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Ensemble Mercury

Ensemble Mercury

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5.0 
(15 reviews)
  • Cleveland, OH
  • String Quartet
  • Travels up to 50 miles
  • $350 and up
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La Vie en Rose

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Pachelbel's Canon

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Haydn String Quartet Op. 76 No. 1 G Major

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"Spring" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons

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"What a Wonderful World" | Louis Armstrong Cover

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McKenna Glorioso, founder and lead violinist, sits on a black chair with their legs crossed.

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Helen Rucinski, lead violist, stands smiling at the camera with her arms crossed.

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Kelsey Ferguson, core violinist, stands smiling at the camera with her arms crossed.

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Overview

Excellent string ensemble skilled in all musical styles and environments


15 Reviews

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Peter B. • October 14, 2024

Ensemble Mercury at Wedding

Ensemble Mercury played at our daughter's wedding. They did a great job of playing during the ceremony and then during part of the reception. They were very easy to work with and had a repertoire of songs that spanned many genres and tastes. Well done!

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String Quartet
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Maddy T. • October 13, 2024

Amazing!!

Ensemble mercury was so awesome! The music at our wedding was beautiful and they are so talented! Definitely recommend booking them

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String Trio
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Response from Ensemble Mercury:

Thank you so much, Maddy! It was a joy to play for you! -McKenna & Sydney

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Tristan W. • September 23, 2024

A wonderful part of our perfect wedding!

McKenna and team were extremely communicative throughout the whole process- and extremely easy to work with and coordinate day of! Live music on the strings is a MUST for a beautiful ceremony of any type- from an outdoor and casual (like ours was) to an elegant, done up, ballroom affair, and everything in between. I wholeheartedly recommend Mercury Ensemble to anyone planning a wedding or any other event!

Hired as:
String Trio
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Response from Ensemble Mercury:

Thank you for your kind words, Tristan! It was a joy to play for you and your guests! -McKenna

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Kadie W. • October 6, 2023

Wonderful!

I worked directly with Sydney and McKenna for our wedding on 9/30/23 and they were both willing to execute any task I asked. They looked into songs that they didn’t have in their repertoire that we asked for, and then went above and beyond to take the song I wanted to walk down to and cut it apart so it was exactly how I wanted it. They also filled in all the blanks with their expertise - guest seating songs before ceremony, jazzy cocktail hour vibe, etc. All around fabulous job!

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String Quartet
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Response from Ensemble Mercury:

Thank you, Kadie! We loved playing for your beautiful wedding. Thanks for having us! -Sydney/McKenna :)

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Karen H. • September 27, 2023

Wedding Reception

I would highly recommend Ensemble Mercury for any event. They were professional and accommodating when our schedule changed but most of all the music was so beautiful. Sydney was so helpful with music selection and responsive to our needs

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String Quartet
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Emily P. • June 21, 2023

Excellent string musicians

Ensemble Mercury played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. My husband and I were so impressed with their professionalism and organization in planning the event. They provided helpful suggestions for musical selections to fit our style, and they helped us work out logistics we had not considered for the ceremony. Our guests shared with us how much they enjoyed the contemporary selections that Ensemble Mercury played during our cocktail hour. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for string musicians!

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Marilyn P. • December 4, 2022

Great music

I have tried to leave a comment several times, and I had a cellist and violinist. I didn’t see any place to comment because I only had the duo. However, I am trying again to tell you that they were excellent and made the whole wedding magnificent especially for me the mother of the groom. Thank you again sincerely Marilyn Petrilli.

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String Trio
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Damien M. • September 29, 2022

Perfect Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

Everything went smoothly from our requests to the performance. We had EM play our wedding ceremony outdoors and couldn't have been happier. Everything was professional. Thank you!

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String Trio
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Katie A. • July 25, 2022

Wonderful!

Ensemble Mercury is very professional. The ceremony was beautiful and they played really well. Unfortunately, I was not able to be at the cocktail hour, but I heard many compliments from the guests who were there as well. I highly recommend using them!

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String Trio
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Michelle M. • July 19, 2022

Amazing!!

Everything went perfect for my daughters wedding ceremony! You are all so professional and so nice to work with!! I can’t express how beautiful you all sounded! I couldn’t have asked for more! I would give you all a 10 star rating if I could!!

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Louise R. • July 3, 2022

outdoor wedding

perfect

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String Trio
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Krysta K. • June 20, 2022

Wonderful musicians!

The Ensemble Mercury performed as a string quartet at our graduation ceremony and they were wonderful. The mix of classical and contemporary music was a big hit with our audience. I would highly recommend!

