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OBrien Strings - Connecticut Wedding Entertainment Musicians for New Haven, CT Wedding Musicians.

Connecticut Wedding Musician
OBrien Strings
Connecticut Wedding Musicians
About OBrien Strings
OBrien Strings

Kate O'Brien, leader, violinist and music arranger for OBRIEN STRINGS, plays solo or with her ensembles at all types of weddings, receptions and private events. Kate plays regularly with the finest professional  musicians, is Personnel Manager of a local gem of an orchestra in CT and loves all kinds of music. Her professional experiences include classical ensembles, jazz, swing, ethnic, rock 'n roll and folk/country. She brings an enormous repertoire with great musical variety and enthusiasm to every performance. 

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Kate O'Brien
  Website: www.obrienstrings.com
  Phone: 203-799-3892
  Areas: Serving all of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island

“Thank you so much for the incredible music..and your professionalism, organization, and responsiveness throughout our planning process...we were absolutely thrilled with your ability to personalize our ceremony by arranging the (special) song for our ceremony. I would not hesitate to recommend you to others looking for musicians...”
— Anne and Seth

Kate O’Brien and her OBRIEN STRINGS tailor each performance, using her years of experience to help each event run smoothly and joyfully. Kate’s violin playing is always a pleasure for her as well as for your guests! She assists in choosing the music selections (the fun part)  and handles the behind-the-scenes logistics and paperwork, communicating in a timely manner, knowing what questions need to be asked and answered, coping with any last minute surprises or changes and arriving early to set up and touch base with venues and officiants.

In addition to solo violin, her ensembles play together regularly, and Kate continues to arrange a broad spectrum of classical favorites, popular standards, and current music specifically for her groups and for special requests. Duos, Trios, Quartets and mixed ensembles can fit your budget and musical ideas.

Her STRING TRIO repertoire is one of a kind, and well known for its variety and suitability for all types of weddings and events. The Trio can accompany singers, play with a local organist, and even get folks dancing!  In a large venue, Kate can provide a PA system to gently amplify the sound of the acoustic instruments.

Her VIOLIN-GUITAR DUO captivates audiences with their blend of current and traditional music, playing extended engagements at area restaurants and hundreds of private functions. On every occasion, people are charmed by these modern day minstrels. They are equally at ease performing from a fixed location or mingling among guests.

Please visit Kate’s web site for lots more information and to request a complete demo CD.

 

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Audio Samples
Song Titles

    String Trio Classics Wedding Ceremonies

Brandenburg Concerto #3

Pachelbel Canon

Spring (Vivaldi)

One Hand, One Heart (Bernstein)

Air (Bach)

Hornpipe (Handel's Water Music)

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Simon Tov

Ave Maria (Schubert)

Eine Kleine Nachmusic (Mozart)
    Violin and Guitar Duo

Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)

Royal Fireworks (Handel)
    String Trio
(Cocktail hour and reception music)

Something - When I'm 64

All I Ask of You

As Time Goes By (swing)

Irish Jig and Air

Come Back to Sorrento (Italian)
    Violin and Guitar Duo
(Cocktail hour and reception music)

Pennies from Heaven (swing)

The Rain Song

Can't Stop

Volare (Italian)

I Can't Make You Love Me