Ensembles
We offer a variety of ensembles to accommodate your preferences and the needs of your event, ranging from solo violin or cello to a full string quintet, with added trumpet, flute, or oboe.
We are often asked how a duo will sound vs. a larger ensemble, such as a quartet. We've provided examples below to help you make your decision. (Sound credit: JT Studios)
We are often asked how a duo will sound vs. a larger ensemble, such as a quartet. We've provided examples below to help you make your decision. (Sound credit: JT Studios)
Solo Violin or Cello
A solo instrument will typically play just the melodic line without added accompaniment or harmony. While the most budget-friendly, it is also the most bare in terms of sound.
A solo instrument will typically play just the melodic line without added accompaniment or harmony. While the most budget-friendly, it is also the most bare in terms of sound.
String Duo:
Violin and cello/bass. A duo will provide the basic melody with a basic harmonization. While still tending toward a leaner sound, it might be perfect for smaller, intimate spaces, or weddings on a very tight budget.
Violin and cello/bass. A duo will provide the basic melody with a basic harmonization. While still tending toward a leaner sound, it might be perfect for smaller, intimate spaces, or weddings on a very tight budget.
String Trio:
Two violins and cello/bass, or violin, viola, and cello/bass. This ensemble may be perfect if you desire a fuller, richer sound, but are tighter with space and/or budget.
Two violins and cello/bass, or violin, viola, and cello/bass. This ensemble may be perfect if you desire a fuller, richer sound, but are tighter with space and/or budget.
String Quartet:
As the most traditional ensemble, the string quartet's rich and full sound is the quintessential musical accompaniment to any formal event. It is comprised of two violins, viola, and cello (or bass, if you prefer a deeper sound). The string quartet, with its balanced blend of four voices, is known for its versatility as well as its rich and complex sonority.
As the most traditional ensemble, the string quartet's rich and full sound is the quintessential musical accompaniment to any formal event. It is comprised of two violins, viola, and cello (or bass, if you prefer a deeper sound). The string quartet, with its balanced blend of four voices, is known for its versatility as well as its rich and complex sonority.
String Quintet:
A traditional string quartet with bass. The string quintet ultimately provides the most resonance, fullness, and power in sound and sonority, as well as the most versatility in repertoire and styles.
A traditional string quartet with bass. The string quintet ultimately provides the most resonance, fullness, and power in sound and sonority, as well as the most versatility in repertoire and styles.
Ensembles with added trumpet, flute, or oboe:
We also offer the option to add trumpet, flute, or oboe to any of the above ensembles.
(The recordings below feature added oboe)
We also offer the option to add trumpet, flute, or oboe to any of the above ensembles.
(The recordings below feature added oboe)