William C Galvez
Overview
Hello, my name is William Galvez — a San Antonio–based violinist and vocalist providing elegant live music for weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, and upscale private gatherings. From romantic violin performances to timeless vocal classics inspired by Frank Sinatra, I specialize in creating refined musical experiences that elevate every event.
Whether performing for a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or intimate dinner reception, each performance is tailored to match the atmosphere of the occasion. Professionalism, reliability, and creating memorable moments are at the heart of every booking.
Reviews
13 reviews
Susan H.
May 12, 2023Totally set the mood!
William is an amazing talent, and his music totally set the mood for Table Talk's elegant Mother's Day Tea. He is truly a gifted professional in every aspect.
Hired as: Violinist
Jessica A.
May 5, 2022Absolutely Amazing!
Mr. Galvez had amazing communication when planning for our wedding. He had quick responses and very detailed in coordinating the music selection.
The service provided at our wedding was exceptional. His music made our day so special and added the perfect touch. Mr. Galvez arrived early and was extremely professional for our event. I can’t say thank you enough! We would definitely reach out for service in future and recommend to others!
Hired as: Violinist
Erin R.
November 29, 2024Played at our Mexican-themed wedding party
William was wonderful and played beautifully.
He was functional and courteous. My guests enjoyed talking with him.
I highly recommend, he is very professional.
Hired as: Spanish Entertainment, Violinist
Melanie G.
June 20, 2024Exceptional!
William did an amazing job playing at our wedding! He played exactly what we wanted during our ceremony and he is very talented. He even provided his own background music using his own prerecorded music. We got a lot of compliments from our guests. William was also very responsive when we communicated via email about my song choices. I requested that he play “The goodness of God” as I walked down the aisle and he played it beautifully. I would definitely recommend him! Thank you William!
Hired as: Violinist
Brittany S.
December 8, 2023Holiday Tenant Event
We had William at our building for our holiday tenant event and got so many compliments about him. He did a wonderful job, and I would highly recommend him.
Hired as: Violinist
Booking information
Price range: $300.00 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 250 minutes
What to expect
•I will arrive 30 mins early prior to set up and touch base with client or event coordinator
•I provide my own sound equipment at no extra cost to help accommodate to the size of your event!
•Special Song Request can be submitted up to 2 weeks prior to the event
About
I’m a local musician based out of San Antonio, Tx. I actively perform classical and mariachi music and I’m currently studying to become a music educator! I find great joy in providing music for the most important moments in life!
Please feel free to message me to discuss your musical needs for your next event!
Past booked events
June 2024
13
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Canyon Lake, TX
March 2024
16
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
10:00pm - 10:45pm
•
San Antonio, TX
December 2023
06
Wednesday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
May 2023
06
Saturday
Cultural Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
April 2023
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
04
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
Austin, TX
August 2022
10
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Kerrville, TX
July 2022
29
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
15
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
June 2022
24
Friday
Retirement Community Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Austin, TX
May 2022
12
Thursday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
New Braunfels, TX
April 2022
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:00am
•
San Antonio, TX
17
Sunday
Wedding Engagement
1:00pm - 1:15pm
•
Universal City, TX
March 2022
29
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:15am
•
San Antonio, TX
12
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Austin, TX
February 2022
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Comfort, TX
14
Monday
Surprise
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Helotes, TX
02
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Kyle, TX
Set list
Violin Repertoire
VIOLIN TUNES
Pop & Contemporary
Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
All of Me – John Legend
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
Remember Me – Coco / Miguel (film)
Love of My Life – Queen
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Señorita – Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
