Hire Chris McCrea Guitar | Classical Guitarist in Shipley

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Cavatina

Recuerdos de la Alhambra

About Chris

Events Guitarist for Weddings, Celebrations, Corporate and Private Parties

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Classical Guitarist

Shipley

Public liability insurance of £1 million

I embarked on my musical journey many years ago under the guidance of the world-renowned Guitarist Graham Wade. A former Professor and Head of Strings at Leeds College of Music, Wade is a celebrated biographer, author, and a global authority on the Classical Guitar. Throughout my career, I have played with bands of many styles, orchestras and a diverse range of ensembles spanning classical, contemporary, and rock genres. I have attended masterclasses by legendary Guitarists such as John Williams and Julian Bream. I am a teacher and session musician, covering numerous styles and genres.

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5 out of 5

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Chris' Reviews

5 out of 5

Chris was so professional and accommodating at every stage of our wedding. He played Cavatina in the service and another romantic Bach piece. Perfect. It was so good to have live background music during the service and reception. Guests were relaxed, charmed and engaged by Chris’s repertoire of different styles. Highly recommended !!! Siobhan and John Newlyweds

5 out of 5

We booked Chris to play at our intimate anniversary party. He transformed a simple celebration into an unforgettable and elegant event. Throughout we always felt secure with him and he couldn’t do enough in preparation and during the event. A no hesitation recommendation !!! Hazel and Mitchell

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Chris' Song list

Events Repertoire

Wedding Ceremony Favourites

Bach Cello Suite No. 1

Bridal Chorus (Wagner)

Romanza

Cavatina

Thinking Out Loud

All of Me

Here Comes the Sun

A Thousand Years

Canon in D

Event Favourites

A Thousand Years

Aint Misbehavin’

All of Me

Asturias

Ave Maria

Bach Air on a G String

Bach Cello Suite No. 1

Bach Em Study

Bring Him Home

Brouwer Study No. 5

Can’t Help Falling In Love

Carillon

Carulli Duet

Cavatina

Choros No. 1

Classical Gas

Edelweiss

Fields of Gold

Firedance

Greensleeves

Have I Told You Lately

Here Comes the Sun

Here, There and Everywhere

How Long Will I Love You

Irish Love

Jeeves and Wooster

Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring

Johnny and Mary

Lagrima

Misty

On My Own

Pachelbel’s Canon

Perfect

Recuerdos de la Alhambra

Rewrite the Stars

Right Here Waiting for You

Romanza

Sailing (Christopher Cross)

Schindler’s List

Shallow

She’s The One

Study in Bm (Sor)

Tears in Heaven

Test Drive – How to Train Your Dragon

Thinking Out Loud

Time After Time

True Colours

Vivaldi Sonata No. 7

Wanted Dead or Alive

What a Wonderful World

Chris' Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£375
Up to 2 hours	£500
Up to 3 hours	£625

All prices include:Communication - All messaging, Phone and Zoom calls, Liaison with your Venue, Planner and/or Tech Team before the Event. Set-up and Break-down time. I aim to arrive 30 minutes before I start playing. Performance - Please note that background performances of 2 and 3 hours include a short break, during which I can play suitable background music through a PA System. Two Special Song requests are included for the Wedding Ceremony, Drinks Reception, First Dance etc. Equipment - A small combo amplifier to project the performance and backing tracks. Public Liability Insurance up to £10M.

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£312.50

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£437.50

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event, just let me know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I offer an iPod service. This is a really popular request, and I offer this service for free. If you want specific songs, I can add them to a playlist.

How much time do you need to set up?

I need 30 minutes, provided parking, access, and electricity are straight forward.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, as long as the pieces are on my repertoire list. I allow two free special request pieces that have special meaning to clients, provided it is feasible to play them instrumentally on Guitar.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own Guitars as required for the multi-styles on my set list.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely! I allow two free special request pieces that have special meaning to clients, provided it is feasible to play them instrumentally on Guitar.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Medieval music, Renaissance, 1930s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1960s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Acoustic, Vintage, Ambient pop, Pop, Brazilian music, French music, German music, Flamenco, Italian music, Spanish music

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Instruments:

Classical guitar

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Corporate event, Private event, Birthday party

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Other skills:

Transcription, Fluent improviser, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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