Ian Wasserman Cellist
Overview
I am a cellist who is able to play weddings, funerals, parties, and for any other service you may need! I offer Solo Music, Violin/Cello Duo, Piano/Cello duo, String trio, String quartet, or any ensemble you are looking for. I regularly play weddings and with symphonies in the area. I have played as many as a thousand weddings at this point! I play classical, pop, rock, and any genre you may be looking for! Outside of weddings, funerals and corporate events, I play as an orchestral musician with the Charlotte Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Elgin Symphony and more!
Reviews
7 reviews
Marianne R.
February 15, 2026Wonderful Cellist
Ian was so easy to work with. He answered messages promptly and arrived right on time. He performed solo for a cousin in hospice and chose pieces which were soothing, gentle, and uplifting. Our cousin truly enjoyed the music, as did everyone else in attendance.
Hired as: Cellist
Benjamin K.
March 16, 2024Very professional
Ian was great to work with for my wedding. We wanted cello covers of a lot of modern pop songs and Ian didn't she away from any requests. He was early to the event and took that time to warm up and prepare. Despite questionable weather, Ian was flexible with our changing conditions. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Cellist
Emily R.
December 11, 2023Thank you Ian!
Ian plays beautifully and seems very passionate about what he does. He was very informative and personable, too: telling us about each piece, answering questions, sharing his experience. Ian is talented, professional, friendly, respectful, and communicative. Thanks again Ian! Will hope to book again.
Hired as: Cellist
Steven J.
October 5, 2022Very Competent, Very Professional
Ian was very professional and far more musical than most other options. Really made my event pop!
Hired as: Cellist
Matthew P.
October 5, 2022Exceptional performer
Ian proved to be an incredibly talented and kind-hearted musician. I couldn’t have made a better selection for a musician to perform at my graduation party. He was very easy to communicate with and was such a pleasure to work with. I would absolutely hire him again to perform at one of my events, and I strongly suggest whoever is reading this review to do the same. You would have a very hard time finding a man as talented & charismatic as Ian
Hired as: Cellist
Booking information
Price range: $400- $2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes
What to expect
An audience should expect virtuosic playing and entertainment from the showman. They should expect someone who is on time, and prepared.
About
Ian Wasserman is a classical Cellist with performance and teaching experience. Wasserman currently serves as the Teaching Assistant at the University of Kentucky. As a performer, Wasserman has won the UW-Milwaukee Concerto Competition, Placed 2nd in the Kings Peak International Solo Competition, and 3rd Place in the New Jersey Camerata International Solo Competition. Wasserman has also performed with the Dayton Philharmonic, West Virginia Symphony, Lexington Philharmonic, Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Kentucky, and is on the sub-list of the Washington Chamber Orchestra.
Wasserman regularly plays weddings and other services with groups such as Dream City Strings, and Listeso and recently played at Summerfest located in Milwaukee. During the summers, Wasserman has attended festivals such as Bowdoin International Music Festival, Brevard Music Center, Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, and Decoda Chamber Music Institute.
Additional booking notes
As a cellist, the only things I truly need are light, and a chair with no arms. Set up for me is quite minimal, and easy.
Setup requirements
All I need provided is a chair with no arms.