Love is a friendship set to music.
~ E. Joseph Cossman ~
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Appassionata Strings (Chicago and suburbs) Creating Beautiful Music At Your Event
Tailoring your wedding music perfectly to fit your dreams is what Appassionata does best. We are professional and passionate musicians guaranteed to add a touch of class and elegance to your special day. We offer a variety of ensembles and work with other instrumentalists too. Our beautiful music includes the classical standards which we infuse with latin tangos, light jazz, pop and contemporary favorites.
"Thank you and your musicians for making the wedding so wonderful, intimate and classy. It was such a unique touch and our guests were thrilled with the music. The music during the ceremony was especially beautiful. It was a pleasure working with you."
- C. Ingall, Chicago IL
Abellimento (Chicago and suburbs) Timeless musical elegance for your special day
Chicago's premier flute and harp duo, Abellimento, adds the perfect touch to your special day. Combining exquisite sound and exceptional talent, Gia Sastre and AnnLaura Tapia provide elegant, beautiful music for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Abellimento Flute & Harp Duo has performed in celebrated venues and received numerous accolades, and can be heard frequently in concert throughout Chicagoland. Please visit the website for musical samples and ideas for planning the musical details of your wedding.
"Abellimento establishes an unmistakable atmosphere of style and elegance at an affair. Gia's compellingly beautiful flute and AnnLaura's poignant, delicate harp are both captivating and soothing, ideal for guests who prefer to socialize in a relaxing atmosphere as well as those who appreciate extraordinary musical talent. These artists truly capture the sound of romance!"
Chicago Wedding Musicians General Members of ChicagoWeddingServices.com
Kari Gardner - Harpist
beautiful harp, beautiful music, beautiful wedding
"On my engagement night, I relied on Kari Gardner and her beautiful music, to create the perfect mood. I surprised my fiance to be by asking her to escort me with a glass of wine to the rooftop of our condo building. What Lori heard upon setting foot on our rooftop overlooking the skyscrapers of Chicago and Lake Michigan on a gorgeous summer evening, was the soothing and emotionally enriched music from Kari's harp. Kari's music enhanced the special emotions that my fiance and I were about to experience. I proceeded to ask Lori to marry me and spent the next few hours enjoying the scene, eating dinner, and listening to nearly every romantic song that one could think of under the stars. Kari's professionalism, ability to play a wide-range of songs, and overall skill were extremely impressive. Without her music, this most important evening simply would not have been the same."
- Richard Schwartz, rooftop proposal, Chicago, IL, 8/22/03
Opus Focus, Inc. (Greater Chicagoland)
Affordable, Professional Classical and Jazz Musicians for any Event
Thank you for giving us the chance to work with you. Our goal is to
make finding the right music for your event as stress-free as possible.
Our rates start at $75 per hour per musician; 2 hour minimum. We'll
work with you to find musicians that fit your budget. Our Chicago event
and wedding musicians are top-notch, conservatory trained
professionals; fully equipped to help your special event be the best it
can be. Chicago Wedding Music and Chicago Event Music has never been so
affordable or easy to book. Contact us today!
"The quartet you sent were absolutely FABULOUS and added just that special flair to our fundraising event. I have used your company twice now and have had nothing but a very positive, professional and stress free experience. I will definitely use you again!
Our fundraiser was the most profitable in 12 years!"
phone :: 877.738.7238
toll free :: 877.738.7238
web :: www.opusfocus.org
As a professional string quartet, we provide music for wedding
ceremonies, cocktail hours, private parties, corporate parties, bar and bat mitzvahs.
We have literally hundreds of selections to choose from and have the unique ability to
arrange anything not seen on our website for string quartet. Most of our music has been
arranged specifically for our ensemble.
"Thank you for helping to make my wedding day beautiful. Your music was
simply wonderful, adding elegance to my special day."
Jubal Music (Chicago and suburbs, NW Indiana) THE PERFECT TONE FOR YOUR EVENT
When you choose musicians from Jubal Music, you can be assured you are
getting the highest caliber of musician with the best attitude in the
business. We choose our players carefully to reflect our commitment to
our clients to provide excellent service as well as excellent music.
We have a large variety of styles to choose from, including classical string, wind, and brass ensembles to meet most budgets, jazz/swing bands, and a host of traditional ensembles from around the world.
The musicians on our roster are full-time professional with decades of experience at a variety of events. They have performed at such prestigious venues as the White House,The Kennedy Center, Symphony Space (NYC), Symphony Center (Chicago), before Queen Rania of Jordan and at the United Nations Building. Our jazz musicians have toured and recorded with the best, including Frank Sinatra, The Count Basie Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Eddie Palmieri, James Taylor, Howard Levy, Randy Brecker, Gloria Estefan, and Peobo Bryson.
