Organic String Quartet
16 reviews- Los Angeles, CA
- String Quartet
- Travels up to 150 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Organic String Quartet was nominated as a finalist in California Wedding Day Magazine's 'Best of 2017' awards program and is the recipient of the 'People Love Us On Yelp' award for 2017 as well as WeddingWire's 'Couple's Choice Award' for 2018. OSQ is known for the diversity of music they perform and each of the players is well grounded in multiple styles of music. Members of the quartet have worked with many high-profile artists such as Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean, Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, and more.
In addition, we feel passionately about healing our planet. So each year we donate a portion of our proceeds to American Forests to help plant new trees around the world.
16 Reviews
Alicia and her team were fantastic and very easy to work with. The best part of working with them is that they have nearly all of their songs on their website so that you can sample the songs and see which songs you want to include.
They stuck to the songs that we wanted, and they played beautifully! I have been to several events with quartets, and they were one of the best if not the BEST group I have ever heard! They were the BEST that I have ever heard at a wedding. I wish that we spent more time up on the roof enjoying their music, but we were running around doing photos and other things around the venue for the ceremony.
They also worked with me on timing so that they had adequate shade if umbrellas or portable cover is not available. We looked at a shade study to confirm that they would have the right amount of shade from an adjacent building structure.
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Alicia and her team were so easy and wonderful to work with during the wedding planning process! The musicians played beautifully during our wedding ceremony, were very accommodating about learning new songs at a nominal price and I was so impressed with how quickly Alicia always responded to emails and questions. We absolutely loved working with Organic String Quartet and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for live musicians to play at their wedding or other event!
String Trio
I had a duo from the Organic String Quartet play at my wedding for the pre-ceremony, ceremony and cocktail hour. They were absolutely amazing! Alicia is not only wonderful to communicate and coordinate with, but she is also very accommodating to whatever you are envisioning. They learned three new songs that came from our personal congregational song book, and they truly mastered them! They are extremely talented musicians that took my wedding to another level of class and elegance. They helped my fiance and I create our perfect day!
Classical Duo
Response from Organic String Quartet:
Thank you so much, Michelle! We are so glad that you all enjoyed the music! It was a beautiful wedding and everyone was so friendly. Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day! Congratulations!!
We had them perform for two of our events and they were an absolute hit!
Cellist, Classical Duo, String Quartet
Response from Organic String Quartet:
Thank you so much, Stephanie! It was a pleasure working with you all!!
The guests loved the String Quartet it was just a bummer that they did not start on time. One guy came pretty late.
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They were punctual, professional, and very talented. We had so many of our wedding guests say how much they loved the music. There is a wide variety of music to choose from and the quartet was very accommodating. I must say, one of my personal favorite highlights was coming out with my groomsmen to the Star Wars theme. They really helped make our wedding truly special and memorable. Thank you, Organic String Quartet!
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Very beautiful music, polite and lovely musicians and extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!
String Trio
Response from Organic String Quartet:
Thank you so much for the kind words Brenda! It was a pleasure working with you as well. And the girls singing Twinkle Twinkle was so precious! :)
I can't say enough great things about Organic String Quartet! After hearing them play at my company Google holiday party up in LA, I knew I had to have them play at my wedding in Orange County. (Google only hires the best for corporate events so I knew they were vetted, I just needed to make sure they were good to work with and within my budget). Alicia was a *pleasure* to work with - friendly, professional, and responsive. Their pricing was the LOWEST out of the 5 quartets that I received quotes from, which was a huge relief because they happened to be my preference from the beginning. And most importantly, my guests LOVED the music during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Organic's repertoire is very extensive so they were able to fill our cocktail hour with lots of modern top-40 type of music played on the strings (this made the music a huge hit with both the older guests and the younger guests). Look no further - hire Organic for your next event!!
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Response from Organic String Quartet:
Thank you so much Zeena! It was a pleasure working with you as well and we are so thrilled that you and your guests thoroughly enjoyed the music. Congratulations again and we wish you all the best!
