Frequently Asked Questions About Instrumentation or Groups

Here are the most common questions people have about the instrumentation, or the type of group to have at their event.

We can provide any combination of instruments for your needs, provided music is available for that combination. Our specialty is string groups, such as quartets, trios, and duos. These groups feature violins, a viola, and a cello. A quartet has two violins, a viola, and a cello. A trio has one violin, a viola, and a cello. Sometimes a flute is substituted for one of the violins, especially in a quartet or trio. A very popular group combination is two violins and a cello. However, for the best selection of literature, and the fullest sound, the traditional string quartet is the best choice.

Often, a bride will add a trumpet to a string quartet for use in the fanfares of the wedding ceremony. Some brides like the sound of a harp, or guitar added to the strings.

This would depend on what kind of event you are having, and how much space you can provide at your venue, and how much money you want to spend. The average bride hires 3-5 musicians, while the host of a retirement party may hire a small dance band of 8-10 musicians.

For a cost estimate, based on the length of time and number of musicians hired, please visit our Price Guidelines page.

To hear a sample of a string quartet, you may request our demo CD which is available thru this website free of charge. To order a copy of our demo CD, please visit our Free Demo CD page.

You may also visit our Download Songs page to hear short samples from the demo CD.