Deans' Duets & Quartets

...violins, cello, guitar, piano, harp & more

$300 starting price

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Southeastern United States

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April Dean McConnell

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AWARD WINNER (5X)

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Deans' Duets & Quartets provides customized music for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception. We are classically trained professional wedding and event musicians who specialize in popular covers of modern music, as well as traditional music. We offer all the classical favorites, but also offer pop covers, rock songs, Broadway tunes, Sinatra classics, fiddle, bagpipe, and more! We also want your day to be completely customized to you, so we love to learn new songs as well. We perform for weddings and special events in North and South Carolina, and the surrounding states. We are passionate about bringing your music vision to life! Options include: violin solo piano solo cello solo guitar solo harp solo violin duets violin/piano violin/guitar violin/cello violin/harp string trio string quartet and more! Visit our website to see our services and for more info about us... We can't wait to hear from you!

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Instruments

Bagpipes

Cello

Fiddle

Guitar

Harp

Keyboard

Piano

Trumpet

Viola

Violin

Vocals

Music Genres

Celtic

Classical

Country

Dance

Folk

Pop

Rock

Music Services

Live Music

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

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Meet the team

April Dean McConnell

Owner

April Dean McConnell began playing the violin at the age of three and piano at the age of nine. She holds a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in violin performance and is also a pianist. While at Wake Forest, April was concertmaster of the university symphony and has also performed with the Western Piedmont Symphony, Salisbury Symphony, and Winston-Salem Symphony. April recently completed her master's degree at Appalachian State University. She is also a violin and piano instructor.

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Dean's Duets receives glowing reviews from multiple couples who hired them for their wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The team, particularly April, is praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. Brides and grooms were delighted with the beautiful music played, with many guests commenting on the elegance and special touch the live performances added to the events. Dean's Duets is highly recommended for those seeking a seamless, personalized, and musical experience for their special day.

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Emily B

6/24/2025

Working with April was amazing! From the very beginning, she was so helpful and would thoughtfully check in on us throughout the planning process. We were able to curate the perfect ambiance for guests with a bagpiper as guests arrived and through the ceremony with a cellist and violinist. Everything was amazing!

DeAndra "Dee" W

6/07/2025

We recently got married and couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Deans' Duets! April was amazing throughout the whole process—super responsive, kind, and helped us choose the perfect solo violinist for our day. They had such a great list of songs to pick from, which made planning so easy. On the big day, Katie played at our ceremony and was everything we hoped for—professional, incredibly talented, and brought such a beautiful energy to the moment. If you’re thinking about live music for your wedding, Dean’s Duet is 100% the way to go!

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Hannah L

5/20/2025

Dean's Duets made my day so special. If you are considering whether or not to have Dean's Duets be a part of your special day or event; DO IT!! You will not be disappointed. We had a pianist and violinist perform for the ceremony, and they were absolutely amazing. Truly, they exceeded my expectations. They are so talented, and it felt like a dream hearing them play. I couldn't stop crying when I first heard them start playing! The guests and bridal party raved about the music and how special it was for them to be there. Dean's Duet's as a whole were so easy to work with. They helped plan every detail of the ceremony with us. They were so attentive and had such strong attention to detail, and it helped me feel at ease. They are trustworthy and know exactly what they were doing! They were so kind and helpful throughout the process. I recommend them to everyone I know now for weddings and any event they could be a part of!! I couldn't be more grateful for them for being a part of my special day! :)

Hannah S

5/19/2025

We could not be more thrilled with the string quartet that played at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! From the very beginning, the entire team was an absolute dream to work with—professional, kind, responsive, and genuinely passionate about making our day special. What truly stood out was how well they listened to us. They took the time to understand our vision, and we felt completely heard throughout the planning process. April, in particular, went above and beyond—not only did she ensure every detail was in place, but she also made several thoughtful recommendations that elevated the entire experience. Her musical insight and personal touch brought everything together in a way that truly made our wedding perfect. The music was breathtaking—elegant, emotional, and flawlessly executed. It created the exact atmosphere we had hoped for and added a magical layer of beauty to both the ceremony and cocktail hour. We had so many guests comment on how incredible the quartet was! We wholeheartedly recommend this talented group to any couple looking to add a special, unforgettable touch to their wedding. They exceeded every expectation and helped turn our dream into reality.

Lindsey T

5/13/2025

Cannot say enough about how amazing Dean’s Duets was for our wedding day!! April was great throughout the planning process. The music was beautiful and the musicians were super professional. Highly recommend Dean’s Duets for any event!

