Forte

Kansas City, MO

$150 - 600

String Quartet

Travels up to 120 miles

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Falling Slowly

A Lullaby for Wilson (taken during one of our rehearsals)

Let it Go from Frozen (taken during a Bridal Fair)

Nothing Else Matters

Lover (Trio)

Our Quartet at an event

Our Trio at a Bridal Event

Cello by Kristi

Violin by Heather

Our Quartet Rehearsing during a Bridal Consultation

Oboe by Melissa

Our Trio at a Venue Grand Opening

Our Duet at a Wedding

Viola by Shannon

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Overview

Forte can provide the perfect Instrumental Music for your Event or Wedding. We've performed at around 400 weddings/events in the past 10+ years and would love to be a part of yours. From Solo Cello or Violin to a Full Quartet, traditional Classical music to Top 40 selections, we can provide something for every need. We also provide in-person consultations for our contracted clients when schedules allow. Contact us to see how we can create the perfect atmosphere for your big day!

Reviews

9 reviews

Shey A.

May 16, 2025

Verified review

Had People Talking

Everyone loved the trio as much as we did! Impressive ensemble

Hired as: String Trio

Colby E.

July 13, 2025

Great string group

We had them play for a housewarming party and they were excellent. Arrived ahead of time, were very professional, & played a variety of classical and contemporary pieces. Everything sounded amazing. Will book them again if we have another opportunity.

Hired as: String Trio

Katie H.

July 3, 2025

Forte was the perfect addition to our wedding!!

We are so happy that we hired Forte to play before and during our ceremony. They were incredibly talented and so fun and kind. It added the perfect touch to our wedding and we received so many compliments from guests. They were so professional and blew us away with their extensive list of songs across all genres. We definitely recommend hiring them for your wedding (or any event for that matter)!

Hired as: String Trio

Alyson C.

July 7, 2024

They made our day!

Forte went above and beyond on our wedding day. Not only were they exceptional in their performance, but also, they made a point to play our special songs for us before the wedding when we were doing our sneak peek of the wedding ceremony space - and I was brought to tears. Further, they learned songs for us by request. Highly recommend this group of talented individuals!

Hired as: String Trio

Stephanie H.

July 6, 2024

Best decision we made for our wedding!

Forte Trio played 5 songs as guests were arriving to our wedding chapel, and then 3 songs as the wedding party and Bride(me!) walked down the aisle. The cost was incredibly affordable! We got to choose the songs we wanted, and they rehearsed each song for us weeks in advance -- so we knew exactly how they were going to sound. Our guests RAVED! Having Forte play at our wedding was THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR in making our special day so classy and unique. Highly recommend.

Hired as: String Trio

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Booking information

Price range: $150 - 600

Languages: English

Gig length: 75 - 240 minutes

What to expect

We have several different rate options and ensemble options for your music!

SOLO - Cello
DUET - Violin & Cello
TRIO - Violin, Viola & Cello*
QUARTET - Oboe, Violin, Viola & Cello*

All of our prices include up to an hour and fifteen minutes of our time as needed. This is plenty of time for a 20 minute prelude, ceremony and if guests are still present, a postlude as well. We find that most of our weddings fall within this time frame, but if more than 75 minutes is needed, we do prorate in 15 minute increments as necessary.

We DO NOT require a deposit to hold your wedding date. If you are interested in booking us, then I can email our contract. All we need from you is a signed contract (sent upon request). Once we receive your contract, your date will be reserved. Please note that we do not hold dates without signed contracts in hand.

* We understand that your wedding is unique and you will be looking for music that represents you as a couple and that will fit the atmosphere of your wedding. Because of this, we offer a private individualized music selection experience for every local couple that books our Trio or Quartet ensembles when schedules allow. Included in our rate is a complimentary music consultation where you can come to one of our rehearsals and we will help you pick out your wedding music. You will get to hear every piece that will be played during your wedding and will be able to make choices that fit you and your aesthetic. We have hundreds of songs in our repertoire ranging from the very traditional Bach and Pachelbel to the more unique tastes of Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Queen. It is a unique experience that sets us apart from the other groups. Want to see if your favorite song is on our list? Feel free to ask!

