- El Paso, TX
- String Quartet
- $200 - $1600
Pedro S. said
“Phenomenal addition to our wedding. It sounded beautiful. Worth every penny, it was insane. I felt like I was a character in Bridgerton. ”
Overview
Solo Cellist
Reviews
4 reviews
Samantha S.
August 19, 2024Outstanding
Definitely an amazing musician! Sam played as we had dinner for my friends 30th birthday. Talented and offers a variety of genres which is lovely! Highly recommend for any event- We enjoyed having her play. ☺️
Hired as: Cellist
Stephen J.
October 29, 2023Sam is talented, professional, and reliable
I highly recommend Sam for your event. I'm more than pleased with her musicianship and how well she played. She communicated well with me and is a consummate professional. I will not hesitate to ask her to play for my next event. Brava Sam on a job well done!
Hired as: Cellist
Sam
Thank you so much!! I greatly appreciate the feedback and compliments ☺️ it would be a pleasure!
Hannah L.
October 22, 2023Very professional and friendly!
So happy that I found Sam for my brothers wedding!
Sam was very helpful in the music secetion and gave helpful suggestions for us to consider. She was very professional and friendly! Everyone enjoyed her music and ceremony was so special.
Thank you again Sam!
Hired as: Cellist
Sam
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure working with you all☺️
Veva A.
June 15, 2023Friendly, professional,
Sam created a beautiful playlist for an open house event for my business. She definitely added an awesome vibe to the ambiance!
Hired as: Cellist
Sam
Thank you so much!! It was such a nice event, it was such a pleasure!:)
Booking information
Price range: $120-3000
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
What to expect
- Depending on the day of the event, expect an estimate/invoice within 1 week from initial contact
- Depending on the day of the event, expect to officially book your event within 1-2 weeks from initial contact.
- Music may range from Classical, Pop, RnB, Jazz, Improv, and Rock.
- If the event is longer than 1.5 hours please expect a 15-minute break where background/filler music will be provided
- Several follow-up questions about event to ensure everything on our end goes as smoothly as possible.
About
Rebecca Samaniego aka Sam has been perfecting their craft for over 14 years. In these 13 years, she has played with several orchestras, chamber ensembles, solo acts, theater, ballet and operas.
Over time, she has experimented and broadened her genre horizons, ranging from classical to pop to even rock and jazz. As she has studied under great influential names in El Paso such as Michael Way and Mark Tombosky, she is precise and thorough with every event she books.
Additional booking notes
- If a PA System is required for the event, either the venue must supply it or there will be an extra charge on the invoice.
- If using a PA System, there will be more space and electric connections needed.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
August 2026
15
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
8:30pm - 8:45pm
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El Paso, TX
Past booked events
August 2024
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
El Paso, TX
May 2024
31
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Sunland Park, NM
October 2023
29
Sunday
Personal Occasion
8:30am - 9:30am
•
El Paso, TX
Set list
Any Requests will most likely be accepted depending on how far along the event is.
Classical:
Suite No. 1 by Bach
Suite No. 2 by Bach
Suite No. 3 by Bach
Concerto No. 2 in E Minor Op. 30 by Victor Herbert
Concertpiece for Cello & Piano Op. 10 by Julius Klengel
Kol Nidrei Op. 47 by Max Bruch
From Jewish Life, No.1-3 by Ernest Bloch
Song Without Words by Mendelssohn
Gavotte No. 2 in D Major Op. 23 by David Popper
Suite in C Major by Rudolf Matz
Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38 by Brahms
The Song of the Birds by Pablo Casals
The Swan by Saint-Saens
Sleeping Beauty Waltz by Tchaikovsky
etc...
Jazz:
Summertime by George Gershwin
Petite Fleur by Sidney Bechet
Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra
At Last by Etta James
Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany's
Honeysuckle Rose by Fats Waller
etc...
Latin:
Besame Mucho
Oblivion by AStor Piazolla
Libertango by Astor Piazolla
Ave Maria
Despacito by Luis Fonsi
La Paloma
La Bamba
El Chonclo
etc...
Pop:
All of Me by John Legend
Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush
You Say by Lauren Daigle
Golden Hour by Jvke
Memories by Maroon 5
Perfect by Ed Sheeran
A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay
Fallin' by Alicia Keys
Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John
Ophelia by the Lumineers
As It Was by Harry Styles
California Dreamin' by The Mamas & The Papas
etc...
Movie/Shows:
Path in the Wind by Hisaishi
Castle in the Sky by Hiaishi
Sadness & Sorrow from Naruto by Toshio Masuda
Your Lie in April by Yokoyama
My Heart Will Go On from Titanic
We Don't Talk About Bruno from Encanto
Married Life from Up
Mia & Sebastian's Theme from La La Land
The Pink Panther
Let It Go from Frozen
Now We Are Free from Gladiator
The Bygone Days by Hisaishi
A Town with an Ocean View by Hisaishi
etc...
Holidays:
Upon Request
*** IF ANY SPECIAL REUQEST SONGS ARE NOT AVAILABLE THERE WILL BE AN EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND ARRANGEMENT WORK***
Setup requirements
Microphone
Speakers
Tent
Chair
Enough space for musician and PA System (if included in event)
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