Ptarmigan Classical & Rock String Quartet!

• PTARMIGAN PLAYS EVERYTHING FROM BACH to ROCK! - Beatles; Stones; Coldplay
• Lynne & Kathy - Violins
• Marilyn, Viola -
• Victoria, Cellist - Business Coordinator
• STRING QUARTET of TWO VIOLINS, VIOLA, and CELLO - ALSO A TRIO & DUO
• JAZZ DRUMER for UPBEAT Sound AND Keyboards - AMPLIFICATION AVAILABLE
• Below is Ptarmigan's PARTIAL MUSIC LIST - SPECIAL REQUESTS WELCOMED
• Member, American Federation of Musicians/AFLCIO - Denver Musicians Assoc.
• Can also provide Pianist and Vocalist -

FIND OUT HOW PTARMIGAN's MUSIC IS ALL ABOUT YOU - AND MAKING YOUR DREAM WEDDING or OTHER SPECIAL EVENT COME TRUE! We play what you want to hear - Classical, Pops, Rock! Our Number One Priority is making Your Wedding Unique and Special. Check out our RAVE CUSTOMER REVIEWS and Our variety of CLASSICAL, POP, and ROCK Audio Clips. You may schedule a time to LISTEN TO PTARMIGAN perform music at our Boulder Studio to help select music that is perfect for you. The beautiful music of strings, and the classy visual effect of Ptarmigan's performance, add a refined, romantic ambience to your wedding or other event! Ptarmigan's musicians have Performed Together Professionally for Over Sixteen Years.

* * * * * * * * * 10% OFF SPRING WEDDING TO 1st WEDDING BOOKED WITH PTARMIGAN BETWEEN February 8, 2012 and March 30, 2012. Some Restrictions apply

* * * * * * * * * GREAT VALUE & YEARS of EXPERIENCE

* * * * * * * * * MILITARY DISCOUNT

* * * * * * * * * WEDDING REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE BECAUSE WE CARE!

* * * * * * * * * PEACE OF MIND

PTARMIGAN GOES THE EXTRA MILE FOR YOU! We make a point of sending at least one musician to the Wedding Rehearsal for every wedding we play. There is No Extra Charge and this is a Great Value for you! Your Ptarmigan musicians will already be aware of what you expect on wedding day and will be prepared to perform your music. Being at your Wedding Rehearsal also benefits you becuase we will learn about specific logisitics of your unique wedding venue; we will perfect all timing issues with your music at your actual wedding site during your practice processionals; and we'll be aware of any last-minute changes you decide to make at your rehearsal. This gives you tremendous Peace of Mind and makes your wedding more organized and beautiful!

PTARMIGAN IS COMMITTED TO MAKING YOUR WEDDING OR EVENT VERY UNIQUE, PERSONAL AND SPECIAL! PTARMIGAN's CLIENTS tell us: "THRILLED WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE, EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED," Amazing," "Flawless performance," "DEFINITELY HIRE THIS GROUP!"

PTARMIGAN EARNED BRIDES CHOICE AWARDS for 2012, 2011, 2010 AND 2009. This award, given to the TOP 5% of Wedding Musicians in the State of Colorado, is based on Professionalism and Oustanding Service as reported by clients! Our Customers tell us: "Your music was Incredibly Beautiful; Perfectly Timed; Magical; and Brilliantly Played!"

PTARMIGAN STRING QUARTET performs as a CLASSICAL and ROCK QUARTET of Two Violins, Viola, and Cello with Jazz and Rock Drums for your Cocktail Hour and Party Music! Ptarmigan also performs as a STRING DUO, STRING TRIO, and can include Keyboards and Vocals.

* * * * * * WEDDING REHEARSAL . . . BEING THERE SHOWS WE CARE!

