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Violin by Vicki
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Violinist
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $175 and up
Overview
Vicki specializes in providing music for weddings and parties. Instrumentalists include solo violin, violin/guitar duo, string trios, quartets, strolling strings, violin/piano duo, and other ensembles that can include other types of musicians.
Performing with strolling string groups, Vicki has played at some of Chicago's finest hotels such as The Four Seasons, The Drake, and the Hilton Towers for various special events.
15 Reviews
We booked her for my parents anniversary lunch and she was fantastic, she even played some Hispanic songs because most of our party was Hispanic. She played wonderfully and was such a kind person. Highly recommend booking her.
Violinist
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Thank you Luz... I enjoyed it as well, since I rarely get requested to play Latin music, and it's quite fun and upbeat!
Vicki was early and set herself up! I wanted to help her but she did it all!
Her music was wonderful. Everyone at the condo and holiday party felt the
same way. My wife Barbara told me she was the best of the best. Vicki was
also very kind to everyone at the party. She is a gifted person and she
will always get 5 big stars from me. Thank you Vicki!
Classical Duo, Classical Ensemble, Oldies Music, Pop Music, Violinist
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Thank you Joseph... I'm so glad I met your expectations, and your condo members as well!
Vicki and her partner did a wonderful job playing for my wedding at a botanical garden on 10/8/22! I never heard her play until the wedding day, but I was so impressed by her talents and knowledge, and was very happy to haven chosen her to play for my big day. I wasn't able to hear the majority of the music because I was the bride tucked away in the back unfortunately, but I received so many compliments from the guests about how wonderfully she and her partner played. She was very communicative, she knew how to adapt to unplanned changes, and executed the music changes perfectly. I highly recommend Vicki for your next event!
Classical Duo
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Hi Erica, We so appreciate your wonderful review, including the compliments from your guests! Congratulations again on your marriage going forward!
- Vicki
I'm so glad to have booked Vicki for my mother's memorial service. Her and her performers made the day a truly special occasion for us and our guests.
From our initial contact, she was gracious and helpful, providing song recommendations and working with us to create a memorable experience. She was very accommodating of our special requests, and was able to create some wonderful arrangements from the sheet music we provided.
Her communication the day-of was excellent, arriving on time and putting us at ease as the event began. She and her group were even able to roll with some AV challenges on our end, heroically looping the arrangement we asked her to play so as to bridge an unexpected delay. I was truly impressed with how seamlessly she and her performers adapted.
We received many compliments throughout the morning and after on how excellent the musicians were. I wholeheartedly recommend Vicki for your event as well.
Classical Ensemble, String Quartet, Violinist
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I'm so glad we met your expectations!
Vicki really helped set the mood for an intimate evening even playing my daughter's favorite M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E song! Would highly recommend for a lovely evening with a beautiful musical setting and an all-around awesome person to work with!
Violinist
Vicki was perfect for our intimate dinner setting. She made our evening memorable!!
Violinist
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Thanks Tom, I really appreciate you posting that nice review... my aim is always to make each event pleasing to the client!
Vicki, was outstanding. Made our wedding ceremony a hit with the guess. Vicki played beautifully. Guess enjoyed listening to Vicky.
Violinist
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Thank you so much! And there's a lot of truth to the lyrics Frank Sinatra sang: Love is lovelier the second time around!
Vicki was fantastic! It was everything we wanted and some. Highly recommended
Violinist
Vicki did a great job. She always stayed in communication with us throughout the whole planning of the event. She was very helpful with the music selection. Very professional
Violinist
I would recommend Vicki for all occasions.
Violinist
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Thanks Ed for your great review! It really helps attract others who might be interested in my services.
Hired Vicki and her guitarist for a very small outdoor wedding. She was very easy to work with...communicated promptly, offered music suggestions, very professional. They were able to be flexible and move inside when the weather turned. Lovely background music. Was exactly what we wanted!
Violinist
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Thanks, Lindy! We really appreciate the great review, and so happy that our music was pleasing to you.
I've had the pleasure of working with Vicki multiple times. Not only is she talented, she is a consummate wedding professional. Wedding couples and their guests will appreciate her music. Other vendors will love how easy she is to work with.
Classical Duo
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Hi Rev. Michael, Thank you for the wonderful review, and it was nice working with you again!
