The New York String Ensemble

• Amy Bateman, Katie Thomas, Jia Xu, Sacha Phelps - viollin
• Tina C.C., Laura Krentzman - viola
• Mary Robb, Wayne Smith, Anna Callner - cello

The New York String Ensemble provides the perfect musical touch for any occasion! Our musicians are among the highest quality professionals in their field, and are willing to work with you to accommodate all of your musical needs. We offer many ensemble formats ranging from a solo string instrument, to duo, trio, or string quartet. Winds may also be added.

Our repertoire is vast and is comprised of classical, popular, religious, jazz, international, broadway, and folk styles. We do take song requests and will happily find music or arrange a few tunes for you. Some past requests have included Beatles, Coldplay, U2, and Jason Mraz quartet arrangements made popular by "The Vitamin String Quartet."

Our musicians frequently perform at Carnegie Hall and on PBS stations throughout the US. They perform all over the country with such internationally renowned artists as Tim Janis, Kanye West, Marco Antonio Solis, and the Three Mo Tenors.

Members of our group have earned music degrees from Julliard, Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, University of Massachusetts, and Berklee College of Music. Orchestras performed with include the Hartford Symphony, Springfield Symphony, Orlando Philharmonic, and Tallahassee Symphony. Our leader, Amy, is also a jazz musician and performs with the group, "Iron City", which performs in some of New York's most prestigious jazz clubs.

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.

• The New York String Ensemble was the hit of our party. They were timely and talented. I would strongly suggest the musicians. -- Ed R, Hartford, CT, 11/5/2011
• Amy Bateman and Charlie Apicella are two fabulous artists who love music and happy to share their gift. Their music transformed the evening of women leaders that I had planned by adding warmth and beauty. They were also terrific to deal with, and I will be calling them again for my future events. -- Kristin K, New York, NY, 1/28/2012

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