FAQ - Weddings |
| What kind of ensembles are available? |
- We provide a variety of ensembles including string quartet, harp, trumpet, brass, woodwinds, and singers. We work with engaged couples to decide what is best for their wedding. On the "Audio Samples" page, recording clips feature Roxana Pavel-Goldstein, Elias Goldstein, Emanuel Ban, and Ellen O'Hayer, and Gabriel Datcu on guitar.
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| What does your price include? |
- Our musicians perform while the guests arrive, during the processional, ceremony, and while the guests exit. We also give unlimited support via phone, consultation, and email. If you wish to have a high-quality sound system which can be heard during noisy receptions and outdoor weddings, we can provide the sound system for a rental fee of $100.
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| How far in advance should I hire? |
- To ensure availability, it is recommended to book as early as the date, time, and location of the wedding is known.
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| What are your rates? |
- Quote is determined by the size of the ensemble, length of performance, and travel distance.
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| Will the musicians play outdoors? |
- We can play outdoors, provided that our instruments have shelter from direct rain and sunlight during performance; the temperature must be between 50° F and 100° F.
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| What will the musicians wear? |
- Our standard formalwear is either tuxedo or suit and tie for men, and black dress for women. Other dress codes are also available according to the client's preference.
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| What resources are available for music selection? |
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| What if the music is not listed in your library? |
- We can either buy the music already published for string ensemble (best quality, but not usually available), or use a piano score. If string parts are not published and do not want us to use a piano score, we can write out a special arrangement for strings. We charge $25 per hour for the arrangement; it usually takes 2-3 hours to complete.
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| Do you provide all of the equipment necessary? |
- We will have our instruments, music stands, music, and amplification system if needed. Armless chairs and programs for each musician are the only provisions needed. If lighting is poor, we ask that the client lets us know.
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| What is the next step? |
- When the date, time and location of the wedding is known, contact us and we will give you a custom quote.
- Complete and sign the contract and mail it to us.
- Select the music no later than one week prior to your wedding.
- Meanwhile, we will keep in touch to make sure all the details are taken care of.
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