Elegant Classical Music For All Occasions

Hank Schutz ● Laura Mulligan Thomas ● Christine Willard

	Meet The Madison Trio
	Hank Schutz began his study of violin at age 7. He has studied at the Peabody Conservatory and with members of the LA Philharmonic.  He is concertmaster of the Blue Ridge Chamber Orchestra and is also a member of the Shenandoah Symphony. Hank has performed with more than 20 local musical theater productions.
	Christine Willard grew up in the Charlottesville area, performing with the award-winning band and orchestra programs in the area.  She graduated with honors from James Madison University with a degree in Music Education.  While at JMU Christie was principal flutist with the orchestra, concert band and flute ensemble.  She won a regional concerto competition in her senior year and performed with the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra.  Christie currently operates her own music studio teaching a variety of instruments, and conducts master classes in the area.  She has also performed with local community theater productions and is a member of the Charlottesville Municipal Band.
	Laura Mulligan Thomas has an undergraduate degree from James Madison University and a masters' degree in conducting from Shenandoah University.  She has directed the Charlottesville High School Orchestra since 1982.  She also serves as Chair of the Fine Arts at Charlottesville High School and conducted the University of Richmond Orchestra for three years.  During her professional career she has won several awards including Charlottesville's Distinguished Teacher Award, the Piedmont Council of the Arts Award, and Outstanding Educator in Central Virginia by Phi Beta Kappa.  Ms. Thomas and her three siblings perform as the Mulligan String Quartet.

Rate Information:

Please email or call Christine for current rates

Travel: $30 per half hour per musician travel time from Charlottesville
$30 booking deposit required to book wedding or event