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JESSIE POLANIS, OWNER

Jacksonville Strings was founded by Jessie Polanis, a professional violinist whose training includes receiving her Master of Music degree in Strings from Florida State University and her Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance from Jacksonville University.  Jessie has extensive performance experience as a soloist, small ensemble musician, orchestral musician and session player.

 

During her career, Jessie has performed with a variety of noted musicians including Bobbie McFerrin, Ricky Skaggs and Sleeping At Last and is proficient in a number of musical styles. She has also performed with many orchestras, including the Gainesville Chamber Orchestra, North Florida Symphony Orchestra and Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. Through her work as a freelance musician, Jessie has also had the opportunity to work with some outstanding local musicians. She founded Jacksonville Strings with these connections in mind, enabling her to contract only highly-trained, top-quality local musicians for every event.

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Jacksonville Strings, an award-winning live music company, has enhanced the atmosphere of special occasions, weddings and corporate events all over Jacksonville and surrounding areas with its high-caliber musicians and masterful performances. Jacksonville Strings offers a wide variety of music choices covering everything from classical and jazz standards  to pop, rock and R&B arrangements. Ensemble choices include solo violin, string duo, string trio and string quartet, in addition to custom ensembles that incorporate instruments such as piano, guitar and flute. Jacksonville Strings' Owner, Jessie Polanis, is a professional violinist who holds a Master's degree in Strings from Florida State University and a Bachelor's degree in Violin Performance from Jacksonville University . She will assist you in selecting music customized especially for your event, as well as planning and coordinating all of the musical aspects of your special day.

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PRELUDE & CEREMONY +

COCKTAIL HOUR MUSIC

STRING QUARTET

STRING TRIO

STRING DUO

SOLO VIOLIN

CUSTOM ENSEMBLE

2 HOURS

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PRELUDE & CEREMONY MUSIC

STRING QUARTET

STRING TRIO

STRING DUO

SOLO VIOLIN

CUSTOM ENSEMBLE

1 HOUR

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PRELUDE & CEREMONY +

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STRING TRIO

STRING DUO

SOLO VIOLIN

CUSTOM ENSEMBLE

3 HOURS

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