Boston String Ensemble String Quartet from Cambridge, MA

ABOUT US Since 2008, Boston String Ensemble has brought live string music to more than 1,200 weddings and special events across New England. Our musicians are equally at home with classical repertoire and modern pop favorites. We combine musical artistry, thoughtful service, and experienced management to create a memorable experience for our clients, guests, and event partners. From personalized song selections to carefully reviewed and selected string arrangements, we believe every detail matters. Our mission is to make live music feel personal, meaningful, and seamlessly integrated into your event. WHAT MATTERS TO US 1. Our Client Experience From the first inquiry through the event day, we prioritize clear communication, thoughtful planning, and dependable service. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, guide music selections, and coordinate the details that help each performance feel seamless and well suited to the event. 2. Our Music Selections & Arrangements Great performances begin with great arrangements for the strings. We carefully review and select transcriptions that translate well to a string ensemble, with many written on our own. Like a well-crafted recipe, the right arrangement brings out the best in both the music and the musicians. Our repertoire reflects an understanding of how music complements different moments and settings, from classical selections for formal gatherings to timeless pop favorites and contemporary hits. We tailor our selections to each event, featuring our clients’ requests while ensuring the music flows naturally from one piece to the next. 3. Our Musicians’ Experience Boston String Ensemble is built around a small, established core team of fewer than ten musicians, along with a few trusted musicians who join us for events. We pair musicians not just based on availability, but also on musical fit and how well they work together. Several of our core members have played together for more than 15 years, building a shared musical understanding and a natural sense of collaboration. We value each musician’s experience, artistry, and dedication, and believe that thoughtful collaboration is an important part of making music together. 4. Our Venue & Vendor Connections Over the years, we’ve built lasting relationships with event planners, venues, and other event professionals throughout the region. Some of these partnerships go back more than five years, reflecting the trust and collaboration we’ve built over time. We work closely with our event partners to coordinate timing, confirm logistics, and take care of the details ahead of time. We enjoy being part of a team working together to make each event come together smoothly.

• Beautiful Day | U2
• All I Want is You | U2
• In the Name of Love | U2
• The Sweetest Thing | U2
• Danny Boy | Trad.
• Edelweiss | The Sound of Music
• Fly Me To The Moon | Mercer
• Hello Goodbye | Beatles
• Lady Madonna | Beatles
• Here Comes the Sun | Beatles
• Love Story | Where Do I Begin
• Moon River | Johnny Mercer
• Satin Doll | Standard
• The Sound of Music | Rodgers and Hammerstein
• Sir Duke | Steve Wonder
• Stars and Butterflies | Pride and Prejudice
• The Girl From Ipanema | Garota De Ipanema
• The Ludlows | James Horner
• Stardust | Carmichael
• Ten Minutes Ago | Rodgers
• Some Enchanted Evening | Rodgers
• Fascination | Marchetti
• Don't Stop Believing | Journey
• Don't Want to Miss a Thing | Aerosmith
• Isn't She Lovely | Wonder
• Bitter Sweet Symphony | Verve
• Romeo and Juliet Love Theme | Rota
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow | Arlen
• Feather Theme | Forrest Gump
• What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstorng
• Hallelujah | Cohen
• Maybe I'm Amazed | McCartney
• All I Ask of You | Phantom
• Music of the Night | Phantom
• Clocks | Coldplay
• Viva la Vida | Coldplay
• The Scientist | Coldplay
• Fix You | Coldplay
• Yellow | Coldplay
• Life in Technicolor | Coldplay
• Amazed | Lonestar
• At Last | Etta James
• Evening of Roses | Trad Jewish
• I'll Be | Edwin McCain
• Best of My Love | Emotions
• Can't Help Falling in Love | Presly
• Gabriel's Oboe | Morricone
• Thin Air | Pearl Jam
• This is the Last Time | Keane
• This Year's Love | David Gray
• Time of Your Life | Green Day
• To Make You Feel My Love | Adele
• Ya'aseh Shalom | Trad. Jewish
• All I Need is a Miracle | Mike and the Mechanics
• Happy Together | Turtles
• I Will be Here | Steven Curtis Chapman
• Love Never Dies | Phantom 2
• Us | Regina Spektor
• You Light Up My Life | Debbie Boone
• Storybook Love | Princess Bride
• Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
• Wild Horses | Rolling Stones
• Somewhere Only We Know | Keane
• Secrets | One Republic
• Everlasting Love | Cason and Gaydon
• Umbrella | Rhianna
• High Tide | Low Tide
• American Land | Springsteen
• James Bond Theme | Norman
• Air on G String | Bach
• Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring | Bach
• Ave Maria | Bach
• Fur Elise | Beethoven
• Ode to Joy | Beethoven
• Nocturne in Eb | Chopin
• Trumpet Voluntary | Clarke
• The Girl with the Flaxen Hair | Debussy
• Flower Duet from "Lakme" | Delibes
• Water Music | Handel
• Wedding March | Mendelsohnn
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik | Mozart
• Canon in D | Pachelbel
• O Mio Babbino Caro from "Gianni Schicchi" | Puccini
• Trumpet Tune | Purcell
• Ave Maria | Schubert
• Four Seasons | Vivaldi
• Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin" | Wagner
• Babe | I'm Gonna Leave You (Led Zeppelin)
• Helplessly Hoping (Crosby | Stills
• High Tide | Low Tide (Jack Johnson)
• Love Story (Where Do I Begin | from the motion picture "Love Story")
• Ob-La-Di | Ob-La-Da (Beatles)