Classic Wedding Ensembles

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You may engage from one to four musicians of The Classic String Quartet, considering your budget, number of guests, and the ensemble's sound and repertoire. The string quartet plays all of our music, the trio most pieces, and the duet many selections. (See our Complete Repertoire.)

Sound Comparison:

Quartet, Trio, & Duet, playing Clarke's "Trumpet Voluntary"

String Quartet (two violins, viola & cello)

Projects the fullest sound and richest harmonies

String Trio (two violins & cello)

A beautiful tone with three-part harmony

Violin & Cello Duet

The lovely, light combination of melody and bass line

Violin Soloist

Available if you have a keyboard accompanist

Sound amplification, recommended for larger events, is available for an additional fee. Our custom sound system augments volume while preserving our fine acoustical quality.

Sample 2009 - '10 Rates*
	1 hour	1.5 hour	2 hours	3 hours	Additional half-hours
Solo	$230	$255	$280	$330	$25
Duet	$380	$430	$480	$580	$50
Trio	$520	$595	$670	$820	$75
Quartet	$660	$760	$860	$1060	$100

*An hour is our minimum service, and fees may be figured by the quarter hour, up to five hours total.
*Provision for going overtime will be written into all contracts
*Additional charge for travel outside of the central Pioneer Valley. Home area includes Springfield, West Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton, Amherst, Greenfield, Longmeadow, Chicopee, Hadley, South Hadley, Hatfield, Easthampton, Williamsburg, Whately and Deerfield. Please inquire as to the travel surcharge for locations outside this area.