Kris Simonson

• Musical Moments - piano, voice
• Shotgun Weddings - piano, guitar, vocals

Kris is a professional, classically trained pianist that will add a special touch of class to any event. Though classically trained, he plays all styles of music. Kris really knows how to make the piano sing with his melodious touch. Kris has played for hundreds of weddings, funerals, parties, etc... and whoever hires him is always overwhelmingly pleased. Kris has also performed on National television as the pianist for the Miss Teen of America Pageant and has several instrumental Cd's out. He's also had some air time on local radio stations with the DJ describing him as "One of the greatest pianists of our time." Kris has also worked as an accompaniest/director for many theater productions and churches.

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• Stormy Weather - Arlen
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
• Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
• Prelude in C - Bach
• O Perfect Love - Barnby
• Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee - Beethoven
• Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven
• If You Believe - Brickman
• Angel Eyes - Brickman
• Hero's Dream - Brickman
• Valentine - Brickman
• Sound of Your Voice - Brickman
• Top of the World - Carpenter
• Tears in Heaven - Clapton
• Trumpet Voluntary - Clark
• Time in a Bottle - Croce
• Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
• Candle in the Wind - Elton John
• Can Help Falling in Love - Elvis
• I'll Be Seeing You - Fain
• Killing Me Solfly - Gimbel
• From A Distance - Gold
• Unforgettable - Gordon
• Georgia on my Mind - Gorrell/Carmichael
• The Way We Were - Hamlisch
• My Favorite Things - Hammerstein
• All The Things You Are - Hammerstein
• Edelweiss - Hammerstein
• Air from Water Music Suite - Handel
• Allegro Maestoso - Handel
• Largo in G - Handel
• Fly Me to the Moon - Howard
• Moonglow - Hudson
• Girl From Ipanema - Jobim
• Just The Way You Are - Joel
• Let It Be - Lennon
• Imagine - Lennon
• Yesterday - Lennon/McCartney
• On The Street Where You Live - Loewe
• Treads of Love - Lori Line
• Meditation from Thais - Massenet
• Wedding March - Mendelssohn
• A Whole New World - Menken
• Moon River - Mercer
• Turkish Rondo - Mozart
• Concerto No. 21 in C Major - Mozart
• Crazy - Nelson
• We've Only Just Begun - Nicholas/Williams
• Unchained Meloldy - North
• More - Oliveriero/Ortolani
• Love Me Tender - Presly
• You Are So Beautiful - Preston/Fisher
• Trumpet Tune - Purcell
• My Way - Revaux/Francois
• A Time for Us - Rota
• Ave Maria - Schubert
• People-funny girl - Styne
• Bridal Chorus - Wagner
• Memory - Webber
• Phantom of the Opera Songs - Webber
• What a Wonderful World - Weiss/Thiele
• You Are The Sunshine of My Life - Wonder
• Until the Last Moment - Yanni
• When I Fall in Love - Young

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• I planned our wedding from a distance (we live 4 1/2 hours south of where the wedding took place). I was apprehensive about booking a musician online, but Kris's online sample and the reviews I read about him were great. He was very good about returning any phonecalls or e-mails when I had questions, and he was very accomodating to my last-minute tempo change request I talked to him about minutes before our ceremony started. The music sounded amazing, and the ceremony was beautiful. I would definitely recommend Kris to anyone. -- Tammy R, Bruce, WI, 10/1/2011
• Kris did a great job coordinating the timing of the music during the ceremony with the officiant. He is very talented and we heard many compliments from guests regarding his piano playing. We thought he did a wonderful job. -- Rebecca L, St Paul, MN, 10/14/2011
• We hired Kris to play during out ceremony and cocktail hour, we had many compliments from our guests regarding Kris's selection for music as well as how well he played! I would recommend Kris!! He was extremely accommodating and very talented!! Thank you Kris! Tom and Jill -- Tom S, Chaska, MN, 2/18/2012
• Kris was extremely responsive and prompt to answer e-mails. He was professional and easy going at the same time. Everything went smoothly and I highly encourage anyone looking for a piano player to go with Kris! -- Arin C, Little Falls, MN, 5/5/2012
• Kris is not only an extremely talented pianist, but was friendly, flexible and accomodating. He made the whole process of selecting music for our wedding very easy and accompanied on two vocal performances. I would HIGHLY recommend him. -- Mel S, Savage, MN, 7/29/2011
• Our pianist Kris Simonson was wonderful, we could not have been more pleased. -- Denise S, Shoreview, MN, 7/2/2011
• Kris was everything we were expecting! His music was perfect for our wedding ceremony and reception. He was very accomodating to what we wanted and very professional. He is a very talented pianist and we highly recommend him! -- Brent J, Kasson, MN, 5/21/2011
• Kris arrived when their was chaos in the kitchen and rest of the staff trying to get ready. Kris asked me just a few questins and immediatley starting to work independently Mamy of the quests commented on how good he was. Thanks for bringing some peace to the storm. Chris -- Chris R, Mendota Heights, MN, 4/30/2011
• Kris was fantastic! He arrived early, was very professional, engaging and accommodating for our diverse crowd; and, extremely talented. He made the event! -- Skip H, St Louis Park, MN, 11/6/2010
• We planned our wedding from a distance and were very nervous about selecting services when we were not able to meet prior to the event. However, we decided to utilize Kris for his services and he exceeded any expectations we had. Kris was extremely personable, professional, accomodating, and went out of his way to ensure that our wedding ceremony was great. He helped us select music that suited us well, rolled with all of our last minute changes, and overall was wonderful. Thanks, Kris! -Amy & Alain -- Amy P, Plymouth, MN, 9/5/2010
• Kris did a great job! He was friendly, accommodating, and he could play upbeat music as weill as the classics! Thanks Kris! I will recommend you to friends! -- Jessica W, Stillwater, MN, 5/28/2011

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