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Golden Scroll Soloists

Golden Scroll Soloists

New Britain, CT
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    Christina L. Sent on 05/06/2024
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    Beautifully Curated Ceremony & Incredibly Talented Musicians

    I've always wanted strings at my wedding, and Golden Scroll Soloists was very responsive and flexible. They are truly an end-to-end service, where Kevin helped us with the pre-event coordination to producing breathtaking ceremony and cocktail hour music. They were able to perfectly execute and deliver my dream. I highly recommend Kevin and team at GSS!

    Also, the forecast showed rain on my wedding day a few days leading up to the big day, but Kevin assured me that it had never rained while he played at the Glen Manor before. Lo and behold, we had a sunny day with clear, blue skies on the actual day. I attribute this beautiful day to you, Kevin/GSS!
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    Joseph W. Sent on 05/14/2024
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    Incredible

    Golden Scrolls was the most magical experience we could have ever envisioned for our wedding day! They exceeded all of our expectations and our guests could not stop complimenting how incredible they sounded. We had a string quartet for guest arrival and ceremony and it truly felt like a fairytale! We would highly recommend them.
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    Pablo G. Sent on 04/27/2024
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    Flawless Elegance

    When my wife and I saw the catalogue of music that Golden Scroll Soloists had available, I had a good feeling that they'd be flexible enough to handle the requests I had in mind. The truth is that, given the enormous song list they've got, I didn't have to make that many requests, but Kevin took up my requests eagerly all the same (by the way, he was extremely easy to work with and very accommodating). The end result was a rich, full sound that was even better than my wife and I had hoped for. GSS played our prelude, processional, recessional, and cocktail hour music. The air of luxury and sophistication that their music provided was a critical component of the overall vibe we were looking to accomplish, and GSS did it flawlessly. The music was at a perfect volume for our guest count and the space, too. GSS is comprised of real professionals and it shows, from Kevin to each individual musician. Without them our wedding would not have shone as brightly as it did.

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    Mackenzie L. Sent on 12/27/2023
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    Exactly how I dreamed I would walk down the aisle...

    First off, working with Golden Scroll Soloists was incredibly easy! Kevin was my point of contact, and he was always responsive and made the planning process simple with an online questionnaire and a planning phone call several weeks in advance of the wedding day. The library of songs that you can choose from is MASSIVE and spans so many different artists and genres. I thought that Golden Scroll Soloists was an incredible value for what they offered, especially after watching some of their videos and hearing how talented their musicians are. What I especially loved was that I had the option to pay a small additional fee for a custom string arrangement. My favorite Taylor Swift song, "This Love", has always reminded me of my the beginning of my relationship with my husband — 1989 came out the year that we met, so it holds a special place in my heart. I thought it would be a beautiful song to walk down the aisle to... I asked Kevin if they could do a custom arrangement, and he said yes. What he delivered was beyond my wildest dreams (heheheh). I could hear the quartet playing from where I was standing before the ceremony, and they sounded amazing. As I walked up and they began to play "This Love", I was so overcome with emotion. It was the perfect song to walk down the aisle to, and I cannot thank them enough for making this moment so special for us. The recessional song, "Edge of Glory" by Lady Gaga, was also perfectly played and an amazing, uplifting way to end the ceremony. Though I sadly was not able to make it to much of the cocktail hour, all I heard were rave reviews from our guests. I am so happy to have worked with the Golden Scroll Soloists, who truly set a romantic tone for our wedding day!
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    Dave C. Sent on 11/22/2023
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    Great song list and also can learn songs

    Definitely go with the Golden Scrolls! Their song list was unmatched (we loved choosing covers of our favorite songs) and they even learned a couple songs specifically for our ceremony
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    Lydia D. Sent on 12/11/2023
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    Perfect Music!

    Kevin and the Golden Scrolls team were so helpful to our wedding - having them as the ceremony music was fantastic and they made the whole thing personal to what music we wanted. We had a violin and a cello and picked out songs for different parts of the pre-party music, including a song that (for a nominal fee) they set up and learned for us!! Of course day of the wedding not everything goes to plan, and the ceremony was a little delayed - no problem they continued to play the backup songs we discussed and all worked out ! They were easy to communicate with and I was so happy we booked them (you will be too!).
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    Christina Sent on 01/08/2024
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    For A Wedding Ceremony, The Perfect Touch

    You will not regret adding a string quartet from the Golden Scroll Soloists to your wedding ceremony. From our initial call with Kevin to the outdoor, day-of ceremony at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, CT, working with the Soloists was fun, efficient, and hassle-free. Most importantly, the music sounded beautiful, adding an elegance and serenity to our ceremony that was absolutely what we’d hoped for. We asked Kevin to arrange two songs that were not in the Soloists’ repertoire (yet), including the entrance song. He did so perfectly. From a more practical perspective, Kevin was professional and responsive over email. We recommend the Soloists without reservation and, if we had to do it over, would choose the Soloists again.

