****Hire the 2014 winners of the KNOT's "Best of Ceremony Musicians"!!!**** The Riverside Quartet is a group of professional string musicians dedicated to providing the perfect music for any event. . We work very closely with all our clients to make sure everyone is on the same page. Our repertoire list is highly varied and we work closely with a professional arranger who can arrange any piece you request. We offer many different personnel options including string soloist, duo, trio or a full quartet. Please be sure to check out our website for pricing information. In addition our group is set up to receive payments by check or credit card, whichever you prefer!
I highly recommend Riverside Quartet! The group's main contact, Courtney, had excellent communication and follow through prior to the event. They arrived in plenty of time to set up and played beautifully. It was perfect! Riverside Quartet was one of the best vendors that we worked with, definitely the easiest to work with, and the music added personality and character to our wedding. Thank you, Riverside Quartet!!
I couldn't be more pleased with The Riverside Quartet. They were prompt with their reply whenever I sent them an e-mail. They were very professional, talented, and accommodating and I am very satisfied with their performance. I highly recommend The Riverside Quartet.
They really helped to set the ambiance of the ceremony, and I am so glad that I chose to hire them!!
The Riverside String Quartet was recommended to us by a friend who was familiar with the musicians, so we were pretty confident that they would be good--but they were better than good! Courtney was extremely organized and efficient. For nearly every piece of music requested, her response was "Yes, we can do that." And for the one not in their repertoire, she agreed to create an arrangement which was beautiful. Customer service is tops with this group, which is so important. They understand it isn't about them, it's about the couple and they do an outstanding job to add to the day.
I was extremely pleased with Riverside Quartet. I hired a violinist to play ceremony music for my wedding and she was amazing! I got several comments from guests who were also impressed. I would definitely recommend them.
They were AWESOME!! The music was crisp and fun. The guests were talking about the pop tunes at the reception and thought it was fun that they did not just play the typical music! Overall, I loved them and they made our ceremony special. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could! Thank you so much for making my day special!
The riverside quartet was amazing! We did everything through email because I live out of state. They were extremely professional and had a large list of songs to select from. Their website also included sound clips and a wide variety of options for duets, trios, or quartets. They even included one arranged song that was not on the list. They arrived on time and were exceptional musicians that added so much to our ceremony. If you are planning a wedding anywhere near charleston, wva or stonewall resort, I highly recommend them. They are also willing to travel, so call or email them to see if the can make your destination.
I had the pleasure of working with Courtney via e-mail since I live 1000 miles away from our Ceremony location. I had such a hard time finding anyone in Johnstown, PA who would provide Ceremony music, let alone, the kind of music I enjoy (modern music played with classical instruments). I ended up finding the Riverside Quartet online, and after talking to Courtney I felt that it was a perfect fit. She was prompt in her e-mails and helped me feel confident on booking a vendor strictly through e-mail communication. Especially since they were willing to travel all the way from West Virginia!
Day of went beautifully. Kori and Sara played wonderfully, and everyone enjoyed the music. They took care of business, and gave me one less thing to worry about! I'd recommend them to anyone!
I located Riverside Quartet on the internet and they were always prompt and professional in their communications with me. I especially appreciated their website that not only provided information about the group and their background, but also provided sample clips of various songs that the group played.
The contract was easy to read and understand. The group arrived on-time, played beautifully for the time-frame we had set and were very professional. I would recommend them to anyone.
RQ were consummate professional musicians throughout our experience with them. Their pre-planning helped everything go smoothly on our wedding day--both for us and them. The selections of music were performed beautifully, adding the exact flair of elegance and class we desired at our wedding. Because seeing a string quartet perform live is relatively rare in our area, it was a treat for our guests too, who really enjoyed RQ's music. RQ played all of the selections we agreed upon, and were gracious about re-playing a few pieces which some wished to hear twice! We would absolutely recommend choosing RQ for your wedding or event. You will be most pleased.
Courtney was absolutely amazing! She was so accommodating and was able to work along side of an organist, a pianist and a vocalist. She was very professional and all of the musicians who worked along side her were blown away by her ability to sense the other musician's "feeling" with the music! Thank you so much for making our day perfect!
Courtney talked to me on numerous occasions throughout the planning process and was always nothing but nice and accommodating. She went above and beyond to make sure the music was exactly as I had pictured for the ceremony and went as far as rewriting the song I walked down the aisle to. I could not have found a more talented and wonderful quartet to perform at our wedding. Their music brought tears to my eyes! All of the guests told me how much they loved the music and the atmosphere they created. Our wedding would not have been the same without them there. I would recommend them to anyone I know.
We booked the the string trio to entertain during cocktail hour at our holiday party and during dinner, and the music was perfect. They played an excellent selection of tunes, not too loud and not too soft, and were very professional! I would definitely book them again! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
We were so happy with the Riverside Quartet. We had the violin and cello at our event and the duo sounded amazing. They performed exactly what we wanted and understood my directions. Everyone said the music set the mood and made the event extra special by having live musicians. Thank you for making our special day even more beautiful. I will recommend this group to anyone who wants to make their wedding or event even more special. Thank you!!!!!
