“MUSIC TO SET THE TONE FOR YOUR EVENT”
My services: the finishing touch for your big event or project.
Whether you are finalizing the details of your next big corporate event, planning your dream wedding, or searching for live strings to enhance your recordings and gigs, my violin and string ensembles provide that finishing touch that will make your event or project shine. Drawing on my demanding training in music performance as well as my years of experience in the event-planning and music industry, I set the standard for high quality event music services and personalized session work. As an active performer in the Philadelphia region, a strings educator and event planner, you can be sure that I have the skills needed to meet the most demanding projects and events. I also seek to create an inclusive and supportive performance environment that enhances your live events and brings your creative projects to life.
Weddings
The soundtrack to your big day
I offer a wide range of music to choose from and am committed to working with you to create the wedding experience you envision--whether that includes an elegant string quartet or an upbeat contemporary duo, classic solo violin or a custom ensemble of your choice. I use only qualified and experienced professional musicians in my ensembles in order to ensure that you receive the highest calibre musicianship that the region has to offer. We are prompt, prepared, and up for anything the event brings our way!
Here's how my wedding packages works:
Ask for your free consultation, which is available to every potential customer via email, phone, or virtual meeting such as FaceTime or Zoom.
At this point we discuss the needs of your wedding and the type of sound/style you are seeking. Then together we:
Choose which service option most suits your needs.
Choose which ensemble fits your event..
Choose what type of pieces or songs you would like performed. I provide examples song lists to help generate ideas and am available at each stage to discuss options, give examples and fine tune the music choices.
Compilation of frequently requested live event music selections
what clients are saying...
"Abby played violin at our ceremony this past summer. She was wonderful. As our guests were seated, she was willing to play exactly what we wanted, or said she could just play a variety of classical tunes, so I trusted her to play whatever she chose. When I asked that a somewhat obscure song be played while I walked down the aisle, she had no problem accommodating my request! Her playing was so beautiful, I had to take an extra deep breath before walking down the aisle because I was nearly moved to tears. I think her fee is really reasonable for what you get. You can also add other musicians if you want an ensemble. She was prompt, professional, and played beautifully. I couldn't ask for more! Highly recommend."
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Events
Create the atmosphere that seals the deal
When you are planning the perfect event, consider the impression that you want to create. Live music is the final step in your goal of creating atmosphere and ambience, whether it be the quiet elegance of a string quartet or the background excitement of a violin and guitar jazz or pop duo.
The music ensembles I provide meet the needs of a whole range of parties and events--
- Corporate galas
- Gallery and business openings
- Receptions of all sizes.
- Holiday house parties
- Much more (just ask!)
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Session work
Artists and bands: Take your live performances and recordings to the next level
As a fellow musician, I understand the commitment and perseverance it takes to create a finished live or recorded project. When you decide you want to add extra dimension to your tracks or your big performance, you want to work with someone who is experienced and qualified, someone who is just as skilled at playing to a click with complex charts as adding creative improvised content at a moments notice. I am experienced at studio work and have done session work for numerous area recording studios and musicians. In addition, I have provided live and recorded strings for countless local bands, theater productions, church productions, film scores, etc. and I also offer composing and arranging services for string ensemble. I am experienced reading lead sheets and chord charts and comfortable playing and improvising in many different styles and genres. I have been playing plugged in for many years and have my own pick-up, pre-amp, personal monitor mixer, and in-ear monitors.
An example of the range of projects I've been a part of:
Both improvised and composed score for shadow puppet original theater piece, The Dust Bowl, by Chin Chain Theater, Philadelphia PA
Settlement music school summer improvisation workshop guest performance, Philadelphia, PA
Backing orchestra, Ricky Scaggs live at the Florida Theater, Jacksonville Fl
Live violin ensemble, Rebecca Zapen, Discmaker's Music World Series, Nashville TN
Composed score and performance accomanying Zipline, Female Coreographer's showcase, Philadelphia PA
These are just a taste of the varying type and range of performance that my services are suited for. Pretty much the skies the limit- if you want strings on your project, I've got you covered!
Examples of local session work…
Listen
Here you can find examples of classical event strings, video of some live session work and more.
Classic wedding music for solo, quartet and trio
These examples feature snippets from my live performance with various string groups and solo performance. I've included them here to give a frame of reference for the varying textures of larger and smaller string groups. For a complete list of both classical and popular songs in our performance repertoire, please contact me!
Ready to find out more?
We're all busy professionals, so I'm proud to provide a fast, knowledgable assessment of your event's music needs or give you more details on what I might bring to the table on your project. Please fill out the form below for a timely response.
“What do you want to hear?”
Choose a well-known professional for your next event! Dj Marquis' personable and professional client consultations and energy-filled events create the perfect exciting atmosphere for your next celebration. Choose this sought-after Philadelphia mix-master for everything from weddings to corporate events to birthdays and bar-mitzvahs: Marc and his staff will create an unparalleled experience and unforgettable memories!
Marquis Entertainment mixes your choices and your personality to create the perfect soundtrack to your night.
