Classical Violin + Cello Concert

Welcome to the Classical Violin + Cello Concert at Mattock School of Music! Join us for a mesmerizing evening filled with beautiful melodies performed by talented musicians. Experience the harmonious blend of violin and cello as they serenade you with classical pieces. Following the performance, please join us for a small reception.

About the performers:

Deena Andrews grew up playing violin in her elementary school music programs in the Northern Virginia area. From there, she went on to finish her undergrad at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she received a Bachelor's in Music Education, and then a Masters in Instrumental Music Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, TN.
While in Nashville, she was active in the recording industry, working on projects for Bungie, Nintendo, Apple TV, NBC, Disney, Tommee Profitt, Jordan St. Cyr, and Karen Elson, among others. Deena was also was privileged to share the stage with many iconic groups and shows, including Mannheim Steamroller, 2Cellos, Michael Bublé, Cody Fry, Ben Rector, and the Hello Dolly and Phantom of the Opera National Tours, as well as numerous local musical theater productions. Right before moving to Pennsylvania, she toured with For King and Country on their 2022 Christmas tour, playing with the band until March 2023.
Currently, Deena enjoys a busy performance schedule all over the greater Philadelphia area. She is also the Children's Choir Director at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, and an Adjunct Faculty Professor at the University of Valley Forge.

A lover of chamber music, Jessie Reagen is a member of various ensembles.
The Om Shalom Trio is an eclectic ensemble that blends traditional Indian Ragas and Jewish melodies in an inovative way. Their debut album "Quest" was released in late 2016. Jessie is co-creator of 2VC, a two cello project with Gene Carr that's dedicated to expanding the repertoire for 2 cellos. Jessie is also a musician at Congregation B’nai Jeshuran playing in both traditional and mindfulness services.
Jessie has performed with some amazing artists including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Gaslight Anthem, Ra Ra Riot, Mike Errico, Enya, Gòn, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, tap dancer Savion Glover, Natalie Merchant, Anat Cohen and Galeet Dardashti among others in various performances from Joe's Pub to the Met Ball. She was excited to be a part of Adele's November 2015 concert at Radio City Music Hall (NBC) and the Adele Live 2016 tour and can often be heard in various Broadway musicals.
In May 2010, Jessie received the Outstanding Musical Achievement Award from the Max Reger Foundation of America. Later that month, she joined Beyoncé at the White House state dinner performing for President Barak & Michelle Obama and honorees Mexican President Felipe Calderon and First Lady Margarita Zavala.
Jessie has recorded for Naxos American Classics, RCA Black Seal, Red Ink, Roc-A-Fella, Bridge, Domino, Anzic and Manifest Spirit Records as well as the Pioneers for a Cure project. Commonly seen on TV, Jessie has made appearances on LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Gossip Girls, SNL, TRL, The View, Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America, Today Show, Soundstage, Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting and the Martha Stewart Show.

Host or Publisher Deena Andrews