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About

Imagine the ideal soundtrack of your big day. The Murray String Quartet is an exciting and flexible string quartet who offers top quality music for all sorts of special occasions and functions throughout Manchester and all the North-West area.

Experience

From rock and pop to theatre and session work, all of Murray String Quartet members are all experienced professional musicians who regularly perform with major orchestras such as:

  • The BBC Philharmonic
  • The Halle
  • The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
  • Opera North

Besides, some of their recent corporate clients include:

  • The NHS
  • Boots
  • Jimi Goodwin of 'Doves'
  • McCarthy and Stone

Services offered

They will endeavour to offer you high quality entertainment and guarantee their music is the ideal accompaniment to your wedding day. From the wedding ceremony and the drinks reception to photographs and the wedding breakfast, they will be able to play at any stage of your big day.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment
Other (Our packages often include music from the ceremony all through to the end of the meals and even a first dance)

What is included in the wedding package?

We can tailor our package to suit any wedding, usually any combination of ceremony, drinks reception and meal

How far in advance should I contact you?

We take bookings up to 2 years in advance, so the sooner the better to secure your special day!

What style of music do you offer?

Salsa
Classical
Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
String quartet
Regional
Spanish
Ethnic
Latest hits
Pop
Folk

Type of musical group:

Orchestra
Duet
Trio
Quartet

Size of group:

Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)
Large (7 or more musicians)

Repertoire:

We have everything from Bach Air on the G String, Pachelbel's Canon , Coldplay 'Viva la Vida' to Sweet Child of Mine. We can arrange anything you might have in mind, we haven't been beaten yet!

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes absolutely, we are happy to arrange anything for your special day. We charge £15 per arrangement, and our repertoire list is expanding all the time!

What's your experience?

Our players are all experienced professional musicians who regularly perform with orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic, The Halle, The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Opera North

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, greater Manchester and an 80mile circumference

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, £0.30 per mile

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

Anything from a short ceremony to a full wedding day

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

We arrive in plenty of time to set up (around 45mins prior to playing) but can be ready to play within 5 minutes iff needed

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

We charge extra time at pre-agreed rates

What are the forms of payment?

We can take payment by cheque or bank transfer. We take a deposit upon booking, and payment in full must have cleared a week in advance of the date
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Flat 3, 6 The Beeches M20 2BG Manchester (Greater Manchester)

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