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Sterling Artists, Inc. is a full-service, live music agency based out of Alexandria, Virginia. They've been serving the greater Washington, DC area for over 30 years, and pride themselves on their commitment to a high level of service and professionalism. Their world-class musicians are available at affordable prices for every aspect of your big day. Sterling Artists, Inc. offers everything from classical music to vocalists, DJs, dance bands and more.

Services Offered

This unique company was originally known as The Crystal Strings, but as they've grown over the years, they’ve morphed into Sterling Artists, Inc. They consider each couple they work with a part of their family, and they hope to bring your vision for your wedding to life. They've been established since 1978, and are thrilled to provide music for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Their talented musicians are happy to learn new songs, and are even willing to provide music during breaks. Additional services include:

  • Sound and PA system
  • Microphones
  • Sample music

Other Services

Sterling Artists, Inc. has musicians talented in every instrument you can think of. They also offer strolling musicians, jazz combos, speciality ensembles, pianists and harpists. Their arrangements include:

  • Acapella
  • Brass trio, quartet and quintet
  • String trio, quartet and quintet
  • Instrumental solo, duo and trio
  • Choir
  • Orchestra
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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
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Choir
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
Drums
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Saxophone
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Sterling Artists

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Lauren Sent on 10/26/2008
5 out of 5 rating
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We used Sterling Artists' strings and tenor for our nuptial mass and their rolling strings for our reception cocktail hour. The strings were beautiful and the tenor was great! We had several friends at our wedding who are getting married soon and we heard phrases like "I have to have them at my wedding!". We had several emails from friends asking for their information. They were very pleasant to work with and very talented muscians. We would highly recommend them to everyone!
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Raquel Sent on 07/02/2008
5 out of 5 rating
The most beautiful music I have heard during a ceremony. All our guests and family members raved about how wonderful the music was.
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Anne Sent on 06/29/2008
5 out of 5 rating
The Crystal Strings provided a string quartet for cocktails and a larger group of strolling strings for dinner. These fine musicians -- all serving in the Army -- played a wonderful selection of lovely music that was the perfect accompaniment in the early evening. David Kucharski was most pleasant and helpful in determining what we really wanted! Mother-of-the-Bride
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Tara Sent on 09/11/2008
4.2 out of 5 rating
We booked Crystal Strings/ Sterling Artists to play our ceremony and reception. We had a cellist and violinist for the ceremony, and a jazz trio for the reception. The music for both the ceremony and reception was wonderful, and just what we wanted. The company was fairly easy to work with in terms of accepting our music requests, etc. They were also completely reasonably priced.

Unfortunately, I cannot give a fully positive review because the saxophone player showed up late to the reception (despite very clear instructions regarding the time and schedule). So the jazz trio became a jazz duo and had to play without him for the first 30 minutes. This was completely unacceptable.

I was also a little creeped out by the bass player, who had a foul expression on his face and seemed to be glaring at guests all through the reception. It was very unsettling.

I will reiterate that the music was wonderful. It's unfortunate that not all of this company's musicians are fully reliable.
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