We hired the string trio for our wedding ceremony. Alicia was prompt with email and polite. We weren't sure exactly what music we wanted, but they took our vague instructions and delivered an outstanding performance. Our guests commented on how lovely it was. They were on time and looked great. If we get married a second time, we will definitely hire them again!
String Trio
Organic String Quartet was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Their communication was prompt and clear. The musical performance was a highlight of the event. The performers had a great energy and the guests loved the songs being played. I would definitely recommend Organic String Quartet and would work with them again.
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Response from Organic String Quartet:
Thank you so much, Talita! We had a great time and were thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful cause. It was a pleasure working with you as well and we're so glad that everyone enjoyed the music!
Everything was excellent with this booking!
Alicia was easy to work with and she was very communicative prior to the event.
We needed a setlist containing only 80's hits, and the quartet delivered!
Will definitely recommend them as they have such a wide range of music they can cover.
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Response from Organic String Quartet:
Hi Jocelyn,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure to work with you and your team. Definitely one of our favorite events! :)
Alicia
Alicia Spillias, founder of Organic Strings is an absolute professional from the moment she responds to your inquiry to the last music note played at your celebration. The Quartet ensemble she assembled for our wedding was a group of talented young professionals who lent vibrancy and elegance to our ceremony and cocktail hour at Carondelet House.
She is a wedding music pro and more - her range is impressive. Responsive, flexible, a pleasure to work with, timely, talented, and extremely organized are just a few words that describe our positive experience working with Alicia.
Our appreciation to you Alicia, and to your talented ensemble for bringing your best, and for creating such an inviting and warm and lyrical atmosphere at our Carondelet House wedding!
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When considering live entertainment for my corporate holiday event, I reached out to several groups, Alicia got back to me right away, and made the booking process very simple. When I had to cancel, she was understanding, and I was thrilled to ultimately be able to work her back into the event.
Alicia and Judy arrived at the venue early to set up and were pleasant and accommodating to myself and the venue staff.
Prior to the start of the event, we had some time to chat, and it was great learning about some of the exciting places and people the group has played with! It definitely added value when my guests arrived and I was able to share with them what a special opportunity it was to be in the presence of such accomplished professionals.
When my event ran long, the ladies were so accommodating and stayed an hour longer than originally planned. They happily accepted requests throughout the event and really elevated the entire experience for everyone in attendance.
I could not have been happier with the performance, the ease of booking and working with the group. Will definitely be sharing their contact info with the other event producers within my company, as well as looking for ways to work them into any future events that I plan as well.
Cellist, Violinist
They showed up on time, were dressed sharply, very professional and played great music. I would definitely recommend them to my friends.
We hired them (as a duo with violin & cello) off GigSalad and was a little worried about what to expect. They were amazing, really talented and our guests continued to let us know how great they were. Could not have been happier.
Classical Duo
When my daughter told me she wanted recorded music for her wedding ceremony, it was the only thing I insisted she change. I was referred to the a Organic String Quartet and could not have been more delighted. The music we asked for ranged from standards, a moving movie piece, to the Beatles. Alicia arranged the pieces they did not already have. Each was played perfectly, well blended, and in the style we requested. Alicia stayed in touch before the ceremony, they arrived early, got all the logistics from the wedding coordinator, and set the tone for the entire ceremony. Live musicians can be a risk. There's nothing worse than a group that is not together, not prepared, or out of tune. But, with the Organic String Quartet, you have a sure thing! So many people took the time to compliment the quality of the music! As a musician, I would absolutely recommend the Organic String Quartet to everyone who asks! They exceeded all my expectations, but best of all, the my daughter, the bride and the groom felt that the music played a major part in making their wedding day a dream come true!
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Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: SAG
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
The Organic String Quartet offers a wide array of music from the classics such as Bach and Mozart to contemporary genres of Jazz and Pop/Rock. We can also arrange new music!
About
Formed in 2006, the Organic String Quartet is a professional music group that caters to live events in the Southern California area, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. OSQ is well known for the diversity of the music they perform (Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop and World) and each of the players is well grounded in multiple styles of music. Members of the quartet hold degrees from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Berklee College of Music, Cal State Northridge, UCLA, and Boston Conservatory, and have worked with many high-profile artists such as Stevie Wonder, Macy Gray, Barbara Streisand, Karyn White, Natalie Cole, and more.
