Wedding Violinist & Pianist at Capitale

Julie Schatz has performed at Capitale, the Beaux-Arts landmark on Bowery housed in a former Bowery Savings Bank with a 65-foot coffered ceiling. Solo violin ceremonies, jazz piano cocktail hours, and full-day soloist coverage are all part of what Julie regularly delivers at Capitale.

What Capitale weddings sound like

Capitale is a dramatic, formal venue. The marble-and-bronze interior and 65-foot coffered ceiling carry acoustic violin powerfully. Ceremony processionals (Canon in D, Bridal Chorus, A Thousand Years arranged for solo violin) read with cinematic resonance in the main hall. Cocktail hour typically stays with violin-and-keyboard or shifts to jazz piano with standards plus contemporary R&B reimagined for the room. The full-day soloist package (ceremony + cocktail + dinner) is a regular Capitale configuration.

Logistics for Capitale weddings

Capitale is in Lower Manhattan, part of the NYC base-pricing zone. Travel is built in. Load-in is via the Bowery service entrance and freight elevator; arrival timing is built around weekend Lower Manhattan traffic. The marble-and-bronze interior means acoustic violin carries beautifully; the portable PA is used primarily for officiant lavalier mics and for cocktail hour piano amplification when needed.

Pricing for Capitale weddings

Capitale falls in the NYC base-pricing tier, with travel built in:

• Solo violin ceremony coverage: $595
• Ceremony + cocktail hour: $950
• Full-day soloist (ceremony + cocktail + dinner): $1,800
• Soul Shades violin-and-piano duo for the ceremony: $2,400
• Soul Shades duo for ceremony + cocktail: $3,200

Custom song arrangements outside the standard repertoire are an add-on (+$200 per song; +$300 if you also want it as a featured violin arrangement). See full rate sheet →

Common questions about Capitale bookings

Has Julie performed at Capitale before?

Yes. Capitale is on Julie's list of confirmed past venues. The full venue list across the New York tri-state is on the venues page.

Can you play outdoors at Capitale?

Capitale is an entirely indoor venue. Ceremonies happen in the main hall under the coffered ceiling, with no weather contingencies needed. Wireless lavalier mics for officiants and vows are included on request, and the rain plan is coordinated with the venue's coordinator ahead of the date.

Can one musician cover both the ceremony and cocktail hour at Capitale?

That is the most-booked Capitale configuration. Solo violin for the ceremony, then a reset to jazz piano or violin-and-keyboard for cocktail hour. One musician means one load-in, one point of contact for the venue coordinator, and one combined fee instead of two separately booked ensembles.

How far in advance should we book Julie for Capitale?

Capitale is one of the most-requested formal wedding venues in Manhattan. For Saturday weddings in peak season (May through October), 9 to 12 months out is typical.

Can Julie learn a custom song for the ceremony or first dance?

Almost always, yes. Custom song arrangements outside the 200-song repertoire are an add-on (+$200 per song, +$300 if you also want it as a featured arrangement). Submit the song reference with your inquiry; most songs can be arranged with 4 or more weeks of notice.

Do you cover other venues in the Manhattan area?

Yes. See the NYC Weddings page for a list of other venues across the region, or send a quick inquiry with your specific venue.