTET, or QUINTET and other soloists (HARP, TRUMPET,VOCALIST) .

Finally, I take my work very seriously and realize you get only one chance to do this right so it will be my pleasure to do anything I can to make it special. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to being part of your Wedding Day.

CEREMONY MUSIC LIST

Pie Jesu - Andrew Lloyd Webber