CELLO WITH GUITAR ~ MUSIC FOR YOUR EVENTS
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We provide music for your important conference dinner, wedding reception,
office party, wake, birthday, holiday or anniversary celebration. The mood & ambience will be elegant, upbeat, background, or festive ~ your call! We can provide theme & special music upon request. |
"Lively American folk tunes, pretty Irish, Scottish and Civil War ballads, dances
, Jigs, reels; music for the important occasions in your life and business. Beautiful
pairing of guitar and cello, much more than background music! Intricate, rich,
sweet colorings.....emotionally captivating, accomplished musicianship.."
Ira Perman, former President/Executive Director Alaska Humanities Forum
"Whether background music or the main entertainment, Troubadora brings
the perfect music for any occasion, uniquely tailoring their sound to your
special scenario. You and your guests will be enchantingly carried through
your event, via rich sounds of their harmony. "
Beth Knight, Longtime Friend
A special ambience is added when Troubadora is playing. As an off-site
caterer, I'm always delighted to hear Troubadora add a special touch to
the event."
Kathleen Davis, Kathleen's Creative Catering
"Bill and I always enjoy events where Troubadora plays. Mary & Linda have a
unique sound that we look forward to every time."
JoMarie Thomson, Crucible Designs
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WHO ARE WE?
A chance meeting of two local music teachers several years ago resulted in a unique duo entering the Anchorage music scene. Guitarist Mary Wagner LaFever and cellist Linda Marsh-Ives founded Troubadora after Marsh-Ives heard LaFever playing an unusual instrument at an art show opening several years ago. I saw her playing at Side Street Espresso, and went up and asked "what's that?" Marsh-Ives says of LaFever's lute guitar. "Then I told her I was a cellist and she said, 'Do you want to play?' "
Marsh-Ives, who received her degree in performance music from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 1990, started rehearsing with LaFever. The pair spent countless hours learning standards, fiddle (cello) tunes, blues, and folk songs, and now have a repertoire of more than 300 songs. Just like mixing dark chocolate with peanut butter, the duo makes sweet music as they play songs like "Sunny" "Wonderful World" and "Ashokan Farewell" at weddings, receptions and coffee houses around town.
LaFever, a graduate of the University of Washington School of Music, is well known in the Anchorage arts community. She landed on the scene in 1968 when she transferred here with Western Airlines reservations. A year later, she started teaching guitar. To support her teaching style, LaFever wrote a self-teach guitar book that focuses on independent learning with online assistance. She says her educational objective is to hook people up with a positive addiction to music. "My passion is folk music & songs with heart," she says. "If it doesn't have a memorable melody line, great lyrics and potential for harmony, it doesn't stay long in my song book." She wrote her book covering all the bases with notes & theory, note reading, finger picking and songs, in order that anyone can look through the book and find what they need to start playing. In addition to performing as Troubadora, both LaFever & Marsh-Ives continue to teach music.
Marsh-Ives, who's played in the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra since 1980, gives cello, violin, guitar and recorder lessons during the day in her home studio. Marsh-Ives also paints landscapes and portraits. Call 278-8880 for more information or visit www.marsh-ives.com. LaFever teaches guitar, piano/keyboard, trumpet and folk instruments. Many students (about half) are adults: teachers, parents, counselors and youth workers, other professionals. Mary's students younger than 4th grade often start with baritone ukulele or piano.
Interested in lessons, the self-teach guitar book,
or to book Troubadora for a gig?
call: (907) 317-2580 or email: mwlfqotn@gmail.com
A chance meeting of two local music teachers several years ago resulted in a unique duo entering the Anchorage music scene. Guitarist Mary Wagner LaFever and cellist Linda Marsh-Ives founded Troubadora after Marsh-Ives heard LaFever playing an unusual instrument at an art show opening several years ago. I saw her playing at Side Street Espresso, and went up and asked "what's that?" Marsh-Ives says of LaFever's lute guitar. "Then I told her I was a cellist and she said, 'Do you want to play?' "
Marsh-Ives, who received her degree in performance music from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 1990, started rehearsing with LaFever. The pair spent countless hours learning standards, fiddle (cello) tunes, blues, and folk songs, and now have a repertoire of more than 300 songs. Just like mixing dark chocolate with peanut butter, the duo makes sweet music as they play songs like "Sunny" "Wonderful World" and "Ashokan Farewell" at weddings, receptions and coffee houses around town.
LaFever, a graduate of the University of Washington School of Music, is well known in the Anchorage arts community. She landed on the scene in 1968 when she transferred here with Western Airlines reservations. A year later, she started teaching guitar. To support her teaching style, LaFever wrote a self-teach guitar book that focuses on independent learning with online assistance. She says her educational objective is to hook people up with a positive addiction to music. "My passion is folk music & songs with heart," she says. "If it doesn't have a memorable melody line, great lyrics and potential for harmony, it doesn't stay long in my song book." She wrote her book covering all the bases with notes & theory, note reading, finger picking and songs, in order that anyone can look through the book and find what they need to start playing. In addition to performing as Troubadora, both LaFever & Marsh-Ives continue to teach music.
Marsh-Ives, who's played in the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra since 1980, gives cello, violin, guitar and recorder lessons during the day in her home studio. Marsh-Ives also paints landscapes and portraits. Call 278-8880 for more information or visit www.marsh-ives.com. LaFever teaches guitar, piano/keyboard, trumpet and folk instruments. Many students (about half) are adults: teachers, parents, counselors and youth workers, other professionals. Mary's students younger than 4th grade often start with baritone ukulele or piano.
Interested in lessons, the self-teach guitar book,
or to book Troubadora for a gig?
call: (907) 317-2580 or email: mwlfqotn@gmail.com
Email for more information and to determine details, custom requests and fees.
Early afternoon, evening & weekend calls are preferred, but we will happily
return your call or email you when contacted at other times.
Mary LaFever (907) 317-2580 Linda Marsh-Ives (907) 278-8880
mwlfqotn@gmail.com linda@arctic.net
Early afternoon, evening & weekend calls are preferred, but we will happily
return your call or email you when contacted at other times.
Mary LaFever (907) 317-2580 Linda Marsh-Ives (907) 278-8880
mwlfqotn@gmail.com linda@arctic.net
