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Brian Cooper
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.
Reviews
16 reviews
Kira
May 2, 2026Wedding Ceremony
Brian did a great job at our wedding ceremony! Everything was perfect!
Hired as: Violinist
Danielle E.
November 17, 2025Amazing job!
You help make our moment so special!
Hired as: Violinist
Myra C.
July 14, 202510/10 musician!
Nothing went as planned for my ceremony, but he was still as kind as ever, played beautifully, and was very understanding with all the last minute changes and slip ups!
Hired as: Violinist
Jordyn R.
January 20, 2022Wedding 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!
Hired as: Violinist
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $250
Languages: English
Gig length: 35 - 180 minutes
What to expect
I will provide the ambiance for your next event, whether a solo performance or setting the mood in the background. My music will make your event memorable.
Here are my list of fees:
Minimum Fee: $300 (indoors and in the Central Arkansas region; includes 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: $200
Outdoor Fee: $75
Transportation Fee: 60 cents per mile
Song Requests: $10 per song (unless I have it already)
Additional Time to Perform (outside of Minimum Fee): $30/hour
Wedding Rehearsal (if asked to attend): $150 (transportation fee may be included if outside the Central Arkansas region)
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
About
Brian is a current resident of Little Rock and has been playing the violin for over 25 years. His broad range of styles include classical, show tunes, and about anything else. He studied under the tutelage of Eric Hayward, former Associate Concertmaster of the Little Rock Symphony, and Dr. Linda Hsu, Concertmaster of the Conway Symphony Orchestra.
Events include weddings, parties, funerals, and other social gatherings around the state of Arkansas. Travel expenses outside the greater Little Rock area are additional. Minimum charge is $300, the total charge may vary. 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
Past booked events
August 2026
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sherwood, AR
May 2026
16
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Little Rock, AR
April 2026
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Camden, AR
November 2025
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Sherwood, AR
September 2025
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Monticello, AR
July 2025
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Alexander, AR
November 2023
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
Jacksonville, AR
September 2023
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Hamburg, AR
November 2022
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Hot Springs National Park, AR
August 2022
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Little Rock, AR
April 2022
08
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Hot Springs National Park, AR
January 2022
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Paron, AR
November 2021
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Perry, AR
October 2021
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Little Rock, AR
August 2021
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:15pm
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Jacksonville, AR
01
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Branson, MO
July 2021
15
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Little Rock, AR
June 2021
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Little Rock, AR
May 2021
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Malvern, AR
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
North Little Rock, AR
February 2021
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Morrilton, AR
December 2020
31
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Mayflower, AR
June 2020
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Lamar, AR
November 2019
17
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Roland, AR
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Monticello, AR
May 2019
19
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Maumelle, AR
05
Sunday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Cabot, AR
April 2019
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Hot Springs National Park, AR
March 2019
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Springdale, AR
October 2018
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Paris, AR
September 2018
29
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Russellville, AR
28
Friday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Little Rock, AR
May 2018
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 5:00pm
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Arkadelphia, AR
October 2017
15
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Little Rock, AR
13
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Benton, AR
September 2017
03
Sunday
Reunion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Arkadelphia, AR
August 2017
05
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Greenwood, MS
May 2017
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Ridgedale, MO
14
Sunday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Roland, AR
October 2016
16
Sunday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Pocahontas, AR
September 2015
06
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Enola, AR
June 2015
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Little Rock, AR
May 2015
02
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Little Rock, AR
October 2014
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Maumelle, AR
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Conway, AR
July 2014
20
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Maumelle, AR
May 2014
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Little Rock, AR
March 2014
23
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Little Rock, AR
October 2013
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Conway, AR
September 2013
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Dardanelle, AR
June 2013
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Maumelle, AR
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 and 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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