Can someone help me find a string quartet for the ceremony that doesn''t cost a fortune??? I also need a pianist for the cocktail hour. Any ideas????
Contact SUNY Stony Brook's Music School or another local college music department. They often have lists of students who are interested in performing for weddings and such -- and they charge a nominal fee.
I am using a string quartet for the cockail hour. I think it cost under $500. I booked them through the Band Store.
THE BAND STORE
241 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
Phone: (516)763-6522
We booked a violin, cello and flute trio with Island Classical Ensembles for the ceremony and cocktail hour (2 hours) for $750.
If I remember correctly, of the 7 or 8 vendors I called, the least expensive was the Long Island String Quartet which is $600 for 2 hours.
You will find that you pay more to have them for just 1 hour versus 2, since they're already there!
I can't help you with finding a pianist!
Good luck!
I have been talking to the pianist that plays at Nordstram's at Roosevelt Field regarding playing at my cocktail hour. My reception hall has a piano there. He is an older guy and very reasonable. Email me,[email protected], if you are interested in his number.
