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- Scottsdale, AZ
- String Trio
- Travels up to 150 miles
- $260-$730 for an hour
Overview
Sweetwater Strings is an award-winning group of professional stringed musicians that specialize in wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions and dinner music for special events. We play a wide range of music from classical favorites, jazz standards, Latin tangos and more! We can accommodate any event size and budget with over 8 ensembles to choose from and service any venue in Arizona and beyond. All of our musicians play and teach professionally and have their degrees in music performance. Check out our website for complete pricing, ensembles and over 40 sound samples! We now provide services for elopements or live streaming events and can comply with social distancing measures.
10 Reviews
Eily was able to play violin at my proposal and the music was amazing. Thank you for helping me on such short notice. Made it an unforgettable experience we will both remember forever. Kind and professional would definitely recommend A+++
Violinist
Thank you for making our mother’s Celebration of Life so special.
String Quartet
Response from Sweetwater Strings:
I was our honor to play- best wishes to you and your family!
We had a string trio at our home for our wedding vows. What a very special touch. Of course, Sweetwater Strings were flawless and so easy to work with. Our guests truly enjoyed them and my wife was beyond thrilled.
String Trio
Response from Sweetwater Strings:
What beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing (and for feeding us such fabulous food!) We truly enjoyed being a part of your celebration and wish you all the happiness in the world!
Photos from this event
From initial contact to the end of event, (Eily) Sweetwater Strings rated A+
I received courteous, quick and constant response to my questions/concerns;
I could not have asked for a more PERFECT referral of solo guitar musician, (Alex) whose musical talent of creating beautiful melody with each and every selection was genius; his soothing music an integral part of the Memorial Service for my son.
Classical Guitarist
Response from Sweetwater Strings:
Thank you for your kind words, Karen- Alex was so happy to have been able to contribute musically to the event. We wish you all the best!
We had them play for my mother's 96th birthday party and they were spectacular!
I would highly recommend them for a private party like ours.
Cellist, Violinist
My name is Jeremy Ashworth, and I'm the pastor at Circle of Peace Church.
https://www.circleofpeacechurch.com/
We booked Sweetwater Strings for our 2017 Easter worship service, and they were, in a word, amazing. They were prompt, professional, friendly, and sounded fantastic. They played beautiful welcoming music right outside our front doors as people entered the building. (You should have seen the kids, they were mesmerized.) They played Easter tunes along with our band during the service itself. And they ended the service with a collection of songs arranged for string quartet, including U2's "Beautiful Day" - a very memorable ending to Resurrection Sunday.
I recommend them without hesitation and am looking for another excuse to bring them back!
String Quartet
Response from Sweetwater Strings:
Thank you for your beautiful compliments! We truly had an amazing experience and can't wait for another opportunity to play for you all. You have a wonderful community and it was a pleasure to be a part of it!
I reached out to Sweetwater Strings for my bosses 25th Wedding Anniversary. They were putting together a last minute surprise brunch for his wife. Eily was quick to always reply and was able to accommodate all the fine details needed to make the day special. They did a great job the day of the event as well, and would highly recommend using them. Everyone enjoyed the entertainment.
String Trio
Response from Sweetwater Strings:
It was our pleasure to play, we felt like part of the family! Congratulations to the couple, and we hope to serenade you all again sometime!
I hired Sweetwater Strings for a private event and was very impressed. I never met them in person and hired a Guitar and Violin duet- they were very professional and the music was wonderful. I look forward to hiring them again for future parties.
Classical Duo
Wow... I came across the Sweetwater Strings site and was reminded of my friends' wedding last March & I thought I should share a review with the general public out there.
Sweetwater Strings was there with beautiful music presented by 2 very talented violinists. Their selection of music was quite diverse and tasteful and just a complete pleasure to listen to.
What I want to know is, when are you guys gonna get up there and give a concert? I'll be there!!
I would recommend this group without reservation for any venue...they will make your party pop!!
We had a string trio from Sweetwater Strings play at our ceremony & cocktail hour - they were fantastic! Eily was so great to work with, and made coordinating this music so easy. She had helpful suggestions, and was flexible to meet our needs. The music was so beautiful and we had many compliments on how great it was to have this live music as part of our ceremony and cocktail hour. I compared numerous string ensembles for price and quality. I found the best value and felt the most confident in selecting Sweetwater Strings. I would recommend them to anyone getting married!
String Trio
Booking Info
Price Range: $260-$730 for an hour
Gig Length: 60 - 350 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $950,000 - We do not normally carry liability insurance, but will be able to apply for 24-hour coverage for a $125 fee.
What to Expect
Sweetwater Strings provides live entertainment- our musicians provide their own music, music stands and equipment, with additional microphones and lighting available upon request. Your guests will be serenaded with a customized playlist which can be crafted from our thousands of music selections in all styles.
About
Sweetwater Strings started as a string quartet in 2007 and has now grown to a group of 20 talented string musicians who perform throughout Arizona for over 150 events a year. Our musicians' experiences range from the New York stage to the LA recording studio to ASU grads out of the doctoral program. Each one of our musicians is 100% professional, friendly and specializes in making your playlist of favorites come to life.
Additional Booking Notes
Brought to all events:
Electronic tablets with our full music library
Music stands
Available for additional cost or by availability:
Professional Amplification
Microphones
Electric instruments
Backlighting
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| November 29, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| September 24, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 05, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 02, 2021 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 30, 2021 • All-day event | Wedding |
| October 23, 2021 • All-day event | Wedding |
| October 09, 2021 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 25, 2021 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 18, 2021 • All-day event | Wedding |
| September 15, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| February 15, 2015 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Other |
Set List
We offer thousands of songs in a variety of styles. For most wedding events we are able to play all the classical favorites as well as more modern love songs. For cocktail and corporate events we normally play a mix of classic rock, jazz and contemporary pop covers, sprinkling in some showcase classical and popular opera arias for those with a trained ear!
Team
| Eily Hallagan | Violinist, Vocalist |
| Kevin Huang | Guitarist, Violinist & DJ |
| Jennifer Randle | Cellist |
| Myra Lin | Violinist, Vocalist |
| Brendan Lake | Guitarist |
| Lauren Dixon | Violinist |
| Marna Bowling | Violist |
| Adrienne Knauer | Harpist |
| Alex Zawilak | Guitarist |
Influences & Inspiration
From Bach to the Vitamin String Quartet
Setup Requirements
A flat surface
Shade or heaters if necessary for outdoor performance
Access to electricity (in some cases)
Armless chairs for the musicians in all playing locations