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City Six Strings
- Powell, OH
- Classical Duo
- Travels nationwide
- $300 and up
Overview
City Six Strings was founded in 2020 by violinist Sarah Becker and cellist McKinley Glasser. Since then, we’ve grown to accommodate performances at 200-300 events per year throughout Ohio. Though we specialize in weddings, we also play for fundraisers, house parties, corporate events, and any function that could use the sound of strings (all of them!)
We believe in creating the perfect soundtrack for your special day. With our modular ensemble and customizable playlists, we’ve found that strings can work for any event and musical taste.
As always, feel free to reach out on our website, social media, or email. Cheers!
58 Reviews
I hired City Six Strings to perform at a corporate event, and I could not be happier with this choice. The ladies were on time and professional, and, of course, the sound was beautiful. I had booked a 2000 square foot hall, there were about 50-60 people attending and eveyrthing worked out perfectly - ambiance, noise level, and the way the duo fit the room. The event turned out fantastically, and their music was a big part of that. I will be hanging on to City Six's contact info for future events.
Classical Duo
Very professional, came on time and were respectful. They were very adaptable and were quick thinking. The ceremony was so much better with them. While I shouldve provided more instructions and planned the ceremony better, they did better than i could've hoped for with the information they had and experience.
Classical Duo
The duo arrived on time and provided a lovely performance for my daughters wedding
They exceeded all my expectations
Classical Duo
To all ....., We had a wonderful experience with both GIGSALAD and CITY SIX STRINGS at our event.
They were very accomodating considering a last minute booking and a significant drive to participate.
The Duo's Performance was SPOT ON and there were many compliments by the attendee's.
We could not have been more pleased !!!
Larry and Diana
Classical Duo
The music provided by our classic duo was phenomenal! Our ceremony and reception space was very classy and elegant and the music elevated it to the next level. If you have an event planned and are considering hiring them, just do it, you won't regret it!
Classical Duo
Highly recommend ! They were absolutely perfect.
String Trio
The Best! All of our guests commented how great they were! Can’t recommend them enough!
Classical Duo
We had city six strings play at our wedding and they were absolutely amazing! Beautiful music & very punctual and kind. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!
Classical Duo
We hired City Six Strings for our daughter's wedding at the Crawford Museum and we could not be happier. The communication, the friendliness, the caliber of music.....everything. We so appreciated having them and they made our day extra special. Thank you City Six Strings!!!!
String Quartet
We had a string quartet perform modern and classical music at a bridal shower. Created a lovely and ethereal backdrop for the event. So many complements by guests at the event. Musicians were prompt and professional. Was the icing on the cake for our event.
The music was beautiful! The musicians were friendly, and easy to work with. Their presence made the wedding perfect. Thank you!
Cellist, Violinist
Sarah and McKinley were amazing to work with and played so beautifully during our wedding ceremony. They worked with us on specific songs we wanted and it sounded lovely. Highly recommend!!
Classical Duo
Fantastic performance that really elevated our conference network mixer. They were also very flexible with a scheduling error I had made. I scheduled the performance from 6pm - 9pm however the start time had changed which I neglected to inform them. The day of the event I called around 4:50pm to explain to the mistake I made. She was very accommodating, adjusted and arrived early to start at the new time. The event went off without a hitch and the music was perfect. I would highly recommend her for any function that you need elegant beautiful music played.
Sarah and McKinley were our string duo for our wedding 🎻❤️ they were kind, communicative, prompt, and professional. They played Canon in D and Concerning Hobbits BEAUTIFULLY 🥰 thank you!!!
Cellist, Violinist
I came across City Six Strings and instantly loved their musical talents, flexibility, coordination and professionalism. They made our ceremony extra special with such beautiful music and timing of all the events. Would totally recommend!
Cellist, Violinist
Thank you so much for making our event so special! From the song selection to the sheer talent, we’re so grateful for you!!
String Trio
Professional staff and so talented! They made our wedding so lovely and tied it all together!
String Trio
I didn't even have a chance to meet the violinist because I was busy every moment of the day. But she was prompt, cordial and professional; and her playing was lovely. It definitely set the tone for my wedding in the park! Communication was easy with fast responses when setting everything up for my big day.
Violinist
Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful accompaniment to our daughter’s wedding! The cello music was perfect in our small chapel. Especially enjoyed the Ave Maria! Thank you for helping to make the day so memorable! Highly recommend!💗
Cellist
Everything was beautiful . My only "complaint" came from the fact that our priest insisted that much of the mass music had to be traditional and sung!!!!! We found this out 3 days before!!!
Classical Duo
Our wedding event was a bit non-traditional, and the City Six Strings trio made it ever so much more fun. Everything was professional, on time, and well played.
Highly recommend!
John
String Trio
City Six Strings played my wedding and it was incredible - they were amazing and it was more than I ever dreamed. They truly helped bring my dream together and I am so grateful! I can't recommend highly enough - the performance was sublime, they were so easy to work with during the whole process, and were so professional and kind. 10/10!!
