Deep River String Duo

Deep River String Duo currently features a set of mostly popular and jazz tunes with a repertoire list that can span 3+ hours of background music. Customized song requests can be honored depending on available preparation time and difficulty.

Wedding services often include segments such as: prelude/seating music, ceremony music (processional, unity candle/sand, recessional), cocktail hour music, and background dinner music.

Deep River String Duo is equipped to play in small, intimate acoustic settings or amplify for medium events of 70-250 people.

Deep River String Duo founding members, Mary and Yoshi, met at Grand Valley State University where they were each received Bachelor of Arts degrees in music. Yoshi later received his Master of Music Composition from Central Michigan University and Doctorate of Musical Arts in Music Composition from Michigan State University.

Besides playing for special events, Mary and Yoshi have performed with various musical theatre groups in the greater Lansing area such as Peppermint Creek Theatre Co., Owosso Musicale, and the MSU Department of Theatre. Shows have included: Next to Normal (2024), Spring Awakening (2024), Daddy Long Legs (2023), Emily’s Words (2022), Bright Star (2019), American Idiot (2018), Come See Rock City and Other Destinations (2017), Dogfight (2015), Carrie the Musical (2014).

Deep River String Duo looks forward to providing quality music for your special event.

MY Duo needs to be placed near a wall outlet for power, or have an extension cable run. They need to know if stationary chairs (no wheels) without arms are available at the venue or if they need to bring their own.

For outdoor events, a canopy or shade must be provided for extreme heat and sun protection for instruments and electronic gear. An alternative rain location must be designated and used if chance of rain.