Ivy String Duo

Wedding Rehearsal
We understand it is important to time the processional music perfectly for the bride’s walk down the aisle. For an optional additional $300, we will come to your wedding rehearsal so that we can time the processional music perfectly. You will never have to worry about the awkward stare when the bride is up front and the music is not done.

Special Song Request
There might be a song that is particularly meaningful to you. If that song is not on our song list, don't worry! For an optional additional $100 (per song), we will learn it and play it beautifully for you!

Travel Fee
For venues over 30 miles from Rockford, IL, a travel fee of $0.60 per mile will be applied. The starting point for calculating the milage is CherryVale Mall, located at 7200 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61112.

Arrival and Performance
Ivy String Duo arrives at least 45 minutes before the scheduled time to play. For wedding receptions, the “one hour” time begins when Ivy String Duo begins playing. For 2 hours of service or more, the musicians take a 10 minute break for every hour of performance.

Contract and Deposit
To permanently reserve the date and time with Ivy String Duo, a 50% non-refundable deposit is paid along with a signed contract. The remaining balance for services rendered is due 10 days prior to the event date.
Contact

We appreciate your interest in booking Ivy String Duo. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

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Rachel Hofmann has over 20 years of experience playing music for weddings and events. She is an engaging performer and educator in Rockford and the surrounding areas. She has been a violinist with the Rockford Symphony for the past 15 years and is also a member of the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra.

Rachel has participated in multiple music festivals including Interlochen Advanced String Quartet Institute, Weathersfield Music Festival in Castleton, Vermont, and the New York String Quartet Institute at New York University. She has studied with a plethora of inspirational teachers such as Sibbi Bernhardsson, The Pacifica Quartet, and Roland and Almita Vamos.

Aaron Wong is an energetic performer, music educator and ​worship pastor in the Rockford, IL area. He graduated from ​Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelors of Music in 2010 where he ​studied classical guitar with Norman Ruiz. He has given solo guitar concerts in England and Scotland, as well ​as participated in multiple Moody Men's Collegiate Choir tours ​throughout North America, Canada, and the United Kingdom from ​(phone number hidden)9,

Currently, Aaron is a Professor of Music at Moody Bible Institu​te. Aaron and his wife Abbey have four children. He is also th​e owner of Aaron Wong Studio, developing many young local musicia​ns in ​the area.

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We are flexible! Contact us about your event and we will make it work, and make it beautiful and memorable!