Sincerely, Vicki
We asked Vicki to play for our father's memorial service. We had one piece of music in mind, but she was very willing to play all of the other hymns as well as search for the music. She went out of her way to get all details and was very flexible in playing along with the established church organist. If we had been more familiar with the church and procedures, we may have insisted that it be only Vicki playing, as we really enjoyed her accompaniment.
Violinist
Response from Violin by Vicki:
Thank you Lauren! I'm so glad I met your expectations...that's what I always strive to do. I enjoyed hearing about your father from your brother's eulogy. Sounds like you all had a very principled upbringing.
All the Best, Vicki
Vicki was on time, beautifully dressed and so, so sweet! Her music is to die for, she is so talented, she just made our day ! Thank you Vicki!!
Violinist
Booking Info
Price Range: $175 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
What to Expect
What can you expect from my services:
1. Response time within 24 hrs to an email or phone call.
2. Complimentary demo CD;
3. Provides music suggestion list;
4. Arrival 30 minutes prior to start-time;
5. Dress is formal black attire, unless client requests otherwise;
6. Wireless mic and amp provided at no extra charge, if needed;
7. Beautiful, elegant sounds!
About
Vicki is a classically-trained violinist, having studied under Edgar Muenzer and Eric Wicks, former members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. During her senior year in high school, she was selected to be in the IMEA Orchestra that represented the United States at the International Music Educators Conference in Dijon, France. She was a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra while attending college; she has also played in the Northwest Symphony and Oak Park Symphony. She was an orchestra and band instructor for 22 years in the public schools.
Additional Booking Notes
If an event is outside, an active electrical outlet needs to be available in order to plug in the amp. String players need to be sheltered from the sun, due to the harmful effects it may cause to the varnish on our instruments...so, under a tree, an upright umbrella, or small canopy. Weather is an important factor...must be 40 degrees or higher, and not raining in order to play outside.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| November 23, 2024 • 11:00am - 8:30pm | Funeral & Wedding |
| November 16, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| September 27, 2024 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm | Oswego |
| August 17, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wheeling Wedding |
| March 13, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Anniversary Party |
| February 08, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
| November 19, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
| December 09, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
| October 08, 2022 • 1:30pm - 6:00pm | Rockford |
| October 01, 2022 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Barrington |
| September 25, 2022 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Religious Celebration |
| September 24, 2022 • 2:00pm - 7:30pm | Lake Geneva |
| September 10, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | R. De la Cruz |
| September 04, 2022 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | LaGrange/Bridgeport |
| September 03, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Long Grove |
| August 28, 2022 • 3:30pm - 7:00pm | Streamwood |
| August 27, 2022 • 3:30pm - 8:00pm | Stonebrook Farms |
| August 26, 2022 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | Tinley Park |
| August 25, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| August 14, 2022 • 11:00am - 4:00pm | Highland Park |
| August 13, 2022 • 3:00pm - 8:30pm | Chicago |
| July 30, 2022 • 1:30pm - 6:00pm | Joliet |
| July 23, 2022 • 1:30pm - 8:00pm | Roselle/Schaumburg |
| July 16, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:30pm | Chicago |
| July 09, 2022 • 2:00pm - 7:30pm | The Abbey |
| June 18, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Grogan |
| May 22, 2022 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 15, 2022 • 3:00pm - 8:30pm | Fontana WI |
| April 24, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Solo Violin |
| March 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 11:30pm | Trip |
| December 19, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 11, 2021 • 3:30pm - 9:00pm | Greenville WI |
| November 20, 2021 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 14, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| November 06, 2021 • 4:30pm - 9:00pm | Spa Illinois |
| October 24, 2021 • 1:00pm - 5:30pm | Naperville |
| October 23, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| October 16, 2021 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Hilton O'Hare |
| September 18, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Franklin Park |
| September 18, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 04, 2021 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Engagement Party |
| August 13, 2021 • 4:00pm - 8:30pm | Armour House |
| August 12, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 31, 2021 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Lake Geneva |
| July 17, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 27, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 29, 2021 • 3:00pm - 7:30pm | Palatine |
| May 22, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 22, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| January 20, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Surprise |
| October 16, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 05, 2020 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Surprise |
| October 03, 2020 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 21, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Dinner Party |
| August 25, 2018 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 17, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 03, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 28, 2016 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Setup Requirements
We are easy... we just need chairs equal to the number of musicians hired.