About Heartfelt Harmonies
Alexandra Pond,
Pianist/Organist
Alexandra started playing piano at the age of 5 and her love for music has grown throughout the years. She studied piano at the Eastman School of Music's continuing education program while in high school and later went to SUNY Fredonia to pursue a degree in music education, where her primary instrument was piano. She has performed at numerous weddings, both at local churches and venues in the Rochester area. She prides herself in working with couples to pick the perfect music for their ceremony or special occasion. Through her love of and dedication to music she will add a unique touch to your special day.
She lives in Spencerport with her husband, Andrew, son, Damon and yellow lab, Devlin. Alexandra also teaches piano lessons to all ages and has a small craft business, Notable Creations.
Natalie Coots, professional violinist and violist, has been honored to play for weddings and events around New York and Connecticut for over 18 years. Natalie enjoys performing with Symphoria! out of Syracuse, as well as the Syracuse University Drama Department and Syracuse Stage. When she’s not gigging, Natalie can be found in the classroom in the Victor Primary School teaching 2nd and 3rd graders violin, viola and cello.
Violinist
Natalie Coots,
Nichole Valdez,
Vocalist
Nichole has been singing in choirs since she was in the fourth grade. In college, she traveled to Wales to compete in an international music festival with the University of Rochester Choir and Chamber Singers. She has studied voice at the Eastman School of Music and the Hochstein School of Music and Dance, concentrating in classical and opera. She can perform songs in several languages including English, Italian, French, German, Spanish and Latin. Currently Nichole is a cantor at St. Theodores Church in Gates where she sings for weddings and funeral masses.
"Music is a piece of art that goes in the ears and straight to the heart." - unknown