For an organized, BEAUTIFUL WEDDING CEREMONY with PERFECTLY-TIMED MUSIC, a Musician from Ptarmigan String Quartet ATTENDS YOUR WEDDING REHEARSAL! Venue Staff and clients LOVE WORKING WITH PTARMIGAN because the Quartet's musicians rehearse regularly, perform with symphony orchestras, and are always ready to perform music. Even after working with you over the preceding months on all the details for your wedding, Ptarmigan spends extra time and travel expenses (given no schedule conflict), to attend Your Wedding Rehearsal. THIS DOES NOT COST YOU ANYTHING EXTRA and helps make sure everything will be smooth for you on wedding day! Your musicians will be on track with all the logistics of your wedding site; any changes you decide to make to your ceremony during your wedding rehearsal; and can observe your practice processionials at your wedding site. This can make a huge difference on wedding day and gives you PEACE of MIND. Over the past 16 years performing for hundreds of weddings, Ptarmigan has noticed that most people make changes to their ceremony during their Wedding Rehearsal. Being there shows we care!

Ptarmigan provides Beautiful Music, Special Musical Arrangements, and Reliable, Personalized Service. Ptarmigan is organized and detail-oriented when preparing for, and performing, your music. Other vendors appreciate Ptarmigan's accomodating manner and friendliness.

If your venue requires a fuller sound, Ptarmigan has the equipment to perform with microphones and speakers.

Ptarmigan String Quartet is known for its Professionalism, OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, Reliability, and DIVERSE MUSICAL OFFERINGS including special arrangements of your favorite music.

* * * * * * * * * MILITARY DISCOUNT

In Honor of the members of our Armed Forces, Ptarmigan String Quartet offers a 5% Discount to engaged couples if either one, or both parties, is an active member of any Branch of Militay Service in the United States. Presentation of ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ID card will be required.

* * * * * * * * * PROFESSIONAL and EXPERIENCED

Once again in 2012, Ptarmigan earned the BRIDES CHOICE AWARD given to the top 5% of wedding music professionals in Colorado. Ptarmigan's Award is based on excellence in quality, service and rofessionalism!

Ptarmigan's classicaly trained musicians have had many years of formal musical training and experience. Ptarmigan has been performing together professionally for more than sixteen years! Individually, the members of the quartet have been playing their instruments and performing in chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras for many, many years.

Ptarmigan's musicians are members of various symphony orchestras. Ptarmigan's First Violinist teaches Violin at Musiqus Violin Studio, her private studio in Berthoud. Ptarmigan's musicians have also performed with the Boulder Philharmonic, Jefferson Symphony, Longmont Symphony, Ft. Collins Symphony, Loveland Chamber Orchestra, Mahlerfest Orchestra, Richmond Symphony, Plainfield Symphony, and Ohio Jewish Center Community Orchestra. Among them and their group of affiliated performers are musicians with degrees in music, and years and years of experience!

* * * * * * * * * * * WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING!:

"You rock!"

"Your music was truly magical!"

"Your performance was flawless!"

"We enjoyed your breath-taking quartet!"

"You made our wedding day a magical moment filled with glorious music!"

* * * * * * * * * WEDDING SPECIALISTS

Over the past sixteen years, Ptarmigan String Quartet has performed music for hundreds of weddings and other special events for very thrilled, appreciative clients at numerous venues throughout the Front Range and the Mountains of Colorado. Ptarmigan offers consultation on using music in wedding ceremonies and advice on selecting your perfect music.

These outstanding musicians work with you through the entire process to help make your event an outstanding success!

* * * * * * * * * EXTENSIVE, DIVERSE MUSIC AVAILABLE:

Ptarmigan's eclectic collection of music is extensive and includes many genres of music for any kind of special event you are having -- including CORPORATE events, HOLIDAY events, Public Concerts, and other Special Celebrations! See the Music List below for some examples. Their collection is too large to list every song here. A more complete list can be found in the Music List on their Web site. If you want a certain song played, just ask.

* * * * * * * * SPECIAL REQUESTS:

Special requests are welcomed. If your favorite song is not already in their huge collection, they will try their best to find it or make an arrangement just for you! Given enough lead time, Ptarmigan performs special requests, accompanies your soloist, and can add another instrument if music is available. There may be a small charge for special arrangements that require a lot of time.

