Occasional Brass & Strings provides a vibrant and fun set of ensembles, ranging from duo to quintet. String and Brass ensembles provide the perfect music for weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, corporate events, religious services, graduations, etc. We specialize in trios, quartets, and quintets for outdoor weddings and cocktail hours.
Need a custom ensemble? We can provide a soloist, duo, trio, quartet, or quintet with just about any combination of trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, harp, sax.the possibilities are endless. Learn about us, see our songlist, check services we offer, get help planning your event, or contact us today.
Need a custom ensemble? We can provide a soloist, duo, trio, quartet, or quintet with just about any combination of trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, harp, sax.the possibilities are endless. Learn about us, see our songlist, check services we offer, get help planning your event, or contact us today.
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DB (aka Bryan) and Russell had played across the country and opened for acts such as Queen Latifah, Phish, Fishbone, and the Beastie Boys. But one of Russell's co-workers was getting married, and Russell happened to have a book of quintet music from college. From there, they had a few rehearsals, bought a bunch of music, and the Occasional Brass Quintet was born.
If you would like to inquire about booking ANY of our ensembles, please contact Bryan Hilliard at 781-308-3341 (Voice/Text) or bryan@occasionalbrass.com. If you have submitted a form in the last month but have not heard back, there is an issue with our forms. Please reach out via phone/text or email.
We know it's hard to choose the right ensemble and the right music for your wedding or event. To help you out, we've put together some thoughts on the different types of music, various settings, and the size and sound of brass ensembles, string groups, and woodwinds. A brass, string, or woodwind ensemble is the perfect addition to an outdoor wedding - what you need to know.
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Conor S.
Jul 30, 2019
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Occasional Brass & Strings provided a string trio for our wedding ceremony, and my only regret is that I wasn't in the audience to get to hear all the songs they played. They were super talented and brought the ceremony to life in a way that recorded music never could have. The hardest part of working with them was choosing the songs, as there were almost 1000 songs to choose from. We chose a mix of traditional songs, old hits, and modern bands that we and our friends listen to.
Polly S.
Jun 15, 2013
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We worked with Occasional Brass & Strings for our June 1st wedding. They did an incredible job and we can't count the number of compliments we received from our guests. Our guests were really excited and surprised by all the contemporary selections, which we really loved as well. What a great touch to the perfect day - we feel really fortunate that we chose Occasional Brass and Strings.
From the very first email, they were extremely helpful, flexible, and incredible to work with. On the day of the wedding, we were busy with photographs when the trio arrived. By the time we got to the
From the very first email, they were extremely helpful, flexible, and incredible to work with. On the day of the wedding, we were busy with photographs when the trio arrived. By the time we got to the
