Charlotte Strings for Events

Instrumental - Duo, Instrumental - Solo, String - Quartet, String - Trio

Cello, Viola, Violin

The dress is formal unless otherwise specified by our clients. Gentlemen in tuxedos and ladies in formal black and white or all black. For occasions taking place in the morning or afternoon the gentlemen will wear a dark suit and tie.

Absolutely! Please give us a call or email us to receive your free copy of our Demo CD. We are also available to answer all your questions over the phone or email and we are available to meet with you in person if you prefer.

We will arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of our performance. Set up for our ensembles is very quick. Also, it is during this one-half hour before our performance that we discuss any last minute cues and details with the event coordinator or with the person in charge of your event.

We require a small area of about 8 by 8 feet and a set of armless chairs.

A small mileage fee will be added for events taking place outside of our playing area in Charlotte, NC. This fee is disclosed to our clients and agreed upon before the signing of the contract.

Please visit the Charlotte Strings for Events website for more information on our services or to hear clip samples of our work. We look forward to working with you to make your day very special!

~Do you perform outdoors?
Certainly! Our music has been part of countless outdoor wedding celebrations. However, we like to let prospective clients know beforehand of the outdoor policies that apply to such events. We require to be protected from the elements, as well as to be protected from the sun whether it be from the shade of trees, a gazebo, or a tented area. In case of rain or extreme wind gusts we will move to an appropriate location where we can continue our performance.

~How do you know when to finish the prelude and begin the music for the wedding ceremony? All we need is a small signal from your wedding coordinator or the person in charge, to let us know when the wedding party is lined up and the processional is about to begin. We take care of the rest!

~Will I need to know the exact length of the music in order to time each of the entrances?
This is one of our most popular questions! You do not need to worry about this. We have many years of experience and we have great skills in making sure that all the transitions from piece to piece as well as the endings of each happen as smoothly and perfectly as possible. We are capable of adjusting a piece in the moment to lengthen it or end it tastefully at just the right time. All we need to know is how many people will be walking to each piece of music. If your coordinator prefers to do so, he/she may cue us directly for each piece, although this is not required.

~How do I book a string ensemble?
As soon as you know the date and approximate time for your event, feel free to contact us to discuss the type of ensemble that is suitable for your event. We will then mail you a contract to sign and return to us with the required deposit.
When you call or email inquiring about a booking for the first time please provide the date, time, and location information of your event.
Please note that we will only secure your date in our calendar once a deposit and a signed contract is received within ten days of the date on the contract. Call 704-277-2438 or Email Sakira at sakiharley@hotmail.com