Cello Vida

San Antonio, TX

Starts at $175

Travels up to 200 miles

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Pachelbel's Canon

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Cello & Piano

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String Quartet

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Overview

Our motto is "Spreading joy through music" and we do just that! Based in San Antonio Texas, Cello Vida provides live string music in San Antonio, Texas Hill Country, New Braunfels, San Marcos and Austin. From cello solos to duets, trios to quartets, Cello Vida guarantees top-notch performances for every event. Our performances will create an elegant ambience to your event and leave lasting impressions for you and your guests.


Reviews

14 reviews

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Carmen H. A.

November 6, 2025
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Will not use again

Wasn't impressed with comment made about not playing in a while and it was good practice session.

Hired as: Cellist


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Daniel T.

November 13, 2022
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Clean and crisp musicians

Everyone really enjoyed Cello Vida! They were a highlight of the evening

Hired as: Cellist


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Latoya H.

November 9, 2021

Amazing Experience!!

The cello/violin duo was a perfect addition to an intimate house party I hosted. The beautiful music truly elevated my event and was enjoyed by my guests. They also took requests for songs, along with taking the time to ask beforehand about any specific songs I wanted to be played. Would absolutely use their services again and again! You would not be disappointed!

Hired as: Cellist

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Cello Vida

We appreciate your testimony, Latoya! We had so much fun performing for your party!


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Jenna A.

June 14, 2021
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Great!

Great experience! Highly recommend!

Hired as: Cellist


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Omar C.

February 26, 2021
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Absolutely Wonderful!

I booked a private performance and found the musicians to be extremely professional and genuinely nice people. The performance was amazing! I’ll be booking again.

Hired as: Cellist

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Cello Vida

Thank you! It was wonderful performing for you and your family!

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $175

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

About

My name is Christina and I am the proud owner of San Antonio's professional live string music provider, Cello Vida. I am a cellist of 27 years, and have performed in over 1000+ weddings across San Antonio and surrounding areas. With over two decades of experience in performing for weddings and corporate events, I know how important it is to provide high quality service and good relations with my clients.

I can provide:

Solo Cellist
Electric Cellist
Solo Violinist
Electric Violinist
Violin & Cello Duo
Cello & Harp Duo
Cello & Guitar Duo
Cello & Piano Duo
String Trio
String Quartet
Electric String Quartet
String Quintet
Octet Chamber Orchestra

Past booked events

March 2026

26

Thursday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Cibolo, TX

October 2025

16

Thursday

Surprise

1:00pm - 2:00pm

•

San Antonio, TX

November 2022

12

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Boerne, TX

October 2022

21

Friday

Religious Celebration

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

San Antonio, TX

August 2021

22

Sunday

Personal Occasion

2:00pm - 2:30pm

•

San Antonio, TX

June 2021

12

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

San Antonio, TX

February 2021

12

Friday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

San Antonio, TX

October 2020

24

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

San Antonio, TX

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:00pm

•

San Antonio, TX

August 2020

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Austin, TX

February 2020

08

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

San Antonio, TX

December 2019

10

Tuesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

San Antonio, TX

October 2019

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

New Braunfels, TX

February 2019

14

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

San Antonio, TX

December 2018

19

Wednesday

Christmas Party

8:30am - 10:00am

•

San Antonio, TX

November 2018

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

•

San Antonio, TX

December 2017

16

Saturday

Graduation

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

San Antonio, TX

September 2017

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

7:30pm - 8:15pm

•

Austin, TX

Set list

Songs are a compilation of most commonly performed selections during ceremonies. These listed represent only a small portion of our extensive music collection. Have a request? We are happy to arrange any piece of music to make your day extra special.

Traditional and Contemporary Music for Ceremony:

Bridal Chorus (“Here comes the Bride”) by Wagner
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Ave Maria (Schubert or Bach)
Rondeau
Wedding March by Mendelssohn
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
The Lord’s Prayer (Malotte)
Gabriel’s Oboe From The Mission
Arioso (Bach)
Highland Cathedral
Sleeper’s Awake
Panis Angelicas (Frank)
Queen of Sheeba
Ode to Joy
One Hand One Heart (West Side Story)
Hallelujah
Musetta’s Waltz
Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell)
Trumpet Tune
Blue Danube Waltz
Marry You
Hornpipe from the “Water music” (Handel)
Spring
Prelude to Deum
Serenade (Schubert)
Por Una Cabeza (Gardel)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
When You Wish Upon a Star
God Only Knows
All You Need is Love (Beatles)
In My Life by Beatles
Can’t Help Falling in Love with you (Elvis)
What a Wonderful World
Moon River
Till There Was You
When I Fall In Love
The Way You Look Tonight
Love Me Tender

Setup requirements

Clients should provide armless chairs for each musician.

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