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I'm a professional violinist and composer who is equally at home performing indoor and outdoor weddings. Whether you wish for elegant classical music, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, or a favorite popular song ... I can help you find that perfect sound! I've performed all over the world from Carnegie Hall in New York City to the Great Hall of the Composers in Moscow. In 2006 I received a Music Fellowship from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and in 2019 won the Pittsburgh Concert Society Major Auditions on solo violin.

In addition to giving weekly private violin lessons to about 30 students, I'm passionate about bringing music to all demographics. To this end, in 2010 I created Musicians With A Mission to “bring more of Pittsburgh's talented musicians into local healthcare settings.” After coordinating over a hundred performances each year at local healthcare facilities, Pittsburgh’s NPR station featured MWAM in its 2018 segment “90 Neighborhoods, 90 Good Stories.” (learn more at musicianswithamission.com)

Mr. Arrington holds a B.A in Music from Middlebury College (summa cum laude) and Master of Music degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

About the instrument that will contribute so much to your celebration:

I play on a gorgeous sounding violin made by famed luthier and MacArthur "genius grant" winner Joseph Curtin (learn more at josephcurtinstudios.com)

For outdoor weddings, I use a Fishman SA330X speaker system which adds amazing amplification while still keeping the purity of the acoustic violin sound.

If you have another musician that already comes as part of the venue package (such as a church pianist or organist), I am happy to collaborate with them.

Interested in a special arrangement of a song of your choice for solo violin?

The standard is for instrumental musicians to simply perform the vocal line of a song from the purchased sheet music. With my double skill set as a composer and violinist, I can turn your favorite song into an audible work of art! This includes a high quality audio recording, but not printed sheet music.

Send me a message and let me know how I can help make your day a unique success!

Sincerely,

Devin Arrington

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music
Sample Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Devin Arrington, Violinist

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Devin received consistent praise for his exceptional violin performances at weddings, being highly recommended by numerous happy clients. Clients highlighted his responsiveness, ease of communication, professionalism, and ability to play requested songs perfectly, making their wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours memorable and special. Guests were impressed by his talent, and his music added a beautiful and emotional touch to the events, earning him glowing reviews and recommendations for those seeking live ceremony music.

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Devin received consistent praise for his exceptional violin performances at weddings, being highly recommended by numerous happy clients. Clients highlighted his responsiveness, ease of communication, professionalism, and ability to play requested songs perfectly, making their wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours memorable and special. Guests were impressed by his talent, and his music added a beautiful and emotional touch to the events, earning him glowing reviews and recommendations for those seeking live ceremony music.

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Gsumartley1 Sent on 08/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Talent and professionalism at it's finest!

Devin was the perfect touch for our outdoor ceremony. There are not adequate words to describe his musicianship and talent. He went out of his way to make sure that he played exactly what we wanted. Devin also played at our reception and asked our guests if they wanted to hear something specific. My Austrian side of the family asked him to play "Edelweiss," which he promptly began to play. I can not rate this musician high enough. He also played the music for our first dance, which he learned, recorded at different speeds, added bars to the recording, and again, went out of his way to deliver the greatest day of our lives. I highly recommend Devin, and if I ever need a violinist/fiddler again, Devin is the only person I am going to call.

As far as professionalism goes, Devin arrived early, and had everything that he needed. He also gave us options for what effects we wanted to come from the speaker. He was quick to respond to emails and we never had any problems getting in touch with him. This musician is a real professional.
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Nicole Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 star service

Devin was wonderful to work with. He was very responsive to me through the planning process. He played the songs picked for our church ceremony and he played a mix of songs suggested for our cocktail hour. Our guests thought his playing was a beautiful addition to our wedding. Thank you Devin for making our day special.
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Alyssa Sent on 08/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Violinist

Devin was an absolute blessing to have as our violinist for our wedding ceremony. From the start, he was so responsive and easy to work with, making the planning process stress-free. He even took the time to virtually meet with us before the big day so I could hear him play the song I would walk down the aisle to (Oceans), ensuring the timing was perfect.

His music added such a beautiful, emotional touch to our ceremony—it truly made the moment unforgettable. Guests are still talking about how special it was! We are so grateful to have had him as part of our wedding and couldn’t recommend him more highly to anyone looking for live ceremony music.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 06/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Favorite part of our wedding!

Devin was very responsive and great communicating with us leading up to the wedding. He played all the songs we requested perfectly and so many more that we had asked for. All the guests commented on how wonderful he was. It made our wedding so special!
Karla
Karla Sent on 06/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Devin was amazing!

Devin was a great addition to have at our wedding ceremony. He is very talented and will provide suggestions for your event. Highly recommend him! Thanks for making our wedding memorable.
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Sarah Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

If you're looking for a violinist, hire Devin Arrington!!

Devin was so much fun to work with, incredibly professional and added so much value to our wedding day. Beautiful violinist and such a fun and easy-going person. We are so grateful for his efforts in making our ceremony and cocktail hour so memorable.
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Kayla Sent on 09/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony Violinist

I highly recommend Devin for any service you are looking for! He was very professional, quick to respond and very easy to work with. He played at my wedding ceremony at Heinz Chapel. He was willing to learn new songs that I requested and came to rehearsal to practice with the organist. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the violin sounded at our ceremony!
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Melanie Sent on 08/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Westmoreland Country Club

My daughter and I heard Devin for the first time playing at a Pittsburgh Bridal Show. We knew immediately that we wanted him to play at my daughter’s wedding. Anytime I corresponded with Devin he always got back to me in a timely fashion. He is very professional and his music selections were perfect. I would highly recommend him.
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Samuel Sent on 07/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Well Worth the Money

Devin was open to ideas, gave great suggestions, and super easy to work with for our wedding day. We told him our ideas and he made our vision come to life. Everyone was so impressed by our violinist at the ceremony
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Madison Sent on 07/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such an incredible part of our wedding day!

Devin played such a beautiful role in our ceremony and cocktail hour. He is so talented and having a violinist on your wedding day is such a special and romantic touch.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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