The quartet was the featured music group on KCAL 9's 2011 special-edition wedding episode and appeared on the season finale of BRAVO's Millionaire Matchmaker that aired in November 2011. As part of their community outreach initiative, OSQ actively works with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health performing and leading clinics, and in Spring 2011, the quartet had the privilege of performing with Nathaniel Ayers, the man who inspired the movie, "The Soloist". Founded by Alicia Spillias and Emily Moore, the Organic String Quartet is a green business that seeks low-impact and eco-friendly alternatives in every business choice and donates a portion of its yearly proceeds to American Forests to help plant new trees around the world.
Additional Booking Notes
The only thing that the Organic String Quartet requires for set up is 4 armless chairs and full shade or cover from direct sunlight. Other than that we're pretty easy!
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| December 15, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 22, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
| June 08, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 13, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | Holiday Party |
| April 27, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 18, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| October 09, 2017 • 7:00am - 9:00am | Corporate Event |
| September 24, 2017 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Religious Celebration |
| July 02, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 22, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Baby Shower |
| March 18, 2017 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 10, 2016–September 11, 2016 • 10:00pm - 12:00am | Fundraiser |
| August 11, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| July 24, 2016–July 25, 2016 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Product Promotion |
| April 21, 2016 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| November 21, 2015 | Cocktail Party |
| August 30, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 28, 2015 | Cocktail Party |
Set List
Classical
Bach - Air on the G string
Arioso
Ave Maria
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, #1 & #2
Cello Suite No.1 Prelude
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Sheep may Safely Graze
Wachet auf
Beethoven - Ode to Joy
Bizet - Habanera from Carmen
Toreador's Song from Carmen
Boccherini - Minuet
Brahms - Theme from 1st Symphony
Campra - Rigaudon
Clarke - Trumpet Voluntary
Debussy - Clair de Lune
The Girl with the Flaxen Hair
Delibes - The Flower Song from Lakme
Dvorak - Humoresque
Eduardo di Capua - O Sole Mio
Franck - Panis Angelicus
Handel - Aria
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba
Hallelujah Chorus
Hornpipe in D
La Rejouissance
Water Music Suites in F and D
Liszt - Liebestraum
Massanet - Meditation from Thais
Mendelssohn - Wedding March
Mouret - Rondeau from Masterpiece Theater
Mozart - Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate
Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21
Bei Mannern from The Magic Flute
Der Vogelfanger from The Magic Flute
Divertimenti #1 & #3
Eine Kleine Nacht Musik
March from Marriage of Figaro
Offenbach - Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman
Galop from La Vie Parisienne
Pachelbel - Canon in D
Puccini - O Mio Babbino Caro
Purcell - Trumpet Tune
Saint-Saens - The Swan
Satie - Gymnopediste No. 1
Schubert - Ave Maria
Schumann - Traumeri
Strauss - Emperor Waltz
Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
*Spring (Movements 1 & 2, Danza Pastorale)
*Autumn (Movement 1, Finale)
*Winter (Largo)
Wagner - Bridal Chorus
Jewish
Bashana
Chosen Kalle Mazel Tov
Dodi Li
Erev Shel Shoshanim
Hatikvah (Israel National Anthem)
Hava Nagila
Hevenu Shalom Aleychem
Mehera
Od Yeshoma - Version 1
Od Yeshoma - Version 2
Oif'n Pripetshok
Ose Shalom
Simon Tov
Tsena Tsena
Y'rushalayim shel Zahov
Jazz/Standards
A Day in the Life of a Fool
All of You
Anything Goes
As Time Goes By
At Last
Black Orpheus
Blue Moon
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Bye Bye Blackbird
Charade
Days of Wine and Roses, The
Embraceable You
Emily
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Fly Me to the Moon
Girl From Impanema, The
He Loves and She Loves
How High the Moon
I Got Rhythm
I'm Old Fashioned
I Remember You
It Had to be You
It's All Right With Me
It's De-Lovely
It's Only a Paper Moon
I've Got a Crush On You
I've Got You Under My Skin
Just One Of Those Things
La Vie en Rose
Misty
Moon River
My Favorite Things
Night and Day
One Hand, One Heart
Only the Lonely
Our Love is Here to Stay
She
Since I Fell For You
Some Day My Prince Will Come
Someone To Watch Over Me
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Arlen and IZ)
So This is Love
So What
Strike Up The Band
Summer Knows, The
Summertime
'S Wonderful
Take Five
They Cant Take That Away From Me
Way We Were, The
Way You Look Tonight, The
What a Wonderful World
What is This Thing Called Love?