Cellist, Violinist
Played beautifully. They made our ceremony extra special and added some flair to cocktail hour. So many of our guests complimented the duo.
Cellist, Violinist
City Six Strings made it easy from the beginning! Their structure and organization provided me with top shelf live music with total ease. I just filled out the form they wanted and they took care of the rest. They were very attentive and thorough. All of this was before they elevated our wedding with their music! Everyone was impressed and delighted. Thank you SO much for playing at our wedding. It was perfect!
String Trio
My wedding theme was fairytale, and boy did City Six Strings deliver!! I got so many compliments from guests on how amazing they were and how unique my wedding ceremony was. I cannot thank them enough for making my special day that much more magical. They were quick to answer my questions in the planning phase and were very flexible with learning new songs to fit my venue and vision. I would highly recommend them for anyone interested in adding sophistication and/or magic to their event.
String Quartet
They were absolutely amazing and made my wedding ceremony perfect!
String Quartet
City Six Strings did an amazing job playing for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They helped to elevate our event and make our vision a reality. Would definitely recommend!!
String Trio
We hired them as a last minute substitute for an in person event we had hoped to attend. They created a mini video concert for us. Their playing was beautiful, the arrangements were lovely, they worked with my budget, and they were just delightful. They really made our day.
Cellist, Violinist, Classical Duo
I booked the cellist and violinist for my wedding and it was so wonderful! Playing love songs prior to the ceremony and during then switching to Christmas songs during cocktail hour. Our guests loved it and I couldn't be happier!! They truly made the day better and unique.
Cellist, Violinist
We received so many compliments-wedding ceremony music was AMAZING. Would highly recommend for any wedding to add something extra special. McKinley was very responsive, kind, and professional.
Classical Duo
Thank you so much, Sarah! We had a great experience with City Six Strings. They were prompt in responses, professional, and punctual. It made our day extra special and unique! We would hire again for any other events!
Violinist
Despite a torrential downpour, the trio played in the backup facility with less than ideal conditions and still made it a night of enjoyment. They were professional and timely and played with fantastic skill.
String Trio
My husband and I just had out outdoor wedding ceremony and the strung duo from City Six Strings really helped make it perfect. They were so kind and helpful during the planning process. I would recommend them to anyone to make their day and event perfect!
Classical Duo
I can't say enough about the performance, the beautiful ladies played directly from my playlist flawlessly! They arrived and left on time. My only issue was that I never met them, since I was the bride😊
Cellist, Violinist
Played very well and played the songs we requested! Thank you so much for being there on our big day!
Cellist, Violinist
We went with a duo of a cellist and a violinist for our wedding, and City Six Strings made our wedding ceremony beautiful and absolutely unforgettable!!! I cannot stress enough how elegant they played. They were the talk of my wedding all night. If you are looking for music for your event, don’t walk, RUN to this group!!!!!
Cellist, Violinist
The ladies did a wonderful job! We had nothing but compliments from our guests at the party!
Cellist, Violinist
The string trio was a hit at our wedding, and absolutely perfect for our outdoor ceremony space! It was so special to have beautiful live instrumental music and definitely contributed to the magical feel of our day!
String Trio
We booked a classical Duo from City Six Strings for our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. Very professional, talented and kind. The music was perfect for the processional and recessional, cocktail hour and dinner. We got countless compliments on their performance from our wedding guests. They were very easy to work with. Their repertoire was very comprehensive and they accommodated our music requests. We would highly recommended them for any occasion!
Classical Duo
Prompt and enthusiastic performers! Would highly recommend!
String Quartet
I am so happy that I booked City Six Strings for our office event. Megan arrived early and did an amazing job. Many of our guests commended on how awesome she did and loved the uniqueness of having a violin player at our event. I will definitely keep them in mind for booking future events. The booking process was very quick and easy and they responded right away to the inquiry. Thank you City Six Strings and Megan for making our event so special!
Violinist
They were amazing! So easy to work with and answered all my questions leading up to the big day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Classical Duo
McKinley and Sarah were wonderful . They were so professional and easy to work with. Because of COVID-19 we had to make a virtual strategy as most guests would be online. Having them play throughout our ceremony parts made the wedding so elegant and enjoyable to watch both in person and online . I will definitely find ways to book them again
Classical Duo
City Six performed at a surprise proposal for my now fiance. They were simply amazing. They sounded wonderful, put together a great set list and were professional throughout the experience. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for musicians for an event.
Classical Duo
Adding the classic string duo was such a wonderful touch to our small wedding ceremony. All of our guests were impressed and overall, it was perfect! City Six Strings was easy to work with and very communicative throughout the entire process! I would definitely hire them again! Thank you!
Classical Duo
I’d 100% say stop second guessing yourself and just hire them for your wedding!! We didn’t hire a DJ so to have live music playing for people as they came in and to walk do the aisle to was amazing! They sounded absolutely beautiful and we could not have asked for better music! We received so many compliments about their playing, everyone really enjoyed it!
