Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, and Rock Strings
New York City, Long Island, Westchester
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Patricia Johnson
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (2X)
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR WEDDING MUSIC with Encore's Contemporary and Elegant Ensembles. Choose from Rock String Quartets, Jazz and Classical Chamber Ensembles. Encore Music brings a touch of elegance with your musical choices. Call Today and choose Excellence in Customer Service and Performance.
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Instruments
Cello
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Piano
Violin
Music Genres
Classical
Jazz
Latin
Pop
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Rehearsal Dinner
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Patricia Johnson
Owner
Hello. I’m Patricia Johnson, the Owner of Encore Music. I am a classically trained violinist with a passion for jazz, rock, and contemporary music as well. I love bringing my beautiful music to the most important day in your life; your wedding day. I am dedicated to making your special event even more special with my music.
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5.0
out of 5.029 reviews
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Encore Music, specifically Patricia and her team, received rave reviews for their musical performance at weddings. The string quartet and string trio were highly praised for creating a magical and elegant atmosphere, flawlessly playing requested songs, and accommodating special requests like learning new songs. Patricia's professionalism, flexibility, and grace in communication were highlighted, with reviewers emphasizing the enchanting and beautiful experience provided by Encore Music. Highly recommended for those seeking a personalized and memorable musical touch to their special day.Review photos
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Victoria Z
5.0
11/15/2024
We booked Patricia to play violin for our small beach ceremony (28ppl) and she was amazing! So talented and really worked with us to play a song I really wanted to walk to that wasn’t in her catalogue (stolen by dashboard confessional for you alternative 2000s girlies ❤️).
I absolutely loved the violin and my guests were giving lots of praises! Patricia is very professional and responsive and made it very easy! 10/10 would recommend!
Vendor response 11/15/2024
Thank you for your kind words, Victoria. It means the world to me that I could help to ma...
ke your wedding even more special with my music! My best wishes for a happy marriage filled with love.
Patricia Johnson
KM R
5.0
10/30/2024
We recently hired Patricia, an incredible violinist, along with her equally talented harpist partner, to perform at our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! From start to finish, Patricia was a dream to work with. She was communicative, professional, and genuinely enthusiastic about making our event special.
On the day itself, Patricia's violin performance was nothing short of mesmerizing. Her skill, paired with the beautiful harp, created an enchanting atmosphere that our guests are still talking about. Patricia made the entire process seamless, handling everything with such grace and ease. If you're looking for an elegant, heartfelt musical experience, Patricia and her harpist partner are the way to go. Highly recommend!
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Kassie D
5.0
8/22/2024
We hired the string trio from Encore music for our wedding which consisted of 2 Violins and 1 Cello! Our string trio added a magical touch to our wedding ceremony that I’ll never forget. They flawlessly performed every song I requested, and Patricia went above and beyond to help coordinate the timing perfectly for when my father and I walked down the aisle. The elegance and emotion they brought to the occasion were praised by all our guests, who couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the music sounded. Their performance was the ideal complement to our ceremony, creating a truly unforgettable experience. I couldn’t have asked for a more talented and attentive group to enhance our special day.
Aline R
5.0
7/19/2024
We had a one year wedding/vow renewal at the Old Field Club. Found Encore through The Knot and we couldn’t be happier with the communication we’ve had throughout the planning and the delivery of their talent. We chose to have a violinist and a cello. It was perfect. Our guests loved it and it added a special touch to the songs we’ve chose to be played for the arrival of our guests and ceremony. Truly felt like a fairytale. Couldn’t recommend it more!!! You NEED them at your event! ❤️❤️❤️
Vendor response 07/23/2024
Thank you for your wonderful compliments! We enjoyed working with you to make this day pe...
rfect for you and I am so happy that you enjoyed our work! Your vows were so touching, Aline. I know you and your family will have love and happiness! My best wishes to you.
Patricia Johnson
Becca D
5.0
12/01/2023
Encore Music was absolutely fantastic and an amazing ensemble. We vetted through many quartet vendors and they are 100% the best in the NYC, Westchester, NJ, Long Island area.
Patricia is kind and great at supporting your wedding vision. The quartet learned Red Hot Chili Peppers songs for the cocktail hour upon request which sounded amazing! The ensemble has a vast skill set of all different types of genres and will support what you are looking for in your event. The quartet practices and rehearses the music to ensure impeccable sound for your event. I highly recommend this vendor and will continue to use them for future events.
Dora M
5.0
10/04/2023
Patricia and her team were incredible and helped set the tone for our wedding day from the very beginning. We booked the string trio and they were able to accommodate our favorite songs into the ceremony. We also opted to have them stay throughout our cocktail hour and they did a phenomenal job. If you're looking for an ensemble you can't go wrong with Encore Music!
Sarah D
5.0
9/12/2023
Encore music was incredible!
I had a violin and guitar for my ceremony and cocktail hour and they sounded beautiful.
