QUINTET, QUARTET, TRIO AND DUO

Our string ensembles create an air of elegance for any business or social event. With a variety of ensembles including Quintet (5 pieces), Quartet (4 pieces), Trio (3 pieces), and Duo (2 pieces) these first-class unit's most popular format is the Quartet which features the traditional instrumentation of Two Violins, Viola, Cello. Adding Bass gives you the Quintet and you can substitute Flute in place of a Violin. Trio offers Two Violins and Cello or Flute, Violin, and Cello. We also offer Duo's of Two Violins or Violin and Flute.

For the past 20 years these groups have performed all over the Tri-State area as well as worked individually with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Benedum Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Orchestra Nova, the Mendelssohn Choir Orchestra, Disney On Ice, Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra (which has accompanied the likes of Luciano Pavarotti and Tony Bennett) and more. These groups are by far the most experienced and busiest performing ensembles in the area. No students or amateurs here. Between them they have also performed for over 1,000 weddings.

You will have a great deal of flexibility in selecting music from a range of styles and periods including, Classical, Romantic, Baroque, Popular, and Broadway (see enclosed repertoire list) Plus, special requests are considered on the basis of availablility of ensemble arrangements and consultation with the musicians is an important part of the process. We try to be as "user-friendly" as possible recognizing that although we have done this hundreds of times - you probably haven't.

An excellent video is available to help decide which ensemble will best fit your needs. It shows the Quintet, Quartet, Duo's and Soloists with all of the different instrumentation options. Keep in mind that any of the groups can do just about every instrumentation format you see but we couldn't put every group doing every possible combination on the video. If you haven't seen it - just ask. Let us know if you prefer one particular group but we like to think that all of the groups meet our - and your - highest standards.

An exceptional value for a professional group - pricing varies based on a number of factors but we are always willing to talk about ways that we can work within your budget. A formal pricing proposal based on your individual needs is available upon request and we can package the group with other music for your event.

For Wedding Ceremonies: The standard performance package includes up to 30 minutes of Prelude music, plus the Processional(s), selections during the service (if you need them), Recessional, and a Postlude tune or two as the guests depart. Adding Trumpet to the strings makes for a truly grand Processional and Recessional. Although many people call us because they want avoid using the organ, the group can comfortably work around other musicians you may want or need to include in the service. Check first with your Church/Synagogue or Officiant to get their requirements.

References/Comments*

*These are actual written comments from post-performance evaluations. More info available.
"Working with Steven and Crystal has always been a pleasure. They are the consummate professionals, seeing to details and working to satisfy our needs and constraints. Their performances have added the perfect finishing touches to our events."	Janet Pilewski Director of Special Events Fifth Avenue Place
"They were great! Crystal was very thorough in planning - I had every confidence that they would do a fine job. I'm a musician myself so I knew what would be involved."	Marlo A. Rankin
"Everyone was so impressed - it was just beautiful! I especially appreciated the flexibility in working with me on my special requests!"	Jill Emrick & Greg Swan
"The Quartet created the perfect ambiance for the ceremony. Everyone (including us) really loved them & were really impressed. So impressed that I've given a couple of referrals already. Thanks alot, it was great. I loved it! People are still raving about it."	Janine C. Ballard
I couldn't have found a better group. the performance was appreciated by all. Both Crystal and Steven were extremely easy to work with."	Beth Filip American Head and Neck Radiology Assn
We had a short delay. Crystal and the group remained calm and stayed the allotted time. They were great - music was wonderful. We have recommended you to friends.	Pat Storey
A Special thanks to them ,too, for learning the Irish Wedding Song - it meant a lot to us. Bravo .	Deb & Bob Carnahan
They were outstanding. Moreover, I noticed the gusto the quartet displayed while playing the Postlude music even as the guests departed. Since the music was beautiful and the musicians professional, I will not hesitate referring others to Steven Vance Strolling Violins.	Jim & Stacy Slater
I also wanted to let you know how terrific Crystal was. She was so helpful and easy to work with at a stressful time like that. It was nice to know we could rely on her.	Lisa Marshall Adomaitis

STRING ENSEMBLES

PARTAL REPERTOIRE LISTING

Popular favorites such as "Over the Rainbow", "Misty", "Blue Moon", "Laura", "Evergreen", "Summer of 42", "Memory" from Cats, "All I Ask of You" from Phantom of the Opera, "Ragtime Favorites" by Scott Joplin , numerous "Beatles" tunes, Gershwin tunes, and Christmas music for Holiday events.