Ashlei Peoples

Description

Pianist- all genres of music
Keyboardist- all genres of music
Vocalist- all genres of music
Music Director- all genres of music
Bandleader- all genres of music
Can sightread AND play by ear!

Biography

Ashlei Peoples is a gifted and classically trained pianist who has been playing the piano for twenty years. Ashlei decided to attend Spelman College where she received a half-tuition scholarship called the Alberta King Memorial Scholarship Fund, funded by the sister of Martin Luther King Jr, Dr. Christine Farris.
While she was in college, she was the Student Director of the Spelman College Jazz Ensemble, pianist for the Spelman College Glee Club, Music teacher for the Atlanta In Home Music Teachers Company, as well as the Assistant Music Director for the Atlanta Music Festival Camp. She has p ... layed the piano with her band as the opening performance for Jean Carne, Michael Henderson, and the Dramatics. She has also played piano for Sunday Best Season 4 Finalist Mama Sue Roseberry and the Duke of Gospel Music, James Hall.
During her time at Spelman College, she frequently accompanied the vocal students on the piano for recitals, competitions, and auditions. She served as the pianist for the opera The Marriage of Figaro at Clark Atlanta University. She has also performed as a solo pianist for The Atlanta University Center Orchestra. She has been a participant in the All-Female Jazz Residency directed by jazz extraordinaire Geri Allen and she has been the opening performance for the Kenyatta Jazz Festival at Spelman College. Ashlei also served as a freelance church musician for several churches in the Atlanta, Georgia area and was the Children’s Choir pianist at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site called Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Currently, Ashlei Peoples is an Elementary School Music Teacher at Jennie Dean Elementary School. She is also a piano accompanist at Howard University, Montgomery College. Ashlei plays for many parties, banquets, fashion events, and many other events and concerts in the DMV area. She has played for many parties and musicals in the DMV area such as "In the Heights" "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" "Matilda" "Lion King Jr" and many more. Ashlei has also played the piano for some notable gospel artists and the creator of the GPS (Global Positioning System), Gladys Mae West. Ashlei truly enjoys sharing her passion and love for music with others and teaching children the importance of versatility and embracing all different types of music genres. Read More

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Experience

Pianist for Busch Gardens Theme Park Food and Wine Festival March 2024
Keyboardist for “The Descendants” Musical at Georgetown Visitation Prep School, DC November 2023
Keyboard 2 player for the performances of Georgetown Visitation Prep School’s “Descendants” musical
“Ashlei Peoples and Friends” Jazz Concert October 2023
Hosted my first Jazz concert where I played jazzy arrangements of hymns, gospel songs, and jazz standards to audience members from the DC, Virginia, and Maryland area
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Music Director for “Trial by Jury” Opera September 2023
Taught music parts to the cast of “Trial by Jury”, collaborated with the pianist for the opera, and directed the choir and cast during the performances
Pianist performance with the DC Strings ensemble August 2023
Played a solo piano performance and musical pieces with a band that accompanied the DC Strings ensemble
Keyboardist for “Seussical Musical” July 2023
Keyboard 2 player fill-in for the last three performances of Keegan Theatre’s “Seussical” musical
Pianist for “Matilda” Musical May 2023
Pianist for rehearsals and performances of Cooper Middle School’s “Matilda” Musical
Pianist for “Urinetown” Musical April 2023
Pianist for rehearsals and performances of Langley High School’s “Urinetown” Musical
Pianist for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Musical March 2023
Pianist sub for last two performances of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” musical
Pianist for “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Musical March 2023
Keys 1 player for rehearsals and performances of Howard University’s “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
Pianist for “Crazy for You” George Gershwin Musical April 2022
Keys 1 and 2 combined player for rehearsals and performances of South Lakes High School “Crazy for You” musical
Pianist for “Once Upon This Island” musical March 2022
Keys 2 player for rehearsals and performances of “Once Upon This Island” at Dominion High School
Pianist for Jesus Christ Superstar October 2021
Keys 1 player for rehearsals and performances of “Jesus Christ Superstar” with the Fauquier Community Theatre
Pianist for “Honk” musical June-July 2021
Keys 1 and 2 combined player for rehearsals and performances of the Upper Room Theatre Ministry’s “Honk” musical
Pianist for “Mary Poppins” July 2019
Accompanied the rehearsals and performance of the Upper Room Theatre Ministry’s “Mary Poppins” musical
Pianist for weddings- 2016-Present
Pianist for churches- 2016- Present
Pianist for banquets, parties and special events- 2016-Present Read More

Previous Clients

Busch Gardens
Gladys Mae West Banquet- the creator of GPS!
DC Strings Ensemble
Geri Allen- opening act for Kenyatta Jazz Festival featuring her in 2014
National Council of Negro Women DC Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Northern Virginia Chapter
Opening Pianist for the Dramatics, Michael Henderson, and Jean Carne, vocalist for Earth, Wind, and Fire
Keegan Theatre
Kennedy Center
Martins Crosswinds Event Center

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Physical Characteristics

Virtual Services Offer

Online piano lessons

I am able to give high quality online piano lessons

Live video piano playing

I can go live online playing piano and keyboards with a high-quality connection and video

Pre-recorded music

I am able to pre-record clear sounding recordings for any occasion such as church, weddings, funerals, special events and many more!