String Celebrations USA
- Cincinnati, OH
- String Quartet
Elegant Music, Every Occasion Experienced, classically trained musicians in the Greater Cincinnati area: string trios, quartets and combinations with flute, clarinet,…
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The Queen City Quartet is a string quartet serving the greater Cincinnati area since 2008 for weddings, cocktail hours, retirement parties, elegant dinner parties, funerals and other special events. We love helping our clients create personalized music choices to customize their event. Contact us today to get started selecting beautiful music for yours!
Queen City Quartet was great for our wedding in January!
We hired the Queen City Quartet for our June wedding at the Cincinnati Art Museum and we are so happy we found them. They were phenomenal! They did a custom arrangement during our ceremony and it turned out beautiful. They were easy to work with and they have great songs to choose from.
We received so many compliments on the music from our guests. I would highly recommend hiring them for your wedding!
Queen City Quartet were fabulous on our wedding day! I knew I wanted strings during the ceremony for a classic and romantic feel, and I'm so glad we chose this group. I was super impressed by their repertoire and selections of classical and more modern songs. Loved that I could have current music played on strings! Anything they don't know you can ask them to learn for a small fee, which was a nice touch to customize your day even more. Although I didn't get to hear a lot of it until I got to the aisle, I've heard nothing but rave reviews from my family and guests. Even hearing my song as I began walking down the aisle contributed to the major butterflies I already had. I couldn't have asked for a better team!
The Quartet was lovely and provided the perfect environment for our graduation. They were prompt, prepared, and always kept us in the loop as to questions and needs they have. I would totally recommend them!
We had a corporate holiday party and the Queen City Quartet did an amazing job! It was very elegant and the variety of songs they played were perfect. They were also super responsive and professional when setting everything up with them. They arrived early to our event and the whole process was extremely easy and enjoyable. Our clients and staff were very impressed.
So talented, so personable, so wonderful to listen to.!! Great evening...my wife is still smiling!!
Thank you, Queen City Quartet!
They were the perfect addition to our Annual Meeting at Music Hall. Chrissy responded to our request right away and helped us navigate the perfect playlist for our meeting. Day of, the Quartet arrived early and was flexible when we had last-minute changes. They are true professionals in their craft and were the highlight to our meeting.
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Danielle, Thanks so much for inviting us to be a part of your event. We really enjoyed performing for you and your guests. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
I can’t say enough nice things about Chrissy and her team. Our guests went on and on about how having a live quartet for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner was one of their favorite parts of our wedding. Not only was the music beautiful, but Chrissy communicated very quickly and kindly every time I had a question (this was extremely helpful, especially due to the pandemic and having to postpone our wedding!). They offered both classical and contemporary musical selections. If you’re looking for elegant, live music for your wedding, book Queen City Quartet. You’ll be thrilled you did.
The entire experience working with Queen City Quartet was wonderful. Chrissy was so easy to work with in setting everything up and we could not have been more thrilled with the music experience for our wedding ceremony. We received a lot of compliments from our guests. Thank you to Queen City Quartet!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thanks so much! We enjoyed performing for you and your guests. Congrats again!
Our daughter was married one week ago at the Cincinnati Club. Working with Chrissy and The Queen City Quartet was not only seamless but it was one of the best decisions we made in planning! They are awesome and their music is simply wonderful! They are incredibly talented musicians! Chrissy was accessible, responsive, flexible and calming leading up to the wedding. I would HIGHLY recommend them for any event!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thanks so much! We lovely performing for you and your guests and are honored to have been a part of your celebration!
Queen City Quartet went above and beyond to make my wedding the most special day imaginable! Their professionalism, flexibility, and expansive repertoire captured every nuance during the prelude, ceremony, and cocktail hour. Friends and family are still talking about the music!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time creating music for your special day and enjoyed being invited into such a special time for you and your family. Congrats again!
The Queen City Quartet was one of the best decisions we made in regards to our wedding ceremony. They did an incredible job of working with us prior to the event, by clarifying what exactly we wanted performed as well as how we wanted it specifically played. The music at the ceremony was truly beautiful and we received many compliments from guests who attended. They have such a wide variety of selections for both contemporary and classical music, making it easy to choose a playlist that is specific to your personal style. If you are looking for an ensemble within the Cincinnati area, you will not go wrong in choosing Queen City Quartet!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thank you so much for your review! We enjoyed performing for you. Congrats again!
This fantastic team played for our wedding ceremony and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Their prices are great, they are professional and always responded back very quick. Their music selection is awesome and they customized our ceremony just the way I had envisioned and made it so magical and special for us and our guest. I will always recommend them to anyone I know and cannot truly thank them enough for everything they did for our special day.
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thanks so much Kristti! We thoroughly enjoyed performing for you and your guests. Congrats again on your wedding!
The Queen City Quartet played at my son's wedding. They were a perfect addition to the ceremony, bringing it to a different level. The guests all commented on the beautiful music and great mix of songs. The whole process from the beginning to end was so easy. Wonderful to work with and very professional. Highly recommend.
Chrissy Bender and all the members of the Queen City Quartet were wonderful to work with for my daughter's wedding. The music was beautiful and all the musicians were so talented. Thank you so much for making the ceremony so special for all of us.