YOUR SATISFACTION IS PTARMIGAN'S NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!

BOOK THIS FINE ENSEMBLE for your special event! YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH THE RESULT!

CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT!

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• ** THIS LIST INCLUDES the MOST REQUESTED SONGS IN OUR COLLECTION. Our AUDIO CLIPS were recorded at live performances - not a studio. We offer a large amount of music - too much to list evey title here. Songs denoted with "WEDDING" are the most traditional - If you prefer non-traditional music we have a lot to choose from --- just ask. We welcome requests and can make an arrangement of your favorite song with 60 days notice!
• A Time for Love - Mandel
• A Whiter Shade of Pale - classic Rock - Procol Harum
• Adagio in G - Albinoni - WEDDING
• Air from Water Music - Handel - WEDDING
• Air on the G String - Bach - WEDDING
• All I Ask of You - Phantom - Webber
• All My Love - Led Zeppelin
• All My Loving - Beatles
• All The Way (Sinatra) - Van Heusen
• All You Need is Love - Beatles
• Allegro - Fioco
• Allegro Concerto Grosso - Handel
• Allegro Op. 64 No. 1 - Haydn
• Alleluia K. 165 - Mozart - WEDDING
• America - West Side Story - Bernstein
• American in Paris - Gershwin
• Annie's Song - John Denver
• Aqualung - classic Rock - Jethro Tull
• Arioso - Bach - WEDDING
• Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel - WEDDING
• As Time Goes By - Casablanca - Hupfield
• Ashokan Farewell -Civil War Mini-Series - Unger
• At Last (My Love is Here to Stay) - Etta James arr.
• Autumn from Four Seasons - Vivaldi
• Ave Maria - Schubert - WEDDING
• Badinerie - Bach
• Be Thou My Vision - Irish Hymn - WEDDING
• Beethoven String Quartets - Beethoven
• Bittersweet Symphony - Verve
• Blue Danube Waltz - Strauss
• Blue Moon - Rogers
• Blue Tango - Anderson
• Brandenburg Concerti- various - Bach
• Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) - Wagner-WEDDING
• Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Lion King
• Canon in D - Pachelbel - WEDDING
• Can't Buy Me Love - Beatles
• Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis) - Weiss
• Caravan - Ellington
• Carolan's Concerto - Trad. Irish
• Cavalleria Rusticana - Mascagni
• CHRISTMAS MUSIC- Large Collection - Carols and Pops
• Clair de Lune - Debussy
• Clocks - Coldplay
• Con Te Partiro (Time to Say Goodbye) - Sartori
• Dark Eyes - Traditional Russian
• Divertimento K. 136 - Mozart
• Easy Winners - Rag - Joplin
• Ebb Tide - Rainger
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart
• Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
• Embraceable You - Gershwin
• Emperor Waltz - Strauss
• Entr'acte K. 138 - Mozart
• Everlong - Rock - Foo Fighters
• Flightless Bird,American Mouth - from TWILIGHT movie - Beam
• Flower Duet from Lakme - Delibes
• For You - John Denver
• From This Moment On - Shania TWAIN
• Gabriel's Oboe - Morricone - WEDDING
• Garato Tango - Nazareth
• Gigue from Suite #3 D Maj. - Bach
• God Save the Emperor - Haydn
• Grand March from Aida - Verdi - WEDDING
• Greatest Reward - Celine Dion Arr.
• Greek songs - Various
• Gymnopedie No 1 and 3 - Satie
• Gypsy Serenade - Brahms
• Habanera - Carmen - Bizet
• Hallelujah Chorus - Handel - WEDDING
• HALLOWEEN Music - Various
• Hava Nagila - Trad. Jewish
• Haydn String Quartets - Haydn
• Heliotrope Bouquet - Rag - Joplin
• Here, There, Everywhere - Beatles
• Hornpipe from Water Music - Handel - WEDDING
• I only Have Eyes For You - Warren
• I Will be Here - Chapman
• Imagine - John Lennon
• Impossible Dream - Darion & Leigh
• In Dulci Jubilo - Bach - WEDDING
• In My Life (from Rubber Soul) - Beatles
