Emily Ann Thompson has been performing professionally in weddings for over 23 years. Since 1995 she has performed in hundreds of weddings, playing around 30 weddings per year. She began playing violin at age 11. In 1995 (at age 17) she began performing professionally in weddings and other events and was also as a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony and the Valparaiso University Symphony. In 1999 she graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, where she studied violin with Davis Brooks. Since then she has performed with the Lafayette Symphony, Muncie Symphony, Kokomo Symphony, Marion Philharmonic, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, Noblesville Symphony Orchestra, Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, East 91st Covenant Symphony, various chamber groups, and as a soloist. She is also the winner of the 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015 “Choice Award” for the best wedding ceremony music in the Indianapolis area on www.weddingwire.com as well as a 2017 recipient for best wedding ceremony music from www.borrowedandblue.com
Some instrument combination examples:
Solo violin
Duets: violin w/ cello, piano, guitar
Trios: violin, viola, cello
violin, cello, guitar
violin, cello, piano
String Quartet: two violins, viola, and cello
The following are quotes from past clients:
"Hi Emily!
Just Wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for being in our wedding. You and the 3 other musicians did a phenomenal job and we couldn't have been more pleased! We had several guests comment on the music as well...all were very impressed! You made the entire process so easy from the first meeting to the day of and we felt so comfortable knowing we were in good hands! And thanks for making a point to play Clair De Lune as the final song while we started pictures - it was a really special moment and I appreciate you doing that! Thanks for everything!" ~ Andrea and Sam
“If budget is a consideration, skip the shrimp cocktail and go for the music!! We hired Emily along with an associate cello player for our daughter’s wedding. Our selections were a little different, our venue as well, but Emily was completely flexible, and the music set the tone perfectly for the event. We were extremely happy with her services and would recommend her without hesitation.” ~ Gary & Pam Yohler
“I have to tell you-your music was a highlight for me and many others. All the wedding planning in the world did not prepare me for the final hour when the guests arrived. Right on cue at four o'clock you began playing and I knew I had no worries. What a glorious, heavenly sound. That is the moment I relaxed and knew I would enjoy the rest of the day and evening. I knew that if God could use you to make the ceremony special then the rest of the evening would take care of itself. You and Marko were an incredible team. I loved that the "Hornpipe" was played on violin and piano and not organ. I think you both made the right decision there. And "Air' was very nice for the unity candle time. Many people remarked that the wedding music was terrific and the best they had heard. Thank you, Emily Ann, for making my Emily Anne's day perfect.” ~ Cathy James, mother of the bride
“You did an amazing job. I was very happy and still am! You are great! The day was amazing and you got the atmosphere started off just how we wanted! Thanks again...you were a pleasure to work with! ~ Kate Singh
“Thank you so much for playing for our wedding ceremony. Your music is absolutely beautiful, and it was such a special part of our day.” ~ Mark & Carrie Kerszka
