The Antares Musicians is a women-owned small business that is comprised of award-winning, conservatory-trained, professional musicians with special expertise in chamber music performance. Our 20 years of experience enables us to provide knowledgeable advice and guidance on appropriate music choices for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, corporate functions, and other special events. We have performed at hundreds of weddings and corporate events in the greater Baltimore area.
Our ensemble combinations include:
String Quartets
Flute & String Quartets
String Trios
*Flute & String Trios-our most popular ensemble
Violin & Piano Duos
Flute & Piano Duos
Solo Piano
Trumpet
Soprano
Antares performed at my sisters celebration of life on March 10th. Jill was my contact and she was lovely. She described everything well so I had no worries. No only were they fabulous musicians but they looked great. I was swept away by their sound. My sister would have loved it. Everyone was in awe of this trios performance. We will request Antares for other events!
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 90 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
We are more than a string quartet--our clients can choose from 25 different ensemble combinations. We perform many types of music and most pieces can be adapted for any of our ensembles. The Antares Musicians has the finest musicians, most extensive repertoire, and unmatched customer service.
Is there a song that has special meaning to you? Let us customize an arrangement for your special occasion. Any style of music is possible ~ classical, popular, movie music, show tunes, rock, or jazz standards. This is a great way to add your unique touch to personalize your event. We are constantly adding new selections and welcome your musical suggestions.
Are you planning an event and expecting over 100 guests? For these larger events we offer our Bose amplification system with custom instrumental microphones. This high quality system allows us to adjust our volume level during cocktail hours and events where the guests are talking and mingling so that we are heard in the background but are not overwhelming.
The Antares Musicians is privately owned and managed by the actual performers. We do not charge agency fees, and can therefore provide our customers with a significantly lower price than the large entertainment agencies. When you hire us, you can be assured that there are no "middleman" charges because you are dealing directly with the artists. Our 2013 and 2014 dates are filling up quickly, so hurry and contact us today for a complimentary quote.
Top Ten Reasons to Hire The Antares Musicians for Your Special Event
• 20 years experience – weddings & special events
• Award-winning, conservatory-trained professional musicians
• Select from many instrumental combinations
• Classical, Jazz, Pop, Latin & more – online recordings
• Unlimited consulting for your event
• Music for every budget
• No management commission – music at great rates
• Superb, detail-oriented customer service
• BOSE amplification system available
• 100 Outstanding reviews
| March 10, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 09, 2017 • 4:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| May 21, 2017 • 3:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 13, 2015 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
Please see our website for a full list of our extensive repertoire.
| Tammy Sutton | Violinist & Coordinator |
| Jill Thomassen | Flutist & Coordinator |
| Jason Love | Cellist |
| Kirsten Walsh | Cellist |
| Kim Miller | Violinist |
| Berta Sabrio | Soprano/Cantor |
| Bob Boguslaw | Pianist |
| Betsy Garry | Flutist |
| Sarah Berger | Soprano |
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81 Verified Bookings Annafeliza S. said “District Strings provided beautiful music on our wedding day! We had a cellist and violinist, as well as a soprano that we asked they select. The team…”
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136 Verified Bookings Janet H. said “I am extremely please with the band and the and Louis Pettinelli Entertainment. They were timely, professional and played beautifully. I received nothing…”
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7 Verified Bookings Jason W. said “Ms. Jill Thomassen provided music for my fathers funeral service at Zion Baptist Church in DC. Once Jill states she was available, it became apparent…”
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20 Verified Bookings Kris Y. said “1 month of extra lessons supported my beginner violinist to an intermediate group within a school year. Ms. Stacy tuned into my child's strengths and…”
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