- Wonder Lake, IL
- Cellist
- 34 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for pricing
Meghan M. said
“Drew was so amazing! Couldn’t have asked for anything more. I wish I could throw another wedding just to hear him again. ”
The 34 Best Cellists for hire in Des Plaines, IL
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53 Cellists serving Des Plaines, IL
- Addison, IL
- Cellist
- 9 miles from Des Plaines
- Starts at $300
Jeremy R. said
“We (me, my fiancé and the wedding guests!) can’t say say enough about Will and team! They were super helpful from the moment of booking all the way through to our wedding day! We gave them a... ”
- Wheaton, IL
- Cellist
- 16 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for pricing
Angie M. said
“Great experience, he made our wedding ceremony special! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cellist
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- $500 per event
Kiki L. said
“I decided after the nightmare of 2020 that it would be nice and interesting to have some live music at my home for a few friends and myself. Very small gathering on my apartment terrace and it was... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cellist
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for pricing
Jane B. said
“We asked Cellisima to play for our daughter’s wedding in Chicago. What a talented musician! The playing was professional, song selection was spot on, and enhanced our beautiful event. ”
- Naperville, IL
- Cellist
- 24 miles from Des Plaines
- Starts at $200
Jeanne O. said
“Brian played cello for our wedding ceremony, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. From our very first conversation, he was incredibly kind and responsive throughout the entire planning... ”
- Kenosha, WI
- Cellist
- 38 miles from Des Plaines
- Starts at $160 per hour
Jason A. said
“Gabriel was fantastic from start to finish. Not only did he inquire about our specific needs and desires for the wedding, but he accommodated some more particular requests and brought them to life... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Cellist
- $50 – $1,000 per event
John L. S. said
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- Chicago, IL
- Cellist
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- Starts at $300
Colins N. said
“Lindsey was great! Highly recommend her if you're looking for a cellist! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cellist
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for pricing
Daniel D. said
“Alex provided exceptional service and talent for our 09/12/2026 wedding. From the second we started communicating with her we knew we found the best possible Cellist for our big day. We provided... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cellist
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- Starts at $100
Dinesb V. said
“I hired Derek for my wedding reception and had some very specific requests. It was as though he read my mind. Everything was perfect and what I wanted. I highly recommend. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cellist
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- $300 – $650 per event
Marc-Arthur P. said
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Benjamin. He was ahead of time and performed the music above my expectations. I would definitely work with him again. I was really pleased with him. He mastered... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cellist
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for pricing
Melissa O. said
“Magdalena did an amazing job for our small beautiful Halloween Wedding! With all the craziness of planning a micro wedding during Covid, she was beyond flexible we had to change location a week before... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cellist
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- $100 per hour
Melissa B. said
“I asked Mr Bauer to play at our daughter’s baptism luncheon a few weeks ago. His music provided a captivating atmosphere that just filled the room. He prepared a carefully chosen set by Bach to suit... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Cellist
- 24 miles from Des Plaines
- Starts at $100
Ashley S. said
“Beautiful music and it was everything I hoped for!! Even down to my Taylor Swift song request! ”
- Northbrook, IL
- Cellist
- 7 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for pricing
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Quick facts for Cellists in Des Plaines, IL
6,395 quotes sent
In the past year, Cellists have sent 6,395 quotes to event planners.
42nd most popular
Cellists rank #42 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 4,068 Cellist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
2 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 2 days (on average) to hire a Cellist.
Illinois ranks #5
Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Cellists requests in the United States.
About booking Cellists in Des Plaines, IL
Turn your special event into an elegant affair with some beautiful cello music. You can hire a solo cello player or a whole string quartet for corporate events, wedding ceremonies, dinner parties, and more. These talented musicians have a versatile repertoire of songs. In addition to traditional classical tunes, they will often work in other styles of music like hip hop, pop, rock, or country!
The cost of hiring a professional cellist in Des Plaines, Illinois will vary depending on how long you need to book the cellist for and their skill level. Award-winning cellists with years of experience playing the cello at live events may charge more for their services than those just starting out. Contact the local cellists above to get a quote customized for your event.
While browsing profiles for Des Plaines cellists, look through photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples to learn more about their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to see what it will be like to work with them. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, scheduled breaks, and any song requests you have.
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Cellists serving the Des Plaines, IL area
These Cellists serve the wider Des Plaines and Cook county area and travel to Park Ridge, Rosemont, Mount Prospect, Niles, Glenview, Elk Grove Village, Prospect Heights, Morton Grove, Glenview Nas, Schiller Park, Golf, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Bensenville, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Techny, Franklin Park, Wood Dale, Northfield, North Brook, Northbrook, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Itasca, Wheeling, River Grove, Northlake, Lincolnwood, and Elmwood Park.