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Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
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Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
Brass String Chamber Ensemble
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The Brass String Chamber Ensemble (BSCE) is Chicagoland's Wedding Chamber Music specialist situated in Naperville, Illinois. We are a husband and wife managed ensemble who will be happy to travel throughout Chicago and the suburbs to provide wonderful brass and/or string music for your wedding or other special events. Over 2000 happy brides and grooms have used our services since 1990 in churches, hotels, country clubs, banquet halls, restaurants, parks, and private homes. Whether you are interested in classical or contemporary music (or both!), the BSCE would be delighted to provide music for you and your guests on your wedding day.

Services Offered: The BSCE is a wonderful choice for your ceremony music and is also a delightful way to entertain your guests during cocktails and dinner. We offer a wide variety of musical arrangements in a comprehensive and versatile library with 1,000s of songs.

Instruments: Our ensembles include String Quartet, Stonegate Brass Quintet, String Quartet with Trumpet(s), Solo Trumpet, and Solo Violin, as well as many other instrumental combinations.

Musical Styles: We play all the traditional classics - including Canon, Trumpet Voluntary, Jesu Joy, Hornpipe, Wedding March (etc.) as well as many non-traditional and more contemporary options, including music by the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Sting, Beyonce, Aerosmith, Lady Gaga, Cabello, Ed Sheeran, Bareilles, Walk the Moon, Earth Wind & Fire, and so many more. We have great arrangements of movie soundtracks, video game music, and a large collection of Bollywood string quartet music which is very popular with guests attending South Asian weddings. Visit our website to see many more titles in our library.

Let Our Music Tell Your Story: We can't wait to learn more about your vision for your wedding. Perhaps we can write an arrangement of your Dad's favorite song, or your Grandmother's favorite hymn... or maybe a special piece to celebrate your heritage. We love to find ways to connect our music to your story, so contact us today to start the conversation.

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Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Learn New Songs

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Brass - Trio
Brass - Quartet
Brass - Quintet
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Vocals

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Leigh
Leigh Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Experience with the Brass String Chamber Ensemble

From the moment we booked the Brass String Chamber Ensemble for our wedding, we knew we were in good hands, but the actual experience exceeded all of our expectations. The music they provided was nothing short of magical, and truly elevated every moment of our special day.

The ceremony music was perfectly curated, setting the tone for the entire event. Each piece felt so personal and beautifully performed, especially their arrangement of "Eyes on Me" – it gave us goosebumps. During the cocktail hour, the ensemble continued to create a sophisticated and joyful atmosphere that our guests couldn't stop complimenting.

The professionalism, attention to detail, and the beauty of the performance truly made our day unforgettable. If you’re looking for musicians who can bring elegance, emotion, and a touch of magic to your wedding, we highly recommend the Brass String Chamber Ensemble. They made our day complete, and we are so grateful for their beautiful contribution!

Thank you so much!

Phu & Leigh
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Amber Sent on 03/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ceremony Music Ever!

My husband Chris and I booked BSCE for our wedding ceremony music. Right from the beginning they were responsive, consultative and very flexible. They partnered closely with our officiant and wedding planner to ensure the entire ceremony went off without a hitch…it was very stress free. We had different genres of music from like six different decades and BSCE played them beautifully and transitioned them expertly. We are so happy with them and we received so many compliments from our guests! Thank you for bringing such beautiful music to our special moment!
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Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 07/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Music

The wedding and cocktail hour music provided by this group far exceeded my expectations. They were professional, had wonderful suggestions for songs and were easy to work with. Their music was beautiful and the trumpet added to the magic of the evening. Paula and Chris were such a joy to speak with and their knowledge of weddings and music is evident. I would highly recommend them.
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Natalie Sent on 02/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect “Wow” Factor to a Wedding

Hiring the BSCE for our ceremony and cocktail hour was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Paul and Kris were a dream to work with. To say they were “accommodating” is an understatement. They arranged a special version of my one of my grandmother’s favorite songs to play for her at cocktail hour AND they arranged the most gorgeous version of my favorite Rolling Stones song, which my dad walked me down the aisle to. They went above and beyond all expectations – the perfect “wow” factor for any wedding.
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Scarlett
Scarlett Sent on 07/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Worth Every Penny!

