Need a little background music for your anniversary party, cocktail party, or a solo cellist for your wedding? I have years of experience and large selections of music to provide for any and all special events. You can expect excellence (see my 5 star reviews!).
Lydia took our wedding up to an 11 with her amazing cello playing. She is a profession in every way and I would highly recommend working with Special Occasion Music for any upcoming event.
Response from Special Occasion Music:
Thank you so much Jacob!!!! Congratulations again to you both.
A big hit at our wedding, she is a real pro.
Response from Special Occasion Music:
Thank you Lars!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Our Wedding, with a few speed bumps and 2” of rain all was calm with Lydia playing through the hickups a really pro.
Lydia's string trio was absolutely perfect for our wedding ceremony. They were punctual and and reliable. The music added so much emotion to the day, which we will never forget. I highly recommend their services!
Response from Special Occasion Music:
Thank you Casey!!!!! Congratulations <3.
The Musician was wonderful and the event went great. Very Satisfied!
We booked Lydia for our wedding ceremony and reception and she did such a great job! She worked with us on particular pieces we requested to be played. She exceeded our expectations and did a phenominal job!
Response from Special Occasion Music:
Thank you both!!!! Congratulations :) 💗.
As the bride I did not get to hear her for the most of it, but my guests said she did great! Lydia took the time to learn specific songs I wanted played, and was flexible on the time she played. Highly recommend as I very pleased, and would hire her again! Thank you Lydia!!
We were very happy. Thank you!
Response from Special Occasion Music:
Thank you so much Adam! It was an absolute pleasure to play for you and your families/friends. We had so much fun :).
Lydia was great. She was very profession, got right to playing, and helped to enliven the whole event her playing.
Response from Special Occasion Music:
Thank you Jesse! It was a great group to play for :).
I had a classy non-profit event that I put together, and I hired Lydia as a solo cellist. She was so gracious with us working with her at the last minute, being very clear with communication, her process, and asking all of the right questions to really make our event shine.
And then on the day of she played absolutely beautiful music, kindly interacted with people who came up to speak with her, and just simply added an air of class and elegance to the whole atmosphere.
I would most definitely recommend her and Special Occasion Music for your event.
Thank you! :o)
Response from Special Occasion Music:
Thank you Brenton!!! I had the best time at your beautiful event :).
Price Range: $200-$500
Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
1. I/We will arrive 20 minutes early to the gig.
2. If there is a dress rehearsal, only I will attend.
3. There is an extra charge for dress rehearsal attendance.
4. I/We charge by the hour.
Milwaukee native, Lydia Hynson, performed for many years in the various groups of Nationally renowned Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO). After traveling to cities worldwide with MYSO, it became apparent that cello was in fact her passion to pursue. She then attended both, Lawrence University, where she played in masterclasses with members of the Quatuor Ébène, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. There, she was named the winner of the UWSP Alice Peet Faust Concerto Competition in 2011. After graduating from UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor's in Cello Performance, she continued her musical path out West.
Currently, she resides in Fort Collins, Colorado. There, Colorado State University selected her to receive the Graduate String Quartet Scholarship, which was the catalyst that later formed The Zinnia String Quartet. At Colorado State, Lydia had the opportunity to work with individuals such as The Borromeo String Quartet, The Minguet String Quartet, The Mendelssohn Trio, The Lysander Trio, and Victor Wooten. Upon finishing her Masters of Music in Cello Performance and also receiving a Certificate in Cello Pedagogy from Colorado State University, Lydia also formed The Fort Collins All-City High School Honor Orchestra which held its premiere event in April 2016.
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| May 28, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 21, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 26, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 24, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 20, 2019 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 27, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
| October 13, 2018 • 10:30am - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 22, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 02, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| January 08, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Grand Opening |
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