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Detroit String Quartet 1
Create an elegant atmosphere for your special occasion with live music by this Detroit String Quartet based in Michigan. Since 1988, the group has performed for countless wedding ceremonies, parties, receptions, corporate events and church services in the Southeast Michigan/Detroit Metro area. You will enjoy their sophisticated sound that permits conversation and satisfies a wide variety of tastes.
Detroit String Quartet experience
The Detroit String Quartet is an experienced and rehearsed ensemble of four musicians consisting of two violins, a viola and a cello. Their huge repertoire features hours of classical favorites, popular and nostalgic music, jazz standards, songs from musicals, tangos, waltzes, rags, rock and roll, and much more.
Detroit String Quartet members
This Detroit String Quartet first violinist holds a Bachelor and Master degree in Music Education from Florida State University. A native New Yorker, she has two grown daughters and lives in Rochester Hills with her husband Rick and their dog, Pepper! She is the Orchestra Director at Oakland Christian School and Oakland Homeschool Music and enjoys playing with Meadowbrook Theater and various other groups as time allows. Her favorite part of performing is helping couples to select the music for their wedding day that reflects their personalities and creates energy and excitement!
This Detroit String Quartet second violinist graduated from The University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance and Music Education, and a Master’s Degree in Music Education. She began her teaching career in Wisconsin, returned home to Michigan to continue teaching strings and general music in the Rochester Community Schools, and currently works with special education students in the Oxford Community Schools. She maintains a private studio of violin students, and has played with various other groups. She is married with two children. Lisa, along with her sister and cellist Kim, are founding members of the quartet. She enjoys the camaraderie of playing with her string quartet family.
This Detroit String Quartet violist is a graduate of Michigan State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music performance and a teaching certificate. While she no longer teaches full time, she maintains a full studio of private piano students. An active performer, she also plays with the Midland Symphony, the Macomb Symphony Orchestra, and subs with various other symphonies in the Detroit area. She is also one of the music ministers at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe where she plays for Sunday masses and directs the Voices of Joy Choir.
This Detroit String Quartet cellist graduated from Michigan State University in Music Education as a Strings Specialist. During college, she studied with the Julliard String Quartet. She started playing cello at age 12 and attended Blue Lake and Interlochen music camps. She won the Livonia Youth Symphony Concerto Competition and also played in the Michigan Youth Symphony. After college, she was principal cellist of the Southfield Symphony and the Livonia Symphony. She currently maintains a private studio and performs with various other groups.
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“I always feel a little calmer each year as I begin to hear the comforting and heart-warming sounds of your instruments. You are an important part of what makes this service so meaningful to so many people.” – Beaumont Pediatric Memorial Service
“The music was top notch, the group members were fabulous, and your stage presence was wonderful. Your mixture of old and new musical numbers was just what we were looking for and the audience responded positively as well. Bravo!” – Cranberry Lake Performance
“Your music helped us capture the mood we wanted for our wedding.” – Sharon and Glenn
“The group played beautifully and we received a lot of compliments!” – Pat and Heather
“Thank you for providing the beautiful music during our wedding at Lovett Hall on 1-23-10. Your talent and professionalism provided an amazing background to our wedding celebration. We will recommend you to everyone!” – Dave and Katelyn
“It was a pleasure meeting you and playing music with you last weekend at Noelle and Brian’s wedding. Thank you for being so accommodating and accompanying me so beautifully. I especially loved hearing the quartet pieces and am inspired to listen to more string compositions!” – Marianne
“We received many compliments on the music you played. You really made our day more special.” – Sandra and Charlie