Wedding Ceremonies
Prelude, processional, unity or special music, recessional, and cocktail-hour piano for a refined celebration.
Request wedding musicLoudon, Tellico Village, Lenoir City & East Tennessee
Elegant live piano for the moments people remember.
Marilyn Peterson brings a concert pianist's touch to weddings, memorials, church services, private dinners, luncheons, holiday gatherings, and special events.
2,000+ pieces
Special requests
Classical, sacred & popular
A calm professional presence
Music that fits the room, the occasion, and the people gathered there.
Some events need grace and restraint. Some need romance. Some need the soft lift of familiar songs during a meal or reception. Marilyn's background as a lifelong pianist and recording artist gives clients a rare combination: polished musicianship, a deep library, and the flexibility to shape music around the day.
Booking Options
Services
Memorials & Funerals
Comforting sacred, classical, and meaningful favorite songs coordinated with families, clergy, or funeral directors.
Plan memorial musicChurch Services
Sunday worship, substitute pianist work, seasonal services, choir accompaniment, hymns, and special music.
Book church pianoPrivate Events
Elegant piano for dinners, club events, retirement communities, luncheons, receptions, and holiday gatherings.
Request event pianoPopular Packages
Simple ways to book
Ceremony Piano
Guest arrival music, ceremony selections, and recessional.
Ceremony + Cocktail Hour
A seamless wedding flow from prelude through guest mingling.
Memorial Service
Prelude, service music, postlude, and meaningful family selections.
Private Event Piano
Background or featured music tailored to the mood of the gathering.
Available Music
Search Marilyn's repertoire
Marilyn's library includes more than 2,000 pieces across hymns, sacred music, classical selections, Broadway, film, popular standards, Christmas music, and event favorites.
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Recordings
Purchase Marilyn's music or listen on Spotify.
Marilyn's albums are available digitally through Apple/iTunes, on Spotify for streaming, and select CDs are available through Amazon.
2024
My Favorite Classics
Favorite classical and easy-listening piano selections, including Debussy, Beethoven, Chopin, and more.
2011
Christmas at Our House
A warm collection of Christmas piano favorites for the holidays.
2011
Beside Still Waters
Original, peaceful piano music for reflection, prayer, and quiet listening.
Concert Video
A Legacy of Piano Artistry
Watch Marilyn's concert recorded May 18, 2025 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
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Booking calendar
Existing commitments are shown on the calendar. Marilyn may still be available the same day when there is enough time between events for travel, setup, and preparation.
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"Beautiful piano music filled the room."
A phrase clients should feel before they ever fill out the form.
Recording artist
Church pianist
Concert repertoire
Special event experience
Request a Date
Tell Marilyn about your event.
Share the date, location, event type, and any songs that matter to you. If a piece is not already in Marilyn's library, she can often prepare it with advance notice.
Serving East Tennessee
Loudon, Tellico Village, Lenoir City, Knoxville, Maryville, Oak Ridge, and nearby communities.
marilyn@peterson.net