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Impulse Strings
- New York City, NY
- String Quartet
- Travels nationwide
- $400 and up
Overview
Unique Classical, Rock, Jazz, and Pop musicians for ANY kind of event!
Offering a variety of solo musicians and musical ensembles for your special day! Having played over 200 events, Impulse Strings has provided music entertainment for corporate businesses, weddings, birthday parties, cocktail hours, receptions, music videos, award shows such as the Stellar Awards, and has even recorded with musical group, The Chainsmokers.
* We constantly improve and expand our repertoire. Our versatility of performances allows us to create whatever image you want, thus giving your your own unique and memorable experience.
* We take song requests and are happy to find or arrange music for you.
63 Reviews
Allie played for our ceremony and did an absolutely incredible job. I guests could not stop raving about her. Not only was she an incredible musician, but she was amazingly professional Allie was early, set up everything she needed, worked with our Dj to ensure everything was setup well ahead of the ceremony, and even checked in with me to ensure there wasn’t anything I needed from her that we hadn’t yet discussed. Hiring Impulse Strings for you event or wedding it truly a no-brainer. It was without a doubt my favorite touch to our day and will forever remember it.
Violinist
Cellist and the service were prompt and they arrived early for set up and performed wonderfully in central park for our small wedding. They were able to accomodate our music requests on a very short time frame and were extremely professional. Would recommend Impulse Strings to anyone who needs a classical performer in NYC.
Cellist
So happy we booked Impulse Strings for our wedding. We were able to request three songs to be arranged (that were not already on their extensive play list). We did not chose the easiest songs (EDM songs), but they absolutely nailed it! We booked a trio to play for two hours- ceremony and cocktail hour. I thought they were very well priced considering the custom arrangements and how good they were. Alexandra was also so great to communicate with via email. So glad they were part of our day!
Strolling Violinist
Such professional musicians. They were so accommodating with the music and the break times. Everyone at the event loved the music.
String Trio
Impulsive Strings was a lovely addition to our event. They were punctual and professional and the music was exactly what we requested!
String Trio
Impulse Strings was exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. The music they provided during the ceremony and reception was perfect to set the tone for an overall unforgettable day. Super professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They even learned two new songs for us which was really special. We loved their large music catalog which was filled with so many fun songs, both classical and modern. Definitely recommend this awesome group!!
String Quartet
Alexandria was extraordinary. Not only was she able to accommodate our special request for violin (The Beatles, “With a Little Help From My Friends”) but she also offered an entire catalog of pop, rock, and classical songs for us to choose from. Easily one of the best and most fun aspects of planning our wedding was just deciding what songs we wanted to hear Alexandria play. And play them she did. She carried our entire ceremony and cocktail hour for our wedding, setting the mood, and putting everyone at ease in a light, relaxed mood. At every turn, she was kind, generous, easy to work with, and made the process as seamless as it could possibly be. We would absolutely work with Alexandria again, no question!
Violinist
Alexandria and Eva performed at our wedding and I would 100% hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking to have music at any event. Alexandria was incredibly easy to work with. She was very responsive to all our emails and had great suggestions. We wound up booking the electra duo which was perfect for our small wedding in a residential area and allowed us to pick some more upbeat tunes with the backtracks. Everyone loved it!
Classical Duo
Super professional and nice, on time, and played beautifully for our engagement. Thank you!
String Trio
An absolute pleasure working with Allie and the rest of Impulse Strings. They were incredibly professional, showed up early, and played great! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for string for any event.
Violinist, String Quartet
I totally recommend Impulse Strings! It was wonderful working with them in the time leading up to the event and the performance itself was perfect. They were flexible, creative, and compassionate.
Alexandria created a set list that set the PERFECT vibe for my party. Arturo performed the electric violin with backing tracks. He was SO talented. My guests were talking about his performance all weekend.
Violinist
We had Alexandra and her String Quartet and Pianist play for our wedding, and the music was absolutely gorgeous. We had one moment when the ceremony timing didn't go as planned, and Alexandra improvised like a pro -- fantastic! We are so grateful and we can't recommend strongly enough.
Pianist, String Quartet
The team was great. Thank you
From dotting the i's and crossing the t's - Alexandria put a plan in place - and Katie executed magnificently. I not only recommend Impulse Strings - but I would use them again in a New York Minute!
Thanks!