Cellist, Violinist
My grandpa was quite surprised, and happy to get a private concert in his backyard on his 90th birthday! Complete professionals from start to finish! Thank you!
Classical Duo
I cannot recommend City Six Strings enough! They were incredibly easy to work with, quick responding, and answered all my questions. We hired a single cellist - Vicki - and she was an amazing addition to our day. She was so professional, but really kind and engaging. She played beautifully! This really made our little ceremony feel so special.
Cellist
Such amazing ladies!! Would highly recommend for any occasion! They are so sweet, professional and talented! Sarah played for my daughters funeral and provided such peace with her music and was able to bring some light to a very hard and emotional day. ❤️
Violinist
These two are wonderful musicians and even better people. I recommend them to anyone looking for live music for an event!
Classical Duo
We hired them to play on my album. Very professional and personable. They worked beautifully with my producer to write and record the cello and violin parts in a matter of hours and it turned out amazing. Definitely keeping them in mind for future projects.
Cellist, Violinist
Hire this group. I asked them to play for a small group of childhood friends. It was a surprise and when City Six Strings showed up one of the guests was so happy she cried. It was beautiful! They even played some of my requested songs on very short notice.
Class act. I’ve already sung their praises to all family and friends who will listen.
Very professional. It was an excellent addition to our dinner party. All our guests enjoyed the music immensely.
String Quartet
Response from City Six Strings:
Thank you for the kind words Gene! It was our pleasure playing your event. We wish you all the best!
The musicians were great - on time as expected, open to my list of requests, and engaging.
Cellist, Violinist
Response from City Six Strings:
Thank you for the kind words, Rachel, and for having us! We so enjoyed playing for your event and wish you all the best :)
Sarah and her colleagues delivered an unforgettable performance. Given the ongoing health crisis they were very attentive to remaining socially distanced and expressed no problem with wearing a mask during the performances. There were some last minute changes to the schedule, but because of how well she communicated we were able to smoothly make the necessary adjustments. They were also very accommodating, learning a list of new songs per our request. I had never hired stringed musicians for our events in the past but I'm very happy I finally chose to do so. I will most definitely request their services for future parties.
String Quartet
Response from City Six Strings:
Thank you so much for the kind words Miles! It was our pleasure playing your event, and we wish you all the best :)
Booking Info
Price Range: $300 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
What to Expect
Our wedding service includes 30 minutes of prelude music as your guests arrive, the duration of the ceremony (including special song requests), and one or two postlude songs to usher your guests out.
We also offer cocktail hour and reception music as a separate, hourly service.
About
City Six Strings was founded in 2020 by violinist Sarah Becker and cellist McKinley Glasser. Since then, we’ve grown to accommodate performances at 200-300 events per year throughout Ohio. Though we specialize in weddings, we also play for fundraisers, house parties, corporate events, and any function that could use the sound of strings (all of them!)
Our pool of 30 musicians are classically trained, holding degrees and certificates from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Carnegie Mellon University, and more. Despite our classical backgrounds, we are comfortable in any genre; our members have appeared with acts from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Machine Gun Kelly to Michael Bublé on stages from Severance Hall to London’s West End.
We believe in creating the perfect soundtrack for your special day. With our modular ensemble and customizable playlists, we’ve found that strings can work for any event and musical taste.
Additional Booking Notes
We arrive at the event up to 30 minutes early to set up.
We will need armless chairs equal to the number of performers.
Unfortunately, we cannot perform in precipitation or in conditions below 60F
Upcoming Booked Events
December 07, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 31, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 21, 2025 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
November 15, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 26, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 25, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 05, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
September 28, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 21, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 14, 2024 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 07, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 26, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 21, 2024 • 12:30pm - 3:00pm | Bridal Shower |
July 13, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 07, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 27, 2024 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 08, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 26, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 18, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 16, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 11, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 13, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 31, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 31, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 04, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
September 15, 2023 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 08, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 12, 2023 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 05, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 24, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 10, 2023 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 31, 2023 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 20, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 18, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 16, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 09, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
February 25, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 12, 2022 • 3:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 29, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 30, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 16, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 10, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
September 04, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 23, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 11, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 04, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 27, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 21, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 14, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
March 12, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 29, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 20, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Surprise |
December 18, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 10, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 03, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 31, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 16, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 09, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 07, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 25, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 24, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 18, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 18, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 18, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 12, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 04, 2021 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 28, 2021 • 11:30am - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 21, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 21, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 07, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 07, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 26, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 12, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 06, 2021 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 05, 2021 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 04, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 29, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 22, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 08, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 28, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Talent Competition |
March 05, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
February 13, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 08, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 31, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Surprise |
December 02, 2020 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 28, 2020 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 11, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 10, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 08, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 03, 2020 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 26, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 25, 2020 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Personal Occasion |
September 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 13, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
September 13, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Anniversary Party |
September 12, 2020 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |