FAQs for Corporate Events


1. Which group would be most suitable for our event?
2. What is the cost?
3. Do you have a minimum time for bookings?
4. How will the musicians be dressed?
5. Who chooses the music?
6. Our President has a favourite piece of music. Can you play it?
7. How do we firm up a booking / what happens when we are ready to book?
8. How is payment made?
9. When is the appropriate time to book?
10. Do you travel?
11. Do you play out-of-doors? (...or Divertimento "al fresco"...)





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1. Which group would be most suitable for our event?

We are pleased to assist you with this. Consider the mood of the event (i.e. formal / casual), and the tastes of your guests (most guest lists have a range of tastes, from classical to contemporary). Budget and the size of your event will both influence your decision. (Top of page)

We have demo CDs and song lists available of many of the groups. Our clients tell us these are very helpful. Please contact us on our 24 / 7 phone at (416) 769-8685.

2. What is the cost?

Cost depends on the number of musicians, upon which particular instruments you choose, length of engagement and location. Our clients tell us our fees are very reasonable and competitive. Fees. (Top of page)

3. Do you have a minimum time for bookings?
1 - 2 hours, depending on the kind of engagement, date, and location. (Top of page)

4. How will the musicians be dressed?

Musicians dress to enhance your event, from elegant formal evening wear to dressy casual, or theme wear by special arrangement.

Usually, gentlemen in tuxedos or dark suit, ladies in dressy concert black. (Top of page)

5. Who chooses the music?

Most clients give us instructions such as "mostly classical, some upbeat contemporary" or " lots of old and new pop music and some very well known classical ". Some will give us guidelines by making a few special requests from our song lists or just say "do a mix and read the crowd".

We are very flexible, and being appropriate for your event is of paramount importance to us. (Top of page)

6.Our President has a favourite piece of music. Can you play it?

Probably. We already have an extensive and varied repertoire. But if you have a special piece which is not on our lists, most music can be successfully arranged for these ensembles.

Some styles of music suit some instruments better than others, and that may affect your final choice of instruments. We may ask that you provide a recording of your special piece. Because of the time involved in writing some arrangements, there may be a nominal fee for the arrangement. (Top of page)

7. How do we firm up a booking / what happens when we are ready to book?

When you are ready to confirm the booking, we will fax or mail you a contract, to ensure all agreed upon details of booking are clear and correct. (Top of page)

8. How is payment made?

By cheque or (seldom) cash. We sometimes ask for a deposit of approximately 40%, and the balance is usually due on the day of engagement, or shortly thereafter, according to your company's billing periods. Please let us know if your company requires an invoice (original copy or fax). (Top of page)

9. When is the appropriate time to book?

We book as far as 18-24 months ahead (..or as soon as for tomorrow, if we are available!). Our advice is that as soon as you are sure of what you want, you should book so you know you have it. (Top of page)

10. Do you travel?

Gladly. The fee for travelling depends on the distance and the amount of time which must be allowed to ensure timely arrival at your venue. (Top of page)

11. Do you play out-of-doors? (...or Divertimento "al fresco"...)

Yes. For the musicians, there is always sunscreen and bugspray, but because the fine professional instruments are sensitive and valuable, they must be protected from direct sunshine and any precipitation. Temperature and wind direction are considerations, and relatively level ground is preferable. (Top of page)


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