Chelley Graves

Wichita, KS

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The Prayer

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Stay With Me

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Kanon In D by Pachelbel

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Bella Dolce String Quartet

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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

4 reviews

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Sam C.

May 25, 2026
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Excellent Wedding Violinist

We loved having Chelley play at our reception! It was the perfect addition to our day.

Hired as: Violinist


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Javier R.

June 2, 2025
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Perfect 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


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Matt G.

September 27, 2016
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Awesome 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

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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!!


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Jared E.

December 28, 2012

Classy!

World-Class musician with a wonderful heart. You will be truly blessed by her performance!

Hired as: String Quartet

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Unions: AFM

About

Chelley also has a quartet that plays for many events named Bella Dolce Strings.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

26

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Colwich, KS

October 2026

16

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wichita, KS

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wichita, KS

Past booked events

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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