Courtney was great!!! I would highly recommend using her for an event. She was very hands on and readily available with anything we needed. She was always very prompt in returning all emails. She played wonderfully and everybody was very impressed.
I was impressed with this extremely talented group of musicians and without hesitation, will book for a future event! Professional, classy, and a nice mix of music!
I booked Riverside Quarter only a month before our wedding. Courtney was great in responding to my emails; just wonderful to work with. As soon as I heard the group playing, the music sparked my emotion, and I couldn't help but cry. The music was so beautiful. They were a wonderful addition to our wedding. I am so thankful that I was able to find this group.
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect when booking the Riverside Quartet:
-Professional Service
-Timely responses
-Personalized attention
As weddings are our most often performed functions our group takes the job of providing music for your special day very seriously. We understand that the music at a wedding has the potential to make or break a ceremony. To that end we have a special form for every bride to fill out so we can make sure everyone is clear on what music is desired for every element. If you are having trouble deciding on selections our website has a special tab dedicated to providing some traditional and non-traditional choices..
Our group also loves to help provide a special touch to your bridal shower, baby shower or corporate event. We have arranged many fun pop tunes to add to our repertoire for these special occasions.
Please be sure to check out our website as it include performer's bios, pictures, and our pricing page!
Spanish Dance (Tango) - Albeniz
Air on the G String from Suite No. 3 in D - J.S. Bach
Arioso from Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor - J.S. Bach
Ave Maria - J.S. Bach
Brandenburg Concertos No. 2 - 3
Brandenburg Sinfonia - J.S. Bach
Jesu - Joy of Man's Desiring
Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach
Fantasy on "Sleepers Wake" - J.S. Bach
Adagio for Strings - Samuel Barber
Minuet - Beethoven
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Adagietto - Bizet
Habanera from "Carmen" - Bizet
Entr'acte to Act 3 of "Carmen" - Bizet
Minuet - Boccherini
Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2 in D Major Polovetzian Dance - Borodin
Simple Gifts - Traditional
Te Deum - Charpentier
Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Prelude No. 2 - Gershwin
Andante from String Quartet in F Major - Haydn
Symphony No. 20 in C Major - 1st movement
Water Music Suite in F Major - Handel
Water Music Suite in D Major - Handel
La Rejouissance - Handel
Royal Fireworks Music - Handel
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Aria from 'Xerxes' - Handel
March from "Scipio" - Handel
Rigaudon and Ritornello from "Almira" - Handel
Pavane - Faure
Berceuse - Iljynsky
Allegretto - Kreisler
Liebestraum - Liszt
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Rondeau (Theme from Masterpiece Theater) - Mouret
Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
Overture to the Marriage of Figaro - Mozart
Divertimento No. 1 - Mozart
Divertimento No. 2 - Mozart
Divertimento No. 3 - Mozart
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart
K. 80 Lodi Quartet - Mozart
Quartet No. 2 K. 155 - Mozart
Quartet No. 3 K. 156 - Mozart
Quartet No. 4 K. 157 - Mozart
Quartet No. 5 K. 158 - Mozart
Quartet No. 6 K. 159 - Mozart
Quartet No. 7 K. 160 - Mozart
Quartet No. 8 K. 168 - Mozart
Quartet No. 9 K. 169 - Mozart
Quartet No. 10 K. 170 - Mozart
Canon - Pachebel
Trumpet Tune - Purcell
Vocalise Op. 34 No. 14 - Rachmaninoff
Con Te Partiro (Time To Say Goodbye) - Sartori
Ave Maria - Schubert
Andante Festivo - Sibelius
Andante Cantabile - Shostakovich
Romance - Tchaikovsky
Waltz from Album for the Young Op. 39 #8 - Tchaikovsky
Hymne - Tchaikovsky
Spring from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Winter from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Autmun from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Danza Pastorale - Vivaldi
A Hard Day's Night - Beatles
Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life (The Dream Melody) - Victor Herbert
Alaskan Rag - Joseph Lamb
All I Ask Of You - Andrew Llyod Webber
All You Need is Love - Beatles
America from West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein
As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfeld
Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar
At Last - Harry Warren
Anything Goes - Cole Porter
Bachianas Brazileiras No. 5 - Villa-Lobos
Back in the U.S.S.R - Beatles
Badinage - Victor Herbert
Ballydesmond Polka - Traditional Irish
Beautiful Day - U2
Beauty and the Beast - Alan Menken
Begin the Beguine - Cole Porter
Bethena - Scott Joplin
Birthday Rag/Birthday Variations - Traditional
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Blackbird - Beatles
Blue Tango - Leory Anderson
Bohemian Raphsody - Queen
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon and Garfunkel
