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Uptown Strings: Captivating Wedding Music in Toronto, Calgary, Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise!

Craft an unforgettable symphony of love with Uptown Strings, your top choice for Toronto wedding violinists and Toronto string quartets. We bring together Canada's most skilled string performers, providing unparalleled wedding music services across Toronto, Calgary, and Banff/Lake Louise area.

Our versatile ensemble options range from solo violin and cello performances to mesmerizing displays by our Toronto String Quartet. Our unique performance arrangements also include a charming Violin & Guitar Duo, an upbeat Jazz Trio, and the harmonious Toronto String Quartet, each tailored to heighten the mood of your special event.

Uptown Strings’ Artistic Director and Founder, Darcy Stamp, shares his excitement for this initiative, "Launching Uptown Strings as the premier crossover string collective in our regions’ events entertainment scene is a thrilling endeavor. We are committed to delivering extraordinary Toronto wedding music experiences that remain etched in memory.”

Comprising the best of Tornto and Calgary's string musicians, Uptown Strings is a unique collective with individual members boasting performances for eminent artists like Josh Groban, George Canyon, The Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Rocky Mountain Symphony, and the Symphony of the Kootenays.

Our signature sound is shaped by inspirations from renowned string groups like The Vitamin String Quartet and The Turtle Island String Quartet. Uptown Strings brings a vast repertoire to the stage, spanning from the classical strains of Mozart and Bach to contemporary tunes of Coldplay and the timeless melodies of Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.

With Uptown Strings, embrace the essence of extraordinary wedding music. Whether you're seeking a captivating Toronto wedding violinist, a harmonious Toronto String Quartet, or engaging wedding music that mirrors your joy, we bring the magic of music to your celebration.



Services Offered

Darcy provides several ceremony music arrangements depending on the clients' needs, such as solo violinist, instrumental duo, string trio, instrumental trio, soloist/vocalist, string quintet, and string quartet. Ceremony music, cocktail hour performances, reception music, and more are included in the wedding services offered by Uptown Strings. Darcy is also happy to learn new songs, play music during breaks, and cover rehearsal dinners. This dedicated performer can easily do justice to a wide range of genres, including classical, jazz, country, dance, rock, folk, and so much more.

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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental duo
String trio
Instrumental trio
Soloist/vocalist
String quintet
Instrumental solo
String quartet

How many musicians are in your band?

1-3

What genres of music does your band play?

Jazz
Country
Gospel
Acoustic
Dance
Classical
Blues
Big band
Oldies
Swing
Classic rock
Folk
World
Hip hop
Pop
Orchestra
Strings
R&B
Top 40
50s
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Violin

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sound / PA system
Vocals

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$500

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$1,500

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,500

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$1,350

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Travel expenses
Rehearsal dinner music
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Music during breaks
Learn new songs
Sound/ PA system

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Learning new songs
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Sound PA
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Meet the team

Darcy Stamp
Darcy Stamp
Artist Director - Violinist

Hi there, I'm Darcy Stamp. I'm a professional crossover violinist who enjoys delivering high quality performances to create unforgettable events....

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