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Steve is a classically trained cellist native to the mountains of Western North Carolina. Steve began his music training at the age of 8 studying Old Time Fiddle from Thornton Spencer. While in college he fell in love with the cello and started studying classically, taking private lessons and performing with the Appalachian State Symphony Orchestra. Steve is lauded for his flexibility and his love for all different styles of music. With a long list of professional colleagues in many different musical fields, Steve can provide solo cello, string ensembles, bands, singers, duets, and more.

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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
String - Quintet

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

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

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Summit Strings received glowing reviews for their performances at various events, including weddings. Customers praised their beautiful and professional music that enhanced the atmosphere of their special day. The musicians, led by Steve, were accommodating, talented, and easy to work with, even fulfilling specific song requests and learning new pieces. Summit Strings was highly recommended for its excellent communication, high-quality music, and ability to create an elegant and personalized touch for weddings or other events.

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Summit Strings received glowing reviews for their performances at various events, including weddings. Customers praised their beautiful and professional music that enhanced the atmosphere of their special day. The musicians, led by Steve, were accommodating, talented, and easy to work with, even fulfilling specific song requests and learning new pieces. Summit Strings was highly recommended for its excellent communication, high-quality music, and ability to create an elegant and personalized touch for weddings or other events.

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 06/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for our big day!

My husband and I reached out to Summit Strings to play at our wedding day in May 2025, and I am so glad that we did! The music for the ceremony was absolutely beautiful! There was a major windstorm the day of our wedding, but Steve and the other musicians improvised and made it work to play for our outdoor ceremony. Looking back and watching our wedding video, everything sounded so beautiful. And they were even willing to learn a new piece for our wedding that I requested as a surprise for my husband shortly before our wedding day. The quartet was professional, and the communication prior to our day was helpful and timely. Thank you again for making our wedding day even more special! I highly recommend Summit Strings for anyone looking for musicians for their wedding or other special event.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 05/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Steve!

My husband and I absolutely LOVED the beautiful performances from Summit Strings at our wedding! Additionally, Steve and all of the players were so nice, welcoming, and went above and beyond to support us. They even learned and played a few requested songs that were performed so beautifully. We are so thankful to have had Summit Strings with us on our special day!
Jeff
Jeff Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Touch!

As the chief organizer for my College group’s 50th anniversary reunion gathering in Blowing Rock, NC *and environs*, I pushed to have live music for our two more formal dinners in the area. My decision quickly put me in touch with Steve Holman and the Summit Strings.

The price was right for my folks to contract for a violin with cello for the first night’s dinner at an Italian restaurant; and, a fiddle with guitar for our final night’s dinner at a traditional home style restaurant.

While I left the general theme of the two restaurants determine the song list played, there were also some requests that were easily fulfilled based on a quick glance at internet scores. The volume and acoustics at both locations was perfect. All 35 or so of our celebrating guests were delighted by our choice to have a musical accompaniment at our two dinners.

I highly recommend Steve Holman and the Summit Strings if you want to lend a very high degree of classy musical entertainment to your similar event in the Western NC area that they cover. Steve and Joy were exceptionally talented, unobtrusive, and hit the sweet spot on pricing.

Check the Summit Strings out! You’ll be happy you did. So will your guests!
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