The Phoenix String Quartet
over 30 years experience
Accompaniments for soloists:
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Please call to discuss your needs with us in person, Sheet
music parts need to be provided at least two weeks prior to the wedding, in the
key they wish to perform.
The Phoenix String Quartet does accompany soloists, however a string quartet is not normally an accompaniment instrument and is very
difficult for a singer to hear. It should not be attempted by a non
professional soloist at a wedding, especially in an outdoor setting!
We suggest vocalists provide an accompaniment tape or CD if no keyboard is
available rather than use the string quartet. Not only does this simplify
the soloists job, it places them in control of their performance, and enables
them to rehearse independently.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals: Rehearsals with soloists are usually scheduled for 30
minutes, prior to the quartets scheduled arriving time. It is best for the
soloist if we rehearse on site rather than in studio and is less expensive.
Payment for the rehearsal needs to be made with the payment for the wedding (two
weeks prior to ceremony.)
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Sample Time Schedule |
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| Prior to ceremony: | Quartet: |
| 15 minutes | begins performing |
| 30 minutes | setup, confirmations |
| 60 minutes | rehearsal (30 min. max) |
| 1 Hr. 15 minutes | quartet arrives |
Charges: An additional hour is billed for the rehearsal. For example: a 2 hour wedding with a rehearsal would be billed as a 3 hour wedding. (payment schedule)
Custom arrangements:
Arrangements of tunes take time and energy. If the parts can easily be
pulled from the piano part we would be happy read from your part. (We do
not transpose on gigs, too risky!) If not, we can usually have
arrangements made from your piano part for $200.00/song, however you may be able
to obtain music for less as we farm these services out.
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