Business Details
24 Years
experience
Premier Live Music for Weddings & Events in St. Paul
The Birchwood String Quartet has been dedicated to crafting exceptional live music experiences for weddings, liturgies, and special events since its inception in 2002. Our ensemble combines artistic innovation with meticulous attention to detail, offering a diverse repertoire that spans classical masterpieces to contemporary hits. With decades of collective experience, our musicians have performed in prestigious venues ranging from symphony orchestras to intimate gatherings, bringing emotional depth and memorability to every occasion. We specialize in customizing music to reflect the unique personality of each event, ensuring a seamless and impactful auditory experience.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our recognition as Best of Ceremony Music recipients and features in prominent publications like The Knot and Minnesota Bride. By blending technical expertise with creative adaptability, we provide clients with unparalleled service that elevates their most important moments. Our collaborative approach extends to working with vocalists, liturgical leaders, and event planners to create cohesive musical narratives tailored to specific needs and traditions.
Services
Wedding Music
Liturgical Performances
Event Concerts
Custom Arrangements
Recording Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of professional performance experience across diverse musical genres
- Our quartet provides customized playlists reflecting each client's unique preferences
- We maintain formal performance standards with adaptable repertoire from Bach to Adele
- Our musicians hold extensive experience in both classical and contemporary music settings
- We guarantee professional equipment and contingency planning for outdoor performances
Services
Wedding Music
Our wedding music service creates personalized soundscapes for ceremonies, receptions, and related events. With expertise in both classical and contemporary repertoire, we help couples select meaningful pieces that reflect their unique story. Our musicians adapt to various venue requirements while maintaining acoustic integrity, ensuring memorable musical moments from processional to recessional.
Liturgical Performances
Specializing in sacred music for religious services, our quartet provides appropriate musical accompaniment for Catholic, Jewish, and Orthodox liturgies. We understand the importance of musical sensitivity in worship settings and offer both traditional hymn arrangements and contemporary sacred compositions while respecting denominational traditions.
Custom Arrangements
We create tailored musical arrangements for special requests not found in our standard repertoire. Our experienced arrangers adapt popular songs, ethnic music, or personal compositions for string quartet instrumentation, ensuring unique musical elements that perfectly match client preferences while maintaining artistic integrity.
Event Concerts
Our event performance service caters to corporate functions, private parties, and cultural gatherings. We provide live music for cocktail hours, formal balls, and concert engagements, offering both structured programs and ambient background music options while adapting to various venue requirements and audience expectations.
Recording Sessions
We offer professional recording services for film scores, publication projects, and special audio productions. Our experience includes work for Cannes Film Festival entries and GIA Publications, providing high-quality string arrangements that meet industry production standards while maintaining artistic authenticity.
People
Theresa Elliott
Violinist
Violinist with extensive performance experience in symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles, specializing in both classical and contemporary music arrangements for special events.
Maria Mimick
Violinist
Experienced violinist performing across diverse genres from traditional classical to modern pop, with expertise in adapting music for special event settings.
Elizabeth Cregan
Viola Player
Professional viola player with background in both standard classical repertoire and innovative string arrangements for weddings and liturgical services.
Christy Libbus
Cellist
Cellist specializing in creating rich harmonic foundations for ceremonies and events, with experience spanning from traditional classical performances to contemporary music adaptations.
Questions
What types of events do you perform at?
We perform at weddings, liturgical services, corporate events, private parties, and cultural gatherings across the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.
Can you play specific songs not listed in your repertoire?
Yes, we can arrange most requested pieces not in our standard repertoire for an additional fee, including contemporary and ethnic music adaptations.
What performance attire do you wear?
We wear formal black attire unless specific dress requirements are requested in advance to match your event's theme or setting.
Do you perform outdoors?
Yes, we perform outdoors but require protection from direct sunlight, rain, and extreme temperatures to protect our instruments.
How far in advance should I book your services?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance, especially for Saturday events or holiday periods, though we can accommodate shorter timelines when available.
What happens if a musician becomes unavailable?
We maintain a network of qualified substitutes who perform with us regularly to ensure continuity in case of unexpected musician unavailability.