From meeting with Patricia and choosing what instruments would sound best with the music I chose, to the day of, they made this process so seamless.
I highly recommend using them for all your live instrumental needs!
Vendor response 09/13/2023
Hi Sarah and thank you for this wonderful review! I am so happy to have made your wedding...
even more special with my music!
Much Love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Mary R
5.0
7/24/2023
The Encore String Quartet made my wedding so special. They played at my friend’s wedding last year and now we are both highly recommending them. They played all our favorite songs and it was just lovely and so classy too. The music was beautiful! If you want wonderful music for your wedding and a stress free experience, look no further!
Vendor response 07/25/2023
Thank you for your recommendation and complements, Mary! I am so happy to have made your ...
wedding even more special with my music. Much love and happiness to you and James.
Kara A
5.0
7/19/2023
Having Encore's trio play at our wedding made our ceremony all the more magical. They played our favorite songs so beautifully. They are just wonderful to work with and sooo good!
Cynthia S
5.0
6/23/2023
Awesome!! They made our special day extra wonderful. Patricia was my favorite vendor for our wedding by far. The music sounded magical! The extra long processional did not faze them at all. If anyone needs ceremony music, do not hesitate; hire Encore Music!
Tiffany R
5.0
4/13/2023
Just wonderful! We hired a string trio from Encore Music to play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We were so happy we did! Patricia is wonderful to work with. The trio was so amazing, playing all our song selections so beautifully. Encore made my wedding so elegant.
Samantha B
5.0
4/10/2023
Highly recommend!! Encore music did such a great job for my April 2023 wedding at Sea Cliff Manor. The weather was iffy on the day of, and they were so flexible on moving inside/outside. Patricia was so responsive to my emails with music requests for my ceremony and cocktail hour. They played beautifully and I am so happy we used Encore Music!!
Vendor response 04/13/2023
It was such a pleasure working with you, Samantha! It means the world to me that you were...
happy. Much love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Jelyssa L
5.0
9/02/2022
Encore Music was incredible from start to finish! Our ceremony and cocktail music were so beautiful. The team even learned some new requested songs that we wanted to have them play! Would highly recommend them for your event. Thank you, Encore Music!!
Vendor response 09/02/2022
We loved working with you Jelyssa! I am so happy that we were able to help make your weddi...
ng day even special with our music. Much love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Lisa F
5.0
8/16/2022
We hired a string quartet from Encore Music and I am so glad we did! The music was so beautiful and made my ceremony so special! Patricia was so easy to work with and open to all my requests. Thank you Patricia for making my wedding perfect!!
Vendor response 08/16/2022
Thank you Lisa, for reviewing us. I enjoyed working with you and am so happy that I could...
help your ceremony so special with our music.
Much love and happiness!
Patricia Johnson
Peggie Sue L
5.0
8/13/2022
I hired Encore's string trio for my wedding and cocktail hour and I am so glad I did!! They took my music requests and made such beautiful music. They played all the songs I wanted as a backdrop to the most perfect day. They were on time, professional, and set up a wonderful sound system! Thank you Encore Music for making my wedding perfect!
Vendor response 09/02/2022
My pleasure Peggie Sue! I am so happy that we were able to help make your wedding day even...
special with our music.
Much love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Lindsay P
5.0
8/08/2022
Wonderful!!!
Vendor response 08/08/2022
Thanks! I loved working with you and wish you all the happiness and love that life can bri...
ng.
Patricia
Encore Music
Paul J
5.0
8/06/2022
Patricia and her team at Encore Music are amazing! We changed our date and our location twice, and Patricia could not have been more kind and flexible. It was so special for us to have strings played at our wedding. We were so thankful for all of Patricia's help through the planning process. Our ceremony music was so beautiful! From start to finish, I am so happy to have hired Patricia. Thank you Encore Music for the perfect music to our best day!
Vendor response 08/06/2022
Paul, thank you for such a wonderful review. Hearing that I helped make your wedding day ...
the best day for you and Lisa is just a delight! Love and happiness to you.
Patricia
Maria K
5.0
2/06/2022
We chose Patricia/Encore music as our musician for our wedding. I couldnt have imagined a more special moment as I was walking down the isle. Patty and her musicians made my wedding feel like a movie. I could not thank her enough for being so professional, easy to work with and so accommodating to our wishes. Patricia can make anything happen. The talent is beyond words and everyone was so impressed at how extravagant and elegant my ceremony was. Patricia even played video game music which is insanely cool and all of my friends could not even believe how awesome it was ! You would be a fool not to book Encore Music for your events as Patricia is so versitile and talented. Thank you again for the most amazing ceremony my husband and I could have ever dreamed of.
Vendor response 02/07/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that we helped to make your wedding...
day so special with our music. In fact, it means the world to me!
Much love and happiness to you and Matt!