    Golden Scroll Soloists's reply:

    Hi Christina - Magic by Coldplay was an amazing choice for the processional. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to add it to our repertoire. We'll play this arrangement for many years to come, and remember your special day at the Wadsworth Mansion. Also, thanks for including this photo! Your ceremony looks so classy and exquisite with the mansion as the backdrop. You had quite the special vision for your wedding day, having it in front instead of behind the mansion. Love it! Best wishes to you both
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    Taylor B. Sent on 10/17/2023
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    Amazing!!!

    I cannot even begin to say how amazing our day was because of the string music we had at our ceremony. Kevin was AMAZING to work with and I will never be able to thank him enough for everything he did to make our day so special. Everyone at our ceremony could not get over the strings music and how it sounded. They truly sounded magical and made our day so special. I cannot recommend them enough for any wedding or event!!!
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    Bridgette R. Sent on 10/17/2023
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    10/10 Would Recommend!

    My husband and I only have wonderful things to say about the Golden Scrolls! Kevin was very friendly and easy to work with from beginning to end. We initially heard them play at a friend's wedding and they were fantastic and then stumbled upon them again while I was researching music for our own wedding. We were thrilled by the variety in the song selection lists, and even though they didn't already have the song I wanted for my procession, they ended up creating a beautiful rendition of it for a very reasonable price. We asked them to play during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and for our first dance, and we got so many comments from our guests about how much they enjoyed the music. Golden Scroll Soloists really added to making our wedding day special and we highly recommend working with them!

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    Bridgette & Joe- thanks for allowing us to be part of your wedding! I loved the anime theme. Merry Go Round of Life from Howl's Moving Castle (played by string quartet!) was such a beautiful, romantic, and unique choice for your first dance. And thanks for the opportunity to add Moonlight Densetsu from Sailor Moon to our repertoire. Best to you both! - Kevin, Elinor and the rest of GSS
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    A K Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Lovely ceremony music

    We had a string trio from Golden Scroll Soloists play at our wedding ceremony. My now-husband didn't have strong opinions about ceremony music, so I definitely commandeered this aspect of wedding planning ;) And I'm so happy with how it all turned out!

    *Kevin was organized and professional leading up to the big day, and his wife (Elinor) sounded wonderful on the cello...I walked down the aisle to a Bach cello suite.

    *They also arranged a new song for our recessional! And while the groom was a bit too tunnel-visioned at the time to notice my cheeky musical surprise, the other Bostonians in attendance (including his brothers/groomsmen) got a kick out of "Dirty Water".

    Thanks for providing a wonderful soundtrack to some of our most special moments!
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    Jen Sent on 12/08/2023
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    Outstanding Music Ensemble

    Kevin from Golden Scrolls was very responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable with a huge library of music. They took our wedding to another level and all of our guests commented on how much they loved the string quartet!
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    Sophia B. Sent on 09/27/2023
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    Beautiful music & great company

    Golden Scroll Soloists were amazing for my ceremony and cocktail hour! Excellent musicians (even my father, who is very picky about live music, commented on how beautiful the music was), and Kevin and Marianne were so great to work with. Every detail was perfect - Kevin even remembered things I'd put in emails from almost two years prior, without a reminder from me or my planner. The string quartet learned a new song for my bridal processional and it was such an incredible experience walking down the aisle to it. Highly recommend, go hire GSS!

    Golden Scroll Soloists's reply:

    Sophia and Tyler- what a grand wedding you had, on a beautiful late summer day on the grand lawn at Rosecliff! Loved your choice of music for the entrances, and how you and your amazing planner Niara timed the processional to make full use of the music in the grandest of fashions. Thanks for the note about me remembering to include things from emails almost two years prior... I often think about the phrase "Attention to detail to the essence of quality", so I always aim to be thoroughly organized. Plus, your kindness and organization through the process made it easy! Best to you both! - Kevin and the GSS team.
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    Andrew S. Sent on 09/12/2023
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    Awesome, Flexible String Quartet!

    Kevin and his musicians at Golden Scroll did an amazing job at our wedding! We had them play rock & pop music with some Taylor Swift at the beginning of our ceremony and during the cocktail hour. But as a musician myself, I also threw some custom arrangements at them - they played Cody Fry's "I Hear A Symphony" and Disney's "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" beautifully for our bridal party processional and bridal procession and then flipped a switch and brought the energy for Vulfpeck's "Animal Spirits" during our recessional. I agreed with other musicians in attendance at our wedding when they said our string quartet was fantastic!