What's New
When You Wish Upon a Star
You Are Too Beautiful
Pop/Contemporary
Adele - Someone Like You
Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
Andrew Lloyd Weber - All I Ask of You
Think of Me
Beach Boys - God Only Knows
Beatles - Across the Universe
All You Need Is Love
Blackbird
Cant Buy Me Love
Day Tripper
Golden Slumbers
Here Comes the Sun
Here There and Everywhere
Honey Pie
Imagine
In My Life
Let it Be
Norwegian Wood
Penny Lane
Something
Bee Gees, The - How Deep is Your Love
Ben E. King - Stand by Me
Billy Idol - White Wedding
Billy Joel - And So It Goes
Bob Carlisle - Butterfly Kisses
Bob Marley - Get Up, Stand Up
Bon Iver - Skinny Love
Bon Jovi - It's My Life
Living on a Prayer
Boston - More Than a Feeling
Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Secret Garden
Bruno Mars - I Think I Wanna Marry You
Just the Way You Are
Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
Carpenters, The - We've Only Just Begun
Cat Power - Sea of Love
Celine Dion - The Prayer
When I Fall in Love
Christina Perri - 1000 Years
Coldplay - Clocks
Kingdom Come
Magic
Viva la Vida
Yellow
Cure, The - Boys Don't Cry
Just Like Heaven
David Guetta - Titanium
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Eastmountainsout - So Are You to Me
Elliott Smith - Say Yes
Elvis - Can't Help Falling in Love
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Etta James - At Last
Faith Hill & Tim McGraw - It's Your Love
Fesit - 1234
Le Meme Histoire
Florence and the Machine - Dog Days Are Over
Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
Hunter Hayes - Wanted
Incubus - I Miss You
Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze
John Legend - All of Me
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
Open Arms
Katy Perry - California Gurls
Killers, The - When You Were Young
Labrinth feat. Emeli Sande - Beneath Your
Beautiful
Lady Gaga - Alejandro
Bad Romance
Poker Face
Lana Del Rey - Young & Beautiful
Led Zepplin - Stairway to Heaven
Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah
Leroy Bell - Ready to Fall
Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me
Muse - Starlight
Michael Buble - Everything
Michael Jackson - Beat It
Billie Jean
Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
Modern English - I Melt With You
Nickelback - Far Away
Nirvana - Smells LIke Teen Spirit
Oasis - Wonderwall
Of Monsters and Men - Litle Talks
One Republic - Good Life
Pixies, The - Where is My Mind
Police, The - Every Breath You Take
PSY - Gangnam Style
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
We Are the Champions
Radiohead - Karma Police
Rascall Flatts - Bless the Broken Road
Ray LaMontagne - You Are The Best Thing
Regina Spektor - Samson
Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
Rihanna - Stay
Rilo Kiley - More Adventurous
Sade - Kiss of Life
Sean Rowe - Surprise
Sigur Ros - Hoppipolla
Smashing Pumkins - Today
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
Swell Season - Falling Slowly
Taylor Swift - Love Story
Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition
Temptations - My Girl
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Tracy Chapman - The Promise
Train - Hey, Soul Sister
Marry Me
Tupac - California Love
U2 - All I Want Is You
Beautiful Day
With or Without You
Van Morrison - Crazy Love
Verve, The - Bittersweet Symphony
Wakey!Wakey! - Dance So Good
Yael Naim - New Soul
Influences & Inspiration
We are influenced by all types of music, from Mozart and Beethoven to Henry Mancini to Michael Jackson. We love it all!
Setup Requirements
4 armless chairs
Shade/Cover
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