Leslie M

4/13/2025

We just had our wedding a couple of weeks ago, and we are so thrilled to have booked Dean's Duets. They gave us the Bridgerton style I was looking for, and even other guests complimented how "great they were"! Also, I was pleased they were easy to work with when curating my own play list. If you want a balance between fun and sophistication, I highly recommend.

3/29/2025

We had a wonderful experience with Deans' Duets for our wedding! They were super professional throughout the entire planning process: always quick to respond to our emails, proactive in sending out music planning forms, and excited to learn a new song we asked for. We had a string quartet for 90 mins for cocktail hour + first dance, and it really created the loveliest tone and atmosphere to start our wedding reception. I had requested Bridgerton vibes, and they definitely delivered! Multiple guests were telling us how much they enjoyed listening to try and identify all the different songs as they played. I’m so glad I got videography, because I feel like I wanted to just sit down and listen to it all like a concert! We got a custom song for our first dance, which we were quite hesitant about doing at all, but I am so glad we did. Highly recommend working with Deans' Duets!!

Eli R

1/28/2025

We booked a violin/cello/guitar trio for our pre-ceremony and ceremony music. April was great to work with for music selection and helped us create some custom mashups to really personalize the ceremony!

Lydia B

1/23/2025

Dean's Duets was the perfect fit for our wedding day! They were so wonderful throughout the whole process. They were super communicative leading up to the event. I still have guests talking about how beautiful the music was during ceremony. I was told it gave Bridgerton vibes. For anybody looking for live music for their wedding that is elegant and personalized, Dean's Duet is a great choice!

Andrea G

1/07/2025

Dean's Duets is the perfect choice when you need beautiful duet or quartets for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and more. We loved being able to walk down the aisle to a curated list of songs played beautifully by our harp and violin duet. We would highly recommend them for all events!

Emily A

10/23/2024

We were connected to Deans’ Duets through our DJ, and we couldn’t be happier! Drew was amazing, and our guests raved about the music. Absolutely recommend!

Grace T

10/15/2024

Dean’s Duets were absolutely fantastic. They made the adjustment to come to a different city when our wedding got cancelled by disaster in Western NC. I got a violin and cello duet and they played everything that I wanted and it sounded so magical. They had a huge array of songs to choose from and they all worked so wonderfully. They were even able to customize the song I wanted to walk down the aisle too. Speaking with April via e-mail was so easy, she responded right away and always had answers to any questions that I had. They were incredibly flexible and easy to work with. Highly recommend!!

Savanna L

9/07/2024

I loved the special touch of having a violinist play for the ceremony and cocktail hour. She did a wonderful job and everyone I corresponded with was helpful and even helped me incorporate an unusual song that I wanted for the ceremony. Highly recommend!

Annie B

8/27/2024

We hired deans duets strong quartet to play music at our wedding during the ceremony and cocktail hour.. they were marvelous.. truly added that elevated detail to our very special day!

Ashton C

6/20/2024

April at Deans' Duets made the lead up to and execution of our wedding ceremony stress-free and flawless. Their expertise and wide-range of music was top-notch and we're so happy to have had them as a part of our big day!

Miranda B

6/20/2024

We had a wonderful experience with Dean's Duets! April was very energetic and organized and pleasant to work with, and the music was beautiful -- absolutely perfect for our ceremony!

Ashley S

6/11/2024

Great experience from start to finish. We hired the guitar/violin duet for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and it was perfect. Great communication prior to our wedding and the music was beautiful for the event. We got so many compliments on the mix of songs and how great they were.

Carlos E

5/21/2024

Deans Duets made our son’s wedding extra special. The music was outstanding and the group was professional and of the highest quality. Lisa and Carlos Evans

Lauren G

4/25/2024

From my initial inquiry to booking to having them perform at my wedding ceremony, Dean's Duets was professional, personable, reliable and hands down amazing! April was always available to answer my questions and helped me multiple times when I was deciding on booking. She and the whole team at Dean's Duets made this process a seamless one! The music they provided for my wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful and I would recommend them 10/10 times to anyone looking for music!

Heather C

4/15/2024

Extraordinary talent and professionalism.

Corey T

4/12/2024

Amazing music honestly set the vibe of the whole event! April was amazing to work with she was super flexible and helpful. We got so many compliments regarding our Harp player and Violinist. Drew Preston and Evelyn Gagnon are amazing musicians 10/10 would hire again!

Elizabeth I

1/21/2024

We worked with April from Dean’s Duets, and she truly stood out among our vendors. She was lovely to chat with, offered to help with anything she could, had quick answers to all of our questions, and was extremely responsive. They have a large catalog of songs available, and their musicians can learn a song if they don’t already know it—but all of our wishlist songs were already ones they knew! She also was the pianist for us, and did an amazing job. Her music made our ceremony feel so special, our guests loved it. We would recommend their services to anyone, 10/10!