Patricia Johnson
Caitlyn O
5.0
9/20/2021
Beautiful, classic, magical. How else can I describe Patricia and her team? I absolutely loved speaking with patricia and I knew booking them was 100% the right choice. Having them with their well executed music put that elegance into my wedding. Loved having them personally and professionally!
Vendor response 09/20/2021
Caitlyn, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review! It was a pleasure ...
meeting you and working for you. I am so happy that we could a touch of elegance to your wedding day!
My best,
Patricia Johnson
Marielle M
5.0
7/11/2021
Patricia and Encore Music were a pleasure to work with and played beautiful string music at our ceremony and cocktail hour. They even played a hymn that we had a singer perform at the ceremony and rehearsed it that same day! I played the cello growing up and it was so special for strings to be part of our big day.
Lauren C
5.0
10/25/2019
We could not have been happier with Patricia and the musicians from Encore. Music is a huge part of our lives so we really wanted this part of our ceremony to go well, Patricia exceeded our expectations and blew us away! The music was absolutely perfect and so beautiful. Our family and friends will be talking about it for years to come! Patricia was great to work with, she communicated so well and took away any stress or worries I had when it came to planning.
My husband and I will never forget this day, the first moment we saw each other as I came down the aisle, and the perfect music that made that moment spectacular! Thank you Patricia!!!!
Vendor response 10/28/2019
Laura, thanks so much for taking the time to write about your experience with my company. ...
It means the world to me that we made your wedding day even more special with our music! Making "spectacular moments" really is my aim! My best to you both!
Much Love,
Patricia
Alejandra M
5.0
9/24/2018
My husband and I celebrated our wedding recently in our backyard, at our home in Hampton Bays. We hired a string trio ensemble from Encore music to perform during our ceremony and cocktail hour, and we were beyond pleased! Patricia Johnson, was terrific to work with, very easy to communicate with and sensitive to our needs. She helped us polish and craft a beautiful music selection of Bossa Nova, Latin tunes, classic and more. The day of the event, the musicians arrived on time, set up effortlessly and played the most perfect music for us. Our guests were so impressed and delighted as well. I highly recommend Encore Music, as a company of professional and excellent musicians!
Vendor response 09/24/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that we were able to help make your ...
wedding day even special with our music. Much love and happiness to you!
Patricia Johnson
Maruta B
5.0
11/11/2017
Patricia and her team did a fantastic job for my wedding 10/20/2017. I hired Encore for a violin and guitar. I wanted something classic but with a little bit of a twist. Patricia was so easy to work with. My favorite song is "Can't Help Falling in Love" and Encore did an amazing job play it during the ceremony. Patricia worked closely with my church organist to ensure everything was perfect and every details was flawless. I highly recommend Encore for your event/wedding.
Bernadette B
5.0
9/02/2017
Patricia was amazing! She was so accommodating to our song selections and her music made our ceremony so much more unforgettable.
Mike & Rosanna J
5.0
10/17/2016
If you're looking for live musicians to play your wedding ceremony, look no further! We got married on 9/25 and we were fortunate to have booked Encore Music and Patricia Johnson. She was so easy to work with. She was honest and responsive and might I say, very talented. We wanted something different so I was able to send her a song list of some newer and classic tunes outside of the standard classical tunes most violinist gear toward. We mixed some new with some classical and it went over very well. Gave me and all our guests chills as we marched down the aisle. Case and point, it was classy, modern with a twist of contemporary. Either way they will play what YOU want and will make your ceremony a day to remember forever. If you are looking for someone to play strings at your event, you should reach out to Encore. You will not be disappointed!
a member
5.0
9/16/2015
Encore music was absolutely wonderful! They were very professional and easy to work with. Love their repertoire: They can play classical to pop. Also, Patricia was so much fun to work with and very accommodating. I would definitely hire them again!
Laura S
5.0
7/14/2014
Encore Music truly helped make our ceremony elegant and special.
The music was top notch and they were able to accommodate all of our song requests. Not only was the string trio extremely talented but they carried themselves professionally as well.
Patricia, is a genuinely kind and very easy person to work with.
From start to finish I am very happy that Encore Music was a part of our special day!
Marisa S
5.0
7/12/2011
Patricia was great to work with. She was very helpful and offered thoughtful suggestions for music at my ceremony. The music sounded wonderful at the ceremony, and it was exactly what I wanted. I would definitely recommend her services!
Jessica B
5.0
11/01/2010
Patricia and her group of musicians at Encore are extremely talented, friendly and professional and they can play pretty much anything.
My guests are still talking about how great our ceremony musicians were and the Zeppelin covers were a hit!
I will always remember hearing their string rendition of the Beatles 'All You Need Is Love" as we took our first steps down the aisle as Mr & Mrs Bianco and that is something I'm sure will stick with me for a lifetime.
Thank you for providing the soundtrack to the best day of our life...so far.
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