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Musicians for Hire

The GLCO is happy to share contact information of musicians associated with our organization who would like to provide entertainment for private, corporate and community events. Please contact individuals below for pricing and availability.

Bay North Strings – Cheryl Zetterholm, Violin
Bay North Strings provides elegant string trio/quartet music for weddings and special events in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties as well as Charlevoix, Petoskey and Harbor Springs. We have a large selection of music, Classical to Contemporary, and a wealth of experience to make your special day perfect.
CONTACT |   cazvln@comcast.net; zetteti@gmail.com
Kim Teachout
Kim Teachout plays violin, viola, and electric cello throughout the Northwest Michigan region for weddings, funerals, corporate events, and much more. She has the capability of organizing two to six-piece ensembles to suit the needs of the client. Her musical genres range from classical, contemporary, pop, western swing, and fiddle.
kimteachout.com
CONTACT |   kim.teachout@gmail.com
Trillium Strings – Lorna DeMeritt-Uber
Lorna’s first instrument is the violin. Trillium Strings was formed several years ago. The available music ranges from Classical to Contemporary. We have performed for weddings, funerals, corporate events, reunions, cocktail hour and other special occasions from Charlevoix to Mackinaw Island.  Lorna has the knowledge and capacity to gather 2-5 musicians. Trillium Strings will help make your event an elegant and unique music occasion.  
CONTACT |  uberlorna85@gmail.com  
Double Reed Stampede – Lynn Hansen, Oboe
Double Reed Stampede features woodwind instruments with two reeds: oboe and bassoon  The Double Reed Quartet is an ensemble with 2 oboes and 2 bassoons.  Players are: 
  • Lynn Hansen & Michael Beery, Oboe
  • Deanna Erwin & Drew Hinderer, Bassoon
The quartet enjoys performing for school groups, as well as chamber recitals.  They especially love creating a large double reed choir for a rousing grand finale by inviting those who play oboe and bassoon to join in playing the final musical selections!
CONTACT |   obozrul@gmail.com
Pat Jarve, Trumpet
Pat Jarve provides beautiful Trumpet music for weddings as a soloist or part of a chamber ensemble. He performs a variety of musical genres throughout Northern Michigan and will work with you to provide a quality musical experience for your big day!
CONTACT |   pjarve@gmail.com
Brassissimo – Tom Riccobono
Brass music is festive and bright, and fortissimo implies boldness and depth. From my five member Brass quintet that sounds like a cathedral organ to solo brass performances, Brassissimo has performed in concert halls throughout Northern Michigan, weddings and celebrations of every kind!
CONTACT |  riccobonot@interlochen.org
Live Jazz – Tim Mocny
This jazz group might just be the perfect mood enhancer for your event – great for cocktail hour, background music, or dancing. The basic trio is piano, bass, and drums, but vocals or other instruments can be added. In addition to jazz, we also play music from other popular styles… we can even perform your favorite song! Reach out today for a quote.
CONTACT |   timothy.s.mocny@gmail.com

VERN CAMPBELL

Co-Principal Trumpet

Vern is Co-Principal Trumpet in the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO).  Vern studied trumpet with Dr. Dennis Horton, trumpet professor at Central Michigan University while in high school and later as a university student.  Before obtaining his doctorate degree at Michigan State University and completing a medical residency in ophthalmology, Vern performed two years with the Blue Water International Symphony.  Vern relocated to Petoskey in 2000 and continued his trumpet studies with Scott Thornburg, professor of trumpet at Western Michigan University. He joined the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in 2012 and eagerly anticipates each performance. He especially enjoys playing with the orchestra’s brass quintet. Vern enjoys visiting his wife’s family and friends in Shanghai and traveling throughout China. He is an avid cyclist and skier.

Eric Lawson

Assistant Concertmaster

Violinist, violist, conductor and professor Dr. Eric Lawson has had a varied career in performance and education. Past performances as a conductor, soloist and lecturer have taken him to Austria, Brazil, China, Germany, Romania and Scandinavia. Before returning to his home state of Michigan, he was based in North Dakota where, in addition to serving as a violin instructor at Bismarck State College, Jamestown College, and the University of Mary, he was also concertmaster of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra and established the Bismarck-Mandan Youth Symphony. Other former academic appointments have included Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Central College in Pella, Iowa and the University of North Dakota where he founded the string program and the UND Chamber Orchestra.

Here in Michigan, Dr. Lawson as been very active with the Alpena Symphony Orchestra as its concertmaster, conductor and president of the board. He also performs with many other orchestras in Northern Michigan and participates in the Traverse Symphony as a first violinist, in the Gaylord Symphony as concertmaster and as assistant concertmaster in the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra.

And finally, in what has been one of the most important experiences of his life outside of music, he also served almost four years as an Alpena County Commissioner, representing Ossineke and Sanborn Townships. In addition to serving as chair of the Salary and Personnel Committee, he also served on the Airport, Ambulance, District Court, Circuit Court Management and Jail Committees. He also represented Alpena County in Gaylord with the Northern Michigan Regional Entity Substance Use Disorder Board and continues to serve on the Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Board. Dr. Lawson resides in Ossineke with his wife and two children.