Despacito – Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
You Are the Reason – Calum Scott
Stand by Me – Ben E. King
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Yellow – Coldplay
Die with a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Risk It All – Bruno Mars
Count on Me – Bruno Mars
Versace on the Floor – Bruno Mars
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Memories – Maroon 5
Titanium – David Guetta ft. Sia
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez
Love Never Felt So Good – Michael Jackson
Do You Know the Way to San Jose – Dionne Warwick
I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
Oye Como Va – Tito Puente
Dancing Queen – ABBA
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Standards & Jazz
Cheek to Cheek – Fred Astaire
The Shadow of Your Smile – Tony Bennett / Andy Williams
Wave – Tom Jobim
How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
Satin Doll – Duke Ellington
Sway – Dean Martin
Mona Lisa – Nat King Cole
Make It with You – Bread
Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
La Vie en Rose – Édith Piaf
I'll Be Seeing You – Billie Holiday / Frank Sinatra
I'll Be There – Martine Nievera
Moon River – Audrey Hepburn (Henry Mancini)
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
The More I See You – Chris Montez / Harry James
In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington
Arthur's Theme – Christopher Cross
Smile – Charlie Chaplin / Nat King Cole
Someday My Prince Will Come – Snow White (Disney) / Miles Davis
Latin / Bossa
California Dreamin' – The Mamas & The Papas
Quizás, Quizás, Quizás – Osvaldo Farrés / Nat King Cole
Triste (El Triste) – José José
Historia de un Amor – Eydie Gormé & Trio Los Panchos
Christian / Worship
Firm Foundation – Cody Carnes
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong United
Goodness of God – Bethel Music / CeCe Winans
Gratitude – Brandon Lake
Classical / Wedding
Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
Con Te Partirò (Time to Say Goodbye) – Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
CROONING SPECIALS
It's Impossible – Armando Manzanero / Perry Como
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Strangers in the Night – Frank Sinatra
The Shadow of Your Smile – Tony Bennett / Andy Williams
Too Marvelous for Words – Frank Sinatra / Doris Day
Yesterday I Heard the Rain – Tony Bennett / Eydie Gormé
The Impossible Dream – Man of La Mancha / Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
You Make Me Feel So Young – Frank Sinatra
The Girl from Ipanema – Tom Jobim & Vinícius de Moraes / Astrud Gilberto
Baubles, Bangles and Beads – Frank Sinatra / Peggy Lee
All of Me – Louis Armstrong / Billie Holiday
Sunrise, Sunset – Fiddler on the Roof (Bock & Harnick)
Sway (Quién Será) – Pablo Beltrán Ruiz / Dean Martin
I Don't Want to See Tomorrow – Tony Bennett / Jo Stafford
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
Cuando, Cuando, Cuando – Tony Renis / Engelbert Humperdinck
Evermore – Beauty and the Beast (2017) / Josh Groban
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra
And I Love You So – Don McLean / Perry Como
Night and Day – Frank Sinatra (Cole Porter)
My Way – Frank Sinatra
Come Fly with Me – Frank Sinatra
Pure Imagination – Gene Wilder (Willy Wonka, 1971)
Young at Heart – Frank Sinatra
Meditation – Tom Jobim
An Affair to Remember – Vic Damone
When I Fall in Love – Nat King Cole / Doris Day
Memories of You – Benny Goodman / Billie Holiday
Bella Notte – Lady and the Tramp (Disney)
If Ever I Would Leave You – Robert Goulet (Camelot)
I'll Never Fall in Love Again – Dionne Warwick / Tom Jones
Amazing Grace – Traditional Hymn
National Anthem (Star-Spangled Banner) – Francis Scott Key
In the Garden – Traditional Hymn (C. Austin Miles)
How Great Thou Art – Traditional Hymn
MARIACHI
Sabor a Mí – Álvaro Carrillo / Eydie Gormé & Los Panchos
Jesusita en Chihuahua – Quirino Mendoza y Cortés
El Relámpago – Traditional Mariachi
El Diablo Suelto – Heraclio Fernández
La Bikina – Rubén Fuentes
El Jarabe Tapatío – Jesús González Rubio (Mexican Hat Dance)
Llano Grande – Traditional Mariachi / Lola Beltrán
Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado – María Grever / Trio Los Panchos
Solamente una Vez – Agustín Lara / Luis Miguel
No Me Queda Más – Selena
Piel Canela – Bobby Capó
La Fuente – Traditional / Mariachi Vargas
Spanish Eyes – Bert Kaempfert / Al Martino
La Gruta – Traditional Mariachi
Si Nos Dejan – José Alfredo Jiménez / Luis Miguel
Las Mañanitas – Traditional Mexican Birthday Song
Bésame Mucho – Consuelo Velázquez / Trio Los Panchos
La Gloria Eres Tú – José Antonio Méndez / Luis Miguel
Júrame – María Grever / Plácido Domingo
Sin Ti – Pepe Guízar / Trio Los Panchos
Serenata Huasteca – Traditional Huastec / Mariachi Vargas
Influences and inspiration
•Classical
•Jazz
•Mariachi
•Crooners such as Frank Sinatra/Nat king Cole
•Relaxing Lounge Music
Setup requirements
Chair, water and shade. No electrical outlet is needed unless im using the Bose L1 Pro