Gissette V

12/23/2023

Wow, wow, wow! April and Ben were amazing to work with, and to hear. April was quick and on it ever step of the way and Ben played beautifully! He communicated with our DJ upon arriving and they worked great with one another.

Julia M

12/13/2023

Dean’s Duets played the ceremony and cocktail hour at our December wedding, and they absolutely crushed it! All of our guests commented on how beautiful our ceremony music was, and they added such a nice accompaniment to our cocktail hour. April was so helpful and easy to work with — we had a custom song for ceremony, and they did an amazing job! Highly recommend booking them!!!

Meredith C

12/10/2023

I am so incredibly happy that we were able to have Deans’ Duets perform our ceremony music. April was so amazing to work with and it was so easy to trust that the musicians would come prepared and perform beautifully! The song selection that they have is amazing and my husband and I were able to each select songs for the ceremony that had special meaning to us. Such a truly special touch and way to elevate your ceremony - I highly recommend Deans’ Duets!

Maddie G

11/01/2023

Incredible artists; had a string quartet for our ceremony/cocktail hour with all custom arranged songs that are not usually ceremony music (alternative/emo genre)… so impressed and made our day even more meaningful. Guests also asked for a on-the-spot godfather theme song request during cocktail hour that they were able to perform without hesitation. Use Deans duets, we are so grateful for them! April is also such a helpful person, quick to respond and always checking in throughout the wedding process!

Sheny M

10/30/2023

The Dean's Duets were the perfect addition to our wedding day! My husband and I made the right decision. They provided us with great communication and helped us along the way. A live performance during cocktail hour and our ceremony could not have been more perfect.

Abigail F

10/26/2023

Deans Duets were amazing to work with. They made my ceremony such a dream and really took it to the next level. I got the two violins and cello trio and it was absolutely amazing!! April is such a sweetheart and so easy to work with. I would recommend them over and over!

Alexis P

10/16/2023

We had the best experience with Dean's Duets. We went with the violin and guitar duo and it was absolutely beautiful. All of our guests loved the music sections they played as well. We even requested for them to play a song that was not on their original list and they were more than willing to learn it and played it at our ceremony. Highly recommend!

Lauren S

10/12/2023

Deans' Duets is absolutely wonderful! They truly have the entire planning process down to a science so it is smooth and stress free. We hired them for ceremony and cocktail hour music and could not have been happier. All of our guests raved about them too! We absolutely loved all of our vendors, but they were definitely one of our favorites! Could never recommend them enough!

Tricia W

9/12/2023

Dean's Duets is first class! Their ensemble provided beautiful music for our daughter's wedding. Each musician performed wonderfully! The music set the tone for the evening and amplified the beauty of the ceremony. We are grateful that they shared their talents with us to make her wedding day as special as it was. They were all pleasant and professional to work with, arrived early, and even started playing early. I HIGHLY recommend Dean's Duet to make your special occasion memorable.

Lindsay W

8/24/2023

Working with Deans’ Duets & Quartets was incredibly easy and fun! They made the planning process seamless, especially as someone who didn’t know a whole lot about classical music, they knew exactly what I was looking for and were so helpful. They were incredibly responsive during the planning process, always answering any questions I had and even checked in regularly to see how things were going! On the day of the wedding, the music was absolutely beautiful and made the day perfect.

Lisa S

7/26/2023

What a beautiful sound for our outdoor wedding!! April and her team made it very easy to choose songs/variations for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Highly recommend!!!

Sarah C

7/12/2023

I knew I wanted live classical music during dinner at our reception. I'm so glad I chose Deans' Duets. Working with April and her team was an extremely easy process. We were able to tailor our music selection to exactly what I had in mind. So many guests complimented the live music and how much it added to the ambiance of our reception. The musicians were timely and professional. I highly recommend Deans' Deuts to any couples looking for live music as a part of their wedding day!

Emily M

7/07/2023

I am SO beyond happy we had Deans Duets & Quartets at our wedding. From the beginning, April was so easy to communicate with and was super clear about their process. She checked in periodically too, which was so nice and put me at ease as sometimes not hearing from vendors makes things feel super stressful. The music was truly magical. I could hear the music start when my family walked down the aisle and had chills. When it was my turn, the music filled the room in the best way and really created an amazing atmosphere. We had a hymn and song during our ceremony too and they were right on queue with our pastor, starting and stopping smoothly. I did not get a chance to thank them before they left, but I am so grateful and it met and exceeded all of my expectations!! I highly recommend!!!

