FAQ

Q: Can you give us more information on wedding performances?

A:  Weddings are considered to be one hour events with soft, prelude music beginning prior to the wedding, and recessional music as guests are departing. We are happy to also play music during the wedding ceremony, as well. If the ceremony will be longer than one hour, we usually shorten our prelude and postlude music. If the ceremony is longer than an hour, additional fees may apply.

Q: What if my wedding starts late?

A: It is completely understandable if a wedding is running a little late. We are happy to continue playing the prelude music up to an additional 10 minutes after the original start time which has generally been the amount of time needed to get back on schedule.

If we happen to have an additional event scheduled later that day, we cannot stay longer than the time agreed upon and written in our contract due to our obligation to other clients. We will let you and/or your wedding coordinator know of our obligation before your event. 

Q: Does your quartet also play at the reception?

A: Yes, we can certainly play at the reception either immediately after an event as well as another location.

Q: Does your quartet also come to rehearsals?

A: Yes, We are more than happy to attend rehearsals.  Additional fees will apply for the extra time incurred.

Q: How can we secure your quartet to perform for our event?

A: A non-refundable deposit of $100 will hold the quartet for your event.  Full payment is due two (2) weeks prior to event.  Please fill out the "Contact Us" form on this Web page and Carla will contact you as soon as possible. 

Q: What is the difference between a string quartet and a trio?

 A STRING QUARTET (2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello) has a warm, rich sound loved & requested by many.  A STRING TRIO (1 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello) has a light, more transparent sound, perfect for lighter occasions.  Also, music repertoire for a quartet generally is much more extensive & available than  for a trio.

Q: Do you have any suggestions for music?

A. We would be more than happy to suggest music for your event. Many of our clients begin by taking a look at our list of music on our "Music" page.  From here, we are more than happy to give you some possibilities and suggestions to help you create your ideal wedding or event.

Q: Can your musicians perform with, or accompany, other musicians such as a pianist or singer?

A. Yes. We have performed with many different ensembles over the years and have a broad experience with different types of musicians. A rehearsal can be scheduled just prior to the ceremony or we can schedule a different time for an additional fee.

Q: Can your quartet perform non-standard repertoire or unusual arrangements?

A: Yes. Please speak with our music coordinator so she can clear the request before a contract is signed. If the music is not in our library but is available for string instruments, there will be an additional fee for obtaining the music.

Q: Does your group perform outside?

A: While an outdoor wedding or event can be very beautiful, we do ask for an alternative venue in the case of inclement weather. Instruments must be protected from sun, heat, moisture, hot and cold temperatures.

Q: What equipment does your group need during your service? 

A. Our quartet needs 4 comfortable chairs without arms when playing. We provide our own music stands and music.

Q: Do we need to provide food for the musicians?

A: We ask you to provide food if the musicians play at your event for four hours or more or if a long distance is traveled. 

Q: Do we need to tip the musicians?

A: Feel free to tip the musicians if you so choose.

RATES

Our rates begin at $200. Please email Carla at carla.violist@gmail.com for more details. We have several special package deals! 

STRING QUARTET (2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello)

~ Warm, rich sound loved & requested by many

STRING TRIO (1 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello)

~ Light, more transparent sound, for lighter occasions 

STRING DUO (1 violin or viola, 1 cello)

SOLO VIOLIN

Additional fees may apply if extensive travel is required.

Please contact us by email or call us (404-358-5827) for special arrangements or information. 

PRELUDE

Cantabile ~ Tartini

Traumerei ~ R. Schumann

Romanza ~ Mozart

(From Eine Kleine Nachtmusik)

Flower Duet ~ Delibes

WEDDING PARTY

Air ~ Bach

Canon in D ~ Pachelbel

Perfect ~ Ed Sheeran

Largo ~ Handel

I See the Light ~ from Tangled

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring ~ Bach

​On the Beautiful Blue Danube ~ Strauss

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BRIDAL ENTRANCE

Canon in D ~ Pachelbel

Air On A G String ~ Bach

Winter ~ Vivaldi

(From the The Four Seasons)

Trumpet Voluntary ~ Clark

A Thousand Years ~ Christina Perri

Perfect ~ Ed Sheeran

Wedding March Lohengrin (Here Comes the Bride) ~ Wagner

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BRIDE & GROOM RECESSIONAL
Wedding March ~ Mendelssohn