    Golden Scroll Soloists's reply:

    Hi Andrew and Christie- Thank you, this is high praise coming from a fellow professional musician! Thanks for introducing us to Vulfpeck's Animal Spirits. Many happy returns to you both! - Kevin and Elinor Bishop + the GSS team
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    Daniella Sent on 09/25/2023
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    Perfect Live Music for Ceremony & Cocktail Hour

    Golden Scroll Soloists' string quartet was perfect for my September wedding. Kevin was super responsive & pricing was extremely fair. We received so many compliments & they even learned a new song for us - highly recommend!

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    Hi Daniella, Thanks so much for having us! And thank you for the opportunity to add "Until I Found You" by Steven Sanchez to our repertoire. What a beautiful choice for strings! Best to you both- Kevin and Elinor Bishop + the GSS team
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    Anelise Sent on 09/17/2023
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    Beautiful music

    GSS played for our ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner at our wedding in Newport, RI. We hired the string quartet. Working with Kevin Bishop pre-wedding was seamless. We had a pre-wedding call and he had great ideas and was very helpful. The music on the day was beautiful and everything we dreamed it would be. Would recommend to any of my friends getting married in the area.
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    Nicole D. Sent on 01/08/2024
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    The perfect addition to our wedding ceremony

    A quartet from Golden Scroll Soloists provided the music for our wedding ceremony and it could not have been more perfect. We were lucky in that GSS had played in the chapel before. But I believe they would have been wonderful even without that previous experience. It was very easy to select music and communication throughout the process was very easy. They were already set up when we got there and did not cause any stress on the day - they just took care of everything. And the music was beautiful! We highly recommend GSS for any event!
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    A perfect day!!!

    We had Golden Scrolls perform at our August 2023 wedding. I would give them 100 stars if I could. They are so talented and created a wonderful atmosphere and ambience to the day. All of our guests commented on how wonderful they were. Kevin was so easy to work with and made everything seamless. Their volume of music is endless and they can play any genre. They truly made our wedding day perfect.
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    Allison G. Sent on 08/14/2023
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    We love Golden Scrolls!

    Golden Scrolls we're great at our wedding! They were very easy to communicate with leading up to our wedding date, arrived on time, and all guests were very complimentary of their music. They were perfect for ceremony and cocktail hour and we would highly recommend!
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    Excellent String Quartet for Wedding Ceremony

    Kevin was very professional and organized and the communication was excellent, every detail went as planned. The Quartet elevated the ceremony contributing to the specialness but also the beauty of the event in ways that could not be achieved without the professional musicians. The music was world-class and the selections were expertly played.
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    Andrea F. Sent on 11/18/2023
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    best musicians to work with for your wedding!

    We absolutely loved working with the Golden Scroll Soloists for our wedding at Beavertail State Park! They were very easy to work with and had a very simplistic portal to select songs for our wedding. Kevin was even able to arrange a special requested song for us! We absolutely loved having them play at our wedding and couldn’t have been happier!
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    Rich U. Sent on 08/29/2023
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    Just Perfect

    I had the pleasure of having Kevin Bishop and his Golden Scrolls Soloists' string trio perform at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Kevin's attention to detail was remarkable, ensuring that we could enjoy our favorite songs during moments free from ceremony obligations. The inclusion of personalized pieces, including a delightful La La Land medley and the soothing "A Town with an Ocean View" from Kiki's Delivery Service, truly showcased their versatility.

    What truly set Kevin apart was his approachability and professionalism. He made the entire process a breeze, offering a wide selection of songs to choose from in his extensive repertoire. Kevin's friendly demeanor and willingness to accommodate our preferences made collaboration seamless and enjoyable. His ability to guide us through the song selection process, while respecting our individual tastes, made us feel confident in the musical choices for our big day.

    The trio's performance exuded a captivating charm. Their music provided the perfect backdrop, creating an ambiance of elegance and sophistication that our guests thoroughly enjoyed. They not only delivered an exceptional musical performance but also made the entire experience easy and delightful!
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    Barbara C. Sent on 08/02/2023
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    My experience was amazing! Easy and seamless…. Very professional!

    Golden Scrolls was a beautiful addition to my daughters wedding ceremony! The wedding was at Kay Chapel in Newport and the music by Elinor and the other musicians was perfect!
    Leading up to the wedding Kevin was such a pleasure to work with and was very professional and organized. My daughter and I are very detail oriented and it was a perfect fit!
    I can’t say enough how special the day was and how very pleased we were to have Golden Scrolls be a part of it!!
    Thank you so very much!
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    Kelsey G. Sent on 08/02/2023
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    Take the leap

    It was such a wonderful experience getting the chance to have golden scrolls play at our wedding. It absolutely set the mood for our day. Professional and talented
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    Megan T. Sent on 07/28/2023
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    Incredible!

    The Golden Scrolls sounded just as beautiful in person as they do online! In addition to communicating efficiently and being incredibly prepared, they are very talented! Their music was absolutely beautiful and made our wedding day that much more magical. Highly recommend!! :)
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