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Rebecca Y. • November 6, 2021

Fantastic Ensemble!

They were a beautiful addition to my wedding ceremony. The group is talented, professional, and easy to work with. Thank you for making my day extra special!

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String Quartet
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Eli M. • August 23, 2021

A pleasure to work with

The music was beautiful and the musicians were very flexible and helpful. I booked a trio for a proposal and McKenna was easy to work with and flexible with changing dates and location. Highly recommend.

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String Quartet
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Charlene M. • January 3, 2021

Wedding

Beautiful music!

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Price Range: $350 and up

Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes

Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish

What to Expect

Leading up to your event, we will be in contact regarding your personalized setlist and arrival information for the ensemble.
We will work with you to determine the exact music you'd like to hear and talk about any specific song requests and timings.
We develop a personalized timeline for each event which gets sent to our musicians and clients for each gig.
The musicians typically arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event to set up and be prepared for when the time comes to play!

About

ABOUT US:
Ensemble Mercury is fluent in all genres of music including classical, jazz, pop, rock, and folk music. Our members are experienced improvisers, familiar with studio recording environments, and well-versed in finding music that works best for your event. We perform regularly around the city with the orchestras and chamber groups throughout Northeast Ohio and also play private events throughout the year including weddings and galas.

Members of Ensemble Mercury met while studying at top conservatories in North America. Fast forward to today and we are all professional performers and teachers in the Cleveland area.

MUSICIAN BIOS:
McKenna Glorioso, Ensemble Mercury’s founder: violinist, violist, and music educator based in Cleveland. McKenna is typically the lead musician and your point of contact on the day of your event. She is a violinist Akron Symphony Orchestra, Principal 2nd Violin of the Suburban Symphony, and violinist/synth player in the dreampop band Wish Queen. In 2023, McKenna joined the national tour for “Our Planet: Live in Concert,” performing over 50 shows and traveling to over 30 states in just three months. As a teacher, McKenna teaches at The Music Settlement and is registered as a Suzuki teacher.

Kelsey Ferguson graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a double master’s degree in Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy. She is a registered Suzuki teacher in books 1-10 and teaches violin at Laurel School, City Strings, Gilmour Academy, and is the director of children’s choirs at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights. In 2016 she toured with the violinist Robert McDuffy, REM’s Mike Mills, and the Fifth House Ensemble performing Mills’ rock violin concerto.

Sydney Link is a member of The Orchestra Now in New York. Sydney handles most of our contracting and communications, so you'll be hearing from her a lot! She completed her masters in Viola Performance at The Cleveland Institute of Music and graduated from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music with a bachelor’s degree in viola performance and a minor in music entrepreneurship. She is a registered violin and viola Suzuki teacher and has a teaching studio of violinists and violists. Sydney has performed as assistant principal of the Youngstown Symphony and as principal viola of The Orchestra Now, the CIM Symphony Orchestra and as principal viola of the McGill Opera.

Ellie Glorioso is an American cellist based in Cleveland, Ohio. They instruct at The Music Settlement; manage a robust private studio, Cleveland Cello Collective; and serve as Director of Strings at Notre Dame College. As a proud founding member of the Cleveland Music Exchange, Ellie helped develop an organization that connects skilled teachers with developing global music communities. Ellie is also an active chamber and orchestral musician performing with ensembles such as Cleveland Opera Theatre, Opus 216, and the Akron Symphony Orchestra. In 2023 Ellie made their debut as a soloist performing Anna Clyne's "DANCE" with the Cleveland Repertory Orchestra.

PRICING STRUCTURE:
Although we typically perform as a string quartet, we frequently perform as soloists, duos, or trios. You can expect your quote to reflect the number of musicians hired, the amount of time we will be playing, and the distance away from our home base (Cleveland, OH). Your quote will include all costs including rehearsal time if needed, administrative fees and expenses, and a few custom selections if you would like to include any songs that may not be on our website. A smaller ensemble is a great option for budget-conscious clients.

Our pricing guidelines are as follows:
Soloist (violin, viola, or cello): $350 and up
Duo (violin/viola or violin/cello): $450 and up
Trio (two violins/cello or violin/viola/cello): $600 and up
Quartet (two violins, viola, and cello): $750 and up

Additional Booking Notes

Ensemble Mercury rarely plays with amplification. Even in crowded spaces where dialogue is happening, we usually project very well through the room. If you are worried about the group projecting throughout your space, we recommend booking a larger ensemble such as a string quartet instead of something smaller like a solo or duo. The only materials we require in the event space is four armless chairs, space of about 8'x8', and adequate lighting to see our music.

