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Occasional Brass & Strings provides a vibrant and fun set of ensembles, ranging from duo to quintet. Based in Boston, we are as comfortable playing Bach, Handel, and Mozart as we are Scott Joplin, Count Basie, The Beatles, Coldplay, and more!

String and Brass ensembles provide the perfect music for weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, corporate events, religious services, graduations, etc. We specialize in trios, quartets, and quintets for outdoor weddings and cocktail hours. Need a custom ensemble? We can provide a soloist, duo, trio, quartet, or quintet with just about any combination of trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, harp, sax...the possibilities are endless.

Contemporary arrangements include Coldplay (Viva La Vida, Fix You), U2 (All I Want Is You, Beautiful Day), Queen (Somebody To Love, Bohemian Rhapsody), Rascal Flatts (Bless The Broken Road), Taylor Swift (You Belong With Me), Journey (Don't Stop Believin'), Pearl Jam (Even Flow), AC/DC (You Shook Me All Night Long), Madonna (Like A Prayer, Rain), Michael Bouble (Haven't Met You Yet), Harry Connick (It Had To Be You), Van Morrison (Brown-Eyed Girl), The Beatles (All You Need Is Love, When I'm 64, Hey Jude, Ob La Di), Shania Twain (From This Moment On), and so much more.

We have musicians in and around Boston, Worcester, Cape Cod (MA), Newport (RI), Portland (ME), and Hartford (CT) - this cuts down on travel fees! Call or email today for a free price quote.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$250

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$875

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Brass - Trio
Brass - Quartet
Brass - Quintet
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Saxophone
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals
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Reviews of Occasional Brass & Strings

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Occasional Brass and Strings is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The musicians are praised for their professionalism, talent, and ability to create a beautiful ambiance. The process of planning with Bryan, the founder, is described as easy and responsive. Reviewers appreciated the extensive song selection and the flexibility to choose their own songs. Overall, Occasional Brass and Strings is commended for their exceptional service and for adding a special touch to weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Occasional Brass and Strings is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The musicians are praised for their professionalism, talent, and ability to create a beautiful ambiance. The process of planning with Bryan, the founder, is described as easy and responsive. Reviewers appreciated the extensive song selection and the flexibility to choose their own songs. Overall, Occasional Brass and Strings is commended for their exceptional service and for adding a special touch to weddings.

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Corey F. Sent on 06/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in Every Way

We used Occasional Brass and Strings for our ceremony music and our cocktail hour at our wedding and were blown away by the musicianship they provided. They came as a recommendation from a good friend and did not disappoint. They provided the audio system for our ceremony, too! We had a flute and keyboard for our ceremony and were able to pick great songs from their selections as we and our bridal parties walked down the aisle. For the cocktail hour we had a jazz combo that was just delightful.

Bryan was a joy to work with and I would highly recommend choosing them for your wedding needs! Planning was a breeze and they had every detail lined up when the day of the wedding came! Super recommend!
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S.c. H. Sent on 05/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Superb music and total professionalism!

We had a lovely church service at our family wedding with the most perfect music to accompany it! One cannot go wrong choosing them!
We are so happy we chose OB! They were absolutely magnificent!
Thank you from us all!



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Victoria H. Sent on 02/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Party Addition

We hired a string trio for my MIL’s 70th birthday party. It was great entertainment. The team had a huge song library and were open to playing a big variety at the party. Very fun! Will definitely recommend them and likely use again.
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