Josie Quick-All Purpose Violinist

I arrive thirty to sixty minutes ahead of time to set up, depending on the size of the venue and ensemble desired. For most events I wear concert black, unless the event is very informal and the client has specified casual dress.

Weddings:

I/We start playing prelude music as the guests are being seated approximately twenty minutes before the ceremony starts. Then I/we will play ceremony music of your choice including music for bridesmaids, the bridal processional, incidental music, and a recessional. The we'll play postlude music as the guests leave the ceremony site. I am happy to learn one or two requests, provided that sheet music is readily available.

Parties, Gand Openings, and other Special Events:

As a strolling violinist, I usually play a mix of classical favorites, movie themes, and jazz standards. I have an evening's worth of love songs for Valentine's Day, Irish music for St. Paddy's and Italian music. Depending on the mood of the audience I'll play some gypsy or tango music. I've got decades of strolling violin experience, and I am adept at choosing music that's appropriate for the flow of the evening.

The jazz duo plays a mix of gypsy jazz and swing, drawing on classic jazz standards for repertoire. If the client asks we add some original contemporary jazz.

Josie holds a Bachelor's of Music from the prestigious Denver University's Lamont School of Music where she studied violin performance. After college she continued studying with world renowned violinists, honing her craft. She is known for her beautiful tone and joy of playing which bring smiles to all who hear her repertoire of classical favorites, vintage jazz, gypsy and fiddle music. She is a well known studio musician, appearing on many recording projects of numerous artists.

Josie is up for anything, with two week's notice she's willing to put together a program of gypsy, irish, love songs, whatever you have in mind! She even did an evening of spooky music for Halloween! Weddings, parties, open houses, grand openings, live music adds flair to any event. Josie performs as a soloist, with the Frontera String Quartet, or with guitarist Tom Carleno.

Josie is fluent in many musical styles, and can provide a classical string quartet, jazz ensemble, bluegrass band, blues rock band. She also performs live looping violin.

“I just wanted to thank the Frontera String Quartet for your excellent music for our wedding. We recognize good music when we hear it, and you were superb.”-L. H.

“ I just wanted to thank you and your quartet for the fabulous performance you gave at my wedding-I couldn't have hoped for better! “- K. D.

"As a bride who had no idea where to start in selecting music for my wedding, Josie from the Frontera String Quartet provided excellent guidance in helping me select music to create the mood I was looking for at my wedding. Her vast knowledge of music and the suggestions she made helped me to create the perfect atmosphere at my wedding and the quality of the performance was amazing. I received many compliments from guests on how much they enjoyed the music that was played. In addition, Josie and the Frontera String Quartet was a pleasure to work with as they were very professional in responding to questions, working through details, etc.

I would highly recommend Frontera String Quartet, as the music at your wedding will be remembered for a lifetime.

Sincerely -
K. M."

Shelter from sun or other elements is required for outdoor events. A canopy or covered porch is ideal. Please keep in mind the angle of the sun.

Classical string ensembles, such as solo violin or string quartet, are traditionally not amplified. If the client feels that amplification is needed additional arrangements need to be made.

Adequate reading light is needed.

If booking an ensemble larger than three people a PA will be needed.