About Us
We are professional violinists in the Richmond area who formed Jolie Deux as a string music alternative. We play for many gatherings throughout the area and can accommodate smaller venues. We have a growing repertoire and enjoy taking special requests to create custom arrangements for your occasion.
Read more about each of us below!
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Jill Foster
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Margie Heath
Margie began her musical studies on the piano at age 6, violin at 8, and organ at 10. She earned a BA degree from Atlantic Union College in Violin and Piano Performance. After moving to Richmond, she won a full-time position with the Richmond Symphony. She is the piano accompanist for chapel services and choir rehearsals at St. Catherine’s School.
Jill began her violin studies at age 7 at the University of Tennessee in the Suzuki School Program. She earned a BM and a BME from Virginia Commonwealth University after transferring from Longwood University. She began performing with the Richmond Symphony after graduation. She also taught orchestra in the Chesterfield County Public School system.