Trumpet Voluntary ~ Clark

Trumpet Tune ~ Purcell

I'm Yours ~ Jason Mraz

 
COCKTAIL HOUR/RECEPTION

All of Me ~ John Legend

Skye Boat Song ~ “Outlander Theme”

Por Una Cabeza ~ Gardel/Lazaryeva

Just the Way You Are ~ Bruno Mars

(MORE IDEAS )

CLASSICAL

• Air (Bach)
• Arioso (Bach)
• Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel)
• Bridal Chorus/Wedding March (Wagner)
• Canon in D (Pachelbel)
  Cantabile (Tartini)
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Serenata K525, (Mozart), I. Allegro  II. Romance, III. Menuetto & Trio
• Entrance of the Queen of Sheba (Handel, G.F.)
• Four Seasons (Vivaldi)
  Flower Duet from  "Lakme" (Delibes/arr.)
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)
• La Rejouissance (Handel, G.F.)
• Largo 'Aria' from Xerxes (Handel)
• Meditation from Thais (Massenet)
• Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
• On the Beauiful Blue Danube (Strauss)
• Palladio (Jenkins)
• Pavane, opus 50 (Faure, Gabriel) 
• Por Una Cabeza from "Scent of A Woman" (Gardel/arr.)
• Rondeau 'Masterpiece Theatre' (Mouret)
• Spring from 'Four Seasons' (Vivaldi)
• Thaxted (Holst)
• ​Theme from Symphony No. 1 (Brahms)
• Traumerei (Schumann)
• Trumpet Voluntary 'Prince of Denmark' (Clarke)
• Water Music Suite Selections (Handel) 
• Wachet auf (Bach)
• Water Music: Hornpipe in D (Handel) 
• Water Music: Hornpipe in F (Handel)
• Water Music: Air in D (Handel)
• Water Music: Bourree in F (Handel)
• Water Music: Royal Fireworks: La Paix (Handel)
• Water Music: Royal Fireworks: Rejouissance (Handel)
• Water Music: Royal Fireworks: Menuet in D Minor (Handel)
• Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
• Winter from 'Four Seasons' (Vivaldi)
  

SACRED & TRADITIONAL

• Amazing Grace (Newton)
• Ave Maria (Bach)
• Ave Maria (Schubert)
• Ave Verum Corpus K. 618 (Mozart)
• La Paloma (Traditional Spanish Dance) Londonderry Air 'Danny Boy' (Irish Folk Song)
• O Sole Mio (Capua)
• Panis Angelicus (Franck)
• Sheep Ma Safely Graze (Bach)
• Skye Boat Song (Scottish Folk Song)
• Te Deum (Charpentier)
• Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
• 'Tis a Gift to be Simple (Shaker Tune)
  
  

CONTEMPORARY
 

• All of Me (John Legend)
• All You Need is Love (Beatles Arr.)
• A Thousand Years (Christina Perry)
• At Last (Etta James)
• Beatiful Day (U2)
• Besame Mucho (Velazquez)
• Can't Take My Eyes Off You (Gaudio)
• Count On Me (Bruno Mars)
• From This Moment On (Twain/Lange)
• Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley)
• Halo (Beyonce)
• Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison)
• I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
• Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars)​
• Love Me Tender (Elvis)
• Marry You (Bruno Mars)
• Perfect ~ Ed Sheeran
• September (Earth, Wind, and Fire)
• Skye Boat Song (Scottish Folk Song)
• The Entertainer (S. Joplin)
• Yellow (Coldplay)
   

SACRED

• All in a Garden Green (Traditional)
• Amazing Grace (Newton)
• Ashokan Farewell (Ungar)
• Ave Maria (Bach or Schubert)
• Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
• Be Thou My Vision (Irish Melody)
• Blessed Assurance (Crosby, Frances)
• Come Thou Font of Every Blessing (Nettleson)
• Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Runyan)
• Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehova
• Holy, Holy, Holy (Heber, Reginald)
• La Paloma (Traditional Spanish Dance)
• Londonderry Air 'Danny Boy' (Irish Folk Song)
• O Perfect Love (Barnby,J.)
• To A Wild Rose (MacDowell, Edward)
• O Sole Mio (Capua)
• Panis Angelicus (Franck) 
• Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach)
• Skye Boat Song (Scottish Folk Song)
• Te Deum (Charpentier)
• The Lord's Prayer (Malotte/Moss) 
• To a Wild Rose (MacDowell)
• Tis a Gift to be Simple (Shaker Tune) Wonderful