District Strings
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Washington, DC
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String Quartet
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100 Verified Bookings
Regina D. said “Even when scheduling of wedding had changed they adapted seamlessly. They sounded great! Everyone loved them”
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Classically trained cellist experienced in giving memorable performances for weddings, parties, receptions, and more. Has experience arranging music for solo and group performance, and can meet the needs of classical and contemporary music lovers alike!
Katharine did a magnificent job playing at our wedding. We gave her some fairly unusual requests on short notice, and she executed all of it beautifully . We really enjoyed working with her. Can’t recommend her highly enough.
We were indecisive choosing the pieces we wanted for our ceremony, but Katharine provided samples for us to make our choices easy! She was a great addition to our wedding!
She was on time and very professional. She played all of our requests and everyone was mesmerized by her beautiful playing. My daughter spoke very highly of her to everyone who would listen afterwards. Thank You Katharine!
Katherine was easy to work, quick response and played beautifully. She was exactly what we were looking for at our celebration of life event for our grandparents. The best part was she played the jeopardy theme song at the end of the event which meant so much to the family because our grandmother always signaled it was time to leave her house when jeopardy came on! Thank you again!
Katharine and her team were extremely accommodating for our wedding! We had our wedding in Breckenridge and it was a day full of seasons where they started outside but moved indoors to accommodate our ceremony and cocktail hour. We requested two songs for the precession and recession then gave them the freedom to continue the theme, and they delivered! Our wedding guests commented on how they wished they had played the entire night! We highly recommend Katharine and her team!
Our party was taken to the next level with Katharine playing such beautiful music in the background. So many people told me how much they loved her music and what a special touch it was to have her there. I highly recommend her and hope to hire again soon!
We Booked Katharine for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Unfortunately, our wedding date changed unexpectedly and Katharine was not available on our new date. However, she was great at communicating and found another cellist with her same qualifications for us to use! We were bummed we didn't get a chance to hear her play, but she handled the situation very professionally and made our day smooth.
Katharine, played for our wedding in Golden. The music was great and she was able to accommodate our special requested music. Our guest loved it and made the day even more special!
Katharine was great! We had a 3 hour performance of classical and contemporary music and it was beautiful and perfect for our wedding. Katharine was able to move venues last minute to a different building for the reception due to rain. She was kind, flexible, a very talented musician, and was able to play all our music requests. What more could we ask for?
Response from Katharine Smith:
Thanks so much for your review, David! The wedding was so lovely, and I wish you and Stephanie the very best.
Katharine was so easy to work with! Every step of the way, she communicated, gave ideas and was open to our ideas as well! She was super professional and didn’t miss a beat. We couldn’t have asked for more. I don’t know if we will need a cellist again, but if we do it will definitely be Katharine. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for that special something to make great events even better!!
Katharine played for our masked, socially-distanced wedding at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Super responsive and easy to work with, and beautiful music! Thank you!
These four classical musicians went above and beyond what was expected. They were understanding of our music choices, played at a professional-level, and were very punctual. Katherine communicated regularly, she was timely with her replies, and just a joy to work with. Her team created an ambiance that made my wedding magical. The wedding wouldn't have been as special without their touch. Would recommend to friends and family. Will use again for another event. Absolutely fantastic!
Response from Katharine Smith:
Thanks for your review, Cynthia! My quartet and I were all talking about how your ceremony was one of our favorites we've ever played. We appreciated your hospitality, and wish you the best of luck!
Katherine was the only musician I hired for my wedding and she was fantastic!! She worked with me ahead of time to help me find the music I wanted for my ceremony, and went right along with me when I gave perhaps overly specific instructions for what I wanted for the recessional. I was afraid that finding a cellist was going to be the hardest part of my wedding planning, but it was by far the easiest!
We booked her to play for my mother-in-law's funeral service. She found sheet music for all of her favorite songs and mixed them in with classical pieces (the standard funeral fare). Everything was beautifully executed. She was perfect.
Response from Katharine Smith:
Thanks so much for your review, Heather! I'm so glad you were happy with the music, it was a very touching ceremony. Wishing you the best!
Katharine was extraordinary. She made such a huge difference at our event. It took us from an ordinary event to an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this one of kind professional artist.
Response from Katharine Smith:
Thank you for your review, Logan! You host a wonderful party and I would love to help provide music for any future events you need. Take care!
Highly recommend Katharine Smith for any occasion. Katherine is: professionalism, hands-on, dedicated, and delivers exceptional service. If you are looking for a good cellist, have the confidence that Katherine is unmatched and you will be blown away with her performance.
On a personal note, my husband and I appreciated Katherine and how organized and flexible she was. She checked in on us several times to ensure complete success of our wedding music. Katherine was fundamental in delivering an exceptional experience on our wedding day. We would book her again and again as long as she will take us.
Thank you, Katherine, for making our wedding day Exceptional!
Sincerely,
Ruben and Nathan Gonzales-Young
Response from Katharine Smith:
Thank you for your review, Ruben! It was a pleasure to play for your ceremony, and in such a beautiful venue at that. I wish you and Nathan the best, and of course would love to perform for any of your future events!
We booked Katherine to play cello at our son’s wedding and will be forever glad we did. She was receptive to the liturgical music we asked to be played, she was willing to make the long drive up to the chapel in Allenspark, she worked with a pianist and vocalist whom she had never met before, and she graciously accommodated some last minute changes. On top of that, her music was beautiful! Katherine is lovely, and it was a pleasure to have her join in our special celebration. I wish I could give her 10 stars!
Response from Katharine Smith:
Thank you so much for your kind review, Koke! It was a lovely ceremony to play for, and I feel I've found great friends and colleagues in the musicians I got to work with. Best of luck to you!
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You can expect high quality performances from classically trained string players, whether hired as solo artists or a chamber group. Venues can range from acoustic and intimate to theatrical and amplified, and genres can range from classical to modern.
I have been studying cello for the last 17 years, and have both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in cello performance. While my primary training has always been classical, my performance experience broadened my genres to include jazz, soul, dance, hip-hop, Broadway, and so much more. Being immersed in the entertainment and wedding scenes of both Las Vegas and Denver has provided countless opportunities to improve upon my live performance skills, as I learned to improvise, create setlists, arrange and orchestrate music, and interact with booking agents and clients alike. I hope to bring what I've learned to D.C. in a fresh and positive way, and to continue helping others create and participate in musical memories.
August 04, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 22, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 17, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Graduation |
June 11, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 03, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 30, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 29, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 15, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
May 31, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 08, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 28, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 14, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 27, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 30, 2021 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 08, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 28, 2021 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
January 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
October 29, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 26, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 05, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 29, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 16, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
July 16, 2020 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 29, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 18, 2020 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 02, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 30, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | House Party |
July 20, 2019 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 13, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 06, 2019 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
July 04, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Regina D. said “Even when scheduling of wedding had changed they adapted seamlessly. They sounded great! Everyone loved them”
T R. said “Beautiful music, professional, and kind! Stephanie interacted nicely with all our guests, and played all the songs we requested.”
Elisa H. said “Rockville Strings is absolutely amazing. We selected the Pop Duo for our 2nd Annual Charity Gala, they did not disappoint. You can't help but have…”
Joan S. said “I hired her to play at our wedding last night. What a beautiful performance, she was outstanding . I cannot say enough nice things about her. She played…”