Ben G

7/01/2023

My wife and I recently married in Linville, NC. The reception was a formal sit down dinner for 40. I asked Deans' Duets to put together a trio of excellent classical musicians to play strictly classical music. The request was fulfilled by two violins and one chello. The music and volume was perfect. The musicians were absolute pros, transparent to our event and right on time. I highly recommend Deans' Duets for any occastion you have requiring their skills.

Caleb and Jessica P

6/19/2023

Wonderful experience with Dean's Duets, from great planning advice to flexibility in getting details taken care of the week of the wedding. The music sounded wonderful and we would have liked to sit and listen for a while longer during our cocktail hour if we had room in our day's schedule! Harp and cello is a great combination :)

Christy B

6/07/2023

They brought such a unique element of class and charm to our wedding. They can play anything from classical to modern songs and it was truly a joy to have them preform.

Michaela K

5/31/2023

I could not recommend Deans' Duets enough. From start to finish, April was incredibly responsive, proactive, and attentive to our needs and questions, and the entire process of working with her and her team was easy and clear. The solo violinist who played during our ceremony on May 28th was a true highlight of the day; I could not have asked for a more beautiful rendition of "Here Comes the Sun" as I walked down the aisle (and, serendipitously, the sun did indeed come out shortly thereafter). If you're looking for memorable ceremony music and an above-and-beyond experience, you will not regret working with Deans' Duets!

Jessica B

4/02/2023

We booked a violin, violin, cello trio from Deans’ Duets for our wedding in the North Carolina mountains to play prelude and ceremony in March. The booking was easy and the musicians were top notch. April was very responsive and proactive throughout the planning process to ensure we had the music program we wanted.

Tiffany C

1/31/2023

A friend of mine who used Deans' Duets for her wedding referred to me to them when we needed someone to play our ceremony music. April was responsive and easy to work with especially when I kept changing/adding songs to the set list. The music was beautiful and added a special touch to our ceremony.

Terry A

1/10/2023

Best of all worlds! Stunning music at our Dec 2, 2022 wedding with 2 violins and cello, and background piano player for 4 hours for reception. Wonderful to work with in planning and great communication. But it comes down to the chills their music gave me as I walked down the aisle. Strongly recommend!

Tricia B

1/03/2023

I was married New Years Eve 2022, and a Deans Duets quartet played music for the hour long pre-ceremony reception and then for the ceremony itself. The music was absolutely stunning, and working with them was so easy! April checked in multiple times leading up to the wedding and always responded quickly if I had a question. This is a very talented and professional group. Booking them is a no brainer!

Paxton S

12/13/2022

Dean's Duets was wonderful to work with for our wedding. They were great at communicating throughout the entire process and have an expansive list of songs that will set the tone for your ceremony. They were so professional and prompt! We highly recommend them!

Sara B

12/06/2022

10/10! April is extremely kind, clearly cares about providing you with the best service, and her musicians are incredibly talented. With a winter wedding, she helped us determine the best options in the chilly weather, and she was always prompt in answering my calls or emails. Donna and Paul made our ceremony perfect, they were prompt and prepared and made for a perfect touch to the day. With musical experience ourselves, my husband and I were particular about who we hired, and we couldn't have been happier with this team. Thank you, Dean's Duets!

Shelley L

11/23/2022

Deans' Duets was very prompt and responsive, and did a lovely job for the ceremony! They arranged a version of a special song for us and it was perfect. We were so glad that we hired them.

Carley B

11/13/2022

Deans' Duets were absolutely amazing. We hired a string quartet, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. April is incredibly responsive to all forms of communication. Her team is willing to work with you on any music you want at your wedding. They even indulged some of my pop-culture requests, and made custom covers of songs not on their list! They arrived early on wedding day, practiced for over an hour prior to the ceremony to ensure quality sound, and continued throughout the cocktail hour without any missteps. Every guest was blown away by their presence, and they will elevate any event. I cannot recommend them enough!!

Jerry B

10/19/2022

Autumn from Dean's Duets was excellent and she made my daughter's wedding ceremony extra special. I highly recommend Dean's Duets and Autumn jerry Bonner

Noelle W

10/11/2022

We hired a violin and cello duet for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they did an amazing job! Dean's Duets offers a wide variety of options for solos, duets, trios, etc with various string options. April was tremendous to work with and provided very prompt responses and assistance. I'd highly recommend Dean's Duets for all of your string needs :)

Lina S

8/01/2022

We are so lucky to have had Dean's Duets on our wedding day! We booked a violin, cello, harp trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The communication leading up to the wedding was absolutely amazing. We had to push our wedding a couple times due to COVID and the team was beyond patient and accommodating. The music played during both the ceremony and cocktail hour was beautiful and made those moments that much more special! It was so nice being able to customize the playlist exactly how we wanted.Thank you Dean's Duets for adding to the magic of our day!

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