Hire a Musician
Looking to hire a musician for private lessons, or a soloist or ensemble for a wedding or special event? Below is a list of Department of Music majors, alums and faculty who would like to be considered. Please contact the musician directly to discuss your needs. Be sure to include event date, time, location, and all other relevant information in your initial e-mail.
Students/alumni who would like to be listed should complete the forms at www.music.wayne.edu/forms-reports.php
Ensembles available for gigs/special events:
Violins, Viola, and Cello
Classical Only
Contact: Jessica Enderle
Jessicaenderle@gmail.com
Jonathan Dixon Trio/Quartet
Kris Kurzawa Ensemble
Various Instruments, depending on event
Jazz, Contemporary, Rock, Latin, Blues, R&B
Contact: Kris Kurzawa
Jazz Combo or Guitar Ensemble
Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Jazz Only
Contact: Alex Kashperko
(586) 596-1421
Big Band/Jazz Combo
Various Big Band Instruments
Jazz, Contemporary, Blues, Rock, Funk
Contact: Michael Palazzolo
Dz3138@wayne.edu (519) 965-5930
The Josh Davis Jazz Group
Piano, Bass, and Drums
Jazz Only
Contact: Joshua Davis
(248) 506-6724
Ryan Enderle Trio
Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums
Jazz Only
Contact: Ryan Enderle
ryanenderle@yahoo.com
Jonathan Dixon
Keyboard/Piano
Jazz, Contemporary, Techno, R&B/Gospel
Jonnynabb02@yahoo.com (313) 320-1191
Jacob Ficken
Upright Bass and Bass Guitar
Jazz, Contemporary
Kris Kurzawa
Various Instruments Depending on Event
Jazz, Contemporary, Rock, Latin, Blues, R&B
Jennifer M. Palmer
Piano, Organ, and Accompanist
Classical, Contemporary, Pop
Jason Rose
Saxophone, Clarinet, and Flute
Classical, Musicals, Religious Events
Jasonrose@wayne.edu (586) 817-1564
Vocal soloists available for gigs/special events:
Mezzo Soprano/Second Alto
Classical, Jazz, Contemporary
(313) 459-5850
Dorothy Duensing
Mezzo Soprano
All Occasions
Dorothy.sings@gmail.com (248) 342-8914
Henry Windham III
Tenor
Classical, all occasions
Dz8397@wayne.edu (313) 919-5988
Private/Group teachers:
Percussion/Drum Set
Beginning and Intermediate Students
Qbrown1248@aol.com (248) 259-0411
Sorilbran Buckner
Voice
Beginning Students
rib@wayne.edu (313) 459-5850
Matt Callaway
Guitar
Beginning and Intermediate Students
Dr0447@wayne.edu (734) 645-4095
Joshua Davis
Drum Set and Piano
Beginning through Advanced Students
(248) 506-6724
Jonathan Dixon
Piano (Jazz and R&B)
Beginning through Advanced Students
Jonnynabb02@yahoo.com (313) 320-1191
Dorothy Duensing
Voice and Piano
Beginning through Intermediate Students
vocalteacher@aol.com (248) 347-4345
Jessica Enderle
Violin and Viola
Beginning through Advanced Students
jessicaenderle@gmail.com
Ryan Enderle
Bass, Guitar, and Drums
Beginning through Advanced Students
ryanenderle@yahoo.com
Jacob Fricken
Kris Kurzawa
Guitar
Beginning through Advanced Students
Michael Palazzolo
Upright Bass, Bass Guitar
Beginning through Advanced Students
Dz3138@wayne.edu (519) 965-5930
Jacob Schwandt
Guitar
Beginning through Advanced Students
qotsa@sbcglobal.net
(586) 996-6492
Matthew Shirey
Saxophone
Beginning through Advanced Students
Matt_S1019@yahoo.com (734) 476-4334