Performing
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About me as a performer
I believe in the power of art to connect people, nurture growth, and embrace cultural heritage. I am committed to honest communication, continual learning, and respectful collaboration in every aspect of my personal and professional life.
I strive to show up for others with consistency and care whether I am teaching a student, helping a customer, or preparing for a performance. I value dedication to precision, craftsmanship, and excellence, but not at the expense of kindness or wellbeing. I recognize every person has a unique story and I strive to love that with patience and open-mindedness.
I believe in embracing innovation responsibly as a tool to empower human creativity and connection. I advocate for transparency, fairness, and sustainability in business, education, and art.
I aim to lead a life guided by compassion, reflection, and purpose - supporting others while also growing into the best version of myself.
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Music
If you have specific requests, let me know in the initial email. We have standard classical repertoire including quartets by Mozart, Handel, and Haydn. We also have some tangos and other contemporary music for quartets.
If you have some requests for contemporary or popular songs but we do not have the arrangements, I can make the arrangements. For every individual piece, I will charge the fee to buy the score (normally about $10) and I will charge $25 to make the arrangement.
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Please fill in the fields in the above link with as much information as you can. Feel free to contact me at kristopherharrisviola@gmail.com if you have any questions as well!​​
Payment
I charge varying amounts depending upon the number of musicians, number of hours, and the distance from Denver.
A standard quartet is the best deal since music already exists in abundance for a string quartet and the musicians are likely to already know most, if not all, of the standard materials.
Standard Quartet at First Hour: $400
after the first hour: $300 per additional hour
Standard Quartet plus x musicians at First Hour: $400 + $100x
after the first hour: $300 + $75x per additional hour
Trio or duet at First Hour: $450
after the first hour: $360 per additional hour
For solo at First Hour: $500
after the first hour: $300 per additional hour
Apparel
Unless otherwise requested, we will wear all black and no jackets. Please let me know upon initial contact about any requests.
Miscellaneous
Outdoor events are always very difficult for the musicians. We can and will perform outdoors, but please be aware that our wooden instruments may be damaged by the elements, so we will pack away our instruments at the first sign of precipitation.
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If someone from the ensemble other than me is negotiating the agreements, I will abide by their policies. If I am negotiating the agreements, these are my policies.