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Lucy Haggerwood-Bullen

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About Lucy

Professional violinist based in the South East. Experienced at performing many genres of music, and finding the perfect music for your day!
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Bishop's Stortford
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Lucy is a freelance violinist who graduated in 2018 with a Master of Arts from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She previously attended the University of Birmingham, where she achieved a BMus (Hons) degree, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Junior department.  Since graduating Lucy has worked as freelance musician. She is experienced at performing at events such as weddings, parties, funerals and conferences. She is always professional, enthusiastic and organised. Lucy has excellent communication skills and understands how important it is to be able to answer any questions or sort any details quickly and effectively. Lucy is very happy to work with you to make sure you have the music exactly as you want it at your event. Lucy is an experienced orchestral performer. Lucy is currently the principal 2nd violin of the Ernest Read Symphony Orchestra. Other freelance orchestral projects include the Multi-Story Orchestra, Wilderness Orchestra and Bishops Stortford Sinfonia. During her training Lucy was fortunate to take part in projects alongside musicians from ensembles such as the CBSO, the Philharmonia and BBC Symphony and Concert Orchestras. As a soloist, Lucy has performed with the University of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Birmingham and Trinity Laban Chamber Orchestras, as well as giving many solo recitals.  Lucy enjoys bringing her passion and enthusiasm to every event she is part of, and knows she can help make your event extra special!

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Lucy's Reviews

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Robert U
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Lucy was absolutely fantastic, she played at our wedding late December and was brilliant. Our guests had so much praise for her, and we couldn’t be any happier. All throughout the booking, Lucy was very responsive and fully professional. Her music was outstanding, and we have zero complaints. Cannot recommend Lucy enough, everything was perfect.

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Poppy F
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

Lucy was amazing, we had lots of comments from guests saying how great she was and how beautiful the music was. I'm just sad I didn't get to hear more! Would highly recommend

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Laura H
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

We could not recommend Lucy enough! Her communication is excellent and it was a completely stress free experience. Lucy is extremely talented and professional. It was a delight to have Lucy play for us during our wedding ceremony and drinks reception.

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Adam D
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Beautiful performer that everyone enjoyed, a nice mix of classical and modern music. We will be booking her again for our events.

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Nicola B
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Park Rd
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5 out of 5

Lucy is amazing! Lucy played at our wedding. We booked Lucy to play while our guests arrived, during the ceremony and at our pre reception drinks hour (while photos were taken.) Lucy was absolutely brilliant and everyone was blown away by her talent and beautiful music. The music pieces were a mixture of classical and pop. We received so many compliments after the wedding about how extremely talented Lucy is. The sound of the violin music was very emotional and just the perfect choice. Lucy is very organised. After you have booked Lucy, she then puts everything together for you. Lucy is prompt and very professional, plus Extremely talented. Lucy plays beautifully and has so many songs in her repertoire. Lucy was extremely patient with us when we were trying to decide on what to play during the ceremony and had several suggestions that fit right in line with what we envisioned. Lucy was an absolute joy to work with and is so helpful. Lucy actually made our day very special and brought many tears to the guests eyes!! I can not speak highly enough of Lucy and if you would like the ‘Wow Factor’ at your wedding the please book Lucy. Nicola and Gert

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2 years ago

You were amazing. Was so lovely with the music and it just made the ceremony extra special. You are so talented we will definitely be recommending you if anyone needs a violinist!

