Can we hire a string quartet for a corporate event or gala?
Yes. Alongside weddings, Dream City Strings plays grand openings, client events, galas, holiday parties, bridal shows and concerts.
Yes. Dream City Strings has played about 12 corporate events and holiday parties, plus galas and fundraisers, bridal shows, Christmas Eve services and a Milwaukee Children's Choir concert. We send a quartet, trio or duo, and we can split the group between rooms. Call 414-253-2504 in Milwaukee or 720-699-9773 in Denver.
Events we've played
| Type of event | Examples |
|---|---|
| Corporate and business events (about 12) | The UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center grand opening (2019), a leadership conference at Discovery World (2019), a client appreciation event at the Harley-Davidson Museum (2022), the Lincoln Motor Company 100-year anniversary in West Allis (2022), a ribbon cutting at the Wisconsin Center (2023), and holiday parties in Milwaukee and Mequon |
| Galas and fundraisers | The Restoring Hope Gala at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Green Bay (2023), and a nonprofit fundraiser at Discovery World (2025) |
| Bridal shows and showcases | WedMKE at Turner Hall Ballroom (2021 and 2022), the Wisconsin Wedding Expo (2022) and a luxury wedding showcase at St. James 1868 (2022) |
| Services and concerts | Christmas Eve services at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield (2020 to 2022), and a Milwaukee Children's Choir concert at Saint Sebastian Parish (2019), played after a short rehearsal with the choir |
The photo at the top of this page is from a corporate event at the Milwaukee Athletic Club. Outside Wisconsin, we've played an academic association's VIP event at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.
How it works at an event
- Pick the size. A quartet (two violins, viola and cello), a trio or a duo. Which one fits?
- Split the group if it helps. At one gala, one violinist played in the lobby while the other three played in the main room.
- Music for the crowd. Classical pieces, pop songs and holiday music like Carol of the Bells, all from one library. A song that isn't on the list is usually $25 to $50, depending on how complicated it is. See the song list.
- Sound. Strings play acoustic. For a big room we can use the DJ's microphone or add a sound engineer. Does a string quartet need a microphone?
- Setup. The players sit, so we need a chair for each player in each spot. They arrive about 30 minutes before the music starts, in suits and ties or black dresses, and don't need meals.
- Paperwork in one place. Your contract and payments live in your BookLive client portal. A 50% deposit holds the date, the balance is due a week before, and paying by bank transfer (ACH) keeps the fee low.
Events in Denver and Colorado
Dream City Strings started in Milwaukee in 2018. In Colorado, our musicians have performed at hundreds of weddings and events, including corporate events and galas at venues like the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, the Denver Art Museum, Gaylord Rockies and The Broadmoor. One planning team handles your proposal, contract and music in both cities. Call 720-699-9773 in Denver or 414-253-2504 in Milwaukee, or read more about Dream City Strings in Denver.
What event clients say
These reviews are from events in Wisconsin.
★★★★★“It was helpful to have one violinist in the lobby and three in the main area of the event.”
★★★★★“It really brought the WOW factor to our event.”
★★★★★“Outstanding musicianship and extremely professional demeanor.”
Corporate event questions
Can the musicians play in more than one spot?
Yes. At one gala we had one violinist in the lobby and three players in the main room. We need a chair for each player in each spot.
Do you play holiday music?
Yes. We've played holiday parties and Christmas Eve services, and the song list includes holiday music like Carol of the Bells.
Will we need a microphone?
A string quartet plays acoustic. In a big room we can use the DJ's microphone or add a sound engineer.
Do you play events in Denver?
Yes. Our Colorado musicians have played hundreds of events across the state, from Denver hotels and museums to The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Call 720-699-9773 to check your date.
How do we book?
Send your date, venue and type of event for a quote. To hold the date, you sign the contract and pay a 50% deposit in your BookLive client portal.