• Irish Tunes - Various
• Irish Wedding Song - Betteridge
• Isn't It Romantic - Rogers and Hart
• It Had to Be You - Jones
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach - WEDDING
• La Rejouissance - Handel - WEDDING
• La Vie en Rose - Louiguy
• Largo from Golden Sonata - Purcell
• Lascia chi'o pianga - Handel - WEDDING
• Layla - classic Rock - Clapton
• Let the Bright Seraphim - Handel - WEDDING
• Liebesfreud Waltz - Kreisler
• Liebesleid - Kreisler
• Love Me Tender (Elvis) - Darby, Fosdick
• Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet - Bota
• Ludlows from Legends of the Fall - Horner
• Marriage of Figaro - Mozart
• Meditation - Massenet - WEDDING
• Memory - Cats - Webber
• Minuet - Boccherini
• Minuet from Orpheus - Gluck
• Misty - Garner
• Moon River - Mancini
• Mozart String Quartets - Mozart
• Music of the Night - Phantom - Webber
• My Fair Lady Medley - Lowe
• My Heart Will Go On - Movie - Titanic
• Nessum Dorma - Pucinni
• New Slang - The Shins
• New York, New York - Kander
• Night and Day - Porter
• Nights in White Satin - Moody Blues
• Nimrod from Enigma - Elgar
• Nocturne - String Quartet No. 2 - Borodin
• Norwegian Wood - Beatles
• Nutcracker Ballet Selections - Tchaikovsky
• O Mio Babbino Caro - Puccini
• Ode to Joy - Beethoven - WEDDING
• Ombre Mai fu (Largo) - Handel - WEDDING
• One Hand One Heart - Bernstein
• Only Time - ENYA
• Overture from Pulcinella - Stravinsky - WEDDING
• Palladio - Debeer's Diamond Commercial - WEDDING
• Panis Angelicus - Franck - WEDDING
• Passacaile No. 8 - Handel
• Pavane Op. 50 - Faure - WEDDING
• Pavane pour une Infante - Ravel
• Pink Panther - Mancini
• Polovtsian Dances - Borodin
• Prince of Denmark (Trumpet Voluntary) - Clarke - WEDDING
• Promenade from Pictures at an Exhibition - Mussorsky
• Reverie - Debussy
• Rondeau (Masterpiece Theater theme) - Mouret - WEDDING
• Rondo from Abdelazar - Purcell - WEDDING
• Rondo K. 80 - Mozart
• Schlindler's List Movie Theme - Williams
• Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach - WEDDING
• Sicillienne - Faure - WEDDING
• Simple Gifts - Shaker Hymn
• Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - Kern
• Something Doing - Rag - Joplin
• Somewhere - West Side Story - Bernstein
• Spring (Allegro) Four Seasons - Vivaldi - WEDDING
• Star Dust Melody - Carmichael
• Start Wars IV Opening & Medal Ceremony - Williams
• Strawberry Fields - Beatles
• Strenuous Life - Rag - Joplin
• Summertime - Gershwin
• Sunrise, Sunset from Movie Fiddler on the Roof
• Sunshine of Your Love- Classic Rock - Eric Clapton
• Take Five (jazz - Brubeck) - Desmond
• Tales from Vienna Woods - Strauss
• Tango (Por Una Cabeza) - Movie - Scent of a Woman
• Tangos - Various
• The Lord's Prayer - Mallotte - WEDDING
• Theme from 1st Symphony - Brahms - WEDDING
• Ticket to Ride - Beatles
• Till There Was You - Music Man - Wilson
• Traumerei (Dreaming) - Schumann
• Trumpet Tune - Purcell - WEDDING
• Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke - WEDDING
• Tuba Tune - Lang - WEDDING
• Two of Us - Lennon & McCartney Beatles
• Unchained Melody from Movie - Ghost - North
• Unforgettable - Nat King Cole arrangement
• Valentine - Brickman
• Wachet Auf (Sleepers Awake) - Bach - WEDDING
• Wedding- Legends of the Fall - Horner - WEDDING
• Wedding March - Mendelssohn - WEDDING
• Wedding Processional - from Sound of Music
• What a Wonderful World - L. Armstrong - performer
• When I Fall in Love - Young
• Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
• Winter (Largo and Allegro) Four Seasons - Vivaldi - WEDDING
• Yellow - Coldplay
• Yesterday - Beatles
• You are So Beautiful - Cocker
• You Raise Me Up - Lovland & Graham
• Your Song - Elton John

