The Deming String Quartet

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Bethel, CT

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Travels up to 90 miles

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Solo violin - Gavotte en Rondeau, by J.S. Bach

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from the basement tapes - Hornpipe (Allegro Maestoso), by G.F. Handel

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The Deming String Quartet at the Merryall Center for the Arts, New Milford, CT

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Overview

The Deming String Quartet provides Classical String
Music for Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions and
various other occasions. In the hands of this
talented Quartet, many genres of fine music, from
Bach and Vivaldi to Ellington and Gershwin sound
magnificent. Other Specialties are Irish and
Appalachian Fiddle Tunes. Other related musical
groupings are available, such as String Trio; Flute
and Strings; or Violin and Guitar. The Deming String
Quartet is comprised of Larry Deming and Hafez Taghavi, violins; Barbara Wiggin, viola; Mary
Costanza, cello.


Reviews

12 reviews

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Jonathan S.

May 9, 2026
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Great musical experience

The Deming quartet was a great addition to the evening. They added an hour of music as guests from the Arthur Murray Dance studios made their way into the grand Bond Ballroom for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing.

Hired as: String Quartet


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Micheal J.

April 5, 2026
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Incredible.

Larry and the guitarist he found to work with him for this event were amazing. Perfect! They made my proposal magical!! Hire him for sure.

Hired as: Violinist

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The Deming String Quartet

Thank you, Micheal! You came up with a wonderful idea for your proposal, and we were very happy to follow through with it!


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Guadalupe G.

November 14, 2023
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What are you waiting for?!

Larry was amazing to work with and easy to communicate. Although I didn’t get to meet Larry in person in my wedding day, my guests were over the moon by his talent! As I was waiting to walk down the isle and our song started playing, I knew that booking Larry was the only choice we could have made. He helped make my wedding memorable. Only regret I have is not attending our cocktail hour to hear Larry playing the violin. Book him now!

Hired as: Violinist

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The Deming String Quartet

Thank you, Guadalupe! I loved your song choices and I got nothing but good vibes at your wedding. All best wishes!


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Jeanette M.

September 17, 2023
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Excellent

Larry was excellent. He was on time and played the music I selected well.

Hired as: Violinist


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Daniel S.

January 28, 2023
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Excellent performance

Larry provided an amazing experience that felt like something out of a romance movie at my home for my girlfriend and myself. He was punctual and attentive with my requests throughout the night. It was definitely a night we'll remember forever. I absolutely would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Larry.

Hired as: Violinist

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The Deming String Quartet

Daniel was a gracious host and a true gentleman. I wish him all the best.

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

Unions: AFM

Past booked events

May 2026

08

Friday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hartford, CT

April 2026

04

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

5:00pm - 5:15pm

Bridgeport, CT

April 2025

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hartford, CT

March 2024

22

Friday

Wedding Reception

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Stormville, NY

November 2023

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Holyoke, MA

September 2023

16

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 1:00pm

East Hampton, CT

January 2023

27

Friday

Surprise

8:00pm - 8:45pm

Bridgeport, CT

October 2022

30

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Portland, CT

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 8:00pm

New Windsor, NY

May 2022

14

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:30pm

North Haven, CT

February 2022

03

Thursday

Restaurant/Bar Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Brookfield, CT

October 2021

09

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Garrison, NY

08

Friday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Brewster, NY

July 2020

03

Friday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Otis, MA

September 2018

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Washington, CT

June 2018

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Hyde Park, NY

September 2017

09

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Litchfield, CT

September 2016

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Warren, CT

May 2016

15

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Brewster, NY

October 2015

31

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Mahopac, NY

September 2015

12

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Beacon, NY

June 2015

24

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

New Haven, CT

Set list

DEMING STRING QUARTET
CLASSICAL WEDDING SELECTIONS

PRELUDE or CEREMONY
Bach---------------Air on the G String
Arioso
Badinerie
Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Sheep May Safely Graze
Wachet Auf
Corelli-----------“Christmas” Concerto
Handel----------Adagio and Allegro from Sonata No. 4 in D
Air and Hornpipe from Water Music
Haydn-----------Celebrated Quartets
Mozart----------Quartets Nos. 12, 13 and 19 (K156, K157 and K170)
Pachelbel-------Canon in D
Vivaldi-----------Selections from The Four Seasons (Spring and Summer)

PROCESSIONAL
Clarke------------Trumpet Voluntary
Handel-----------Entrance of the Queen of Sheba
Overture from Fireworks Music
Mouret-----------Rondeau
Pachelbel--------Canon in D
Purcell------------Trumpet Tune
Wagner----------Wedding March from Lohengrin

RECESSIONAL
Handel------------Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah
Allegro Maestoso from Water Music (Hornpipe)
La Rejouissance from Fireworks Music
Marcello---------Psalm XIX
Mendelssohn---Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream

POSTLUDE and/or COCKTAIL HOUR
Bach-------------Badinerie
Haydn-----------Celebrated Quartets
Mozart----------Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Quartets Nos. 12, 13 and 19
Vivaldi-----------Selections from The Four Seasons

COCKTAIL HOUR
Bizet-------------Selections from Carmen
Borodin---------Quartet No. 2, 1st movement
Grieg-------------Morning
Joplin------------Various Rags (incl. Maple Leaf and Pineapple)
Strauss----------The Blue Danube Waltz and Emperor Waltzes

THE DEMING STRING QUARTET
POP/CONTEMPORARYJAZZ REPERTOIRE

All I Ask Of You – Andrew Lloyd Webber
Afternoon In Paris – John Lewis
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Annie's Song - John Denver
At Last – Etta James
Blue Monk – Thelonious Monk
Bluesette – Toots Thielemans
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
Brucia La Terra - Nino Rota (from The Godfather)
Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis)
Come Rain Or Come Shine – Harold Arlen
Come Sunday – Duke Ellington
Con Te Partiro (Andrea Bocelli)
Danny Boy - Traditional
Daytripper – The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby – The Beatles
Feather Song from Forrest Gump – Alan Silvestri
Game of Thrones – Ramin Djawadi
The Gift of Love – Hal Hopson
Have You Met Miss Jones? – Rodgers & Hart
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Here, There and Everywhere – The Beatles
If I Loved You – Rodgers & Hammerstein
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Isn’t It Romantic? – Rodgers & Hart
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Jurassic Park – John Williams
Kashmir – Led Zeppelin
L’Amour (Habanera) – Georges Bizet
Legends of the Fall – James Horner
Lose Yourself – Eminem
Love Is a Many Splendored Thing – Sammy Fain
Moondance - Van Morrison
Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens
Music of the Night – Andrew Lloyd Webber
My Favorite Things – Richard Rodgers
My Foolish Heart – Victor Young
My Funny Valentine – Rodgers & Hart
One Hand, One Heart – Leonard Bernstein
Penny Lane – The Beatles
The Prayer (Celine Dion)
Ram On – Paul McCartney
Recordame – Joe Henderson
Red Light – The Strokes
Remember When – Alan Jackson
She Loves You – The Beatles
Somewhere In Time - John Barry
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Stardust – Hoagy Carmichael
Star Wars – John Williams
Stolen Moments – Oliver Nelson
Strike Up The Band – George Gershwin
Summertime – George Gershwin
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
Through the Eyes of Love (from Ice Castles) – Marvin Hamlisch
La Vie En Rose – Louisguy (as sung by Edith Piaf)
Wedding Song (There Is Love) – Paul Stookey
When I'm 64 – The Beatles
When You Wish Upon a Star – Leigh Harline
You Can't Always Get What You Want – The Rolling Stones

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