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The Cairn String Quartet

Overview

  • String quartet taking classical music into the 21st century.
  • From Bach to Beyonce, Mozart to Metallica, Sinatra to Snow Patrol
  • Specialise in tailor made weddings, events and stage performances
  • Packages include free arrangement and mp3 recording of any song of your choice
  • For all weddings between November and March, get the reception package for free if you book for your ceremony!

Price Range

Prices range from £500 to £2000

About

The Cairn String Quartet are taking classical music into the 21st Century! Formed in 2007, Cairn String Quartet has become one of the most respected and sought after ensembles in the Scottish music industry, performing across the UK and Europe in all settings, from intimate gatherings to extravagant products. They are equally at home playing for weddings and corporate events as they are on the concert stage.

The twelve musicians that form the Cairn String Quartet are all talented, classically trained graduates from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now RCS) who have played together for many years, appearing in large scale productions in venues across the UK; in small private gatherings, alongside other musicians including singers and pipers, or performing on stage together as a twelve piece ensemble in festivals around the country.

Specialising in the arrangement and performance of all genres, but particularly rock and pop, the quartet has performed with some of the biggest stars of the music industry as well as emerging talents currently storming the Scottish music scene. Previous performances include the 2011 MOBO Awards with Professor Green and Emeli Sande, a UK tour with Echo and the Bunnymen, and for the 10th Anniversary of Holyrood, attended by HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Corporate clients have included Forth Radio, Glasgow Lord Provost, Scottish Government, Chevron and

Cairn String Quartet’s unrivalled and vast playlist is sure to cover your every need. Glide down the aisle to Pachelbel’s Canon, swing along to Sinatra, or rock out to Guns ‘n’ Roses at your reception.

Not on the playlist? Cairn String Quartet work alongside RSAMD composer Richard Bett to create personal arrangements of any song you would like to be performed by the string quartet.

Having a large event? Cairn String Quartet can provide full amplification, as well as specialised lighting to give your electric quartet that extra oomph.

Cairn String Quartet have always taken pride in their efficient and personal customer service, and will be happy to answer any questions you might have regarding any event. They regularly hold showcases and other public events, where you can see us live, make requests and ask us any questions you may have.

New offer from the CSQ, buy one hour, get one hour free!

Scotland’s most desired music ensemble, the Cairn String Quartet, is offering brides-to-be getting married between November and March the chance to book their unrivaled playlist with an incredible offer. Book Cairn's Ceremony Package and we will play at your reception for absolutely free!

The Ceremony package includes musical entertainment for your guests thirty minutes before your ceremony begins, accompaniment for your processional and recessional, as well as any music during your ceremony, such as hymns, candle lighting and the signing of the register. Best of all, this package includes an arrangement of any song of your choice that we currently do not have on our extensive playlist, composed by our award winning arranger, Richard Bett, to be premiered at your wedding. If you book this package for a wedding taking place between 1 November 2012 – 31st March 2013 quoting "CSQ 241” you will receive our reception package for free. With our helpful advice and extensive playlist that includes music from all genres, you can have the perfect soundtrack for the day and keep your guests entertained all the way through to your wedding breakfast.

To book:

Please note this offers applies to new bookings taken from 1 November, and for weddings that will take place in one venue, for a maximum of two hours. For weddings with a change of venue, we will offer a three hour booking for the price of two. For more information on this offer and how to book please contact us by clicking on the orange "get a free quote" button up on the right and fill in the form quoting offer code "CSQ 241" in the text box at the bottom.

Where are they based?

Based in Glasgow but play regularly throughout Scotland and across the UK.

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Sample Music

Atomic (Blondie)

Ashokan Farewell (Jay Ungar)

Braveheart (James Horner)

Canon in D (Pachelbel)

Hoppipolla (Sigur Ros)

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Lineup

This quartet consist of 2 violins, viola and cello.

Standard Set Time

  • Charge on an hourly rate, dependant on your needs

Booking Options

  • Acoustic String Quartet
  • String Quartet with PA to make sure everyone at your event can hear us!
  • Electric String Quartet – 15 minute electric show

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