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• Ptarmigan REALLY helped us out. They were so willing to do whatever it took to make us happy. Even with just a few weeks noticed they learned two new songs for us. I think they were just so great! I will use them again if I have the need. Tyler Allen -- Tyler A, Denver, CO, 3/5/2011
• As musicians ourselves, my fiance and I had big expectations for our ceremony music. Ptarmigan String Quartet exceeded them all! During the planning process, Vicki stayed on top of everything to make sure every detail was figured out before the big day. Their professionalism and talent shined through on the day of the wedding and we got numerous compliments on the "beautiful music" at both the ceremony and cocktail hour. We would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for the perfect musical complement to this grand event. -- Shelby B, Golden, CO, 8/15/2010
• They made the process very simply and appreciated the ongoing follow up with us. They presented themselves on time and very professional and pleasant to deal with. Vicki Bryan was a pleasure to deal with and we got good comments from our guests about the music. Thank you! -- Nancy A, Denver, CO, 8/26/2010
• Very accommodating and helpful through the entire process from formulating the ceremony and music to the day of show. Thanks for the help and great performance... -- Jonathan S, Longmont, CO, 8/21/2010
• Ptarmigan string quartet was fantastic! They provided beautiful music with such diversity. They made our wedding very special. We highly recommend them. -- Laura C, Boulder, CO, 7/3/2010
• They were great! They were able to adapt some songs better suited for a quartet to be played by the trio. They even came to the rehearsal and offered some very good input. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. -- Melinda E, Morrison, CO, 6/6/2009
• They did a wonderful job! I was so pleased with how everything went. They were very easy to contact and ask for suggestions -- Jocelyn G, Golden, CO, 6/7/2009
• Ptarmigan String Quartet was perfect for my wedding. They were so good at communication with all the details and heeded all my special requests. Additionally, they took the extra time to learn a new piece of music composed by my brother and sister to perform with other musicians. They truly went above and beyond to make our wedding beautiful! Thank you!!! -- Katie V, Littleton, CO, 5/23/2009
• Everything was perfect. Thank you! -- Denise H, Denver, CO, 3/20/2009
• I was sooooo...pleased with Ptarmigan Strings for our Oct. 3rd wedding in Beaver Creek CO!!!! Vicki is extremely organized and wonderful to work with!! I would recommend them to anyone. I wish I was a guest and was able to enjoy them more!! Janine Z. Oct. 3rd Bride -- Janine Z, Beaver Creek, CO, 10/3/2008
• They were incredible and made our wedding ceremony very special. I would highly recommend. They are very talented musicians and good business people. -- Gina F, Tabernash, CO, 8/31/2008
• Ptarmigan's music couldn't have been more beautiful for our wedding ceremony. Their willingness to accompany my cousin sing "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and help us coordinate all the music we requested was above and beyond. I would highly recommend Ptarmigan. -- Kevin D, Lyons, CO, 7/26/2008
• The Ptarmigan Strings and Winds were extremely professional and accommodating. They sounded so great I have friends getting married in the next year who now want to use them for their events. I definitely recommend them to anyone who is interested. -- Krisinda R, Evergreen, CO, 5/17/2008
• Ptarmigan strings and winds did everything and more than we would have ever expected to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. From coming to our rehearsal to showing up early Ptarmigann was very professional and easy to work with. Thank you all for your great work. Jason and Allison -- Jason G, Berthoud, CO, 4/19/2008
• They were wonderful and truly helped to set the perfect ambience for our beautiful, outdoor mountain ceremony! -- Jodi M, Estes Park, CO, 10/6/2007
