Who We Are

Mariana Szalaj
​Founder

Mariana has a wealth of experience in playing with orchestras and string quartets, having booked and played hundreds of weddings since her undergraduate years. She has completed contracts with the Holland America Line cruise company and additionally, she has worked with the acclaimed Brazilian percussionist, Marcus Santos, acting as Project Manager of his company, Grooversity (2013). In 2014, Mariana received her certification in Music Business from the Berklee College of Music. She was chosen to be an intern for the famed Boston Pops and acted as their Artistic Administration Intern for the Spring/Summer 2014 season. Currently residing in Columbus, OH she continues to perform for concerts, weddings and events, and serves as the Orchestra and Operations Director for the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.

Christina  Lesicko
​Director / San Francisco / Violin & Viola

Christina Lesicko, native of Northeast Ohio, holds degrees in both Viola Performance and Education from Youngstown State University and La Universidad de Guadalajara, México. She has planned and performed professional music for public and private events for the past 15 years: weddings, parties, museum exhibitions, corporate events, and recordings. Residing in San Francisco, she has also played with numerous small ensembles and orchestras across the country including Awesome Orchestra Collective, Classical Revolution (SF and Portland), PICA Time Based Art, Degenerate Art Ensemble, Starlight Symphony and Willamette Falls Symphony (Portland, Oregon), Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, and Holland America Cruise Ships. When not performing and planning events, she teaches privately and is the Music Program Director for Enriching Lives Through Music (ELM). ELM is an orchestral music program whose El Sistema-inspired philosophy is that music is not only enrichment and entertainment, but that it can bring social change, shape lives, and bring opportunities to underserved youth.
As a business and music performance professional, I believe that live music is a timeless and paramount part of culture and society. I strive to link the best performers with the perfect opportunities. Please let me know how I can help you make live music a special and memorable part of your wedding or other event. Client support and timely communication are equally important to me in making event planning seamless and enjoyable. I look forward to helping you plan live music for your special event. 

Featured  Musicians

The musicians of Accordia are all professionals on their respective instruments, with extensive training and performance experience. We have formed strong networks with the musicians in our areas and pride ourselves in not only bringing them exciting work opportunities but also in bringing you the best talent available!

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