Learn about our two more intimate options, the string duo and soloists

Couples planning a ceremony at Canton's beautiful Gervasi Vineyard often choose live string music to complement the serene, Mediterranean-inspired setting. Venue Overview Gervasi and its expansive grounds have become a destination in Northeast Ohio for luxury dining, spa, and boutique hotel experiences. Naturally, the estate is also a great fit for weddings of every size. We are pleased to find ourselves here almost every weekend in the summer! Why Live Strings Work Well at G

The string duo and trio are our two most popular ensembles, with the trio having the slight edge for its perfect balance of the qualities of the duo (budget friendly! good for small/intimate spaces!) and quartet (that gorgeous, gorgeous sound! the "WOW" factor!). As a result, one of the questions we get most often is whether a duo or trio would be better for your event.

With the whole wide world of music before you, choosing a playlist for your live string ensemble can be daunting. With our years of experience, we have some insight on what sounds best when covered on strings. Here are 25 of the best songs for string ensemble that always land with any audience. Birds of a Feather for String Quartet – Billie Eilish  Billie Eilish’s 2024 hit comes together so well on strings; something about the rhythm, harmonies, and texture elevate an already

Once you’ve decided you want a string ensemble for your event, the natural next question is: how big? Potential clients often come to us stuck between choosing a trio and quartet. While the differences between duets and quartets are obvious (twice the players, twice the sound!), the characteristics that separate trios and quartets are more nuanced. A string trio is usually composed of a violin, viola, and cello. The string quartet adds a second violin, which makes all the dif

As the music librarian, arranger, and cellist of City Six Strings, let me tell you: I’ve seen it all. I get asked almost-daily about what types of music a string quartet can play, and whether this or that song will work for a string ensemble. I’ve been sent YouTube videos of indie singers with 67 views and have been asked to transform them into a string duet; I’ve also been asked to give songs like Rage Against the Machine’s “ Killing in the Name ” the full string quartet tre

Tips for Choosing Ceremony Songs Some couples come to us with it all figured out; they have had a vision since childhood of walking down the aisle to Canon in D played by a string quartet, or they watched Crazy Rich Asians and want to recreate the (iconic) scene with an ensemble playing “I Can’t Help Falling in Love.” But with so much wonderful music out in the world, it can be hard to choose the perfect song for your perfect day! We’ll give you some ceremony song ideas for y

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