Cellist
I had my wedding on a beautiful lakeside estate, and Impulse Strings played during the ceremony and cocktail hour. While we had a rain plan, we didn’t have a wind plan. They persisted outside through the entire two hours, we had guests just sit and watch them tear it up instead of talk to one another!! We had them do classic (for ceremony) and covers (cocktail hour), and they were very detail oriented in the planning process. They are stuck with us- we hope to use them in the future any chance we get.
String Quartet
We hired Impluse's string duo for our engagement party - they were on time, professional, and the music was absolutely beautiful!
Classical Duo
Allie the violinist was performing solo at our private elopement ceremony which took place on March 18th, 2023. I’ll be forever grateful for her professionalism, punctuality, hard work, and very pleasant personality. She inquired about our preferred songs and was super easy to work with.
Violinist
We always have an excellent experience with String Impulse.
Thank you!
String Quartet
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having us back for another amazing year! It's always a great time working with you all and we look forward to next year :-)
Best,
Alexandria, Camille, Jeremy, Naxo, and Eva
The three performers that we had were amazing, and made everyone at our event feel amazing. The exact thing I was looking for!
String Trio
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having us! This was such an amazing event and we are so happy to have been a part of it.
Best,
Alexandria, Monica, and Susan
Allie is wonderful to work with, and she & the musicians were attentive to our requests. Everything from our first interaction through to the performance on the day of was absolutely seamless. Allie and ensemble prepared an amazing and thoughtful set for our wedding, and the execution of the set list was impeccable and flawless! They were also able to learn an eclectic mix of custom songs which made the day personal and heartwarming. Many of our guests were quite the music aficionados and commented to us just how well the group performed. We are so grateful Allie & team were part of our special day, and we would definitely want Impulse Strings again for any music needs in the future!
String Quartet
Impulse Strings added the perfect touch to the beautiful ceremony. Thank you so much for the great performance that everyone was raving about.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Jahera for having us for your sons big day! It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony and we're so happy to have been a part of it. Congratulations to Eddin and Fitore <3
- Alexandria
The children thoroughly enjoyed James' presentation. He engaged them very effectively and answered all their questions.
Cellist
The proposal went fantastically. James was an excellent musician and everything went exactly as I imagined it.
Cellist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having us Alex! Congratulations to you and Laura. Wishing you both all the best in your future together.
- Alexandria and James
The impulse strings duo was professional, so pleasant and very skilled. We’ll be using again for sure!
Classical Duo
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having us! We hope to work with you again sometime in the future :-)
Best,
Alexandria, Adam, and Eva
We hired Impulse Strings for our grand opening event in FiDi, NYC. From the first conversation with Allie, everything went so smooth, we received all the answers we needed quickly, we modified the contract as needed and secured the event with a deposit, we were mailing a check to NY and it took some days, but Allie let us keep the date needed.
The event was AMAZING! Even though the weather was cold (03/04), Allie and the other musician were playing outside, all they asked for us to provide was a chair. The music was so beautiful so many people stopped and listened and came inside the store. the music 100% made our opening so much more successful! Thank you Allie and the team, we will definitely hire you again :)
Cellist, Classical Duo, Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having us, Ocean! Performing for your event was an incredible amount of fun and we hope to work with you again sometime in the future :-)
Best,
Allie, James, and Katie
Thank you so much for delightful and joyous music at the cocktail party of our recent fundraiser. It was the perfect catalyst to create a joyous ambiance.
So happy with the performance. Thank you.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having us, Marina, and for this lovely review! Your event was lovely. We hope to work with you again sometime in the future!
Best,
Alexandria
Excellent performance and the Impulse Strings team couldn't have been more organized and ready for our event. Will definitely book again!
String Quartet
She was amazing! She played with the DJ at my daughter’s wedding and everyone commented how great it was! Thank you!
Fiddler
Very responsive. Super accommodating. They helped me with the setlist. They were prepared and on time. Made my event effortless.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Hi Josh,
Thank you so much for the lovely compliments and having us for your marriage proposal! It was such an absolutely lovely time. Wishing you all the best :-)
Best,
Alexandria and Will
Impulse Strings performed at our companies Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and they did a wonderful job. Our guests were impressed and our COO even performed with the quartet towards the end. It was fabulous.
String Quartet
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Precious! We had such a fun time performing for you and your clients! :-)
Best,
Alexandria, Monica, Tiffany, Will, and Matt
Impulse Strings made our wedding day incredibly special. Not only was their music beautiful, but the switch from classical to contemporary music was a surprise for our guests that we were thrilled with. They were so nice to work with and had an impressive catalog of songs. Plus, they took the time to prepare arrangements for our processional and recessional, which made for a special moment for us and our guests! They performed during our ceremony and cocktail hour, which elevated the feeling of the wedding as a really reasonable price. I'm so glad we hired Alexandria and her team. We could not recommend working with Impulse Strings enough!
