String Quartets
Planning any event or party can be time-consuming regardless of the type or how many guests will be there. Weddings can take quite some time to arrange, and conventions can have several protocols that one has to follow. Music is becoming crucial to any event and requires careful consideration to determine what will suit your event. So if you are looking to plan a wedding and want to hire live musicians a great choice is to arrange for a string quartet to ensure an enjoyable musical experience that will not take over the occasion itself.
A string quartet consists of two violins, cello, and viola. The violinists provide a song’s melody; the viola supports the mid-range harmonies; the cellist plays the bass line. They play as one to create a harmonious piece of music perfect for a wedding or a corporate event.
Why not hire a String Quartet
If you have been considering hiring live musicians for your event then a string quartet is an excellent option as they provide a stronger resonance and more complex harmonies that lesser musicians can’t. With fewer musicians, it might be challenging to hear the music over large amounts of people having conversations. Most arrangements are already created for quartets, so they can effortlessly perform any song without having to re adjust the piece themselves.
Popular pop music played with classical instruments is surging in popularity. Who wouldn’t enjoy hearing their favourite modern pop and rock songs remixed into a completely different genre? Watching a band perform a well-known song leads to comparisons over how well they did. You don’t want to hire a pop covers band that does an acceptable rendition of The Rolling Stones. Instead, hire a string quartet to enjoy current modern pop songs in a new acoustic form.
String quartets are surprisingly versatile and are not just restricted to formal gatherings; however, they are most commonly hired as wedding musicians for the ceremony itself and afternoon drink receptions while everyone is waiting for the bride and groom to arrive, and also for a corporate event.
The Wedding Ceremony is a Popular Choice
String quartets are very popular for a wedding ceremony adding a touch of class to the occasion. You can have your favourite songs reimagined with string instruments regardless of genre. You can customize your ceremony’s music, avoid lyrics and harsh sounds, and create a unique experience. Strings sound heavenly when performed in a church.
Your wedding ceremony requires elegance and romantic music performed by a professional and talented quartet.
Drinks Reception
One of the benefits of choosing a string quartet is that they are very flexible. A quartet only requires four chairs and can move wherever the party heads to without any long set up time needed.
Corporate Events
Music is a vital ingredient in keeping a corporate event entertaining and friendly. It serves as tasteful background music while clients consider mingling and networking. The quartet will need to provide both low-key and up-tempo performances throughout the duration. Lyrics and vocals can distract guests, making acoustic music the best option. Electric string quartets are especially popular for many of these events because they can keep things calm and relaxed or put on a much bigger show as part of the schedule.
What would you expect when hiring a String Quartet?
A quartet won’t require too much of a space to perform in, just 4 chairs set in a semi-circle. Just make sure that the chairs have no armrests, so they can move freely while playing. They won’t require any technical equipment or PA system, but they will provide one themselves if you need amplification. If you are having your event outside be mindful of the weather as they can’t perform in the cold and will need some shade for the heat, like a gazebo.
Make sure you book early because they might fill their diaries well in advance. The wedding months of May-September are very busy for musicians. Their prices vary depending on location to the event, and duration of the event, and experience of the group.
String quartets are an upgrade for any wedding or event they perform at. They set the tone and mood, creating an entertaining and memorable occasion. No event is complete without any form of music, so why not make it a string quartet.