Professional solo violinist available for weddings, funerals, church services, or any other kind of event! Reasonable flat rate for weddings. 20+ years' experience.
Rachel added just the right touch of Christmas magic to our choir performances last Sunday-
Everyone enjoyed her !!!
Had a great time the music was good. She played through a swarm of mosquitoes that were after her.
Rachel played a variety of music for my friend's birthday party; everyone was enchanted. She plays beautifully and is so pleasant and professional.
If you’re thinking of getting a violinist for your event don’t hesitate to use Rachel she was amazing!!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
I have a wide variety of music to entertain your guests - from classical hits to modern pop songs and everything in between! I am known for my punctuality - I am always early to set-up and chat with the event planner or wedding officiant to make sure we are all on the same page. I usually dress in all "concert black" unless wearing a certain color is requested. Usually the only thing I need is a chair - leave the rest up to me!
I have been performing violin at weddings since I was 16 years old! I started playing violin at age 11 and by high school I was competing and performing in all kinds of orchestras, including the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony. I majored in Music Education at St. Olaf College where I was a member of the prestigious St. Olaf Orchestra for all of my 4 years there. Since then I have continued performing for weddings, corporate events, private parties, church services, life celebrations, gala fundraisers, and more!
I play a wide variety of styles - including but not limited to: classical, folk, fiddle (Irish/Scandinavian/American), classic rock, pop, oldies, R&B, and film music. Any song you can imagine - I can either find the sheet music, or "arrange" the music for violin if the sheet music is not available.
Besides being one of the best violinists around town, I pride myself in offering the highest possible level of customer service - from the first point of contact - until your event is done!
This includes:
-Punctuality - arriving early to your event for set-up and logistics discussion
-Prompt Messaging - responding to your emails/texts the same day they are received
-Collaboration - with your wedding/event coordinator or officiant, including communication before the event when needed
-Music Selection - unlimited assistance choosing the perfect wedding ceremony song, or curating the perfect song list for your cocktail hour or other event
For an outdoor event - there must be cover or an alternative "rain plan" in case of rain. (Violins can't get wet!) Violins also need protection from cold - if the temperature is below 60 degrees it is uncomfortable to play violin (cold fingers!), and if the temp gets much lower than that - the instrument can crack and cause lots of damage.
Amplification - for smaller events or ceremonies a mic is not usually needed - unless you have hired a videographer and they require a mic to record sound. In that case - they or the DJ/MC should provide amplification for the violin. Larger events - such as a big reception party, would benefit from amplification and that should be provided by the client/venue.
| January 14, 2025 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Senior Home Receital |
| February 22, 2025 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding - Lake Elmo |
| May 10, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding - St. Paul |
| June 20, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding Albert Lea, MN |
| August 15, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding - Osakis |
| September 26, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding - Alexandria, MN |
| September 27, 2025 • All-day event | Wedding - Farmington |
| October 17, 2026 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding - St. Paul |
| December 15, 2024 • 10:30am - 10:45am | Worship Service |
| December 13, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Swedish Christmas Dinner Event |
| December 12, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Bachman's Fridley |
| December 05, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Holiday Music |
| November 16, 2024 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding |
| November 07, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Bachman's Fridley |
| September 29, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding |
| September 28, 2024 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 26, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Bachman's Sip & Shop |
| September 21, 2024 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 14, 2024 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 07, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 06, 2024 • 7:15pm - 8:30pm | Surprise |
| June 18, 2024 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 15, 2024 • All-day event | Private/Wedding |
| May 18, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Public Performance |
| May 11, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Public Performance |
| May 04, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Public Performance |
| April 18, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Bachman's Fridley/Public Performance |
