Derek Curtis-Cello

Chicago, IL

Starts at $100

Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

Solo cello performance


Reviews

4 reviews

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Dinesb V.

June 4, 2024
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Amazing Experience

I hired Derek for my wedding reception and had some very specific requests. It was as though he read my mind. Everything was perfect and what I wanted. I highly recommend.

Hired as: Cellist


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Karla U.

May 16, 2024
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The best

Let me just tell you that this young man was amazing. He is so talented and charasmatic. He played the exact music I requested. Very polite and well spoken. Hats off to Derek who did a wonderful job. I will definitely be hiring him again for all of our events.

Hired as: Cellist


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Corey S.

November 19, 2023
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Wonderful small wedding music

Derek did an amazing job with helping us create a wonderful wedding reception. Thank you so much!

Hired as: Cellist


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Mitchell L. K.

October 30, 2023
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Exactly what we wanted

Derek was prompt and accommodating. Great addition to our event.

Hired as: Cellist

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $100

Languages: English

About

Hello, my name is Derek and I’ve been playing the cello for 12 years! I’m looking to perform wherever and whenever I can. I love playing solo and I’ve also played across a variety of genres for occasions such as weddings, dinners, etc. If you’d like a pianist as well, I would love to include one! Originally started playing at the age of 13 and have loved it ever since. I’ve also recently started to teach and have a couple years experience under my belt. If you’re looking for the nice and lovely sound of solo cello for your event then look no further!

Additional booking notes

If the event is outdoors, I require that the space set aside for me be in the shade as direct sunlight can be damaging to the instrument

Services offered

Past booked events

November 2024

15

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Fennville, MI

May 2024

25

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Naperville, IL

11

Saturday

Baby Shower

2:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Bensenville, IL

November 2023

18

Saturday

Personal Occasion

3:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Chicago, IL

October 2023

24

Tuesday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Chicago, IL

Set list

Whatever you wish! As long as I can find sheet music for it :)

If you don’t have any preferences and just want background music, I have a list of cello solo repertoire that I will pull from

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