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Wescottage Music is a unique wedding ensemble comprised of five siblings located in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Our ensemble includes: 3 pianists, 2 violinists, and 2 cellists.

We offer a variety of ensembles from duets to the quintet.

We bring professionalism, flexibility, and creativity to every wedding and event at which we perform. Our desire is to share our music with you and to create the fondest memories that will last a lifetime.

 Music is an impactful component to a wedding ceremony that creates a mood, stirs emotion, penetrates the heart, and is a spiritual act of worship. We believe that choosing the best musicians is critical in creating the wedding of your dreams - the very first day of your marriage.

We have been performing for weddings since 2008 and have set ourselves apart from other music groups through our fresh musical selections, impeccable musical timing for wedding processionals, our custom arrangements, and joyful presence.

In addition to weddings, we have many years of experience performing for corporate receptions, award ceremonies, religious services, nursing/retirement homes, holiday parties, memorial services, and anything else we might be asked to do.

Lauren Wescott Edwards

Lauren graduated from UNC Charlotte in May 2010 with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Music. She studied piano at UNC Charlotte under the instruction of Dr. Dylan Savage. Lauren has played the piano since age six and enjoys playing music for weddings, receptions, parties, graduations, and other similar gatherings. She has played for churches and has accompanied soloists and choirs. Currently, Lauren is teaching private piano lessons out of her home, in-home, and online.

Lauren also enjoys reading, being outside, and spending time with her husband (Jason) and their three children. Her current favorite Bible verse is Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Jennifer Wescott Courville

Jennifer’s love for music was born through the children’s music programs at church. At age six, she began playing piano, and added the cello at age ten. For seven years, Jennifer played cello with the Charlotte youth orchestras and served as Principal cellist of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra her senior year of high school. She later studied under Dr. Mira Frisch at UNC Charlotte, earning a degree in Marketing and a minor in Music in May 2012.

Jennifer currently teaches private cello and piano lessons out of her home. She considers it a joy to be home with her three children while still pursuing music. In addition to music, Jennifer and her husband are portrait and wedding photographers [Jon Courville Photography]. When she's not performing, she is usually shooting! And sometimes, she can do both.

Jennifer’s theme for this year is Galatians 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…”

Christopher Wescott

Christopher began playing the violin at the age of nine. After two years of taking lessons, he became involved with the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras and excelled to the point of attaining the position of Concertmaster for both the middle and high school orchestras. During these years, Christopher studied under the instruction of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra members Ning Zhao and Dr. Ernest Pereira.

After graduating from high school, Christopher continued his violin studies at UNC Charlotte under the instruction of David Russell. Christopher minored in music while earning his BSBA in Finance. He currently serves as the string section leader in Calvary Church’s worship ministry and works for Bank of America in Global Risk Analytics.

Christopher also enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, having coffee with friends, traveling, and being involved in his community. 

Marianna Wescott

Marianna began playing the piano at the age of four. After four years of study, she took up the violin and continues to play both instruments today. She played a total of seven years under the baton of Dr. Ernest Periera in the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras and Youth Orchestras of Charlotte. From 2013-2021, she studied violin with Violet Pan and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra members Ning Zhao and Dr. Ernest Pereira.

Throughout high school, Marianna studied piano under the direction of Pamela Mullins, earning multiple awards in various piano competitions for her exceptional ability. Marianna teaches private piano lessons for beginners both out of her home and her student’s homes.

Marianna is currently studying for her BSBA in Marketing and will graduate from UNC Charlotte in December 2023. She enjoys reading, lake days, hiking, traveling, and working as a barista at a luxury hotel in Uptown Charlotte.

Marianna’s life verse is Psalm 37:5, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”

Melissa Wescott

Inspired by her older sisters, Melissa began playing the piano at the young age of four and the cello at age five. She quickly excelled and earned a place in the Junior Youth Orchestra at age nine. She has continued to advance in the Youth Orchestras of Charlotte and has earned the Principal cellist seat. In addition to orchestral experience, Melissa performed in masterclasses with Dr. Mira Frisch at UNC Charlotte while under the direction of Janis Nilsen, a former Charlotte Symphony Orchestra cellist. Melissa currently studies under Alan Black, principal cellist of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

Melissa actively participates in the worship ministry as a solo cellist at Calvary Church in Charlotte, NC.  When she is able, Melissa is also a piano accompanist for the CHEA homeschool choirs.

Melissa is currently dual-enrolled at CPCC and will graduate in 2024 with an Associate in Arts Degree. Once attending a university, Melissa plans to study cello performance with the intent to be in a professional orchestra. 

In the meantime, Melissa enjoys musical theatre, dancing, watching movies, playing volleyball, listening to soundtracks or classical music, and being an aunt to her ten nieces and nephews.