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Lucy's Song list

Pop
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Africa - Toto
All About You - McFly
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
Love Story - Taylor Swift
When I'm 64 - The Beatles
Yesterday - The Beatles
All You Need is Love - The Beatles
Glad You Came - The Wanted
Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
Grenade - Bruno Mars
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Just the way you are - Bruno Mars
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
The Lady in Red - Chris De Burgh
Last Friday Night - Katy Perry
Firework - Katy Perry
Love goes Down - Plan B
Mamma Mia - Abba
Thank you for the Music - Abba
The Power of Love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Rule the World - Take That
Someone Like You - Adele
Chasing Pavements - Adele
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Your Song - Elton John
Don't let the sun go down on me - Elton John
Can you feel the love tonight - Elton John
Titanium - David Guetta
Viva la Vida - Coldplay
What makes you Beautiful - One Direction
Don't Stop Believing' - Journey
You raise me up - Westlife
1973 - James Blunt
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
The A Team - Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Apologize - One Republic
Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Domino - Jessie J
Every breath you take - The Police
Georgia on my mind - Ray Charles
On top of the world - Imagine Dragons
She's the one - Robbie Williams
Can't help falling in love - Elvis Presley
At Last - Etta James
Beautiful Day - U2
Here comes the sun - The Beatles
I'm Yours - Kris Farrow
The way you look tonight - Frank Sinatra
Stand By Me - Ben. E King
Rather Be- Clean Bandit
A Sky Full of Stars- Coldplay
Rule the World - Take That
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
How long will I love you - Ellie Goulding
Love me like you do - Ellie Goulding
Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Doris Day
Musical Theatre
Supercalifragelisticexpialidocious - Mary Poppins
Let's go fly a kite - Mary Poppins
Moon River- Breakfast at Tiffany's
America - West Side Story
Somewhere - West Side Story
Maria - West Side Story
Somewhere over the rainbow - Wizard of Oz
Music of the night - Phantom of the Opera
All I ask of you - Phantom of the Opera
Wishing you were somehow here again - Phantom of the Opera
Into the Unknown - Frozen
Let it Go - Frozen
Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast
Singin' in the Rain - Singin' in the rain
I see the light - Tangled
Can you feel the love tonight - The Lion King
Classical
Violin Concerto No.4 D Major - Mozart
Eine Kleine - Mozart
Divertimento in D Major - Mozart
Alleluia - Mozart
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
Air on G string - Bach
Allemande - From Bach's Partita II
Corrente - From Bach's Partita II
Sarabande - From Bach's Partita II
Giga - From Bach's Partita II
Preludio - From Bach's Partita III
Gavotte en Rondeau - From Bach's Partita III
Menuet I and II - From Bach's Partita III
Bouree - From Bach's Partita III
Giga - From Bach's Partita III
Adagio - From Bach's Sonata I
Presto - From Bach's Sonata I
Chanson D'matin - Elgar
Salut D'amor - Elgar
Chanson de Nuit - Elgar
Sicilliene - Von Paradis
Romance - Paganini
Cavatina - Raff
Violin Concerto - Beethoven
Romance No.1 - Beethoven
Romance No.2 - Beethoven
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Sonata No.1 - Beethoven
Sonata No.5 - Beethoven
Sonata No.8 - Beethoven
The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Ave Maria - Schubert
Selection of Melodies from the Water Music - Handel
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana - Mascagni
The Swan - Saint Saens
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Por Una Cabeza - Gardel
Brindisi Waltz - Alard
Schon Rosmarin - Kreisler
Liebeslied - Kreisler
Intermezzo - from Carmen
Benedictus - Karl Jenkins
Largo - From Xerxes
Prelude - From Te Deum
Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
Folk
Ashokan Farewell
The Oyster Girl
Galopede
College Hornpipe
Greensleeves
Napoleon Crossing the Alps
The Pullet
The Irish Washerwoman
Athol Highlanders
The Hundred Pipers
Mrs Hamilton of Penticaitland
Mrs Mcleod's Reel
Skye Boat Song
Drowsy Maggie
Gladstone
The Shetland Fiddler
The Merry Blacksmith
The Firefly
The Newly Wed's Reel

Lucy's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£75
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£275
Up to 3 hours£350
Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Functions at venues such as Kensington Palace, Aston Villa Football Stadium, Easton Lodge Dunmow, Fennes Braintree, Mulberry House Ongar, Rivervale Barn Yateley, Langton House Romford. Concerts at venues such as Wigmore Hall, Symphony Hall Birmingham, Barbican Centre, St John's Smith Square.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always aim to be as flexible as possible. Just let me know as soon as you can and I will do my best to accommodate.

How much time do you need to set up?

I will arrive about an hour before the start time to set up and warm up. I always make sure I have plenty of time to set up without rushing.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, of course! I want to play the music you love so please let me know what you would/would not like to hear. If you are unsure I can send you suggestions and offer advice based on what atmosphere you want to create, or what genres you like.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes absolutely, I will provide everything.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am really happy to learn new pieces and add to my song list, so just let me know if you have any requests.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Folk, Pop, Baroque, Light music, Easy listening, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Medieval music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Christmas
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Event types:
Wedding, Concert, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Orchestrator, Arranger
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