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MAYFIELD STRINGS is a wedding and special event musical ensemble in Hoffmeister, New York. They will bring a touch of elegance to any event with string ensembles that specialize in classical and contemporary music. From solo cello to duo combos (including cello & guitar and 2 cellists) to a string trio or full string quartet, Mayfield Strings can provide your wedding or special event with an ensemble that matches your vibe and enhances the ambiance of your event.

Operating for almost two decades, Mayfield Strings puts expertise and attentiveness into each client relationship. Manager and cellist Tara works closely with each client to curate and organize all the musical details and ensure a smooth flow at the event.

Our repertoire spans genres of classical, pop, rock, standards, jazz, folk, film, and more! Our library is ever-expanding, and we are happy to learn new songs and take on special requests. Along with instrumental arrangements, our duo options (cello and guitar and 2 cellists) can offer vocals to the ensemble, as well!

Mayfield Strings currently serves the Adirondacks, the Capitol District Region, and the New York City Tri-State Area. Previously serving Northeast Ohio and New York City, we are excited about our expansion into beautiful upstate NY!

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Thank you for considering Mayfield Strings! Please inquire for more details -- we look forward to hearing from you!

** Photos marked with ** (including profile pic) are by the fabulous Vanessa Wheeler from All Occasions Photography

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Mayfield Strings services include:

  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding cocktail hour
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding rehearsal dinner
  • Engagement event
  • Corporate event
  • Birthday party
  • Reunion celebration
  • Any special gathering!

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Mayfield Strings ensemble options include:

  • Solo Cello
  • String Duo: Cello & Guitar (vocals additional option)
  • String Duo: 2 Cellists (vocals additional option)
  • String Trio
  • String Quartet

What you'll love about Mayfield Strings

Reviewers give this fantastic ensemble of musicians great reviews, with many praising their quality of service, professionalism, and flexibility. These professionals will also learn songs upon request to make your big day even more personal and special. Take a look at the reviews section to see what else couples are saying about Mayfield Strings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals

Reviews of Mayfield Strings

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Erin Sent on 08/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly talented musicians

Cannot recommend them enough. We booked them aftr being highly impressed after they played our friends wedding. We chose the beautiful cello and violin duo for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they did not disappoint. Versatile and moved in and outdoors as needed when we had a little rain and continued playing while people were situated. Excellent selection of contemporary and classic songs, completely customizable to what you choose. Can pick each song for every min of the event or what we did which was give them an idea of percentage contemporary vs classical and just choose the major songs you want for walking down the aisle etc with some details on songs we enjoy. Really talented musicians offering excellent service at a great price. I would highly recommend booking with Tara Hanish and Mayfield Strings.
Safiya
Safiya Sent on 07/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Tara played the cello at our wedding and it is something our guest are still raving about almost two months later. As a very picky bride, I do not have a single complaint!
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Patrick Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much!

We were very happy with Tara and Mayfield Strings. They traveled to the Catskills for our wedding at The Inn at West Settlement, learned two songs for the ceremony at our request that made it really personal, and had a great selection of songs to choose from to fill out the rest of the ceremony. They made our lives easy the day of the wedding coordinating with the sound tech and owner of the venue to get set up.

We'd absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a string group and got so many compliments from our friends and family!
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Anita Sent on 12/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
A Mayfield Strings quartet played at my daughter's wedding ceremony in the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cleveland on 12/10/206. They were wonderful. Their playing made the ceremony truly special. They arrived 30 minutes before the ceremony and played as the guests arrived which contributed to the whole ambience of the occasion. They had an extensive list of music to choose from both classical and modern. My daughter entered to Pachebel's Canon and left to the Beatles All You Need Is Love. Beautiful !
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Nicole Sent on 10/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Seriously one of my favorite things about my wedding. Tara, the manager went above and beyond. Don't hesitate booking Mayfield Strings. It's worth it!!!!
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Georgine Sent on 08/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mayfield Strings played at my wedding 3 years ago, so when my son got engaged it was a absolute must that we arrange for them to play at his and my future daughter-in-laws wedding. The style of their live string ensemble is a perfect choice for an indoor and especially outdoor wedding venue. Just like our wedding, they performed beautiful music with wonderful classical arrangements. My son and now daughter-in-law were also greatly pleased with the choice of selecting Mayfield Strings and we will all definitely recommend them to any one else!
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Tara Sent on 07/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mayfield Strings was an absolute pleasure to deal with. They made selecting music really easy. Our ceremony was so beautiful with their string accompaniment. We also had them play during the cocktail hour as well and many guests have complimented them for their lovely sound. Their prices were also very reasonable.
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Kate Sent on 07/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mayfield Strings were a joy to work with!! They were flexible to my needs and also had great suggestions for when i needed it. I will definitely recommend them to anyone!
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Rebecca Sent on 06/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mayfield Strings provided the most beautiful ceremony music for our wedding. They were punctual and professional, and I would highly reccomend them!
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Frank Sent on 06/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Tara and Mayfield Strings were wonderful. She was responsive and easy to work with throughout the process of planning our wedding and made the task of choosing music for our ceremony easy and enjoyable. The music they provided at our ceremony was fantastic. It really made the atmosphere so beautiful and contributed an element of joy and grace to our big day that I will always be grateful for. We booked the violin and cielo duo, and they sounded every bit as good in person (if not more) than the samples they provided us beforehand. Could not recommend them more.
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