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The Celebrated String Quartet has provided exceptional music in the Washington, D.C. area since 1989. Below are unsolicited references from our clients in the Year 2003 alone! All references are available on file. Client references dating from 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and back to 1989 can be found here. |
2003 References |
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Dear Celebrated String Quartet, I have been meaning to write you for some time to thank you for the CSQ’s wonderful work during our wedding on August 2nd. The musicians were wonderful and helped to create the elegant, but relaxed atmosphere we were hoping for at our reception. Everyone has raved about the music at the wedding - whether they enjoyed just listening throughout the evening or dancing to the music after dinner. The musicians did an excellent job of reading the moods of the guests and selecting music accordingly. The CSQ exceeded our expectations and we will highly recommend you when we have the occasion to do so. Thank you again for you help in creating a memorable evening. Sincerely, Grey and Kelly Huntington, August 2003 |
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Dear Ms. Costin, Last week's Tropaia was a wonderful occasion. The chance to celebrate their achievements with their families, faculty, and friends makes it a very special occasion for the students. And what is a special occasion without music to make it memorable? We were all delighted to have you with us, and received many compliments about your skill and the music you chose. Thank you for contributing to the success of the evening. Next year, we'll make sure you don't have to walk back downstairs! It was a pleasure to have you join us. Sincerely, Maria Pinto Carland, Associate Director, MSFS, Georgetown University, May 2003 |
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Dear CSQ, I wanted to personally thank the musicians who performed ay my wedding on April 27. From the ceremony to the cocktail hour, to the reception, the music was superb and set the perfect tone for the entire day. In addition, your performance was so professional and seamless that I didn’t have to spend one second of my wedding day worrying about the music! Thank you again for your exceptional performance. Please accept the enclosed as a token of our appreciation. Sincerely, Sarah Bauers, April 2003 |
 Voted top string ensemble in 2004 by the Washingtonian Magazine. The Celebrated String Quartet is the only quartet selected as Washington's Top Ensemble for the ninth straight year! The Washingtonian Magazine from surveys to over 3,000 of the area's most seasoned event planners, caterers, florists, photographers and other wedding veterans, compiles this prestigious annual guide to planning the perfect wedding - top photographers, caterers, florists, reception sites, and more.
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Dear Bridgette: Many, many thanks to you and the crew of Celebrated Strings musicians who helped us celebrate our wedding last Saturday, July 14th. The group was marvelous! Your group really "read" the crowd perfectly. We were just delighted with the music at our reception. So many people remarked to us about the versatility of the group (everything from Glenn Miller to Jimi Hendrix), and we enjoyed hearing "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" (arranged for strings!) Thanks again, for making our day so wonderful with beautiful music. My head was spinning so fast that night that I did not get a chance to provide the gratuity. I'm just putting it in the mail now, so if it does not arrive in the next few days, please let me know. I would recommend your group to play anytime and anywhere. We could not have been more pleased with your service. All the best to you and your talented crew of musicians. Meg Miller, July 2003 |
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Dear Ms. Costin, Thank you for your help in arranging the swing orchestra for the Viva Las Vegas Reception held during the 19th Annual National VPPPA Conference, which was held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC, September 7-11, 2003. The Swing Orchestra created a festive ambience for the Viva Las Vegas Reception! The participants thoroughly enjoyed the music, and the band looked outstanding in their tuxedoes and black ties! We all enjoyed hearing what a tremendous success this evening was. It was a terrific way to kick-off the promotion for our 2004 conference, which will be held in Las Vegas. Thanks again and best wishes. Sincerely, Adele C. McCormack, CMP, Conference and Education Director |
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Dear CSQ, We just wanted to again thank the CSQ for the incredible music at our wedding on October 17th at the Mount Vernon Inn. The first thing out of so many of our guests’ mouths that night was “The Quartet is amazing!” Even after the wedding we’ve still had so many compliments on the music. We can’t begin to thank you enough for the beautiful music all evening - you truly helped to make it a magical evening. Thanks again! Dan and Stephanie Zaglio, October 2003 |
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Dear Bridgette, Thank you very much for your highly talented and professional Quartet that performed at St. Aloysius Church on Saturday. They were timely, friendly and very sharp following all transitions and cues. It would be my pleasure to contact your company for musical performances in the future! Cammi Mara, Coordinator, Mise en Place, September 2003 |
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Dear Bridgette & the Celebrated String Quartet, Jonathan and I wanted to express our gratitude and thank you for doing such an excellent performance at our wedding on December 21. When I envisioned our Christmas wedding, I knew a string quartet was the only way to go. We couldn’t have asked for a better performance! Please accept this as our token of appreciation and don’t hesitate to contact me if you need a reference! Sincerely, Amy and Jonathan Brown, December 2003 |
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Bridgette, I cannot tell you enough how much we appreciate what a wonderful job the CSQ did at our wedding. The music was beautiful, and everything you played fit in perfectly with the events of the day. The Eric Clapton song was absolutely awesome...Kim and I weren't sure what it would be like once it was arranged for strings (we thought it would be done very well based on the other pieces we had heard you play), but it really blew us away! We could not have been happier with your performance and professionalism that day, and we are forever grateful for how special and beautiful you made our wedding day. Thanks again for everything!!! Robbie Hall, October 2003 |
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Dear Bridgette and Colleagues, It was wonderful to hear you play at our wedding reception September 20. We have heard so many compliments on your quartet from our guests, so I thought I would share that with you. Heath and I were thrilled to try out our newly acquired ballroom dancing skills as well. We will refer you as often as possible! Thanks for helping to make our reception so lovely, Monica Carley, October 2003 |
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Dear Bridgette, Thank you, and thanks to all the members of the Celebrated String Quartet for making the wedding ceremony of Regina and Karl such a beautiful occasion. Your ensemble is formed by excellent musicians, and it showed in every note they played. Regina and Karl asked me to tell you how much they appreciated the beautiful music you all played. Sincerely, Gloria M. Rohrer, November 2003 |
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Dear Celebrated String Quartet, Thank you so much for the beautiful music you played for our wedding ceremony and reception. The extended prelude really saved us! I cannot tell you how many guests complimented your quartet. All are very talented! Your performance at the church bought us some time while we waited for my family members to arrive. I was outside in the limo the entire time and my friends assured me folks would not have a problem waiting since there was a performance to entertain everyone. Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and talents. I will be sure to recommend Celebrated String Quartet to anyone planning an event. You added a special touch to our ceremony and reception. Many thanks, Jessica Teklits, October 2003 |
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Dear CSQ, Thank you for the wonderful music at our wedding. You played beautifully and really helped make our day extra special! We really appreciated it and could not have been happier with the day -- everything went without a hitch, largely due to the wonderful service we received from you! Thanks again, Mr. and Mrs. Lessly Goudarzi, November 2003 |
