Snyder Family Band
| Featuring Samantha & Zeb Snyder |
Bluegrass, Gospel & More
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Samantha Snyder
Getting started on the violin at the tender age of three in the
Suzuki method has given Samantha an ear for tone and
beauty. She has continued in the Suzuki program learning
classical standards along the way. It was not until the
summer of 2006 that she began to learn bluegrass fiddle.
The quick fiddle strokes and bouncing melodies sparked an even
deeper love of music which is reflected in her smile as she
plays. Also a singer, her voice is both delicate and expressive
as she sings lead or blends a harmony line. A favorite family
outing is attending festivals and competitions where Samantha
has placed and won prizes including a handmade fiddle by
Jimmy Edmonds.
Getting started on the violin at the tender age of three in the
Suzuki method has given Samantha an ear for tone and
beauty. She has continued in the Suzuki program learning
classical standards along the way. It was not until the
summer of 2006 that she began to learn bluegrass fiddle.
The quick fiddle strokes and bouncing melodies sparked an even
deeper love of music which is reflected in her smile as she
plays. Also a singer, her voice is both delicate and expressive
as she sings lead or blends a harmony line. A favorite family
outing is attending festivals and competitions where Samantha
has placed and won prizes including a handmade fiddle by
Jimmy Edmonds.
Zeb Snyder
Zeb began his music training at age seven taking classical guitar
lessons. A year later he switched to the Suzuki approach and
moved through the Suzuki program developing his skill and
musical touch on the classical guitar. In 2006 he turned his
interest toward flat picking and truly blossomed as a player.
The ability to improvise and make a melody his own opened a
world of enjoyment for this young guitarist. Meanwhile he
developed as an accompanist for his younger sister, Samantha.
His skill at picking a fast detailed break and his smooth backup
rhythm playing make him a delight to the listener. He can also
be heard singing a lead now and then as well as backup
harmony. Fiddlers conventions and competitions have given him
an opportunity to earn awards including his prized possession, a
Wayne C. Henderson guitar.
Zeb began his music training at age seven taking classical guitar
lessons. A year later he switched to the Suzuki approach and
moved through the Suzuki program developing his skill and
musical touch on the classical guitar. In 2006 he turned his
interest toward flat picking and truly blossomed as a player.
The ability to improvise and make a melody his own opened a
world of enjoyment for this young guitarist. Meanwhile he
developed as an accompanist for his younger sister, Samantha.
His skill at picking a fast detailed break and his smooth backup
rhythm playing make him a delight to the listener. He can also
be heard singing a lead now and then as well as backup
harmony. Fiddlers conventions and competitions have given him
an opportunity to earn awards including his prized possession, a
Wayne C. Henderson guitar.
Bud Snyder
Bud's musical training began in high school as a percussionist in
the school band. With this his only talent in music he did not
expect, at this time in his life, to learn a new instrument. It
was not until his children needed a bass player for the family
band that Bud stepped up to the challenge. Taking tips from
Zeb and fellow players, he now contributes a smooth steady
beat that adds depth to the growing talents of his children. He
truly enjoys the bond that making music provides as it allows
him to be a part of this family band.
Bud's musical training began in high school as a percussionist in
the school band. With this his only talent in music he did not
expect, at this time in his life, to learn a new instrument. It
was not until his children needed a bass player for the family
band that Bud stepped up to the challenge. Taking tips from
Zeb and fellow players, he now contributes a smooth steady
beat that adds depth to the growing talents of his children. He
truly enjoys the bond that making music provides as it allows
him to be a part of this family band.
Laine Snyder
Happy to sit and listen to the developing talents of her young
children, you can occasionally find Laine on stage adding her
voice to create three part harmony. Growing up in a family of
four girls, she has a love for harmony from her days of singing
with her sisters at home, in the car and in church. Laine is
kept busy during performances off stage by entertaining the
youngest Snyder, two year old Owen. It is her joy to sit back
and watch husband, Bud, join children, Zeb and Samantha, as
they blend their God given talents.
Happy to sit and listen to the developing talents of her young
children, you can occasionally find Laine on stage adding her
voice to create three part harmony. Growing up in a family of
four girls, she has a love for harmony from her days of singing
with her sisters at home, in the car and in church. Laine is
kept busy during performances off stage by entertaining the
youngest Snyder, two year old Owen. It is her joy to sit back
and watch husband, Bud, join children, Zeb and Samantha, as
they blend their God given talents.
Owen Snyder
The youngest member of the Snyder family is just waiting for
his turn to play his own instrument. It is yet to be determined
what Owen's specialty will be, but the rest of the Snyders are
ready for him to join the fun on stage. He already loves to
"circle around" with the family at home during practice sessions
holding his own pretend instrument. Meanwhile you will see this
two year old clapping and sometimes dancing to the music as he
waits his turn.
The youngest member of the Snyder family is just waiting for
his turn to play his own instrument. It is yet to be determined
what Owen's specialty will be, but the rest of the Snyders are
ready for him to join the fun on stage. He already loves to
"circle around" with the family at home during practice sessions
holding his own pretend instrument. Meanwhile you will see this
two year old clapping and sometimes dancing to the music as he
waits his turn.
| Copyright Snyder Family Band |
| Samantha - 9 years |
| Zeb - 12 years |