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Services: BandCeremony Music
Established: 1999
Employees: 4
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WE ARE THE RIBBONS and STRINGS ENSEMBLES featuring THREE FABULOUS STRING ENSEMBLES; RAZUMOVSKY STRING QUARTET, TRIAD STRING TRIO, and DEBONAIR STRING DUO!
IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT YOU - AND THE MUSIC TOO! Elegant and exquisite STRING MUSIC and equally elegant RIBBONS. We are the WEDDING MUSICIANS EXTRAORDINAIRE! Visit our website and see why.
The RAZUMOVSKY STRING QUARTET is the standard string quartet with TWO violins, ONE viola, and ONE cello. The TRIAD STRING TRIO has three different possible combinations of instruments (your choice of course); 1) ONE violin, ONE viola, and ONE cello; 2) TWO violins and ONE cello; and 3) TWO violins and ONE viola. Combinations 1 and 2 may be employed within the SAME performance because I play the viola and the violin and therefore I am able to switch back and forth, no problem. The DEBONAIR STRING DUO consists of any two of the following instruments: TWO violin, TWO violas, ONE cello.

We offer 1) traditional wedding music; 2) non-traditional; 3) a combination of traditional and non-traditional; or 4) theme weddings such as a royalty theme, Renaissance theme etc. Just let us know what you have in mind. You will notice that we have lots of Mozart, Beethoven etc., as you would expect for string ensembles, but we also have Broadway tunes, Celtic music, movie music, dance and ragtime including waltzes, folk music, and rock including Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. Of course, we have all of the great wedding music you could possibly want! You have the music YOU want when you hire us. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me to have your questions answered and to talk about your wedding and its music. I will help you plan the music as much or as little as you’d like me to.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions for Band
Are you an agency or a band?
Band
 
What is the size of your band?
Medium (4-6 musicians), Small (1-3 musicians)
 
What music genre does your band play?
Acoustic, Classic Rock, Classical, Oldies, Strings
 
Do you have liability insurance?
No
 
What is your band's usual attire?
Black formal attire. We usually wear very dressy black slacks/skirts and blouses. The fabric is usually black silk/satin or black velvet. We will wear less formal attire if the client wishes that.
 
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
Yes, we have couple's evenings. You can come and listen in a friendly and casual atmosphere and we play for you and help you choose music for your wedding.
 
Are you willing to learn songs that you do not currently know?
Of course, anytime. Just let us know.
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
1/2 hour.
 
How much space do you usually require?
10 feet by 10 feet roughly. We can also make it work with a similar amount of total square feet but in a rectangle rather than a square. The duo needs about 8' by 8'.
 
What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?
We offer an extra touch of elegance besides our music. You let us know your wedding colors, and we have our instruments decorated to match. It makes your wedding pictures even more fun since we match with your color scheme.
 
Do you usually emcee the event, or talk between songs?
No, not unless you want us to.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you need a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
It depends on the length of the performance, the distance from Denver/Boulder and if we are playing for the dinner or not. Let's talk.
 
Do you play recorded music during your break?
No, our breaks are not that long.
 
What is your overtime rate?
Our rates are simply so much per the first hour and then the rate is by the 1/4 hour after that. See price lists.
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
We do not charge for travel expenses if the wedding is within the Boulder/Denver metro area. The cost for travel out of these areas depends on where and the time of year. Let's talk about it and negotiate. It also depends on which group your hire. Generally $50-$100 per hour of travel time. We only charge for performances OUT of the Denver/Boulder metro area.

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony Music
What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?
Instrumental - Duo, Instrumental - Trio, String - Quartet, String - Quintet, String - Trio
 
What instruments does your group play?
Cello, Viola, Violin
 
What is your usual attire?
Black formal attire. We usually wear very dressy black slacks/skirts and blouses. The fabric is usually black silk/satin or black velvet. We will wear less formal attire if the client wishes that.
 
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
Yes, we generally have clients come to a rehearsal to choose some of their music.
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
1/2 hour.
 
How much space do you usually require?
Ten by ten feet approximately.
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
We do not charge for travel expenses if the wedding is within the Boulder/Denver metro area. The cost for travel out of these areas depends on where and the time of year. Let's talk about it and negotiate. It also depends on which group your hire. Generally $75-$100 per hour of travel time. We only charge for performances OUT of the Denver/Boulder metro area.

Tips and Advice

Please don't wait until the last minute to book your music. Every year couples contact us in April or therabouts for a summer wedding. Unless your wedding is on a weekday, (which are less often booked), get the music booked around January or February for a summer wedding, if possible. Of course, it nevers hurts to ask about availability because we do have some time left for summer weekends but once you decide to book the music, do it right away. You don't want to end up with terrible sounding music, and we certainly don't want you to either. Book us early and avoid that hassle.