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Calliope Rag - James Scott
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Carioca - Ernesto Nazareth
Cascades - Scott Joplin
Cataract Rag - Robert Hampton
Chicago - Fred Fisher
Chronos Reel - Traditional Irish
Come in from the Rain - Melissa Manchester
Come What May - David Bearwald
Country Club Rag - Scott Joplin
Crash Into Me - Dave Matthews Band
Danny Boy - Traditional Irish
Danzas Argentinas - Albert Ginastera
Day Tripper - The Beatles
Do It Again - George Gershwin
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Do You Want to Know A Secret - Lennon and McCartney
Dream a Little Dream of Me - Schwandt/Andre
Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
Elite Syncopations - Scott Joplin
El Choclo - Angel Villoldo
Embraceable You - Gershwin
Every Breath You Take - Sting
Evergreen - Barbara Streisand
Feelings - Morris Albert
Firework - Katy Perry
For Just a Moment - David Foster
Forgotten Dreams - Leroy Anderson
Friday Night Rag - David Ashwander
Galway Rambler Reel - Traditional Irish
Garoto - Ernesto Nazareth
Georgia On My Mind - Hoagy Carmichael
Grow Old With Me - Beatles
God Only Knows - Brian Wilson & Mike Love
Godfather Love Theme - Nino Rota
Golden Hours - Max Morath
Gold Ring Jig - Traditional Irish
Goodbye to Love - John Bettis & Richard Carpenter
Hallelujah - Cohen
Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison
Hot-House Rag - Paul Pratt
I Believe (for every drop of rain that falls) - Drake
I Feel Pretty from West Side Story - Bernstein
I Get a Kick Out of You - Cole Porter
I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
I Love Paris - Cole Porter
I Will - Beatles
If I Fell - Beatles
If You Coule Read My Mind - Gordon Lighfoot
Imagine - John Lennon
I'm Falling in Love with Someone - Victor Herbert
In My Life - Beatles
In The Mood - Joe Garland
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Indian Summer - Victor Herbert
It Had To Be You - Isam Jones
Jalousie - Jacob Gade
Just One of Those Things - Cole Porter
Kiss Me Again - Victor Herbert
La Bamba - Richie Valens
La Rumba - J Tim Brymn
La Vie en Rose - Louguy
Lamento Quichua - Luis Gianneo
Laura - David Raksin
Looney Tunes Fugue - Arranged by Matthew Naughtin
Maggie in the Woods Polka - Traditional Irish
March of the Toys - Victor Herbert
Maria from "West Side Story" - Leonard Bernstein
Man I Love - George Gershwin
Memory from Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Misty - Erroll Garner
Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany's - Henry Mancini
Morning of the Carnival from Black Orpheus - Luiz Bonfa
Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera - Andrew Lloyd Webber
My Heart Will Go On from Titanic - James Horner
My Funny Valentine from Babes in Arms - Richard Rodgers
New York - New York
Night and Day - Cole Porter
Noites Cariocas - Jacob do Bandolim
One Hand - One Heart from West Side Story
Only Time - Enya
Orange Blossom Special - Ervin Rouse
Over the Rainbow from Wizard of Oz - Harold Arlen
Por una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel
Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
Ragtime Nightingale - Joseph Lamb
Rialto Ripples - George Gershwin
Rights of Man Hornpipe - Traditional Irish
Romeo and Juilet: Love Theme - Nino Rota
Saint Anne's Reel - Traditional Irish
Seasons of Love from RENT - Jonathan Larson
Send in the Clowns - Stephen Sondheim
Somebody to Love - Freddie Mercury
Someone to Watch Over Me - George Gershwin
Somewhere from West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein
Sound of Music - Richard Rodgers
Stoptime Rag - Scott Jopliin
Stormy Weather - Harold Arlen
Summer Knows - Michael Legrand
Summertime from Porgy & Bess - George Gershwin
Sunflower Slow Drag - Scott Joplin & Scott Hayden
Sunrise - Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Tanguedia III - Astor Piazzolla
Tango in D - Isaac Albeniz
Telephone - Beyonce & Lady Gaga
Tico - Tico
Till There Was You from The Music Man - Meredith Wilson
Tonight from West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein
Top of the Cork Road Jig - Traditional Irish
Top Liner Rag - Joseph Lamb
Unchained Melody from Ghosts - Righteous Brothers
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
What A Wonderful World - Weiss & Thiele
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? - Michel Legrand
What is This Thing Called Love? - Cole Porter
What's New? - Bob Haggart
When I Fall in Love - Victor Young
When I'm 64 - Beatles
Where is Love? from Oliver - John Okwell
Yellow
Yellow Submarine - Beatles
Yesterday - Beatles
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Crocker
You're the Top - Cole Porter
Your Song - Elton John
| A. Kori Hill | Violin |
| Courtney Grant | Viola |
| Sara Beattie | Cello |
| Nicholas Hatt | Violin |
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3 Verified Bookings Olivia B. said “The trio provided good, clear, elegant music that was enjoyed by all at the rehearsal dinner.”
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