Quintessential Strings

Upcoming performance: Stephanie Quinn plays in Lincoln Center, New York in the opera production of Draculette, by William Maselli.

For both romantic and corporate events, Concert violinist Stephanie Quinn is an emotionally provocative performer. Leading her panoply of ensembles, she brings a transcendent quality in her music, for your special events. This is what we're all about...creating sensations and feelings that will linger in your hearts -- long after your special day.

Ms. Quinn's colleagues are fine, high caliber full-time professional musicians fluent in music, from Rock to Bach, from Beatles, Duke Ellington, Broadway and more!

Ms. Quinn's professional credits span over 25 years, having performed in Japan, Germany, Italy, Israel, Egypt, and many major halls in the US including Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center, Lyric Opera House, overseas in the Great Pyramid at the Sphinx in Egypt. She is also a composer and can arrange your requests for solo or any number of musicians you desire.

Definition of Quin-tes-sen-tial "the purest or most perfect example of …"

For your special day, do you not want The Quintessential Experience?

• 800+ classical music pieces - lists upon request
• 600+ Show tunes and movie hits - lists upon request
• 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's hits - lists upon request
• Stairway To Heaven & 30 more of... - Led Zeppelin
• See Me, Feel Me, Pinball Wizard - The Who
• Hotel California - Eagles
• I Am the Walrus & 19 more of.... - The Beatles
• Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
• Sunshine of Your Love & 3 more of... - Cream
• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
• Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
• Live and Let Die - Paul McCartney
• Happy Together - Turtles
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Tainted Love - Soft Cell
• Every Breath You Take - Sting
• Renegade - Styx
• Just What I Need - Cars
• Zombie - Cranberries
• Crazy On You - Heart
• Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel
• Black Water - Doobie Brothers
• Sweet Dreams R Made of This - Eurythmics
• High and Dry - Radio Head
• Satisfaction & 5 others of.... - Rolling Stones
• Many more classic rock - lists upon request...

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Stephanie was very easy to work with. She found solutions for all of the little concerns and hiccups that accompany every wedding, and the result was fantastic. The music was lovely for our outdoor cermony. We used a duet, and everyone was impressed with the quality of music they provided with only two instruments. I would use them again without hesitation! -- Jennifer B, Vernon Hills, IL, 10/9/2011
• Quintessential Strings was excellent! Extremely talented and versitile, Stephanie and her group played Classical to Jazz to Irish folk to Rock and Roll on strings! It was exactly what we wanted: classical leading up to the ceremony, Canon in D for the bride (played perfectly), classical to begin the reception while people were eating and getting their first drink, then funner, up beat jazz tunes, Irish folk and Rock and Roll as the food ended and the dancing began. It was perfect! All this from one group! I highly recommend Stephanie for your wedding or any event. -- Sam M, Racine, WI, 9/19/2009
• Stephanie Quinn is AMAZING! Not only did she coordinate a song with our vocalist from New York City, she met with him IN NEW YORK to discuss the piece. We could not have been more pleased. She was the highlight of our ceremony, and the guests were raving! You MUST hire Quintessential strings for your next event! ~Rebecca -- Rebecca C, Delafield, WI, 6/25/2010
• Stephanie was extremely easy to work with. She arranged a song just for my daugher's wedding, which provided the perfect touch to the ceremony. To create the trio I asked for, Stephanie secured highly professional musicians to play with her and the music was exceptional! I would strongly recommend Stephanie Quinn and Quintessential Strings to anyone wanting a highly professional performer for any event! -- Diane H, Hinsdale, IL, 5/21/2011
• Stephanie was wonderful! The talent and energy she brought to our intimate ceremony was really the icing on the wedding cake. She was very helpful in picking our the perfect musical selections and giving her suggestions as to placement of them in the ceremony. Stephanie was very positive and energetic when communicating with me. She was early the day of our ceremony, which began at 6:30 am and was nothing short of professional in every way at the event. Played on que and was very accomodating. She even braved the 50 degree weather! Music was not something I had to worry one second over. She made it flawless. -- Wendy H, Chicago, IL, 10/20/2007
• The music provided by Stephanie / Quintessential Strings made the party. I would hire Quinessential Strings again in a heart beat. -- Patrick B, Bolingbrook, IL, 10/16/2010
• They were great overall... The arrived on time and played wonerfully... Added the touch we wanted to our daughters wedding -- George G, Geneva, IL, 7/3/2011
• The music was wonderful. They played in three different locations: funeral parlor, church, banquet hall. They adapted well to each location. I am very glad I found them. -- Rae V, New Carlisle, IN, 9/12/2009
• Excellent. Stephanie was very accommodating, working with our last-minute requests very well. They played beautifully throughout the ceremony and reception, we were very pleased. -- Andres C, Chicago, IL, 8/2/2008
• We were very pleased with the entire sound for our afternoon. the music was what we needed. thanks again, -- Yvonne L, Hinsdale, IL, 10/10/2009
• We booked Ms. Quinn's colleague, Joseph, for our wedding in Green Lake, WI. We booked him because he was much closer than she was. Overall, I was very satisfied with Joe's performance. There were a few small glitches during the ceremony-but realistically, no one noticed those but me. He was very professional and performed without any extra direction, which is exactly what a bride needs on an already stressful day. Thank you Stephanie and Joe for helping make our day perfect!!!!! Dan and Mary- Madison, WI -- Mary S, Green Lake, WI, 7/31/2010
• Loved Jimmy Damon's show. Very nice to work with and he did a great job with the crowd! -- Cathie V, Pingree Grove, IL, 6/15/2008
• they did an outstanding job -- Rachel G, Oak Brook, IL, 12/18/2010

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