Business Details
44 Years
experience
Professional String Quartet for Weddings in Louisville
Highland Players is a professional string ensemble that has been providing chamber music to the Louisville area since 1982. We specialize in creating memorable musical experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private occasions through our diverse repertoire of classical and popular music. Our core ensembles include a String Quartet, String Trio, and a Quartet with Harp, with the flexibility to incorporate additional musicians and vocalists to meet specific client visions. With decades of collective experience, our musicians have performed with renowned orchestras such as The Louisville Orchestra and The Lexington Philharmonic, as well as touring Broadway shows and local productions.We pride ourselves on offering personalized attention to detail, ensuring seamless planning through direct communication via email, phone, or text. Our extensive library of musical arrangements allows clients to select pieces that perfectly reflect the theme of their event, with the option to create or purchase new arrangements at a modest cost. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted choice for wedding and event music in the region.
Services
String Quartet
String Trio
Harp Addition
Wedding Music Planning
Reception Music
Broadway Selections
Celtic Folk Music
Video Game Themes
Disney Soundtracks
Custom Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience providing wedding music in Louisville.
- Our musicians perform with renowned orchestras and Broadway touring productions.
- We offer personalized music planning with direct communication throughout the process.
- We provide free special arrangements of favorite songs when possible.
- Our extensive repertoire includes classical, popular, and custom arrangements.
Services
String Quartet
Our professional String Quartet features four musicians delivering rich, layered performances for weddings and events. With decades of collective experience, our quartet provides unmatched volume and musical depth. Clients benefit from our extensive repertoire spanning classical masterpieces to modern pop hits, ensuring perfect musical alignment with any event's theme.
String Trio
The String Trio offers a cost-effective yet elegant musical solution for ceremonies and gatherings. This ensemble maintains professional quality while adapting to space or budget constraints. Our trio performs arrangements from classical compositions to contemporary favorites, providing flexible musical options while maintaining the sophistication of live chamber music.
Custom Arrangements
We create specialized musical arrangements for unique client requests, including popular songs and personal favorites. Our experienced arrangers can adapt most musical pieces for string ensemble at reasonable rates. This service allows clients to incorporate meaningful music into their events that might not exist in traditional chamber music formats.
Wedding Music Planning
Our planning service includes personal consultations to select perfect musical pieces for ceremonies. We guide clients through processional, unity candle, and recessional music options with sample recordings. This comprehensive planning ensures seamless musical transitions and perfect emotional pacing throughout wedding ceremonies.
Reception Music
We provide live musical entertainment for wedding receptions and social gatherings. Our repertoire includes danceable arrangements and background music options. The service features flexible hourly pricing with options for three or four musician ensembles to match event size and budget requirements.
People
Raymond Weaver
Violinist and Office Manager
Founding member with decades of experience, proprietor of Noteworthy Sheet Music, and assistant principal Second Violin of the Lexington Philharmonic. Specializes in popular music arrangements and wedding coordination.
Lisa Weaver
Viola and Harp
Founding member with music and zoology degrees, former Kentucky State Park Naturalist. Principal violist with Louisville Civic Orchestra and founder of Noteworthy Studios teaching studio.
Wayne Krigger
Cellist
Original founding member with advanced music degrees, university cello instructor, and renowned children's music educator with extensive Midwest/South workshop experience.
Dr. Cecilia Huerta-Lauf
Cellist
Award-winning cellist with international performance experience, former Boston Latin-American Orchestra director, and accomplished instructor at Suzuki Stars Music Academy with expertise in diverse musical genres.
Wendy Doyle
Cellist
Louisville native with degrees from Eastman School of Music, active freelance musician, and first-call cellist for Broadway Series tour productions in Louisville with extensive recording experience.
Questions
What types of events do you perform at?
We specialize in weddings but also perform at corporate events, private parties, and special occasions.
Can you play non-traditional wedding music?
Yes! Our repertoire includes pop, rock, video game themes, Disney songs, and custom arrangements.
Do you offer music for wedding receptions?
Yes, we offer reception music packages starting at $600 for the first hour.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weekends during peak wedding season.
Can you work with vocalists or trumpet players?
Yes, we can collaborate with approved vocalists or trumpet players for additional $250 fee.
Do you travel outside Louisville?
Yes, we serve areas within 20 miles of downtown Louisville with travel fees for farther locations.
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Reviews (5)
Teresa Cahill
May 29, 2021
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The Highland Players performed at our wedding celebration at the Mansion in Lexington. I cannot say enough about the quality, professionalism and beauty of their performance. It was pure perfection. They played before the ceremony and afterwards through cocktails and dinner. They changed up the music appropriately at each stage of the evening. They added so much to the experience and emotion of the event. Thank you, thank you!
Ryan Newquist
Dec 07, 2020
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They sounded really good, but the conductor/director was very very loud, practically shouting during our wedding.
Kavon & Ila Kowsari
Sep 14, 2019
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Our wedding was back in August and even though it's February now, we are still getting compliments about how amazing the Highland Chamber Players were! Ray was very accommodating, easy, and kind to communicate with both over the phone and in person. My husband and I wanted to have a very unique wedding with songs leaning more on the nerdier side so that they could better capture us as a couple, and these wonderful musicians did not disappoint.
We all absolutely adored and were in awe at the extreme talent that the quartet has, and would definitely recommend HCP to everyone looking for a live string quartet. They will make your big day a million times more memorable and are sure to put a smile on your face.
We all absolutely adored and were in awe at the extreme talent that the quartet has, and would definitely recommend HCP to everyone looking for a live string quartet. They will make your big day a million times more memorable and are sure to put a smile on your face.
Beverly Hornback
Jul 25, 2019
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We had the Highland Chamber Players provide the ceremony music and cocktail hour music for our daughter's wedding this past weekend. The string quartet with the additional harpist were all wonderful. We were so happy and we received many compliments on the beautiful music. Thank you very much!
Melanie Jones
Feb 18, 2019
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Highland Chamber Players played at my wedding, and they did a wonderful job! They were always very responsive, and helped me decide on the songs that would sound best. They played beautifully and everyone really enjoyed it.
