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The violinist who creates the ultimate romantic atmosphere for your wedding or private party.

SRQ Violinist is a wedding music service based in Sarasota, Florida. Owner and artist Matt Dendy has more than 25 years of experience as a soloist and ensemble member, and he can accommodate whatever style of music you are envisioning to breathe extra life into your wedding day. Matt’s beautiful music will enhance your ceremony or reception with a wide variety of musical genres and styles to fit exactly what you are looking for!

Experience

Matt attended the University of South Florida where he obtained his undergraduate degree in music performance and then went on to the University of Colorado for graduate studies in music performance. As a former member of the Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Venice Symphony, Matt will bring professionalism and experience to your wedding. He has also performed with The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota, Southwest Florida Symphony, and Florida Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestras, and he has played alongside prominent artists like Johnny Mathis, Mannheim Steamroller, Celtic Woman, and The Irish Tenors at national and international Music Festivals.

Services Offered

SRQ Violinist offers beautiful wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and even rehearsal dinner music. Matt uses high quality backing tracks to accompany him on the violin to create the perfect sound for your wedding. His current list of repertoire is over 300 songs and he will help guide you through a set list, or work with you to learn new songs before your wedding to make your big day unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$1,000

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,500

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

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

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
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Matt, the violinist, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. His talent and skill on the violin are praised, and he is described as professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Guests and couples appreciated his beautiful music, with some mentioning specific songs that he played for their ceremonies. Overall, Matt's performance added a special and elegant touch to the weddings he was a part of.

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Matt, the violinist, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. His talent and skill on the violin are praised, and he is described as professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Guests and couples appreciated his beautiful music, with some mentioning specific songs that he played for their ceremonies. Overall, Matt's performance added a special and elegant touch to the weddings he was a part of.

Miranda
Miranda L. Sent on 08/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony music!!!

Matt was absolutely amazing to work with! He was very nice, professional, and responsive. He was even able to play Concerning Hobbits for me to walk down the aisle to! Definitely took our ceremony to the next level!!
Sydney
Sydney L. Sent on 05/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Matt was the violinist for my ceremony and cocktail hour at my wedding yesterday. Our wedding day would not have been what it was without him. He is hands down one of the best violinists that I have ever heard and I couldn’t recommend him enough. He was the talk of the night. Thank you Matt!
Meg
Megan L. Sent on 12/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Pure talent

From the start communication with Matt was a breeze. Not to mention, Matt is extremely talented! His skill on the violin really made our ceremony. It rained on our wedding day but he made it work! Luckily the sky cleared in time for him to come outside to play for our ceremony and the music was beautiful. Our guests loved it and so did we! Thank you so much Matt!

(Photo Credit: Garry and Stacy Photography Co.)
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Kristen Antolik, cellist Kristen Antolik, cellist Wedding Musicians

Matt and I have performed at numerous weddings all throughout Tampa Bay and Sarasota. He will bring the extra classic touch you are looking for!

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