A String Quartet consists of 4 string instruments: 2 violins, 1 viola & 1 cello. It has rich harmonies and a beautiful effect.

A String Trio is 3 instruments. It has one less harmony line than the String Quartet, and provides an elegant atmosphere. A String Trio requires a little less space than a String Quartet. Most of our String Quartet songs can also be performed by String Trio.

Our String Duo is usually 1 violin & 1 cello. Our violinist performs the melody and cellist accompanies.

All 3 of the above options are popular for weddings, parties and corporate events.

Our string musicians arrive approx. 20 minutes prior to a booking, they aim to be set and ready 10 minutes prior to the start time. They will then start performing at the start of your booking time.

Our jazz band musicians aim to be set and ready to soundcheck approx 30 minutes prior to the start of your event. They then start performing at the start of your booking time.

Girls wear stylish black; Guys wear a black suit with white shirt & black performance shoes.

We organise all details by email and/or phone and do not require consultations.

Please call or email Lucie with any questions that you may have along the way.

Yes, if you are interested in viewing Stringspace live before your event, please send an email for the date and venue performance details. If there is an appropriate place to view we will let you know.

Also, you can check out our YouTube channel StringspaceLive for videos.

Yes, our string players can be seated in one space at the start of a booking (e.g., a ceremony) and then in another area later (e.g.,canapés).

We recommend setting chairs in both places for a quicker, seamless, smooth change.

We require approx.:

• 2 x 3m for String Quartet
• 1.5 x 2m for String Trio
• 1 x 1.5m for String Duo
• 1.5 x 1m for Soloist

Yes, shade/shelter from direct sunlight and even very light rain is required. This may mean finding a location with shade, e.g. shade from trees, a veranda close to the ceremony or a gazebo. Please email a photo to Stringspace of your suggested outdoor location.

A large secure market umbrella is also a popular option for shade. Please make sure your market umbrella has a sturdy base.

If booking a band our drummer will require a flat surface to play on, e.g.: concrete or wooden surface.

• 1 bottle of water per musician for outdoor events is appreciated
• Please provide refreshments for bookings that are 2 hours or more.
• Additional refreshments (e.g. a small tray of canapés & mineral water) for events that are for 2 hours or more in duration and include more than 30 minutes travel.

String bookings: Yes, please provide crew meals for events longer than 3 hours for strings.

Jazz band bookings: Jazz band musicians arrive earlier than strings to set up, so they appreciate a crew meal for bookings that are 3 hours or more.

If your booking runs from 12 – 3pm or 6 – 9pm a crew meal for strings is appreciated.

This is usually fine. Please contact Lucie on 0412 582 437 at least 3 hours before your event.

Please note the booking time will need to remain the same and the venue needs to be within the same general location.

Please return your Music List Form by 30 days before your booking.

Yes, we have lots of classical, jazz and pop audio samples on our LOOK & LISTEN page.

We also have over 550 videos on our YouTube channel StringspaceLive and 24 Stringspace albums on Spotify/Apple Music/iTunes.

Yes, this is usually fine.

Please note that extra charges usually apply for Special Requests that are not already listed on our LOOK & LISTEN page

Here is some extra information:

• Songs chosen from our main String Quartet repertoire page are included as part of your booking and have no extra charge.
• Songs from our extra “String Quartet Special Request Private Library page” have additional fees. Please email to check the prices and availability of these songs.
• Songs not already listed on our website can potentially be arranged for an additional fee (time permitting).
• Please note we require all song lists by 30 days prior to your booking.

Yes, many of the audio clips on the LOOK & LISTEN page are only short samples. The pieces we play on the day are the full songs.

String amplification:

• We do not provide amplification for string bookings. Amplification is not usually required unless you have over 130 guests.

Jazz & Pop Band Amplification:

• Band musicians can provide their own jazz/pop band amplification for events with up to 200 guests.
• Professional AV with larger PA systems is required for events with over 200 guests.
• Please note all venues must have access to electrical outlets.

Singer Amplification:

• Singers will usually require amplification.
• Singer & guitar duo: Some of our singers can bring a small PA set up for singer & guitar duo bookings. Extra fees may apply if this is an option.
• If you add a singer to your strings, the singer and strings will require professional AV unless your event is a wedding ceremony in a church.
• If you add a singer to your band booking they may be able to provide their own AV, depending on a number of variables. This is good to work out at the time of booking.