String Trio
Impulse Strings played at my Central Park wedding ceremony at Cop Cot and they were amazing!!! The communication from the start to the day of was great and they played several songs at our request and played them at the specific times we wanted. This was one of the things I looked forward to the most in the whole wedding, and it will always be such a special memory for me walking up to my soon to be husband hearing Electric Love by BORNS playing! Thank you so much!!!
String Quartet
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Trish! We are so happy to have been a part of your most special day. Your wedding was stunning, and thank you so much for having us :-)
Wishing you and Michael the absolute best! <3
Cheers,
- Alexandria, Tiffany, Monica, and Matt
I would highly recommend using Impulse Strings at your event. They did a fantastic job at our wedding and were very professional. They played at our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We, as well as our guests, were highly impressed with their musical talents.
Upon request, the team learned 4 additional songs to complete our special day.
String Quartet
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Alec! Your wedding was absolutely amazing and we are so happy to have been a part of it. Wishing you and Dani all the best in your future together <3
Best,
Alexandria, Brianne, James, and Katie
Alexandria has now performed at several events for us on our Corporate Yacht and has elevated the experience for us and guests. Everyone has enjoyed her performances.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having me, Jack! It has been an absolutely lovely time :-)
Best,
Alexandria
Highly, highly recommend to anyone and everyone. Impulse strings went above and beyond the call of action and delivered a once in a lifetime experience. I'm extremely honored to have them be a part of this project!
Cellist, Violinist, String Quartet
Our cocktail party on our corporate yacht came alive with the jewel tones of Impulse Strings.
We were all so delighted they we have booked Impulse Strings for several events.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Jack! We super appreciate you having us :-)
Best,
Allie
Allie really has a way of making any moment magical!!! So wonderful and easy to work with!!! Made our day the most special!!
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having me, Paul!
Congratulations again to you and Emma. It truly was a magical moment <3
Best,
Allie
Engaged Impulse Strings appprox 2 months before the event - a performance at a wedding - providing pre-ceremony classical music, music for the wedding ceremony, and cocktail hour popular music.
Met with Impulse Strings lead (Alexandria) several times after contracting the group to discuss musical pieces requested, and general flow of the engagement.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Impulse Strings.
Not only did they incorporate several new pieces to their set list as requested by the couple for the wedding ceremony, they offered suggestions as to flow of music for the cocktail hour.
Their classical set list encompassed all the traditional favorites, and their popular music set list was very up to date.
They were so very accomodating, pleasant and highly professional in their appearance and performance.
Also they were totally in tune with the vibe of the wedding.
I highly recommend their engagement for whatever event you may be holding.
String Quartet
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Marie Ann for having us! We had such a great time performing for your daughters wedding - definitely a moment we won't forget! Congratulations again to Marisa and Chris <3
Best,
Alexandria, Eva, Brianne, and Adam
Impulse strings did a magnificent funeral production!
String Quartet
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having us, Doris! It was great to meet you.
- Allie, Brianne, James, and James
Everything was wonderful!!❤ Impulse strings did such a great job at our party! Very professional, would highly recommend to anyone! Will definitely do business with them again in the future 😊😍
Violinist
My dad recently turned 75 and due to the pandemic, my family had to get creative with ideas on how to properly celebrate such a milestone birthday. Impulse Strings was a delight to work with. They emailed us their list of music and we were able to pick out songs we wanted to be performed for the hour. The ladies arrived on time and set up in the living room. They were dressed nicely, were very professional and were extremely pleasant individuals. They know an extensive amount of songs ranging from the classical to pop/rock hits. Everyone from my 75 year old dad to my 4 year old niece had a very nice time watching the performance... entertaining for all ages! I would highly recommend Impulse Strings.
Cellist, Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having us both! We had a great time and are so happy to have been a part of your celebration :-) - Alexandria and Eva
Alexandria added such a wonderful element to our wedding. She has a wide set list of both contemporary and classical selections that made our wedding both elegant and fun. She was easy to work with and just a generally nice person (which is important, albeit underrated, when planning an event!). Highly recommend!
