Featured Services
Sonata Strings
The Sonata Chamber Ensembles are represented exclusively by Cleveland Music Group. The Sonata Strings includes symphony-calibre performers who also appear as members of our most-requested wedding band, The Orchestra. The strings are often featured strolling at dinner time for charming personal performance.
The String Quartet (traditionally, two violins, viola, and cello, as heard below) is a perfect choice for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, or any kind of event where a fine musical presentation would be appreciated.
The Sonata Strings is also available as a trio (two violins and cello) and have performed with various featured instruments, such as flute, trumpet, and harp. Please note that the quartet is recommended for contemporary song choices. Song choices for the duo may be limited due to instrumentation.
Appassionata Strings
Comprised of experienced, professional string players, The Appassionata String Ensembles have been performing in various forms around Greater Cleveland since 1998. They are in demand for good reason – the highest quality performance – both musically and professionally.
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Sonatina String Trio/Duo
The Sonatina Strings are available as a trio or as The Sapphire Duo, consisting of flute/violin or cello/violin. Each ensemble provides beautiful music from a wide repertoire stretching from Classical to Contemporary, and will honor most requests.
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Silver Bridge Strings
With decades of ceremony music experience, Silver Bridge Strings brings only the most passionate musicians, well-versed in classical, jazz, pop, rock, soul, funk, folk, and country to the Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania regions. Each SBS musician is a regular member in professional orchestras and opera orchestras from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Florida and they all hold Masters Degrees in Music from the finest conservatories in the nation. Many have played in music festivals throughout Europe and with national acts such as Cirque de Soleil, Barry Manilow, Earth Wind & Fire, The Transiberian Orchestra, Phil Keaggy, and Josh Groban, to name a few. Let Silver Bridge Strings add a touch of worldly magic to your ceremony! Book leader Katie O’Neill as a solo or add musicians for a duo, trio or quartet.
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Brian & Kristen Bigley – Irish Piper & Violinist
With a combined 40 years of playing their respective instruments, Brian and Kristen Bigley can put together an ensemble for your wedding ceremony and/or cocktail hour that will be unique and memorable.
They work with couples to provide beautiful instrumental music with any number of musicians to fit any budget. Specializing in Irish, American folk, and traditional wedding music, they can take special requests of any genre. We offer unique instrumentation including the Irish Uilleann Pipes (the softer, more sophisticated cousin of the Scottish Bagpipes), flute, guitar, and violin between the two of them and can provide a dulcimer, piano, accordion, and singer upon request.
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Amphion Strings
The string quartet stands at the pinnacle of classical chamber music. No wonder string quartets are a preferred choice for weddings, parties and special events.
Amphion’s String Quartet is dedicated to the highest level of musicianship. Since its inception in 1993, the ASQ has been one of the busiest quartets in the area. The ensemble is made up of full time professional musicians with advanced music degrees and resumes that include radio, TV, and international performance.
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