About

Forte has been performing together for over 20 years at weddings, corporate events, receptions, and other special occasions in the Kansas City metro area. We have an extensive repertoire, from classical favorites and hymns, to popular music you would hear on the radio, and will cater to your individual tastes where possible. From Solo Cello to a Full Quartet, we are able to provide just the right touch to a wide range of needs and atmospheres. Our Calendar fills up quickly so don't delay to reach out today!

Additional booking notes

We do not require any additional amplification for your event. All we ask for are chairs with no arms and if your ceremony is outside, we require a covering or shelter to protect our instruments from sun and other weather conditions.

Services offered

String Quartet String Trio

Upcoming booked events

September 2025

13

Saturday

Saturday

Arterra Gallery, Lawrence, KS

7:00pm - 8:00pm

10

Saturday

The Elms, Excelsior Springs, MO

7:00pm - 8:00pm

August 2016

27

Saturday

Eventful at Locust Grove, Weston, MO

7:00pm - 8:00pm

20

Saturday

The Loretto, KCMO

7:00pm - 8:00pm

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Lees Summit, MO

July 2016

17

Sunday

Town Square, Paola, KS

7:00pm - 8:00pm

06

Saturday

Lenexa, KS

7:00pm - 8:00pm

January 2015

02

Saturday

Powel Gardens, Kingville, MO

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Team

Melissa Menning Oboe

Heather Cole Violin

Shannon Boxdorfer Viola

Kristi Smith Cello

Set list

We have everything from Traditional Classical Favorites to Top 40. These are just a few of the pieces we have. To see our full list, please visit our website under "recommendations."

CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE -
Arioso – Bach
Air – Bach
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Chorale – Bach
Minuet in D minor from Fireworks – Handel
La Paix from Fireworks – Handel
La Rejouissance – Handel
Flower Duet – Deliebes
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
Rondeau – Mouret
Musette – Bach
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
Entrance to the Queen of Sheba – Handel
Sheep May Safely Graze – Bach
Spring – Vivaldi
Trumpet Tune – Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary – Purcell
Wedding March – Wagner
Air in D from Water Music – Handel
Air in F from Water Music – Handel
Bourree from Water Music – Handel
Coro from Water Music – Handel
Hornpipe in D from Water Music – Handel
Hornpipe in F from Water Music – Handel
Minuet in G minor from Water Music – Handel
Largo from Winter – Vivaldi Largo from Xerxes - Handel
String Quartet in A minor Op6 No6 - Boccherini