Whether you are looking for a solo harpist or string quartet for your wedding ceremony, or a large jazz band for your reception, or even something with a unique ethnic flare, Jubal Music has the professional ensemble you need for your wedding day. We take pride in satisfying our clients with our experience, flexibility, and personal attention. We know how much work goes into planning a wedding, and our goal is to make the musical element of your wedding as stress-free as possible from start to finish. We have played every type of wedding from secular to Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, and Protestant. We know the questions to ask to ensure that your wedding music is exactly how you imagined it. We invite you to visit our website and listen to sound clips, read musician bios, and more. We look forward to working with you as you plan your special day!
"They were outstanding! Kim is a PLEASURE to work with! Accomodating, understanding, Professional and Talented! They were right on time (even a few minutes early)set up quickly. Worked with us on Song Selections including giving some guidance on out initial choice. Kim is very knowledgeable! And their performance? I would have to call it impeccable. Everything from the coordination with the event itself. To the music. Kim and the musicians she emplys in support are Top Notch! "I" am a veteran musician myself! I did not hear one bad note, not one mistake. I would personally recommend them to anyone!"
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Rick B, Lake Geneva, WI
Parkwest Strings (Chicago, Suburbs, Indiana, and Wisconsin) Classical String Quartet, Trio and Duos for your Special Event
Parkwest Strings is one of the most respected and sought-after providers of classical music for Chicago's elite events. Parkwest performers are full-time, professional musicians who perform regularly with chamber ensembles and orchestras throughout the world.
"We were married on Sept 3, 2005 in the Winter Garden at the Harold Washington library. We had a trio (2 violins and a cello) from Parkwest Strings play for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They were fantastic. They were very professional and most importantly, they sounded great. Song-hea was wonderful to work with, and very patient in answering our questions. She also had many helpful suggestions for our program. We were very lucky to have worked with them, and would recommend them in a heartbeat."
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Rosalyn and Jim
Vocalist - Rebecca Olthafer (Chicago and Suburbs) A wedding ceremony with classical vocal selections is a wedding in a class of it's own.
Classical vocal selections sung by mezzo-soprano, Rebecca Olthafer, will add class to your wedding ceremony.
Please email Rebecca Olthafer at info@rebeccaO.com for rates, song list, samples and consultation.
"We can't thank you enough! You were prompt, professional, friendly, and on top of all that your beautiful, effortless singing was the perfect highlight at our daughter's wedding."
- Linda Moore
Kari Gardner - Harpist
beautiful harp, beautiful music, beautiful wedding
"On my engagement night, I relied on Kari Gardner and her beautiful music, to create the perfect mood. I surprised my fiance to be by asking her to escort me with a glass of wine to the rooftop of our condo building. What Lori heard upon setting foot on our rooftop overlooking the skyscrapers of Chicago and Lake Michigan on a gorgeous summer evening, was the soothing and emotionally enriched music from Kari's harp. Kari's music enhanced the special emotions that my fiance and I were about to experience. I proceeded to ask Lori to marry me and spent the next few hours enjoying the scene, eating dinner, and listening to nearly every romantic song that one could think of under the stars. Kari's professionalism, ability to play a wide-range of songs, and overall skill were extremely impressive. Without her music, this most important evening simply would not have been the same."
- Richard Schwartz, rooftop proposal, Chicago, IL, 8/22/03
Amarante is composed of string, wind, brass, piano and harp instruments, creating the possibility for numerous mixed ensembles of varying size and instrumentation for special events. Live classical music adds a distinctive and elegant atmosphere to any occasion, and Amarante Ensembles provide the type of artistry that only an ensemble truly dedicated to their art can achieve.
Kathie Nicolet
pianist: highly regarded for her professionalism and memorable artistry, she sets a standard of excellence for musicianship and integrity
The Moeller Cello & Guitar Duo (Chicago and suburbs, Milwaukee) featuring Kerena Moeller, cello and Paul Moeller, guitar
www.chicagoweddingceremonymusic.com
Symphony Sounds
(East Dundee, IL)
Beautiful Music for Chicagoland's most Elegant Occasions
www.symphonysounds.us
Windy City Chamber Musicians (Chicago and suburbs) The Finest in Chicago Wedding Musicians
www.windycitychambermusicians.com
The TALENT SPOT
THE Spot for Talent
nancytabbATexcite.com
Artista Trio
creating ambiance and breathing life into any special occasion
www.ArtistaTrio.com
Polished Musicians
Chicagoland's Classic Piano and Violin duo
www.polishedmusicians.com
Dolce Strings (Chicagoland and Worldwide) Unique. Exciting. Unpretentious.
www.dolcestrings.com
Alison Attar
harpist: among the superb solo players
www.concentric.net/~Aliharp/index.html
Devon Haupt, Harpist
harpist: Elegant Music for All Occasions
http://www.theclassicharpist.com
Emily Randall
violinist: elegant and exciting, classic and diverse
www.simproduction.com/html/Artists/E_Randle.html
Brett Rowe
pianist: jazz and classical with different configurations of musicians available (i.e. trio, quartet, etc.)
www.brettrowe.com
Richard Sladek
pianist featuring an eclectic repertoire that is both extraordinary and unique
www.ChicagoPianist.com
Herb Walker
one of the sweetest guitar players to hit the scene
www.simproduction.com/html/Artists/H_Walker.html
