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wedding music click here to choose your wedding music for Duo, Trio or Quartet. Please be patient as this page might take some time to load.
 
christmas music click here for Christmas music available for Duo, Trio or Quartet
  
  
what size group should I book?
  
This decision can be a little complicated, and a little subjective too. You need to consider the size and acoustic quality of the space, the number of guests, your budget, and how you envision your event. If you would like help determining what size group to book, please contact Rachel. Please read on for details about the different size groups. ALL RECORDINGS ON THIS WEBSITE ARE OF CORTLAND MUSIC MUSICIANS.
 

1  Solo Cello  is one musician (cellist). Solo cello is best suited to a smaller, more intimate gathering, but will also work for an event like a medium-sized wedding ceremony in a space with great acoustics, like the chapel at the Atlantic School of Theology, or a casemate on Citadel Hill. Solo cello repertoire is mostly Baroque music (like J.S. Bach and Handel), with some Classical and Romantic selections, and special requests. 

Solo Cello click here for more information on solo cello, including wedding music, and full repertoire.
 

2  The Cortland Duo consists of two musicians
A duo is suited to a smaller, more intimate gathering, right up to a medium-sized wedding ceremony in a space with good acoustics. Our duo music (Duo Repertoire) includes most of our Quartet Repertoire, plus many pieces written specifically for duo.
 
violin & cello

flute & cello

Duo Repertoire click here for a list of most music pieces our "violin & cello" and "flute & cello" groups can play.
   
fiddle & cello

Fiddle Repertoire click here for more information about "fiddle & cello", including a list of most fiddle music pieces we can play. Note, "fiddle & cello" can also play the classical Duo Repertoire.
 

3  The Cortland Trio consists of three musicians
Versatile like the quartet, the trio is suited to intimate gatherings, through to medium sized weddings, and everything in between. The trio is not a good choice for a room full of music aficionados, as the four-part harmony will be missing. Otherwise, you’re safe, as an untrained ear will not notice.  
 
violin, violin, & cello

flute, violin, & cello

Trio Repertoire click here for a list of most music pieces our "violin, violin, & cello" and "flute, violin, & cello" groups can play.
 

4  The Cortland Quartet consists of four musicians
A quartet is very versatile, and is suited to intimate gatherings, large wedding ceremonies in a church or other acoustic space, and everything in between. It is harmonically ideal to have all four parts (just like a choir has soprano, alto, tenor, and bass). The standard, classical string quartet is very popular, but the clear upper register, and shiney silver finish of the flute, makes a flute quartet a distinguished novelty.
 
violin, violin, viola, & cello

flute, violin, viola, & cello
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Quartet Repertoire click here for a list of most music pieces our "violin, violin, viola, & cello" and "flute, violin, viola & cello" groups can play.
 

8  The Cortland Octet consists of eight musicians
Magnificent extravagance! Often referred to as a double quartet, an octet would be best suited to a grand event, like a large corporate function in the Grand Ballroom at the World Trade and Convention Centre, or a large wedding in a hotel, or outdoor venue. It would only be a small exaggeration to inform your guests there will be a chamber orchestra to entertain them!

4 violins, 2 violas, & 2 cellos
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2 flutes, 2 violins, 2 violas, & 2 cellos
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Octet Repertoire is identical to Quartet Repertoire.
 

group + soloist  like a soprano can be very appropriate for a special event where having a song is desired. Instrumental soloists like trumpet, oboe or clarinet can also add a special touch if you, or a special guest at the event, is a fan of a particular instrument. Please contact us to see if your favourite instrument is available. See the bottom of the fees page for more information.

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