Satori strings was created in the observance that everyone has s specific needs when it comes to music for their big day and d deserve to receive exactly what they want. Today, most musical groups begin with specific instrumentation and repertoire and are stuck performing only in this form.
It is Satori String’s goal to better serve you by giving you what you want—whatever the instrumentation or repertoire. We take much care and pride in keeping a large working repertoire for instrumentation varying from solo to quintet. If you select a piece not already in our repertoire, no problem; with sufficient time, we will learn and/or arrange it for you.
With Satori Strings, you can be at ease knowing that experienced and professional musicians are working for you. Most have degrees in music and perform professionally on a regular basis.Satori Strings provides beautiful music for weddings and other special occasions. Our repertoire includes music of various styles—elegant classical selections, traditional wedding pieces, lively folk songs, fiddle tunes, hymns, jazz, and Celtic pieces.
Catheryn Kennedy – Violin/Viola/Voice
A recent graduate from Western Oregon University, Catheryn has moved to Victoria to teach and further pursue her musical education. Catheryn was the winner of Western Oregon University’s 2008 Concerto competition, a selected soloist for Festival Chorale Oregon’s 2008 European tour, and has since enjoyed playing with local groups such as the Victoria Children’s Choir and with Vinegar Hill. Catheryn is currently an active member of the Victoria Chamber Orchestra; Civic Orchestra; her string ensemble, Satori Strings; and many others.
Elizabeth Jane Fields – Viola/Violin/Voice
Joining the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra at the age of twelve as a violist, Elizabeth spent the next five years being coached by Toronto Symphony members, among them Daniel Blackman, as well as performing under the direction of world-renowned musicians David Zafer, Sir Andrew Davis and Joaquin Valdepenas. During this time she performed in the Banff International Youth Orchestra Festival, and was presented with the Young Artists Award by the Oakville Symphony Orchestra. After studying classical voice with Norma Burrowes, Elizabeth moved to Victoria B.C. where she now performs with Satori Strings, SheNanigan and Vinegar Hill.
Zachary Taylor – Cello/Bass Viol
Zachary Taylor has recently finished studying cello at Western Oregon University. He has been trained in various styles, with a focus on classical and early music. He was the winner of Western’s concerto competition in 2007 with the Saint-Saens concerto in A minor, and has toured Germany with the Oregon Festival Chorale as a chamber musician premiering “Songs of the Earth” by Hal Eastburn in 2008. He has been involved in several ensembles since moving to Victoria, including the Civic Orchestra of Victoria, the Victoria Chamber Orchestra, the Sooke Philharmonic, Vinegar Hill, and is also a member of the Satori Strings Ensemble.