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for having me, Ann! Congratulations to you and Adam again and wishing you both all the best in your future together :-)
Alexandria truly made our wedding ceremony so magical. She learned multiple new songs for us with back tracking and really went above and beyond for us. Her playing was gorgeous and we received multiple complements on the music. Due to COVID-19 we needed to change our wedding plans dramatically and decided to last minuet add a violinist to out ceremony, and are so o happy we did! We highly recommend her to anyone looking to add beautiful live music to their wedding day.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Larissa for having me for your special day! It was such a beautiful ceremony. Congratulations again to you and Michael :-)
The violinist, Adam was professional, communicative and personable. He played the violin well and each song selected was beautifully played. He even, when asked, shared one of his favorite songs at the end.
We were all really happy with our choice. It was a fantastic added bonus to the evening. Thank you Adam!!
Although as bride and groom we didn’t have the opportunity to meet her, we heard her playing beautifully for our outdoor wedding ceremony. We had unforeseen delays; and so our planned order of songs were different. Alexandria was present and still played for our guests, and after we arrived then our procession and recession. We definitely recommend her; she was responsive and professional during all interactions. She has a warm personality and we hope to book her again if needed or see her again in future performances!
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Candice! I very much appreciate you having me for your special day and for your kind review. Congratulations again :-)
We picked the electric violin for our ceremony. Alexandria, performance was absolutely amazing. I would definitely book her again and recommend for any occasion.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Elissa! I appreciate you having me :-)
Congratulations again to you and Hector!
I would like to thank Impulse Strings for making my one year anniversary dinner special! The violinist was talented and professional. All detaila such as location, dress code, song list and times were discussed prior to the event day and Impulse Strings followed them precisely. I could not be more happier and would definately book another gig in the future!! Thank you!
Violinist
Omg! Thank you for making our wedding day memorable. Your punctuality, energy and songs, amazing.
We loveeeed your performance.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Glory! It was such a beautiful ceremony. Thank you for having me!
Yesterday we had a recording session with 2 violins and viola. Allie, Matt and Ilana did an amazing job and also came right on time, ready to perform! Thank you so much again and look forward to the final song !
String Quartet
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Jenny! It was great working with you!
Andy was wonderful!!
Extremely pleased with Impulse Strings.
Cellist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Ashley!
Alexandria was just amazing. Very responsive and worked with me to curate exactly what I wanted to be played and in fact, learned new songs to play. She was right on time and everyone loved what she played.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Sayyid!
It was wonderful playing for you.
Alexandria was a pleasure to work with . From our initial contact until the day of our wedding she was always very professional and easy to reach . On the day of our wedding she was very pleasant and played beautifully . We also received several compliments from our guests on Alexandria’s playing and interations . So thankful she was a part of our big day !!!
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Kat! It was an absolutely lovely ceremony, and I very much enjoyed playing for you all. Congratulations again!
Beautiful music.. made the ceremony !!! Very helpful with music selection !! Highly recommend!!!
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Debra! It was wonderful playing for you!
Alexandria was amazing! Always responded promptly to my messages, was able to play all the songs we requested, and performed wonderfully.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much Sam! Congratulations again!
Alexandria was flexible, on time and a fantastic contribution to our engagement. I can't recommend her enough.
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, David!
Congratulations again on your engagement!
Alexandria was such a lovely element of our women's breakfast event. Not only is she talented on the violin, but she was flexible to suit our needs, excellent at communication and did exactly what we had asked for. A pleasure all around. (Besides the fact that we took a long time to make the decision to hire a musician, so the fact that she accommodated us late in the planning process was very much appreciated!)
Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Lauren! It was an absolute pleasure to play for you all!
From beginning to end Alexandria played wonderfully! Her talents were the talk of our corporate event. We loved her performance so much, we will be incorporating her music in our office for all of our staff and clients to enjoy at our wellness center. Thank you, Alexandria, for your time and sharing your talents with us. We look forward to hiring you again for our next event!
Hired the Celtic Duo to come work at our event for St. Patrick's Day in our ShopRite store in Canton CT & they were wonderful! Professionals, on time, incredibly talented & the feed back from our customers was awesome! Will keep them in mind for future events for sure. An absolute pleasure to work with!
Guitarist, Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Trish!
It was great working with Alexandria! Very easy to communicate & always willing to help. We hired Brendan, the guitarist, and he was absolutely phenomenal. He played a requested song which he learned and perfected in a short matter of time. Frankly, he was better than most of the guitarists on YouTube. Highly recommend.
Guitarist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Waqas!
Working with Alexandria was awesome. She is not only a talented violinist, but a great communicator who is both receptive and adaptive to what you’re looking for. She helped make my EP release show special, and I’d recommend her to anyone. Book her now!!