Our daughter got married yesterday and the quartet music was exceptional. The professionalism and sound made the ceremony very memorable. Great job!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Hi Laurie, Thanks so much for your review! We really enjoyed performing for your daughter's special day. It was such a beautiful ceremony and we are honored to have been a part of it. Congrats again! -Chrissy
When I think of Queen City Quartet, I think of my first dance with my husband: hearing the beautiful strings behind us, over the silence of the guests, and feeling so intimate and beautiful in that moment. When music is performed well, it can bring out emotions - and I felt so many with Queen City Quartet on our wedding day! I remember hearing them during cocktail hour, and wanting to wrap up photos so I could go over and listen! The way the play will draw you in. Chrissy Bender was incredible to work with, as our special request was a cover of our first-dance song, with an added layer of complexity: adding a Tabla player (a drummer) to their quartet for the cover! She sent a rehearsal recording, they worked with the artist, and they played beautifully on our big day! They play the classics, but also offer an amazing list of pop/top hits that were so fun to pick from! I loved pulling from those for our cocktail hour. I would highly suggest Queen City Quartet for any tri-state couples considering a Quartet on their big day, or for any occasion! Very professional, and a job well done!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Alexa, Thank you so much for your kind words! We really enjoyed performing for you and your guests and are so happy we were able to help make your first dance so special. Congrats on your ceremony- it was beautiful! Blessings, Chrissy
Queen City Quartet was amazing to work with from start to finish. They were very responsive to all communication and their planning guide made picking music out simple. They did a great job at the wedding and the ambiance of the live music made our wedding that much more perfect! Thank you Queen City!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time performing at your wedding!
Can't say enough how beautiful their music made our wedding day feel. We enjoyed every second of it. Thank so much! Kate and Sam
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Hi Kate! Thanks so much for inviting us to be a part of your special day! We had a wonderful time. Congrats!
The Queen City Quartet was the perfect touch to help my ceremony stand out!! So many of the guests commented on how special it was to have them play and what a fantastic job they did! The song I wanted to walk down the aisle to was not on their list but they found an arrangement and it was perfect. I LOVED being able to walk down the aisle to "our song" with a unique twist!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thanks so much Kara! We enjoyed playing your wedding!
Queen City Quartet was such a beautiful addition to my son's wedding. For me, music is an emotional part of the wedding and they were everything I could have asked for. As the mother of the groom, this was an important part of the ceremony that I wanted to help them with.
Chrissy was easy to work with, worked with the kids on the music they wanted played, even seeking out music the kids wanted that they did not have, and reasonably priced.
The Quartet was very professional, came in, set up, played beautifully, and then were gone while the venue turned over. I highly recommend them, I will always recommend them!
Queen City Quartet did an incredible job playing music for our wedding ceremony! They were so easy to work with leading up to the wedding and met all of our requests. They sound amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Queen City Quartet performed everything we wanted to hear. The weather was cold and windy with the temps hovering around the 50 degree mark with 20 MPH winds, but they didn't skip a beat and came prepared to play in the weather. I was more than happy with their services and would certainly recommend them to anyone in the Cincinnati Tri State area.
Queen City Quartet was great from the planning and coordination up to the event. They were very responsive in all communication and delivered exactly what we were wanting. No headaches on my end which was exactly what I needed given all the other details of the event. We received quite a few compliments on the music at the event. Very glad we decided to go with them.
I honestly can say that this group MADE my fairytale dreams come true. I picked the songs for them to play, they played them absolutely perfectly and beautifully. I loved every minute of the ceremony because the songs were so special to me. They learned the songs for my day and helped make my day perfect. Chrissy is so responsive and easy to work with. I'd give them 10 stars if I could! Thank you so much for everything!! Xoxo!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thank you so much Tiffany! We enjoyed playing your songs and are so happy you loved it!
I booked Queen City Quartet for my November wedding at Music Hall. They played so beautifully and gave the ballroom such an elegant feel form the minute you walked in. They were easy to work with and played all of my song requests. They even saved Taylor Swift for last so I could be sure to hear it! They are amazing and the music was wonderful. So happy we booked them!
Response from Queen City Quartet:
Thank you so much, Ashley! It was a pleasure to provide music for you!
Everyone at the wedding had a wonderful time listening to your music and we had a lot of compliments !! Dan and I made a wonderful choice having the string quartet at Rachel and corys wedding !!! Your music was beautiful !!!! Thank you so much for everything !!!
Price Range: $780 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 90 minutes
Rana (cello) Rachel (violin) Brian (viola) Chrissy (violin)
Chrissy has been playing the violin for 31 years. She has performed in various local and regional orchestras and classical ensembles, and also enjoys playing fiddle. In addition to performing with the Queen City Quartet, Chrissy teaches private violin lessons.
Rachel has studied the violin for 25 years. She is a 2004 graduate of Miami University, Oxford with a Bachelor's of Music in Music Education. She received a Masters Degree in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2008. In addition to teaching private lessons, Rachel has taught beginning string orchestra and elementary general music in the Fairfield City School District.
Brian has played viola for 28 years. He graduated with a Bachelor's of Music from Miami University, Oxford in 2005 and is currently pursuing a Masters of Music from the Ohio State University. Brian currently teaches orchestra for Mason City Schools and performs with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Teaching string orchestra since 2001, Rana is currently the 6th-12th grade Kings Orchestra Director. She holds a Masters Degree in Education in Teacher Leadership and Curriculum Design from Wright State University 2008 and a Bachelors of Music in Music Education degree from Miami University Oxford, Ohio 2001. Rana is the cellist in the Queen City Quartet. She has played cello for over 30 years. In addition to cello, Rana also plays violin and viola.
June 02, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Graduation |
December 19, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 06, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Surprise |
March 10, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 30, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 04, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 29, 2016 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 16, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 25, 2015 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 23, 2015 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 27, 2014 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Bar/Lounge |
Chrissy Bender | Violin |
Rachel Bakhit | Violin |
Brian Frey | Viola |
Rana Southern | Cello |
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