Due to the nature of stringed instruments, we are unable to play in any form of precipitation or weather colder than 60 F or warmer than 85 F. Feel free to get in touch if you have an outdoor event and would like to discuss details or a rain plan.

Services Offered

String Quartet String Trio

Upcoming Booked Events

October 11, 2025 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony

Past Booked Events

October 12, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 05, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 21, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 06, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
June 15, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Fundraiser
October 19, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
September 30, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
June 17, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 03, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
November 12, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 24, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 23, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 09, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 02, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 18, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Graduation
April 30, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 30, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 25, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 04, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm Surprise
January 02, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony

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Set List

Classical music organized by composer:

Bach: Air on the G String
Bach: Arioso
Bach: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bach: Sheep May Safely Graze
Bach: Wachet Auf
Bach/Gounod: Ave Maria
Beethoven: Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9
Boccherini: String Quartet in E Major, Op. 13, No. 5
Borodin: Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2
Delibes: Flower Duet
Faure: Pavane
Franck: Panis Angelicus
Gliere: Huit Morceaux
Handel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Handel: Largo from Xerxes
Handel: Water Music (Air, Hornpipe in D, Hornpipe in F)
Handel: Chorus from Judas Maccabeus
Handel: La Rejouissance from Fireworks
Haydn: Serenade from String Quartet in F, Op. 3
Martini: Plaisir d’amour (“The Joys of Love”)
Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Massanet: Meditation from Thaïs
Mendelssohn: Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Meyerbeer: Coronation March from The Prophet
Mouret: Rondeau
Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus
Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Mozart: Divertimenti in F Major, B-flat Major, and D Major
Mozart: String Quartet in E-flat, K. 160

Mozart: String Quartet in B-flat Major, K. 458
Pachelbel: Canon in D
Piazzolla: Libertango
Puccini: O Mio Babbino Caro
Puccini: Un bel di (“One Fine Day” from Madama Butterfly)
Purcell: Trumpet Tune in D (Trumpet Voluntary/The Prince of Denmark’s March)
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Young Prince & The Young Princess Theme
Saint-Saëns: The Swan
Schubert: Andante from String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 29
Schubert: Ave Maria
Schubert: Serenade
Schumann: Traumerei
Sibelius: Andante Festivo
Tchaikovsky: Waltz from Sleeping Beauty
Vivaldi: Four Seasons (Allegro from Spring, Largo from Winter)
Wagner: Bridal Chorus
Wagner: Wedding March

Pop music organized by title:
All I Ask of You
All My Life (K-Ci & JoJo)
All My Loving
All of Me (John Legend)
All of Me (jazz standard)
All You Need is Love
At Last (Etta James)
A Thousand Years (Cristina Perri)
A Whole New World
Bésamo Mucho
Beyond the Sea
Bittersweet Symphony
Blackbird
Blue Moon
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Con te Partirò (Time to Say Goodbye)
Come Away with Me (Norah Jones)
Dog Days Are Over
Don’t Stop Believing
Eleanor Rigby
Everything (Michael Buble)
Erev Ba (Evening Falls)
Every Time You Say Goodbye
Falling Slowly
Feeling Good
Fly Me to the Moon
Game of Thrones Theme
Get Lucky
The Girl from Ipanema (Garota de Ipanema)
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
Here Comes the Sun
Ho Hey
Hold You in my Arms
Hoppipolla
I Choose You
I Just Called to Say I Love You
I’ll Be Seeing You
In My Life
Isn’t She Lovely
I Want to Hold Your Hand
La Vie en Rose
Let’s Do It (Cole Porter)
L-O-V-E
Love Me Do
Make You Feel My Love
Marry You (Bruno Mars)
Marry Me (Train)
Misty
Moon River
My Favorite Things
My Girl
Night and Day
Oh Happy Day
Open Arms
Rather Be
River Flows in You
Shake it Off
She Moved Through the Fair
Siman Tov
Skinny Love
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Stand by Me
Storybook Love (from The Princess Bride)
Sweet Disposition
Tale as Old as Time
The Way You Look Tonight
Thinking Out Loud
True Love Waits
Various selections by the Beatles
Viva La Vida
What a Wonderful World
When the Stars Go Blue
Young and Beautiful
Your Song (Elton John)

Team

Kelsey Violinist
McKenna Violinist, Founder, and Co-Manager
Sydney Violist and Co-Manager
Ellie Cellist

Setup Requirements

Armless chairs

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