| March 17, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Bachman's Lyndale - Music In the Garden |
| March 13, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| February 17, 2024 • All-day event | Gala Event |
| February 04, 2024 • All-day event | Wedding - Semple Mansion Mpls |
| December 03, 2023 • All-day event | Senior Living Recital |
| October 21, 2023 • All-day event | Wedding |
| October 06, 2023 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 09, 2023 • All-day event | Wedding Reception |
| July 15, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Anniversary Party |
| June 03, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| May 07, 2023 • 9:30am - 11:30am | Orchestra Concert |
| March 18, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 16, 2023 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party |
| March 15, 2023 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party |
| September 25, 2022 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 23, 2022 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 11, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| September 09, 2022 • All-day event | Wedding |
| August 26, 2022 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding |
| August 13, 2022 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding |
| August 05, 2022 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding |
| July 24, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | concert |
| July 16, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Savage, MN |
| July 08, 2022–July 10, 2022 • All-day event | Out of town |
| June 23, 2022 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | memorial |
| June 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Surprise |
| June 04, 2022 • All-day event | College Orchestra Reunion |
| May 20, 2022 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Unavailable |
| May 13, 2022 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Unavailable |
| May 07, 2022 • 9:30am - 4:00pm | Unavailable |
| December 11, 2021 • All-day event | Funeral |
| November 30, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Bday Party |
| November 19, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Funeral |
Classical/Traditional:
Air on the G String (J.S. Bach)
Alleluia from Exultate Jubilate (Mozart)
Andante from Piano Concerto #21 (Mozart)
Autumn from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)
Arioso (J.S. Bach)
Ave Maria (Gounod & Schubert versions)
Bridal Chorus (Wagner)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Emperor Waltz (R. Strauss)
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba (Handel)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (J.S. Bach)
La Rejouissance (Handel)
Largo from Winter (Vivaldi)
Liebestraum (Liszt)
Meditation from Thais (Massenet)
O Perfect Love (Bamby)
O Promise Me (Dekoven)
Ode To Joy (Beethoven)
Panus Angelicus (Franck)
Pavane (Ravel)
Prelude from Te Deum (Charpentier)
Rondeau (Mouret)
Salut D’Amour (“Love’s Greeting” - Elgar)
Schön Rosmarin (Kreisler)
Sheep May Safely Graze (J.S. Bach)
The Swan (Saint-Saëns)
Träumerei (Dreaming - Schumann)
Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
Vienna Life (J. Strauss)
Wachet Auf (J.S. Bach)
Water Music (Handel)
Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
Oldies/Classic Rock/Crooners:
All You Need is Love (Beatles)
Beyond the Sea (Sinatra)
Blue Skies (Berlin)
Brown-Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
Can’t Buy Me Love (Beatles)
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis)
Cheek to Cheek (Berlin)
Fly Me to the Moon (Sinatra)
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles)
Here, There, & Everywhere (Beatles)
Hey Jude (Beatles)
I Won’t Dance (Sinatra)
If I Fell (Beatles)
In My Life (Beatles)
I’ve got the World on a String (Sinatra)
Just the Way You Look Tonight (Sinatra)
Kashmir (Led Zeppelin)
Let It Be (Beatles)
Misty (Sinatra)
Moondance (Van Morrison)
Moon River (Mancini)
My Way (Sinatra)
Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland)
Strangers in the Night (Sinatra)
Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers)
Wonderful World (Armstrong)
Yesterday (Beatles)
Modern/Pop:
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
All of Me (John Legend)
Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve)
Chandelier (Sia)
Cosmic Love (Florence and the Machine)
DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love (Usher)
Hallelujah (Cohen)
Halo (Beyonce)
I Choose You (Sarah Bereilles)
Marry You (Bruno Mars)
Only Hope (Switchfoot)
You Raise Me Up (Lovland)
Fiddle/RagTime/Tango:
Ashokan Farewell (Ungar)
Casey’s Old Time Waltz (Williams)
The Easy Winners (Joplin)
Molly on the Shore (Grainger)
Tango Por Una Cabeza (Gardel)
I am a classical music lover - some of my favorite composers are Beethoven and Dvorak. But I also have a fondness for classic songs from the 40s, 50s, and 60s by such super stars as Edith Piaf, Frank Sinatra, and the Beatles! I love performing non-traditional pieces on the violin and can take special requests!
Outdoor Events - Please provide some kind of shade from the hot sun. In case of rain please have an alternative plan ready to prevent damage to instruments.
Amplification may be needed for larger events. I have a special violin microphone that can plug into most DJ sound systems/amps.
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