Our string musicians perform acoustically. We don’t use backing tracks.

The ceremony is not counted as a break. E.g. a booking from 3 – 4:30pm with a ceremony start time of 3:30pm is regarded as a 1.5 hour booking.

Music is usually performed as your guests arrive and are waiting. It is a good idea to allow some time for this.

E.g., for a 3 PM wedding:

1-hour booking: 2:50 – 3:50 PM

1.25-hour bookings: 2:45 – 4 PM

1.5-hour bookings: 2:30 – 4 PM; 2:40 – 4:10 PM or 2:45 – 4:15 PM

From experience, 1.5 hours is a perfect amount of time to book for a wedding. However, 1 hour and 1.25 hours can potentially be fine too.

WEDDING TIME VARIABLES TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING HOW LONG TO BOOK:

• Pre-ceremony music: Usually, 10 – 30 minutes of planned music is perfect for pre-ceremony music. This is music to be performed as your guests arrive and are waiting.
• Bride arrival time: You can potentially book for 1 hour, however, everything will need to be very punctual, with definitely just 10 – 15 minutes of planned pre-ceremony music. A booking time of 1.25 – 1.5 hours can give you a little more time. 1.5 hours is our most popular option.
• Processional timing:  2 – 5 minutes
• Two Readings: These are usually 3 – 5 minutes each.
• Homily: How long does the celebrant/priest give for their personal speech (homily)? This can range from 5 – 25 minutes. Your celebrant/priest will be able to give you a good idea how long approx. this will be.
• Vows: 1 – 3 minutes each; approx. 7 minutes.
• Signing of the Register: Usually we perform two songs during this time, so approx. 8 minutes for this section.
• Candle-lighting: If you include any extra readings, candle-lighting ceremonies, music or cultural rituals in your ceremony.
• Other general movements and speaking during the ceremony can range from 5 – 20 minutes. This is usually dependent on your celebrant/priest.
• Full Catholic ceremonies: that include Offertory & Communion should always be a minimum of 1.5 hours.
• Recessional (as you walk back down the aisle): approx. 2 – 5 minutes.

Yes, we will absolutely ensure that the music will keep playing until you reach the altar; this may mean adding a seamless repeat if required.

Yes, we are happy to perform either 1 or 2 songs for the Processional, but we usually recommend one. We can play one song so that it builds for longer rather than two shorter songs.

RECOMMENDATION: If you do choose 2 songs we just recommend that you wait until the 2nd song starts before walking, as there may be approx. 4 – 8 seconds of silence in-between songs.

Yes, we speak to the celebrant/priest when we arrive to discuss cues.

Yes, please note extra fees apply for preparing music arrangements & rehearsal time.

We recommend booking for a minimum of 1.5 hours so that your friend can have a short 5-15 minute rehearsal with our musicians at the start of your booking. E.g., For a 3 PM wedding, we recommend booking from 2:30 PM (or 2:15 PM).

If more than one song is requested a longer rehearsal booking time may be required.

Please note all rehearsal time with singers is to be paid for at our usual performance rates.

As we perform at weddings so often, and as weddings usually follow a clear format, we generally don’t attend ceremony rehearsals.

To have musicians attend your rehearsal, the rehearsal prices are the same as our booking prices.

Confirming most of our songs are now available to stream on Spotify, YouTube and iTunes. We do not provide customised recordings.

You can either simply choose the style. E.g. Classical for pre-ceremony and jazz/pop for post-ceremony OR you can email us an additional song list with your Music List Form. As a guide each song is approx. 3 – 4 minutes in duration.

E.g. 30 minutes of pre-ceremony music is approx. 8 – 10 songs; 15 minutes is 4 – 6 songs; 10 minutes is approx. 3 – 4 songs.

We suggest the following:

Offertory:

• Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
• Bach – Air
• Bach – Arioso
• Delibes – Flower Duet
• Handel – Air
• Amazing Grace

Communion (1-2 songs):

• Bach – Arioso
• Bach/ Gounod – Ave Maria
• Bach – Air
• Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
• Handel – Andante con Moto
• Handel – Largo
• Handel – Passacaile
• Franck – Panis Angelicus
• Schubert – Ave Maria
• Amazing Grace
• All Creatures of Our God & King

Stringspace recommends booking for a minimum of 1.5 hours for a full Catholic ceremony.