- Springfield, MO
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Chelley Graves
Overview
Chelley Graves began the violin at age seven in Omaha, NE. Miss Graves is a member of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. She has a private studio of 35 private students and is the adjunct violin professor for Friend's University and Kansas Newman University.
Chelley has been the featured soloist at many conferences and events and has performed as a back-up violinist for Manneheim Steamroller, Rod Stewart, Wayne Newton, Johnny Mathis and Celtic Women.
Miss Graves plays all styles of music from classical to many of the popular hits today and will definitely add a "touch of class" to your event.
Reviews
6 reviews
Andrew B.
October 29, 2026Short, Sweet, Efficient
We had a fairly last minute request for a short early evening event. Chelley played great and was able to setup and get started without any direction from the "semi-manic" event coordinator which was a nice repreive from the rest of the days planning.
Hired as: Violinist
Micah F.
October 21, 2026Highly recommend!
Chelley was incredible from start to finish! The music added a romantic atmosphere to our ceremony. Very professional and polite! Highly recommend!
Hired as: Violinist
Sam C.
May 25, 2026Excellent Wedding Violinist
We loved having Chelley play at our reception! It was the perfect addition to our day.
Hired as: Violinist
Javier R.
June 2, 2025Perfect music
Chelley added such a beautiful, elegant touch to the cocktail hour. She was super professional. Totally recommend it. She got so many compliments from our guests.
Hired as: Violinist
Matt G.
September 27, 2016Awesome Job
Chelley Graves and her crew did an amazing job at our wedding! We had to deal with rain, and if we would be inside or out, and the made the perfect moves with little to no direction! Thank you for being a part of our day!!
Hired as: String Quartet
Chelley Graves
Thanks so much, Matt! It was beautiful even though we had to move it indoors and we were happy to be a part of your special day!!
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $300
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
About
Chelley also has a quartet that plays for many events named Bella Dolce Strings.
Past booked events
October 2026
28
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Wichita, KS
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Wichita, KS
16
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Wichita, KS
June 2026
26
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Colwich, KS
May 2026
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Goddard, KS
23
Saturday
Wedding Reception
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Wichita, KS
May 2025
31
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Wichita, KS
May 2024
28
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Towanda, KS
September 2020
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Wichita, KS
December 2017
29
Friday
The Legend of Zelda in OKC
8:00pm - 10:00pm
24
Sunday
Central Community Church
11:00am - 12:00pm
17
Sunday
Nutcracker
2:00pm - 4:00pm
16
Saturday
Nutcracker
7:00pm - 9:00pm
15
Friday
Nutcracker
7:00pm - 9:00pm
14
Thursday
Rolling Hills Country Club
5:30pm - 8:30pm
10
Sunday
Handel’s Messiah in Hillsboro, KS
4:00pm - 9:00pm
09
Saturday
Majesty of Christmas
4:00pm - 6:00pm
08
Friday
Central Community Church “The Majesty of Christmas”
7:00pm - 9:00pm
05
Tuesday
Family Holiday Concert WSO
7:30pm - 9:00pm
03
Sunday
WSO Concert
3:00pm - 5:00pm
02
Saturday
WSO Concert
8:00pm - 10:00pm
02
Saturday
Wedding Bella Dolce Strings
3:30pm - 4:30pm
November 2017
26
Sunday
Handel’s Messiah
2:00pm - 5:00pm
25
Saturday
Handel’s Messiah
9:00am - 12:00pm
19
Sunday
Wichita Symphony Concert
3:00pm - 5:00pm
18
Saturday
WSO Concert
8:00pm - 10:00pm
18
Saturday
Wedding Bella Dolce Strings
4:30pm - 5:30pm
September 2016
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Wichita, KS
September 2014
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Marion, KS
August 2014
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Wichita, KS
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