Serving Minnesota and surrounding states!
Watercress Strings is a versatile string ensemble based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. This women-led ensemble is committed to providing beautiful, memorable music at an affordable cost. While they perform most often as a string trio, they are also available as a quartet, duo, or solo musician.
The Watercress Trio brings fun and elegant music to weddings, corporate events, liturgical services, and private parties. There is an expansive selection of repertoire for you to choose from: Bridgerton, Beethoven, Taylor Swift, Tchaikovsky, Metallica, Mozart–-they can do it all! Contact Ellen for a free consultation.
The Watercress Trio played at a fundraiser for our domestic violence organization which elevated the celebration significantly. Not only were they sensitive and helpful in the planning stages, but they were consummate professionals throughout the event, needing to pivot mid-program, always wanting the best outcome. Their playing was extraordinarily beautiful, even fun and playful causing people to stop mid-conversation to say, "Hey! I recognize this one!" I fielded countless comments on their behalf. I couldn't recommend them more for any type of event you might be planning!
The Watercress Trio were amazing. Their pre-event communication was perfect. Ellen worked with us on the correct mix of music for our event. They were friendly and professional; plus, their music was beautiful. If I could give them a higher than 5-star rating, I would.
Response from Watercress Trio:
Thank you, Scott! We had a wonderful time playing for your event and we're so glad your guests enjoyed the music. Thank you for your kind words--all the best to you and your family,
Ellen
Ellen performed so beautifully on violin and piano at my mother’s memorial service. The music was so lovely and such a memorable tribute to my late mother and her love of music. Ellen was professional, responsive, and flexible--she worked with me to prepare meaningful music that best celebrated my mother's life. She played a beautiful arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" that I will remember forever. I am so grateful for her musicianship and would recommend her to anyone wanting beautiful live music!
Response from Watercress Trio:
Thank you, Janice! Playing your mother's service was incredibly special. I am so grateful my music could be a part of a service celebrating such a special woman.
From start to finish working with the Watercress String Trio was an great experience. Before the wedding, they went above and beyond helping us decide which music would match the mood we were looking for. On the day of the wedding, they arrived early, were extremely professional, and made the ceremony one that my wife and I will never forget.
Response from Watercress Trio:
Thank you, Tommy! We love the violin + bass combination for wedding ceremonies and had a blast playing for you, J, and all your guests! All the best to you both.
Price Range: $325 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
We are The Watercress Trio, professional musicians who have enjoyed making music together since 2009. Each of us are full-time freelancing musicians and teachers, and we feel lucky to be able to share our love of music with our community.
We love providing live music for parties, corporate events, weddings, cocktail hours, memorial services, and more, and we are committed to selecting music that best complements you and your event.
What set us apart? Performing together and providing the perfect music for your event simply makes us happy. We want to get to know you so together we can create a memorable and personalized playlist.
When we’re not playing together, we each pursue varied musical careers. Between the three of us, we have toured internationally in an orchestra, recorded Indy rock, country, and punk albums, played the bars in an Irish band, performed in pit orchestras for musicals at Twin Cities theaters, and played the Xcel Energy Stadium with various artists. Our musical versatility is our strength – we can cover it all.
Acoustic string trio (no amplification)
We have the equipment to amplify our sound--please ask for more details!
| June 18, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| October 23, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 16, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| Ellen Hacker | contractor & violist |
| Anna Andrews | violinist |
| Hilary James | cellist |
3 armless chairs
7' x 7' space
Minneapolis, MN 
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56 Verified Bookings Sue M. said “Natalie provided the music for my daughter's pre-ceremony, ceremony and cocktail hour wedding and it was amazing. She is a talented musician and…”
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136 Verified Bookings Nicole S. said “We got lots and lots of compliments at the event last might. Professional and very talented. I highly recommend!”
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49 Verified Bookings Champagne I. said “We had the pleasure of working with this amazing quartet, and they exceeded all our expectations! From start to finish, their communication was prompt…”
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