(Formally Cape Byron Sring Quartet)

The Byron Barock quartet has been performing classical music in the Northern Rivers region for over 10 years. We have provided an elegant and refined atmosphere for hundreds of weddings since 1997 - from churches, to gardens, to beaches, to boats and remote hilltops! We are versatile and accustomed to playing in a variety of locations and settings.

Members of the quartet have performed with artists like John Waters, recently toured with Angus and Julia Stone and worked in ensemble with Sarah Blasko. As the Byron Barock Quartet we have performed at the renowned Splendour in the Grass Festival. With training from prestigious institutions such as The Victorian College of the Arts and the Canberra School of Music, we can boast experience working with members of both Sydney and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's, and performances with the Tasmanian Symphony, Canberra and Darwin Symphony Orchestras.

We can provide a variety of ensembles catering to your tastes, event requirements and budget.

As well as the String Quartet of two violins, viola and cello - we offer the following ensemble's:
Trio - either two violins and cello or violin, viola and cello.
Duo - two violins / violin and viola / violin and cello

Please contact us for details on pricing.

The Byron Barock Quartet is available to play throughout the Northern Rivers region including Byron Bay, Lismore, Tweed Heads and Ballina but we are happy to travel further a field with a small travel fee attached.

The Byron Barock Quartet specialises in wedding ceremonies and receptions. Our wide experience furnishes us with not only performance skills but also the discretionary qualities of coordination, timing and subtlety. These are especially vital within the delicate dynamic of a service.

There are 5 main moments where wedding ceremony music is usually performed:

	As guests arrive and are seated
	Processional
	Signing of the Register
	Recessional
	Guests leave

Our most popular choices for these moments are outlinedHERE (11kb) with an emotional cue indicating the general style of music recommended.

For those of you who like their music less classical and more classic rock, the quartet now has an exciting, extensive set of pop/rock sensations professionally arranged for String Quartet. Classics from outfits like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Santana, The Beatles, Queen and more! This repertoire is only available when booking the full quartet!

For our entire repertoire take a look, Click HERE (18kb). If you wish to have a favourite song or one of personal significance as part of your celebration, one which we do not have already in our list, for a small fee and with four weeks notice, we are able to arrange any song for the quartet to play for you .

We can offer guidance to help you choose the music that will make your wedding truly unique, individual and magical.

WHY BOOK US?
We have experience: This means we can factor all contingencies into your booking. We are sensitive to the emotional significance of this moment for you. We adapt to the differences which make each wedding unique and special.
We are professional: Near enough is not good enough us! We are there to enhance your day.
We do not book “back to back”: There will be a minimum of two hours free space between your wedding and any others we have booked for that day.
We look great: unless otherwise requested our dress code is formal black.
We arrive early: all musicians arrive 30 minutes before the booking time. We are seated and ready to play as your guests arrive.
You get personal attention: Stephanie Higgs, the manager and 1st violinist will take the time with you to discuss your plans to make sure you are happy with all the arrangements. She will respond to emails immediately, and is also available for personal phone consultations.
We are versatile: in all aspects of the service we provide for your occasion, from the location, to the selection of music and the choice of ensemble whether it be quartet, trio or duet.
We give realistic quotes: we quote for the whole booking time. our fees will be discussed with you at the time of your initial booking enquiry. For wedding ceremonies we recommend a minimum booking time of 1 hour. In our experience, this allows 10 - 15 minutes for guests to settle before the arrival of the Bride, the duration of the service, and then for an unhurried departure of the Bridal party and time to receive the congratulations from your guests. We will quote for the entire time you wish for us to perform. We have a small fee attached to bookings which require us to play on the beach, and Stephanie will discuss how this is structured with you when you make your booking.
Nothing is too much trouble: your happiness is our main concern. We understand that arrangements can often change, especially when organising a big event like a wedding and we are happy to accomodate your needs wherever possible.

Please contact Belinda for further details and our FAQ's.