Booking the Brass String Chamber Ensemble was undeniably one of the best decisions my wife and I made in our wedding planning. We were thoroughly impressed with the skills of all their musicians, especially the Trumpet player, Paul, who worked with us to select the perfect program of classical pieces. When the ensemble began “Trumpet Voluntary” it set a triumphant and glorious tone for the rest of the ceremony and the entire day. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth it to hire professional musicians for your wedding, I can say without a doubt that it was well worth it for us!
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Avani Sent on 08/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Indian-American Fusion Wedding

Very professional and very accommodating! We had an Indian-American fusion wedding. They were able to play both Indian and American songs for the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They made our wedding very special!
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Dee D. Sent on 06/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Music by the BSCE sets the perfect tone for your wedding! They are incredible!

I cannot imagine an instrumental ensemble capable of creating a more beautiful musical experience than BSCE! The music they provided for my daughter's wedding was absolutely magnificent! Every piece was polished and perfected, yet played expressively from the heart. We chose to have a string quintet, 2 trumpets and a timpani. Each musician performed at virtuoso level; as a group, they achieved a superb blend. The BSCE has an endless repertoire, ranging from chamber classics and trumpet voluntaries for ceremony music to light jazz and pop for cocktail / dinner music. Each piece is arranged so creatively and played so professionally that is is an absolute joy to listen to them play! Plus, they will customize their music to fit your needs: in our case, they worked with us to add and subtract interludes and musical repeats to achieve the perfect timing for our processionals. They will also customize the combination of instruments to fit your preferences. They are consummate professionals who love what they do and perform with breath-taking artistry. In addition, founders Paul & Kris Semanic are among the most delightful people l have ever worked with. They will take a genuine interest in making your event musically perfect!
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Kim Sent on 01/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding, amazing, talented group of people

Planing a wedding is very stressful. I am sure everyone can agree with me on this. However, working with Kris & Paul Semanic -The Brass String Chamber Ensemble was a pleasure. They are very special people that go above and beyond. They helped me immensely. Very detailed and professional. They have forms to help with all the details of the ceremony (readings, wedding party, etc.) They walked me through all of the music to select from. Not to mention there website. Everyone should check it out. The instrumental music is just beautiful to listen to. I cried when I heard them playing. I knew right then and there that this was what I was going to have playing at my wedding ceremony. When I walked down the isle and hear the ensemble playing it was just breath taking. ALL of my guests were in awwww. I had so many compliments. They said "they had never been to such beautiful wedding" and that "the music was unbelievable and it made my wedding complete." I have to agree with them.
I also had them play during my cocktail hour. Just an amazing talented group of people. I highly recommend Kris & Paul Semanic - The Brass String Chamber Ensemble you will NOT be disappointed. I am so very grateful to them both. Wedding Date 9-15-18
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Claire
Claire Sent on 10/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best choice we made!

Adding live strings/brass to our mass and reception was one of the best decisions we made! This Ensemble is FABULOUS!!! Our reception took on a regal and majestic tone from the minute our guests stepped into our church, hearing the warmth, grace and elegance come through our music selections. And having the BSCE at our reception elevated our celebration, making it truly a special party. They were not only our musicians but our music consultants, holding our hands as we navigated through our choices. I loved working with them and loved having them at our mass and reception.
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Stefanie Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Brass String Chamber Ensemble (BSCE) truly made our wedding special! My husband and I are professional musicians and wanted only the best as far as music for our wedding. The BSCE was hands down the best choice for providing professional musical performances for our wedding! They were easy to communicate with and they provided helpful suggestions to make the experience for both ourselves and our guests a memorable one! It's been 3 months since our wedding, and people are STILL talking about how wonderful the music was that BSCE provided!
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There are over 2,300 wedding vendors in Illinois, most of which I personally know and/or have heard of. I can honestly say that there are a number of vendors that don't provide the service that BSCE does to their clients. They have went above and beyond to service our clients and I am honored that BSCE is one of many fabulous partners!

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I have had the priviledge of working with Paul Semanic at many weddings. He and his gifted colleagues bring a sense of professionalism and warmth to each occasion. They understand how to craft their music to the spirit of the bride and groom

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