• These amazing ladies made our wedding event truely magical. Our guests could not stop raving about how elegant and unique our wedding was and the muscic was a huge part of it. They are so talented, professional and wonderful to work with. I would recommend anyone consider adding this special touch of class to their once in a life time wedding day. -- Linda G, Pine, CO, 9/25/2007
• They were prompt, attentive to detail, and they ladies were dressed to the nines----they looked very dazzling and spectacular! -- Mari O, Estes Park, CO, 9/1/2007
• I really enjoyed the quartet playing at my wedding. Everyone was really nice and they were extrememly organized. They were really detailed about what they were going to be playing and also the timing. At the last minute, I asked if they could play something during the communion and they were able to do so. I would definately recommend them to others. Thanks for making the event so special!! -- Krista M, Golden, CO, 8/4/2007
• My experience was great. They did a great job setting up for my wedding and making sure that everyting was perfect. they were really flexable with the way they did things. I would recommend them to any one and every one i know that is getting married around that area. I Loved Them!!!! -- Katy D, Estes Park, CO, 7/14/2007
• We gave their information to another bride to be the day of the wedding as the guests were impressed. They made the day lovely!! -- Leigh Anne B, Tabernash, CO, 7/7/2007
• The quartet was amazing. The operations manager was easy to work with. The quartet showed up on time and played beautifully. Everyine at our wedding loved the quartet. -- Robert S, Grand Lake, CO, 9/2/2006
• The Ptarmigan group played at our wedding on August 26th at the Red Rocks Trading Post backyard in Morrison Colorado. Just their presence at the ceremony added romance and class. I had many compliments on the music and everything went perfectly. Vicki even came to our rehearsal to make sure everything was perfectly in sync. She was extremely nice, professional and easy to get a hold of. From the beginning they were organized and thorough. Their professionalism and attention to details even showed in their paperwork and emails. They were flexible with any changes I made last minute. I never had a doubt or regret after hiring this group. Many thanks to Vicki and the Ptarmigan String Quartet for helping to make our wedding so beautiful. -Heather and Chris Lukosky -- Heather E, Morrison, CO, 8/26/2006
• The Ptarmigan Quartet were very accomodating and attentitive with all the details. The music was beautiful! -- Judy V, Boulder, CO, 7/16/2006
• A great group to work with. Vicki was on top of every detail. I would absolutely recommend them to a friend! -- Monica C, Boulder, CO, 6/3/2006
• I hired the Trio only one week before the wedding. They were so helpful to get everything done in a timely manner - it was very apreciated. I also had a tight schedule at work and was unable to take phone calls; therefore, Vicki provided everything I needed via email and fax. It was a very smooth process, I recommend them highly!! Sincerely, Cristal Faucett -- Cristal B, Broomfield, CO, 5/25/2006
• The group was professional, easy to work with, and flexible. We made several changes during the last week to the ceremony site at the ranch, and sprinkles during the reception moved guests into the lodge but the quartet simply picked up and moved indoors to continue playing. The ceremony and reception music was wonderfully played at a perfect volume. -- Will A, Lyons, CO, 7/9/2005
• Ptarmigan Quartet was superior in every way--they were more than happy to go the extra mile for me by learning a song I really wanted in my ceremony, attending my rehearsal, and playing beautiful music. They overdelivered on every detail. Definitely hire this group! -- Whitney S, Boulder, CO, 5/29/2005
• The Ptarmigan String Quartet was such a joy to work with. They were focused on making the event special, and were very personable! I look forward to working with them again, and would highly recommend them to my family and friends. Besides the ease of working with them...the music was beautiful!!! I heard so many comments that night on the beautiful music. They are a talented bunch that would bring class and ease to any event! -- Darcie S, Greeley, CO, 1/1/2005

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