Minuet by Boccherini
Alex Detrick is a boutique violin soloist playing whimsical short pieces by Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak, Paganini, and other classic greats. Alex also plays modern classics like the Beatles, Billie Eilish, Louis Armstrong, Bruno Mars, Adele, The Beach Boys, and many more.
These songs are perfect for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Alex has been playing the violin and producing events since the 1980's and will curate the perfect set of songs for your event. Or, you can request your own favorites. Just ask!
2 reviews
Nevin C.
May 1, 2024Alex was wonderful, professional and everyone enjoyed his talent. Thank you Alex! It was a pleasure having you with us on our very special evening…
Hired as: Violinist
Al K.
December 2, 2022Alex went from table to table playing softly while we had our family brunch to the delight of everyone. Then we went from table to table singing Christmas songs with Alex playing, and it was a blast. My son’s comment was that on the way home he felt uplifted by the whole thing. We will do it again.
Hired as: Violinist
Price range: Contact for pricing
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Alex began violin training at age five in 1977 with Master Suzuki Teacher, Margery V. Aber, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. By age 17, he was playing professionally for the Stevens Point Area Symphony Orchestra. Today, Alex enjoys playing his violin for seniors around the Twin Cities with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Rates:
60 minutes: $200
90 minutes: $300
120 minutes: $400
Mileage is $0.69 per mile if outside the Twin Cities.
Alex brings a small speaker for accompaniment music. The speaker is battery-powered but a power outlet is helpful to keep it charged during long periods.
When booking weddings, please state which part of the wedding you would like him to perform. Typically, wedding parts with music include the prelude, seating of the family, processional, unity candle, recessional, reception, and dinner. This is important so you don't get charged for time between songs.
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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St Paul, MN
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Stillwater, MN
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Andover, MN
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Faribault, MN
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Hopkins, MN
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Richfield, MN
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
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St Paul, MN
Classical – Mozart, Handel, Bach, Brahms, Schumann, Paganini, Boccherini, Martin, Becker, and others.
Modern – Beatles, Beach Boys, Michael Buble, Ed Sheeran, Louis Armstrong, Bruno Mars, Adele, Disney, Coldplay, Seal, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Bette Midler, Ellie Goulding, Carrie Underwood, Guns N’ Roses, Billie Eilish, and others.
Sample Playlists:
Weddings
Pachelbel Canon in D
The Swan
Aria in D
Sheep May Safely Graze
Here comes the Bride
I Am Yours
Ocean Eyes
Wedding March
You are so Beautiful, Joe Cocker
Wouldn’t it be Nice, The Beach Boys
Dinner or Birthday Parties
Minuet, Boccherini
Minuet in G, Beethoven
Minuet, Bach
Humoresque, Dvorak
Country Dance, Weber
German Dance, Dittersdorf
Gigue, Veracini
Tumbalalaika
Wild Irish Rose
Stars of Country Down
Anniversary
You are so Beautiful, Joe Cocker
Nobody But You, The Turtles
Happy together, The Turtles
Chrish, The Association
Wouldn’t it be Nice, The Beach Boys
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