Four Strings

Quartet Trio Duo | Weddings & Events | DFW

9 March 2013 | Ray–Benton Wedding | Gather McKinney

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our debut at “gather mckinney”

Four Strings provided a string quartet for the wedding of Jessica Ray and James Benton, held on 9 March 2013 at GATHER in McKinney, TX. Music for the ceremony was traditional. This was our first time to perform in GATHER, a small wedding and reception venue in revitalized downtown McKinney. Though capable of holding the quartet, weddings at GATHER could easily be served by a string trio or duo.

Prelude
Water Music Suite 2 in D (Handel)
Schafe können sicher weiden (Bach)
Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
Air from Water Music Suite 1 in F (Handel)

Ceremony
Seating of Honored Guests: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
Bridal Party: Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Bridal Processional: Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin (Wagner)
Recessional: Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn)

Four Strings String Quartet
Violin 1: Sam Wood
Violin 2: Corinia Maxson
Viola: Meghan Birmingham
Violoncello: David Cason

2 March 2013 | Kavanagh–Mayes Wedding | Ashton Gardens

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an ashton gardens wedding with the “other” traditional music

Four Strings provided a string trio for the wedding of Kayleigh Kavanagh and Christian Mayes, held on 2 March 2013 at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, TX. Ceremony music was alternative traditional, eschewing the Pachelbel/Wagner/Mendelssohn set in favor of the Stanley, Clarke and Handel favorites that comprise another stream of the Western wedding music tradition.

Ceremony
Seating of Honored Guests: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
Bridal Party: Trumpet Voluntary (Stanley)
Bridal Processional: Prince of Denmark’s March (Clarke)
Hymn: Love (Eddy/Young)
Recessional: Alla Hornpipe from Suite 2 in D (Handel)

Four Strings String Trio
Violin: Clare Adkins Cason
Viola: Meghan Birmingham
Violoncello: David Cason

I just wanted to say thank you for playing beautiful music at my wedding on Saturday, March 2nd. It added such a special element to the ceremony that could not have been achieved with a CD or iPod. You and your fellow musicians found the perfect balance between reverence and joy that made the audience truly enjoy the wedding. I applaud your talent and skill.

Most of all, thank you for being willing to play the hymn by Mrs. Eddy. I know it is a long song, but you and your partners carried it off beautifully, adding lovely bits of variations to keep it interesting and moving at a good pace. I appreciate your flexibility and willingness to really tailor the musical selection to the preferences of the bride and groom.

I will certainly recommend you to other brides in search of lovely, professional, and highly-skilled string musicians. -Kayleigh

I am so sorry I didn’t get to speak with you before the wedding – or after! Please express our appreciation to the other musicians. The music was absolutely beautiful – it really exceeded my expectations! I received so many compliments on your behalf. -Kathleen (mother of the bride)

17 February 2013 | Russell–Costa Wedding | Bella Donna Chapel

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a sunday afternoon in the chapel

Four Strings provided a string quartet for the Sunday afternoon wedding of Tiffany Russell and Fred Costa, held on 17 February 2013 at the Bella Donna Chapel in McKinney, TX. Music for the ceremony was traditional; prelude music heavily flavored with selections from Christian hymnody.

Prelude
Music for the Royal Fireworks (Handel)
Hymn Medley
Trumpet Voluntary (Stanley)
Hymn Medley

Ceremony
Bridal Party and Bridal Processional: Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Recessional: Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn)

Four Strings String Quartet
Violin 1: Clare Adkins Cason
Violin 2: Corinia Maxson
Viola: Tonia Pilliod
Violoncello: David Cason

9 February 2013 | Figueroa–Kenney Wedding | PCPC

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a traditional wedding with a classic rock reception

Four Strings provided a string quartet for the 9 February 2013 wedding of Cynthia Figueroa and James Kenney, held at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX. Following the wedding, the quartet switched to its pop/rock configuration–revolution4–and played the reception, hosted on the 28th floor of The W Residences in Dallas, TX.

Prelude
Water Music Suite 2 in D (Handel)
Trumpet Tune in D (Johnson)
O Perfect Love (Barnby)
Air from Suite 1 in F (Handel)

Ceremony
Bridal Party and Bridal Processional: Praise the Lord (Johnson) [PCPC Choir]
Hymn: Great is thy Faithfulness
Hymn: How Great Thou Art
Recessional: Prelude in Classic Style (Young) [with J. Marty Cope]

Reception
First Dance: The Story (Hanseroth)
followed by a selection of pop and rock classics

Four Strings String Quartet | revolution4
Violin 1: Clare Adkins Cason
Violin 2: Michelle Brians
Viola: Meghan Birmingham
Violoncello: David Cason

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Piano: J. Marty Cope

Thank you and your group for such a wonderful musical addition to our wedding. I will definitely seek to work with you in the future. -Jim

2 February 2013 | Mullens–Lepard Wedding | Fort Worth Botanic Garden

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a string duo in the garden

Four Strings, performing as String Duo Dallas, provided a string duo for the 2 February 2013 wedding of Jennifer Mullens and Shawn Lepard, held outdoors in the Fuller Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

Music for the ceremony was traditional. Prelude music included a mix of classical and Celtic selections.

Ceremony
Bridal Party: Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Bridal Processional: Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin (Wagner)
Recessional: Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn)

String Duo Dallas
Violin: Clare Adkins Cason
Violoncello: David Cason