- New York City, NY
- Jazz Band
- $3,500-25,000
Daniel C. said
“I can't stop thinking about the party we had and speechless truly made it happen! This band knows how to play to a crowd, everyone keeps talking about THE BAND a month later! ”
Atoka String Quartet
Overview
**Atoka Strings has earned the Virginia Living Magazine's Best Wedding Vendor Award for the past 5 years in a row!**
ASQ is based in Northern Virginia's Horse & Wine Country, and available as a Quartet, Trio, Duo, or Solo. We provide customized music of pop/rock/classical/jazz/latin/special requests and can also be amplified for larger events. ASQ also offers a PA system for your officiant as well. Contact us for a quote today!
Reviews
34 reviews
Kirk S.
December 20, 2025Simply Amazing!
These folks are fantastic - they were timely, extremely kind, the music was perfect for what we were looking for, and my party was wowed by their performance. I strongly recommend them.
Hired as: Classical Duo
Casey M.
May 31, 2025Wonderful job!
They did a wonderful job at our wedding! A lot of guests talked about how great they were!
Hired as: Classical Duo
Melissa T.
January 23, 2025Wonderful string quartet!
Our organization had a VIP reception for over 200 people and asked Atoka String Quartet to play for the evening. They did a wonderful job! They were punctual, professionally dressed, and quite talented. I was impressed with their communication and overall presentation. I would highly recommend them!
Hired as: String Quartet
Jin L.
July 14, 2024Amazing performance at our wedding
Musicians were wonderful. Despite the delays and change in schedule Atoka were so accommodating and friendly throughout. They played wonderfully, and were a hit with our wedding guests. We will refer them to all of our friends and families in the future.
Hired as: Classical Duo
Cynthia J.
May 22, 2024Rixey Manor wedding
Atoka strings performed wonderfully at our daughter’s wedding. Simply a perfect day!
Thank you.
Hired as: Classical Duo
Booking information
Price range: $250-$2500
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - Day of COI
What to expect
Energetic & precise live string music ranging from Bach & Beethoven to Ed Sheeran & Led Zeppellin. Atoka Strings is communicative, organized, and ready to fulfill the vision for any event.
About
Atoka String Quartet provides high-quality personalized music to Northern Virginia's Horse & Wine Country. We also offer trio, duo, and solo ensembles. Made up of professional musicians with decades of experience, we go way beyond standard classical and can play everything from the Beatles to Bruno Mars. If we don't already have the song you want, we can create a custom arrangement just for you!
Additional booking notes
ASQ staging requirements include a correlating number of armless chairs, adequate lighting for reading music, enough peripheral space to keep instruments and musicians safe.
Due to the high quality of our instruments, ASQ needs to either be provided a completely shaded area from the sun, and/or cover from any potential precipitation.
Temperature requirements are between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
September 2026
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Bluemont, VA
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Gainesville, VA
October 2026
16
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Frederick, MD
Past booked events
May 2026
10
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Springfield, VA
January 2026
22
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Washington, DC
December 2025
19
Friday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Washington, DC
October 2025
28
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
May 2025
25
Sunday
House Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Marshall, VA
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Washington, DC
January 2025
20
Monday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
December 2024
27
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bealeton, VA
September 2024
07
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Washington, DC
July 2024
12
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Washington, DC
May 2024
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Rixeyville, VA
February 2024
14
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Columbia, MD
10
Saturday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Washington, DC
November 2023
17
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Laurel, MD
05
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Washington, DC
October 2023
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Hume, VA
June 2023
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Reva, VA
May 2023
12
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Ijamsville, MD
February 2023
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Purcellville, VA
August 2022
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
May 2022
28
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Gainesville, VA
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Rockville, MD
April 2022
30
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Clifton, VA
02
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
December 2021
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
November 2021
12
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
10
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Middleburg, VA
October 2021
24
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Washington, DC
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Purcellville, VA
September 2021
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Rockville, MD
01
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Stanley, VA
August 2021
17
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Fredericksburg, VA
08
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD
July 2021
28
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Gaithersburg, MD
May 2021
16
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
March 2021
27
Saturday
Surprise
2:00pm - 2:15pm
•
Washington, DC
May 2020
15
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
November 2019
02
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Millwood, VA
October 2019
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Spotsylvania, VA
September 2019
15
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Fairfax, VA
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Bealeton, VA
August 2019
18
Sunday
Surprise
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Washington, DC
April 2019
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Washington, DC
September 2018
14
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Elkridge, MD
June 2018
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
16
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
College Park, MD
October 2017
14
Saturday
Surprise
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
September 2017
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
June 2017
23
Friday
Grand Opening
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
03
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
02
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
October 2016
01
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Tysons, VA
September 2016
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Spotsylvania, VA
August 2016
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Stafford, VA
Set list
Full list available on the website. All standard classical music, and a popular assortment pop, rock, and special requests.
Influences and inspiration
Vitamin String Quartet
Setup requirements
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