The Perfect Quartet for Your Event
Rochester, NY

CLASSICAL • POP • SPECIAL REQUESTS

About Us

THE PERFECT ENSEMBLE FOR LIVE MUSIC

Experience phenomenal live music with our ensemble of professional musicians from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, along with students and alumni from the prestigious Eastman School of Music. Specializing in weddings and events across Rochester and the Finger Lakes region, we offer a seamless booking process, personalized playlists, and an extensive catalog of over 1500 songs spanning classical, pop, oldies, rock, and movie soundtracks.

With nearly a decade of experience, we are masters at guiding the flow of your event, ensuring your guests feel welcome and your vision comes to life. Let us create an unforgettable musical experience for your special day!

Select from our catalog or entrust us to curate a playlist that works best. Just let us know the vibe you're looking for!

9+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

320+

HAPPY CLIENTS

1500+

SONG CHOICES


LIGHTNING-FAST COMMUNICATION

Book Us now

WITH THREE SIMPLE STEPS
1
Get a Quote

Specify your date, time, venue, and preferences. Tell us any song requests or additional needs you may have.

Please enjoy our performances of 'Canon in D' and 'Viva La Vida'


2
Select Music

Select from our exciting and extensive catalog of 1500+ songs. If you don't see your favorite songs, let us know and we'll work it out!

We also offer the option to curate your personalized playlist. Just let us know the vibe you're looking for!

3
Agreement

If necessary, we can set up a meeting via phone, Zoom, or in person – whatever works best for you!

Once we confirm all details, we will draw up an agreement for your approval. 

Then, we’re all set!

TESTIMONIALS

One of our guests (former colleague of mine) is an audio engineer in New York City who does sound for a lot of high-end weddings (The Plaza Hotel, Rainbow Room, etc). He told me that you guys were one of the best string quartets he's ever heard and that you blow the NYC wedding ensembles out of the water! His praise doesn't come lightly, so I thought you might appreciate hearing that feedback. Your playing was top-notch and perfectly on point for timing!

Jacob Ferrante
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion
Canandaigua, NY

I want to send a THANK YOU to you and your fellow musicians for working with me on the best day ever- my daughter’s wedding. 

I felt so fortunate to have you help make Sarah’s wedding dreams come true. Everything was perfect and exactly what she dreamt of.

Lynda Dermady
Cobblestone Creek Country Club
Victor, NY

The 585 String Quartet played at our wedding reception and they were phenomenal! Working with them was super easy and such a pleasure. We tailored the playlist to fit with our wedding theme, playing a variety of classical, pop, oldies, and classic rock music. Having them play added such an elegant touch to our evening; we received many compliments from guests on the quartet. I would recommend 585 String Quartet for any event!

Kristin Petrella
Historic German House
Rochester, NY

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Arbor Midtown
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The Wintergarden by Monroe's
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The Lake House on Canandaigua

Got Questions?

Yes, we do! However, since our wooden instruments are sensitive to cold temperatures, we need to play in conditions above 60 degrees. In case of rain, even if it's the lightest rain, we require complete shelter to protect our instruments. For summer weddings, we ask for a shady spot, whether it's under a tree or a tent.

The approximate footprint for a string quartet is 4' x 16' or 8' x 8'.
For a soloist or string duo, it is 4' x 8'.

Yes, absolutely! Based on your guest count and budget, we can tailor our ensemble to suit your needs. Typically, we suggest a String Duo for 25-50 guests, a String Trio for 50-100 guests, and for weddings with over 100 guests, a String Quartet is ideal to ensure that the music is heard above the crowd, especially during cocktail hour.

Yes, of course! We welcome special requests like this. Involving your family in the performance can create a truly memorable experience. All we need to do is ensure our parts are aligned and in the same key as the singer's.
There is a small fee for a brief rehearsal the day of the event.

We perform acoustically without amplification. For ceremonies, we typically don't need an amplifier. While you walk down the aisle, people will hear us because our sound will carry. If you expect over 100 guests at the cocktail hour, the venue or DJ might be able to set up a microphone in front of the quartet to help amplify our performance.

We have a strong network of substitutes with whom we have collaborated for many years. Since many of us went to school together, you can rest assured that we will find a talented replacement if in the rare event a musician cannot make it.