Kris Simonson

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St Paul, MN

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Northern Lights (original composition)

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Summer Rain - original

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Overview

I'm a classically trained pianist, though I play all styles of music. I've played for hundreds of wedding and parties. I really enjoy playing background dinner music as well as orchestrating music for a beautiful wedding. I will play any music you like and I offer free consultations if you need suggestions for music.


Reviews

8 reviews

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April Z.

October 21, 2026
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Fantastic

Kris was just amazing. He played beautifully and was very personable. I received several compliments on Kris and on what a great job he was doing.

Hired as: Pianist


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Haley B.

September 27, 2026
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Wedding ceremony and cocktail hour

Kris provided excellent music during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Thank you!

Hired as: Pianist


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Pamela J. C.

December 26, 2025
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30 Thumbs Up!

Kris brought the ambience to our Christmas Eve. His lovely background music was just what our cocktail party needed! I couldn't upload audio files so you'll just have to trust me...if you are searching for an accomplished pianist, Kris is your guy!

Hired as: Pianist


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Tim P.

December 5, 2025
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Kris

Kris did a fantastic job. I would use him again!

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Karen

August 1, 2025
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Exactly what we wanted.

Kris played background music for a cocktail mixer. We left the music choices to Kris, and it was just right. Everyone enjoyed it. Kris is on time and professional.

Hired as: Pianist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English , Spanish

Gig length: 30 - 360 minutes

What to expect

I can provide melodious, easy listening music and well as upbeat fun music. I tend to add my own style and do a lot of improvising to enhance a piece of music. You can exect to hear uplifting music.

About

My name is Kris Simonson and I provide piano music for any event. I mostly play for weddings, but I've also played for theater productions, private parties, churches, and funerals. I majored in piano at UMD. I also have a degree in Elementary Education from (link hidden)holastica and a degree in vocal and classroom music from Hamline Universtiy. Besides playing piano for many events, I also teach elementary music for a public school and I teach piano at Schmitt Music. I also have several piano Cd's of my original music.
If hired, I do everything I can to make your event just what you want. I play any styles of music and if you have particular songs you want I will do that also. I love music and the special touch it can bring to any event.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

November 2026

14

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

1:00pm - 4:00pm

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St Paul, MN

Past booked events

October 2026

17

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Rochester, MN

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

St Paul, MN

September 2026

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Red Wing, MN

December 2025

24

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Hugo, MN

09

Tuesday

Christmas Party

7:00am - 9:00am

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Minneapolis, MN

04

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Minneapolis, MN

July 2025

29

Tuesday

House Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Mound, MN

June 2025

01

Sunday

Graduation

10:00am - 12:00pm

•

St Paul, MN

November 2024

24

Sunday

Worship Service

9:00am - 10:30am

•

Chanhassen, MN

January 2024

21

Sunday

Worship Service

9:00am - 10:30am

•

Chanhassen, MN

September 2023

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:45pm

•

Red Wing, MN

October 2022

08

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 3:45pm

•

Moose Lake, MN

April 2021

04

Sunday

Religious Celebration

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

St Paul, MN

September 2013

28

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Prior Lake, MN

Influences and inspiration

I've been influenced by the classical composers-----especially Beethoven, Bach, and Chopin.
I've also been influenced by George Winston, Lori Line, Jim Brickman, David Lanz, and Yanni.

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