Professional musicians will be available to perform classical music at your event. Depending on the setting of your occasion and your budget, you will be able to select from two to four players, forming a duo, a trio, or a string quartet.

Here are some things to keep in mind when making a decision about hiring professional musicians:

  • number of guests attending the event

  • whether the event will take place outdoors or indoors

  • length of time you wish the musicians to play

  • music repertoire becomes more limited with less number of musicians, that becomes more imperative if you are hiring wedding musicians.

  • available budget

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Possible group combinations may include the following

string quartet: TWO VIOLINS - VIOLA - VIOLONCELLO

string trio: VIOLIN - VIOLA - VIOLONCELLO

string trio: TWO VIOLINS - VIOLA

string duo: VIOLIN - VIOLA

string duo: VIOLIN - VIOLIN

string duo: VIOLA - VIOLA

a flute player can be added to some of the groups above, or substituted for one of the violin players

Here are examples of events that classical music would be most suitable for:

WEDDINGS*

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Wedding service includes three portions as follows

PRELUDE

We will be playing 30 minutes of classical selections before the start of the wedding ceremony as guests are arriving, to set a smooth transition to the ceremony itself. Please view wedding music selections on the Repertoire page and listen to some of our wedding music samples. We can also perform music of your choice if such is requested.

CEREMONY

Prelude is followed by the music played at certain points during the ceremony, such as processional, communion, unity candles lightning, recessional and others. Details of the ceremony music will be discussed and arranged once the contract is signed. We will be able to give you suggestions on what pieces will work the best for your wedding, as well as perform music that you request.  It is helpful to discuss these details once your ceremony order program has been put together.

POSTLUDE

We will continue to play selected classical music for 30 minutes following the ceremony, until all guest have left. Once again, the music could either be musicians' choices from the standard repertoire, or requests made by you.

CHURCH SERVICES

sacred music string quartet musicians

We are also available to perform during church services and holidays such as Christmas and Easter. We will perform music of any style and choice, classical or sacred. If needed, some arrangements can be performed with the choir, keyboard or organ.

BACKGROUND DINNER/COCKTAIL HOUR MUSIC

cocktail hour corporate parties music

For dinners, corporate parties and other events, you can use as little as two players ( violin/viola) to perform classical music for background effect.

If your event is a wedding, the same group of musicians might be able to perform at the ceremony and at the reception. The fee will be adjusted accordingly, taking into consideration performing time and traveling distance (if any).

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