MODERN REPERTOIRE:
1234 - Feist
All of Me - John Legend
Addicted to You - Avicii
All You Need is Love - The Beatles
All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
Animal - Neon Trees
All for Love - Bryan Adams
Animals - Maroon 5
All I Want is You - U2
Any Way You Want It - Journey
All My Love - Led Zeppelin
At Last - Etta James
All My Loving - The Beatles
Beautiful Day - U2
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Best Day of My Life - American Authors
Boom Clap - Charlie XCX
Best of Me - The Starting Line
Brighter Than The Sun - Collie Caillat
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Budapest - George Ezra
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Burn - Ellie Goulding
Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flats
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson
Chapel of Love - The Dixie Cups
Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Can’t Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon
Clarity - Zedd, ft Foxes
Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Concerning Hobbits - Howard Shore
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You - Frankie Valli
Cool Kids - Echosmith
Cantina Band - John Williams
Cornerstone - Hillsong United
Chandelier - Sia
Counting Stars - One Republic
Dark Horse - Katy Perry
Don’t You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds
Dear Future Husband - Meghan Trainor
Dream - Priscilla Ahn
Demons - Imagine Dragons
Dreams - The Cranberries
Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
Every Breath You Take - The Police
E.T. - Katy Perry
Everything - Michael Bublé
Everlasting Light - The Black Keys
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Faith - George Michael
From This Moment On - Shania Twain
Falling Slowly - The Swell Season
Fireflies - Owl City
First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
Fix You - Coldplay
Gabriel’s Oboe - Ennio Morricone
Geronimo - Sheppard
Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti
Habits - Tove Lo
Hey Brother - Avicii
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Hey There, Delilah - Plain White T’s
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Hey Ya! - OutKast
Happy Together - The Turtles
Home - Phillip Phillips
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
Home -Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
He’s a Pirate - Klaus Baldet
Honey, I’m Good - Andy Grammer
Hedwig’s Theme - John Williams
How Beautiful - Twila Paris
Hello, Goodbye - The Beatles
How Sweet it Is - Marvin Gaye
Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison
I Choose You - Sara Bareillas
I’ll Stand By You - The Pretenders
I Melt With You - Modern English
I’m a Believer - The Monkees
I Say a Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz
Imperial March - John Williams
I Write Sins Not Tragedies - Panic at the Disco
In My Life - The Beatles
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Kiss Me - Sixpence None the Richer
The Kiss - Trevor Jones
Kissing You - Des’ree
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
La Vie en Rose - Luis Guglielmi
Love Me Do - The Beatles
Landslide - Stevie Nicks
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
Let Her Go - Passenger
Love Runs Out - One Republic
Let It Be - The Beatles
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Let It Go - Lopez and Lopez
Lovesong - The Cure
Let Me Love You - Ne-Yo
The Luckiest - Ben Folds
Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Lucky - Jason Mraz
Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
The Ludlows - James Horner
Maps - Maroon 5
My Girl - Smokey Robinson
Married Life (Theme from Up) -Michael Giacchino
Marry Me - Train
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Never Tear Us Apart - INXS
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
November Rain - Guns N Roses
Oceans - Hillsong United
Only Time - Enya
Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbinson
Open Arms - Journey
One Love - Bob Marley
Otherside - RHCP
Palladio - Karl Jenkins
The Prayer - Celine Dion
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Pompeii - Bastille
Por Una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel
Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
Royals - Lorde
Rude - Magic!
Safe and Sound - Capital Cities
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
Sail - Awolnation
Some Nights - Fun.
Samson - Regina Spektor
Someone Like You - Adele
Say Hey - Spearhead
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen
Say Something - A Great Big World
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Iz Kamakawiwo’ole
Secrets - One Republic
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Set Fire to the Rain - Adele
Stay - Rihanna
Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
Storybook Love - Mark Knopfler
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
Summer - Calvin Harris
She’s My Kind of Rain - Tim McGraw
Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Rey
Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Super Mario Brothers Medley - Koji Kondo
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns & Roses
Sing - Ed Shearan
Sweet Disposition - Temper Trap
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing - Jack Johnson
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
Sweet Thing - Van Morrison
Skyfall - Adele
Teenage Dream - The Rescues
Two is Better than One - Boys Like Girls
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
This Love - Maroon 5
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Titanium - David Guetta
Turning Page - Sleeping at Last
Unconditionally - Katy Perry
Up - Olly Murs
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson
Viva la Vida - Coldplay
Wading in the Velvet Sea - Phish
When I’m Sixty-Four - The Beatles
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Who Wants to Live Forever - Queen
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Wiggle - Jason Derulo
Walking Dead Theme - Brian McCreary
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift
The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson
With or Without You - U2
We are the Champions - Queen
Wouldn’t It Be Nice - The Beach Boys
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus
What Now - Rhianna
Yellow - Coldplay
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates
Yellow Flicker Beat - Lorde
You Raise Me Up - Secret Garden
Yesterday - The Beatles
Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Rey
You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
You’ve Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman

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