Receptions, Parties and Other Events (not wedding ceremonies):
Fees are charged by the hour, so will vary depending on the length of your event.
Solo (violin or cello):
$150 for first hour. $75 for each additional hour.
Duo (two violins, violin/viola, or violin/cello):
$300 for the first hour. $150 for each additional hour.
Trio (two violins/cello or violin/viola/cello):
$425 for the first hour. $225 for each additional hour.
String Quartet (two violins/viola/cello):
$550 for the first hour. $300 for each additional hour.
If the event is more than 15 miles from Shaker Heights, a mileage surcharge may be
added. Please let us know your location when requesting more information.

Wedding Ceremonies:
Fees depend on kind of service. For a Catholic ceremony or another religious ceremony that would
be longer than 30 minutes, please refer further down in the chart. These fees are just a guideline
and are subject to change. Please contact me with any questions. Note that our fees for
ceremonies do reflect a discount on price or time from our hourly rates above.
Basic Wedding Ceremony:
Includes up to 30 minutes of prelude, ceremony, and short postlude (1 to 2 pieces). No more
than 1 hour 15 minutes of total time, may be less depending on length of ceremony. This fee does
not include rehearsals at the ceremony, though rehearsals can be added. Just let me know what
you might need.
Duo: $300
Trio: $425
String Quartet: $550
Add a trumpet OR a flute player to any of the above ensembles for $125 extra, below ensembles
for $150 extra.
Catholic mass or other longer wedding ceremony:
Includes 15 minutes of prelude, ceremony, and short postlude (1 or 2 pieces). Also
includes short rehearsal (15 to 20 minutes before prelude) with the music director, organist, or
cantor if necessary.
Duo: $350
Trio: $500
Quartet: $650
If you aren't sure which category to use, please contact me for more information.
If the event is more than 15 miles from Shaker Heights, a mileage surcharge may be added. Please
let us know your location when requesting more information.
Keep in mind that all fees are subject to change, and are also negotiable based on budget,
popularity of date and time, and other extenuating circumstances. We are happy to work with you
to make your wedding more memorable.