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Brian Cooper

Brian Cooper

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5.0 
(13 reviews)
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Violinist
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $250 and up
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Overview

Needing to enhance your next wedding or other special event? Whether it's a solo violinist or ensemble, your special event "Just Got Better."
I have over 20 years of experience and have played for the Conway Symphony and the Pine Bluff Symphony, and have played alongside the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
I am willing to travel out of state.


13 Reviews

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Lauren B. • November 5, 2023

Wedding

Brian is awesome!

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Violinist
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Jordyn R. • January 20, 2022

Wedding Music

Brian was very quick to respond, attentive and awesome at what he does! I loved having him play the music I walked down the aisle to. It was so special!

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Violinist
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Jonathan B. • August 2, 2021

Astounding

Brian Cooper is an expert violinist and knows what he is doing with minimal instructions or planning. You can tell he is extremely experienced and knows what to do to make your event exceptional with a violin. It is as if he is able to read your mind. Check off one item from your list of planning and BOOK BRIAN COOPER! You will not regret it. Straight to the point and good value for money. Well-dressed and crowd-friendly. Easy to work with.

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Bonnie N. • July 16, 2021

He could not have been more flexible and professional.

Played for a marriage ceremony in the classic Capital Hotel. Very nice!

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Johnna S. • June 9, 2021

BEAUTIFUL!

Brian played at my daughter's wedding. He was prompt, professional, and played beautifully! Do not hesitate to hire Brian for your next event!!

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Johnna S. • June 6, 2021

Awesome Musician!

Brian played at my daughter’s wedding. He was professional, prompt, and played beautifully! Book him for your next event!

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Timothy L. • February 22, 2021

A real pro

Brian went above and beyond to make our wedding a success! Great communication and knew what to do with minimal instruction. If you want to add that extra little bit of class to your event Brian is your man!

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Colby M. • July 3, 2020

Awesome!

Brian was very professional and sounded great

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Laikyn J. • April 21, 2019

Wedding @ Garvan Woodland Gardens

Brian played for our wedding, he did and awesome job! He is very talented.

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Violinist
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Mia S. • October 11, 2018

Wonderful, trustworthy performer

I hired Mr. Cooper to perform at a black tie gala. He showed up early, dressed in the perfect black tie attire, and played for our guests as they arrived for a cocktail reception. He was outstanding. His communication was perfect. I will hire him again every year for this annual event. He was so very easy to work with and played so well. It added a very special touch to our event.

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Sandra K. • October 1, 2018

Five Star Violinist

Brian Cooper was a professional throughout the whole process. He was there on time, responded to my messages in a timely manner, and made my wedding better than what it could have been. He made the occasion dreamy and beautiful. He’s definitely worth five stars.

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Ariana C. • August 18, 2018

Wedding Violinist

I booked Brian to play at my wedding both for the ceremony and the reception. He went above and beyond to accommodate to whatever I needed and did a wonderful job!! I would highly recommend him! Thank you Brian!

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Donny H. • October 17, 2016

Brian did a great job and was very helpful setting up.

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Price Range: $250 and up

Gig Length: 35 - 180 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

Brian will provide the ambiance for your next event, whether a solo performance or setting the mood in the background. His music will make your event memorable.
Here are my list of fees:
Minimum Fee: $250 (indoor, 30 minutes of preservice music, ceremony music, and up to 10 minutes of post-ceremony music as guests leave)

Additional Fees (not all may apply):
Out-of-State Fee: $150
Outdoor Fee: $50
Transportation Fee: $40 for over 25 miles, $75 for over 50 miles
Song Requests: $8 per song (unless I have it already)
Additional Time to Perform (outside of Minimum Fee): $30/hour
Wedding Rehearsal (if asked to attend): $100 (transportation fee may be included if traveling over 25 miles)
If the wedding ceremony or wedding rehearsal are longer than the contracted time (i.e. the wedding starts late), a $50 fee will occur.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

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About

Brian is a current resident of Little Rock and has been playing the violin for over 14 years. His broad range of styles include classical, show tunes, and about anything else. He has studied under the tutelage of Eric Hayward, former Associate Concertmaster of the Little Rock Symphony, and Dr. Linda Hsu, Concertmaster of the Conway Symphony.

Events include weddings, parties, and other social gatherings around the state of Arkansas. Travel expenses outside the greater Little Rock area are additional. Minimum charge is $250 and the price depends on the amount of time played and if an ensemble is needed. Brian has a repertoire of music but special requests are welcomed.

Additional Booking Notes

If a mic, amp, speaker, or the like is needed for the event, that is to be provided by purchaser. I will bring my instrument, music, and music stand.

Services Offered

Violinist Funeral Music

Past Booked Events

November 04, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm Wedding Ceremony
September 23, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
November 05, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:30pm Wedding Ceremony
August 27, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
April 08, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
January 15, 2022 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Wedding Ceremony
November 20, 2021 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 09, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
August 07, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm Wedding Ceremony
August 01, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 15, 2021 • 9:00am - 10:00am Wedding Ceremony
June 05, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
May 22, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
May 01, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
February 20, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Wedding Ceremony
December 31, 2020 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
June 27, 2020 • 10:30am - 12:00pm Wedding Ceremony
November 17, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Wedding Ceremony
November 16, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
May 19, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony
May 05, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm Personal Occasion
April 20, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
March 23, 2019 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm Wedding Ceremony
October 13, 2018 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 29, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 28, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Nonprofit Event
May 26, 2018 • 1:30pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 15, 2017 • 11:00am - 2:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 13, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 03, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Reunion
August 05, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
May 20, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Wedding Ceremony
May 14, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm Wedding Reception
October 16, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Surprise
September 06, 2015 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 06, 2015 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Wedding Ceremony
May 02, 2015 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Wedding Ceremony
October 25, 2014 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 11, 2014 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
July 20, 2014 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Wedding Ceremony
May 17, 2014 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
March 23, 2014 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 12, 2013 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 28, 2013 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 15, 2013 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony

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Set List

For weddings, I have the standard repertoire (Jesu, Pachelbel's Canon in D, Ava Maria, etc.), along with various other pieces from movies and pop artists. If you have a special request and I don't have the music for it, then the purchaser will be given a fee for the total cost when it is obtained by the musician.

Influences & Inspiration

My influences in music performance has to be John Williams, a music composer that has written music for Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Schindler's List, and much more, and Eric Hayward, my first violin teacher who was Principal Second Violin at the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Both have such a passion for what they do and I have learned a lot from my teacher.

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