Functions

The Amicus Strings adds an extra touch that can only be created by live musical performance.

We provide music for any occasion, including:

• wedding ceremonies or receptions
• drinks for any function
• corporate functions, dinners and conferences
• opening ceremonies of venues
• product launches
• parties such as birthdays, engagements, anniversaries.

Whatever the occasion The Amicus Strings will enhance the experience for you and your guests.

Instruments

We typically provide an ensemble consisting of strings only, or a group with strings and flute such as:

• string quartet (two violins, viola and cello)
• flute quartet (flute, violin, viola and cello)
• string trio (two violins and cello, or violin, viola and cello)
• flute trio (flute, violin and cello, or two flutes and cello)

A group other than these combinations can be arranged to suit your needs. We also work regularly with trumpeters and professional opera singers.

Attire

We dress in formal black, but other reasonable requests will be considered.

Weddings

Any part of your wedding ceremony or reception will be enhanced by our entertainment. Music can be played at any part of your wedding to provide a memorable experience on your special day. We can perform for the ceremony, pre-dinner drinks, reception or any combination of these.

General format for wedding ceremonies

If you would like music for the ceremony only, we are usually contracted for one hour. This covers the arrival of the guests, the bridal entrance, signing of the register, and the newlyweds greeting the guests following the ceremony.

If the ceremony is a full Catholic mass, you should book us for one and a half hours, as the mass itself is almost an hour.

For civil ceremonies, we are often booked for one and a half hours so that guests have some background music while photos are being taken.

The length of booking can be varied to suit your requirements.

Prior to the ceremony

We provide music as the guests arrive, which is usually 10-15 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bride.

The Ceremony

Music is usually played during any or all parts of the ceremony, including:

• the processional, as the bride walks down the aisle, or into the gardens
• the signing of the register
• the recessional, after the announcement of the newlyweds as they exit the church or greet guests in the gardens.

We also provide music for the offertory, communion, hymns, or any part of the ceremony where requested.

Musical items for the ceremony

You may select the music for all or part of the ceremony; we will be happy to assist. If specific pieces are not requested, a typical format would be:

• For the entrance of the bride: either a soothing piece or a bright, announcing piece
• For the signing of the register: a slow piece
• After the announcement: a fast and joyful piece

The exact format is tailored for your individual event. See our repertoire for a list of suggestions and listen to some samples.

Other functions

For any other function such as wedding receptions, cocktail parties, dinners or conferences, we provide a mixture of background music for your entertainment. See our repertoire for a list of suggestions and listen to some samples. You may engage us for as long as required.

Cost

Exact pricing depends on factors such as length of booking, venue location, number of players in the group, and musical requirements. Contact us if you have any queries or wish to discuss your function.