Cellist, Violinist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Jay! It was such a pleasure working with you!
Thank you for the perfomance! The response was fast and efficient, very easy to comunicate. The performance was good, soft guitar playing. It was a great idea to bring an amplifier.
Guitarist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thanks, Jaime!
Professional, courteous and beautiful music.
Harpist
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you, Chumi!
Impulse Strings is wonderful! Alexandria was a delight to work with and helped create a beautiful night of music for our Christmas Party. Many of our guests commented how much they liked it. They also created personalized arrangements for us, and we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you!!
Classical Duo
Response from Impulse Strings:
Thank you so much, Gina!
Booking Info
Price Range: $400 and up
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Liability Coverage
What to Expect
Impulse Strings is knows for being very versatile as we are able to create whatever type of image you request! We build this off of our diverse song selection, wardrobe, and enthusiasm for music. Impulse Strings can play as delicately as Mozart and as hard as Nirvana!
You name it, we do it!
About
Impulse Strings is a music for events business that was created by lead acoustic/electric violinist and Las Vegas native, Alexandria Pritchard. After moving to NYC in 2019 from her hometown, Las Vegas, Impulse Strings was created and took NYC by storm. Impulse Strings prides itself by having the best musicians in town as well as the most unique arrangements! We love a personable touch and therefore have been hand-writing all of our arrangements since the beginning. Impulse Strings has played numerous weddings, corporate events, private parties, and has even been contracted by the Stellar Awards (also known as the Gospel Grammys) and The Chainsmokers.
What makes us Unique?
* We constantly improve and expand our repertoire. We nearly exclusively use CelloBat charts written by our very own Sarah Chaffee - Aerosmith's lead cellist. You are guaranteed the best music for your occasion.
* Depending on the nature of your event, we can help you choose an appropriate ensemble, ranging from a solo instruments to string duos, trios, and quartets.
* We take song requests and are happy to find or arrange music for you.
Additional Booking Notes
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What do you require at the venue? - One armless chair per musician.
How do the musicians dress? - Impulse Strings will show up in concert black by default, but special requests can be made.
Do you play outdoors? - Yes, however we do not play in extreme weather conditions such as rain, snow, or harsh winds.
Do you take breaks? - The musician(s) will typically take a short 10 - 15 minute break after each hour played.
Can you move from one location to another? - Yes. we often play in separate locations in one engagement. please consult.
What kind of payment do you accept? - Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Chase QuickPay, and Zelle payments that are to be made out to Alexandria Pritchard.
How should the service’s name be phrased on printed materials (programs, bulletins, etc.)? - Impulse Strings
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STUDIO RECORDING
What are your rates for studio recording? - Rates for studio recording services are negotiable.
What are your arranging fees? - Fees for arranging vary based on the project. please consult.
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WEDDING CEREMONY QUESTIONS
Can you give me music suggestions? - Of course! please contact us for a repertoire list and a ceremony suggestion list.
Do you attend wedding ceremony rehearsals? - Due to our schedules, we rarely attend wedding ceremony rehearsals, but this can be arranged with an extra fee applied. Please be assured that we are adept at timing the music to the correct length.
By what date do I need to have my wedding music chosen? - In order for us to plan ahead, we ask that you have your final selections no later than two weeks before your wedding. We would be happy to assist you in your song selections.
Should I have music starting before the ceremony? - We recommend 15-30 minutes (“Prelude”) of music before the ceremony to be played as the guests arrive.
How will you know when to start the processional music? - We will need a cue from a wedding coordinator, a representative from the venue, or someone else of your choosing. We will seek out the pre-arranged person before the ceremony to confirm.
Do we need to time the music to our wedding? - No, we will time our music to you. We are experienced and skilled at ending pieces at the right time.
If there is a special song that I would like played, is that possible? - Absolutely! Impulse Strings wrights all of our own arrangements and anything can be played.
Do you need to rehearse with a singer? - Yes. usually we will rehearse with a singer 30 minutes prior to the prelude of the wedding. With additional time an extra fee may apply.
What if someone is ill, or some other type of emergency, and they can’t play? - In the event that a musician cannot play, they will be replaced by another musician of equal caliber, who plays regularly with us.
My wedding and reception are at two different locations. How do you charge for performing in two venues? - Additional costs may apply for travel and/or time. Please consult.
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Set List
We have a wide range of songs for each of our ensembles as well as our solo groups. Please refer to our song list on our website.