Songs Off The List

Our clients frequently ask, "Can you play songs not listed in your repertoire?"

Absolutely! We can play virtually anything. Our repertoire is extensive, spanning music from over five centuries, from Renaissance dances to Taylor Swift. However, it's impossible to list every song. We dedicate significant time to writing arrangements, purchasing music, and crafting playlists for our live performances to ensure we deliver what our clients and audiences desire. Unlike a DJ, who can instantly find tracks online, a string quartet requires a suitable arrangement of printed sheet music.

How we acquire new music.

We receive requests for everything from popular hits to rare pieces known by few. We've even played music composed specifically for a single event. Additionally, we frequently accompany singers, so we require music to be arranged in the appropriate key, range, and form for the vocalist. Here are the three methods we use to acquire new music:

1. Purchase  from online sources.

2. Write an arrangement. This is the most expensive method due to the time involved. If the music is available in piano form or another medium, the process is quicker, but sometimes we only have an audio track or a YouTube video to transcribe note-for-note, which can be time-consuming. We charge $150-$200 per custom arrangement we create from scratch. I have arranged over 600 pieces performed worldwide and annually write about 50 arrangements for orchestras, church music, brass, strings, and other ensembles. You can view some of my arrangements at SheetMusicPlus.com. Most of the music performed by Cloud 9 Strings was arranged by me.

3. Swap. We enjoy networking with other event string quartets and are pleased to discover that other groups across the country are enjoying our arrangements.

Make Your Request: dan@cloud9strings.com