United Strings — Live Music & Entertainment, Nationwide
United Strings is a premier live music and entertainment company providing exceptional musical experiences for weddings, corporate galas, private celebrations, and major events nationwide. From elegant string quartets and contemporary pop ensembles to DJs and full-service event production, our musicians and entertainment teams bring the right combination of artistry, professionalism, and energy to every occasion. Our performances have helped set the soundtrack for memorable events ranging from intimate wedding ceremonies and waterfront receptions to prestigious occasions such as the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Dinner.
With associate ensembles and trusted musicians in Washington DC, Baltimore, Richmond, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and other major markets across the country, United Strings can provide a consistent level of professionalism and musical excellence whether your event is local or takes place hundreds of miles away. From the first planning conversation through setup, performance, and the final note, our goal is to make the entertainment seamless, sophisticated, and unforgettable—giving you and your guests a live music experience worthy of the occasion.
Trusted for Life's Most Important Moments
For more than a decade, organizations, couples, and event professionals have trusted United Strings to provide exceptional live music for moments that matter. Our musicians have performed for leading institutions, Fortune 500 companies, prestigious venues, weddings, galas, and private celebrations nationwide — bringing the same precision, artistry, and professionalism to every performance. From elegant ceremonies and intimate gatherings to high-profile corporate events and black-tie galas, we understand how to read the room, complement the occasion, and deliver an experience your guests will remember.
With more than 1,500 events performed since 2014, United Strings combines seasoned musicianship with professional event coordination and a versatile repertoire designed for every setting. Whether you need a refined string quartet, sophisticated jazz, contemporary pop ensemble, solo musician, or professional DJ, our team makes it easy to create the right atmosphere from the first note to the last. When the occasion calls for exceptional live entertainment, you can count on United Strings to deliver with confidence, consistency, and care.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What areas does United Strings serve?
What types of ensembles and services do you offer?
How much does it cost to hire United Strings?
United Strings performs nationwide. We have associate ensembles based in Washington DC, Baltimore, Richmond, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, and other cities across the country, and we travel for destination events. Wherever your celebration takes place, we can bring live music to it.
We offer six live ensembles — String Quartet, Pop Quartet, Pop Quintet, Jazz Quartet, Pop Trio, and Wedding Duo — along with solo musicians, professional DJ and MC services, and full AV, lighting, and video production. You can book a single ensemble or a complete entertainment package from one team.
Pricing depends on the ensemble, event length, location, and any add-on services. Every event receives a custom quote — share your date and details and we'll respond within hours with availability and pricing.
How far in advance should we book?
Can you combine live music with a DJ?
Have you performed at high-profile events?
We recommend booking as early as possible, since popular spring and fall weekend dates are often reserved 9 to 12 months out. That said, we do our best to accommodate shorter timelines, so reach out even if your event is soon.
Yes — it's one of our most popular pairings. Many clients use a live ensemble for the ceremony and cocktail hour, then transition to our DJ and MC services for the reception. Bundling live music with DJ services saves 15%.
Yes. Our musicians performed at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Dinner (as featured in Forbes) and regularly perform for leading organizations, corporations, and celebrated venues nationwide.
Complete Live Entertainment, All Under One Roof
United Strings offers a complete entertainment solution under one roof — six live ensembles including our String Quartet, Pop Quartet, Pop Quintet, and Jazz Quartet, plus professional DJ and MC services, AV, lighting, and video production. From a single soloist creating an intimate atmosphere for a chapel ceremony to a full-scale entertainment and production package for a 500-guest gala, we provide the talent, technology, and coordination needed to bring your vision together.
Instead of managing multiple entertainment vendors, you get one point of contact and one seamless team from planning through performance. Our experienced professionals coordinate the music, production, and technical details so every element works together smoothly and professionally. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, gala, private celebration, or special occasion, we tailor the experience to your venue, audience, schedule, and goals — all backed by the same standard of excellence. Tell us about your event below, and we'll respond within hours with availability and a custom quote.
United Strings™ is a premier live music and entertainment company performing nationwide — string quartets, pop ensembles, jazz quartets, DJ services and AV production for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations across the country. We have performed at over 1,500 events nationwide since 2014 — including the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Dinner as featured in Forbes. Our ensembles include the Pop Quintet, Pop Quartet, String Quartet, Pop Trio, Jazz Quartet and Wedding Duo, performing 500+ songs across classical, contemporary, jazz, Latin and multicultural genres. With associate ensembles in Washington DC, Baltimore, Richmond, Philadelphia, San Francisco and beyond, world-class live music is never far from your event.