Strings
The Hook Club's exquisite String ensembles are the perfect complement to our vibrant dance bands! With an elegant and modern twist, our professional string quartets and ensembles add a touch of sophistication to any occasion. Our clients love our diverse repertoire that seamlessly spans Classical, Pop Strings, Folk, and Jazz genres. From enchanting wedding ceremonies to chic corporate soirées, our talented musicians artfully set the perfect ambiance for every event.
Experience the timeless allure of live strings, as the music weaves a magical tapestry of emotions, enveloping you and your guests in the carefully planned soundtrack we create for each event. Our String ensembles are meticulously crafted to ensure a dynamic and refined performance, combining top-notch performance with our fun spirit and delightful energy.
Whether you envision an elegant wedding ceremony, a lively cocktail hour, or an intimate dinner reception, our String ensembles are versatile and adaptable to meet your unique needs. Allow us to curate the sounds to accompany your most cherished moments, creating an ambiance that will leave a lasting impression on everyone present.
WEDDING STRING ENSEMBLES
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SOLOIST
Delight your guests with an enchanting solo performer! Whether it’s a rustic ceremony in the woods, a Manhattan cathedral, or a warehouse in Brooklyn, a well-positioned soloist can have the impact of a symphony orchestra!I
Recommended for 25-50 Guests
Solo Violin
Solo Cello
**Backing tracks can be added to soloists**
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DUO
Invite your guests to listen to the intimate musical conversation of two musicians playing as a duo at your wedding!
Our string duo brings the classical spirit of a string quartet in a smaller form. The elegant duo combines the full sound of piano with the timeless sound of violin, or the romantic timbre of cello (a duo popularized by The Brooklyn Duo, a favorite of ours!)
Recommended for 50-100 guests
String Duo
(Violin + Cello)
Elegant Duo
(Violin or Cello + Piano)
Folk Duo
(Violin + Guitar)
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TRIO
Our signature trios have become favorites for couples looking for a modern string ensemble for their ceremony. With repertoire lists full of pop strings, elegant classical selections, and international music from places such Italy, Greece, Ireland, these two ensembles can really do it all!
Our pianist provides the foundation of the Piano Trio, laying out a path for the violin and cello to harmonize and interplay through a wide variety of piano-based songs like Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel and Halo by Beyoncé.
Using a combination of strumming and finger-style playing, the acoustic guitar brings the perfect amount of twang to make the Guitar Trio the perfect trio for Hudson Valley & Brooklyn couples who want a modern vibe with an elegant wedding atmosphere. The repertoire list has guitar-based songs from artists like John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac, and Chris Stapleton.
Recommended for 100-150 guests
Piano Trio
(Violin + Cello + Piano)
Guitar Trio
(Violin + Cello+ Guitar)
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QUARTET
Our String Quartet is the ultimate musical ensemble for couples in the New York-area looking for a professional quartet with a modern twist. Our repertoire list is infused with our favorite selections from classical to modern, drawing heavily from pop strings repertoire popularized by Bridgerton and Vitamin String Quartet.
Our personalized music planning materials give couples an unmatched planning experience, laying out the options for guest arrival music, ceremony processional, and finally the recessional!
Don’t want to the strings to stop after they ceremony? Our string quartet is happy to hurry over to perform for the cocktail hour, where we take off our serious ceremony hats and become the most fun string quartet your guests have ever seen!
Looking for a string quartet, but like the vibe of our trios? Look no further than the Chamber Quartet! Adding the piano and guitar makes it feel like more of a band, and we have been known to do some instrument-switching and singing with this group!
Recommended for 150+ guests
String Quartet
(Violin I + Violin II + Viola + Cello)
Chamber Quartet
(Violin + Cello + Guitar + PIano)
STRING ENSEMBLES INCLUDE
📄 Tax and Event Liability Insurance
🔊 Amplification For Musicians
📒 Customized Planning Materials
(we take requests and will make custom arrangements!)
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
🎤 Wireless Ceremony Microphone
📼 High-Quality Ceremony Recording
🎞 Videography
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Hooked Yet?
Whether you’re an event planner or a potential client, we would love to hear from you! All clients are welcome - The Hook Club is an inclusive, LGBTQ+-owned group and is happy to work with any couple regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
