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Featured Member Violin by Vicki

Violin by Vicki

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4.91 
(11 reviews)
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist
  • Travels up to 60 miles
  • $175 and up
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The Founders Room at Morton Arboretum

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"Senior" Wedding in Sleepy Hollow

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Wedding at Bird Haven Greenhouse

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Violin/Cello/Guitar Duo - Highland Park

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Overview

Vicki specializes in providing music for weddings and parties. Instrumentalists include solo violin, violin/guitar duo, string trios, quartets, strolling strings, violin/piano duo, and other ensembles that can include other types of musicians.
Performing with strolling string groups, Vicki has played at some of Chicago's finest hotels such as The Four Seasons, The Drake, and the Hilton Towers for various special events.


11 Reviews

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Henri • November 23, 2021

Lovely player and lovely person!

Vicki really helped set the mood for an intimate evening even playing my daughter's favorite M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E song! Would highly recommend for a lovely evening with a beautiful musical setting and an all-around awesome person to work with!

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Tom L. • October 25, 2021

Amazing Evening

Vicki was perfect for our intimate dinner setting. She made our evening memorable!!

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Response from Violin by Vicki:

Thanks Tom, I really appreciate you posting that nice review... my aim is always to make each event pleasing to the client!

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Joseph R. S. • September 19, 2021

A must have

Vicki, was outstanding. Made our wedding ceremony a hit with the guess. Vicki played beautifully. Guess enjoyed listening to Vicky.

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Response from Violin by Vicki:

Thank you so much! And there's a lot of truth to the lyrics Frank Sinatra sang: Love is lovelier the second time around!

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Daniel K. • July 18, 2021

Wedding Event

Vicki was fantastic! It was everything we wanted and some. Highly recommended

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Kristal G. • October 21, 2020

Awesome job

Vicki did a great job. She always stayed in communication with us throughout the whole planning of the event. She was very helpful with the music selection. Very professional

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Ed B. • October 6, 2020

Tremendous violinist

I would recommend Vicki for all occasions.

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Response from Violin by Vicki:

Thanks Ed for your great review! It really helps attract others who might be interested in my services.

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Lindy S. • October 4, 2020

Recommended!

Hired Vicki and her guitarist for a very small outdoor wedding. She was very easy to work with...communicated promptly, offered music suggestions, very professional. They were able to be flexible and move inside when the weather turned. Lovely background music. Was exactly what we wanted!

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Response from Violin by Vicki:

Thanks, Lindy! We really appreciate the great review, and so happy that our music was pleasing to you.

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Rev. M. V. • June 6, 2019

A Real Wedding Pro

I've had the pleasure of working with Vicki multiple times. Not only is she talented, she is a consummate wedding professional. Wedding couples and their guests will appreciate her music. Other vendors will love how easy she is to work with.

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Response from Violin by Vicki:

Hi Rev. Michael, Thank you for the wonderful review, and it was nice working with you again!

Sincerely, Vicki

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Kristen M. • August 28, 2018

Big thanks

Thank you Vicki for the beautiful music

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Lauren S. • June 27, 2017

Accommodating and Resourceful

We asked Vicki to play for our father's memorial service. We had one piece of music in mind, but she was very willing to play all of the other hymns as well as search for the music. She went out of her way to get all details and was very flexible in playing along with the established church organist. If we had been more familiar with the church and procedures, we may have insisted that it be only Vicki playing, as we really enjoyed her accompaniment.

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Response from Violin by Vicki:

Thank you Lauren! I'm so glad I met your expectations...that's what I always strive to do. I enjoyed hearing about your father from your brother's eulogy. Sounds like you all had a very principled upbringing.

All the Best, Vicki

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Katelyn D. • June 20, 2017

Vicki is great!

Vicki was on time, beautifully dressed and so, so sweet! Her music is to die for, she is so talented, she just made our day ! Thank you Vicki!!

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Price Range: $175 and up

Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes

Languages: English

Unions: AFM

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

What can you expect from my services:
1. Response time within 24 hrs to an email or phone call.
2. Complimentary demo CD;
3. Provides music suggestion list;
4. Arrival 30 minutes prior to start-time;
5. Dress is formal black attire, unless client requests otherwise;
6. Wireless mic and amp provided at no extra charge, if needed;
7. Beautiful, elegant sounds!

About

Vicki is a classically-trained violinist, having studied under Edgar Muenzer and Eric Wicks, former members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. During her senior year in high school, she was selected to be in the IMEA Orchestra that represented the United States at the International Music Educators Conference in Dijon, France. She was a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra while attending college; she has also played in the Northwest Symphony and Oak Park Symphony. She was an orchestra and band instructor for 22 years in the public schools.

Additional Booking Notes

If an event is outside, an active electrical outlet needs to be available in order to plug in the amp. String players need to be sheltered from the sun, due to the harmful effects it may cause to the varnish on our instruments...so, under a tree, an upright umbrella, or small canopy. Weather is an important factor...must be 40 degrees or higher, and not raining in order to play outside.

Services Offered

Violinist Classical Duo Classical Ensemble Oldies Music Pop Music String Quartet String Trio Strolling Violinist

Upcoming Booked Events

May 22, 2022 • 9:00am - 12:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
June 18, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm Grogan
July 30, 2022 • 1:30pm - 6:00pm Joliet
September 03, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm Long Grove
September 10, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm R. De la Cruz
October 01, 2022 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm Barrington
October 08, 2022 • 1:30pm - 6:00pm Rockford

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Past Booked Events

May 15, 2022 • 3:00pm - 8:30pm Fontana WI
April 24, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm Solo Violin
March 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 11:30pm Trip
December 19, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
December 11, 2021 • 3:30pm - 9:00pm Greenville WI
November 20, 2021 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm Birthday Party
November 14, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Wedding Reception
November 06, 2021 • 4:30pm - 9:00pm Spa Illinois
October 24, 2021 • 1:00pm - 5:30pm Naperville
October 23, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm Personal Occasion
October 16, 2021 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm Hilton O'Hare
September 18, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm Franklin Park
September 18, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 04, 2021 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm Engagement Party
August 13, 2021 • 4:00pm - 8:30pm Armour House
August 12, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm Wedding Ceremony
July 31, 2021 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm Lake Geneva
July 17, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
June 27, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony
May 29, 2021 • 3:00pm - 7:30pm Palatine
May 22, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
May 22, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
January 20, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm Surprise
October 16, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm Wedding Ceremony
October 05, 2020 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Surprise
October 03, 2020 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 21, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Dinner Party
August 25, 2018 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm Wedding Ceremony
June 17, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 03, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
May 28, 2016 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm Wedding Ceremony

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Setup Requirements

We are easy... we just need chairs equal to the number of musicians hired.

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