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$699 starting price
VA, MD, NC, DC
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Patrick Keese
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Ibis Music Group is a talented ensemble of string musicians available to perform at weddings and other milestone occasions, based out of Charlottesville, VA. They can provide a personalized soundtrack for ceremonies and receptions, as well as cocktail hours. These musicians are happy to travel across the state of Virginia for celebrations.
The performers that make up Ibis Music Group have studied at some of the country's top institutions, like the Juilliard School, Eastman Conservatory, and Berklee College. They've also played with renowned musicians like the White House violinist Peter Wilson, and Loren Maazel of the New York Philharmonic. They're led by Patrick Keese, a graduate of Berklee College of Music.
These musicians understand that every wedding is unique, and so they use music to reflect the tastes of the people celebrating. They are happy to perform classical, contemporary, and jazz music, allowing you to build a playlist that fits your vision. The instruments that make up Ibis Music Group include cello, fiddle, viola, and violin. The group provides its own sound equipment.
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Instruments
Cello
Fiddle
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Bluegrass
Celtic
Classical
Folk
Jazz
Music Services
Live Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
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Patrick Keese
Owner
Patrick Keese is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter living in Charlottesville, Virginia. He attended Berklee College of Music and Virginia Commonwealth School of Music, and has performed with many ensembles both classical and contemporary, including under the direction of the late Loren Maazel of the New York Philharmonic.
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5.0
out of 5.013 reviews
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Ibis Music Group received glowing reviews for their performances at various weddings with their exceptional musicianship and diverse song selection, earning high praise for their professionalism, communication, and ability to create a magical atmosphere. Reviewers were impressed with the team's flexibility in accommodating special song requests and custom arrangements, making the ceremony and cocktail hours memorable and emotionally captivating. Guests appreciated the beautiful music, including popular themes and classic hits, and expressed high recommendations for hiring Ibis Music Group for weddings or events.- Top reviews
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Eric J
5.0
10/14/2024
Superb musicians. Wonderful selections. Very versatile
Sydnee V
5.0
9/04/2024
Hiring Ibis Music Group for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour was the best decision from start to finish. We couldn't be happier with the outcome!
For our wedding at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard, we worked with Patrick and booked the String Trio (two violins and a cello). Patrick is kind, professional, an excellent communicator, and his team of musicians are extremely talented!
I loved their song list which was filled with classics and modern hits recognized by all my wedding guests. Everyone was so impressed. It also meant so much to me that Ibis Music Group learned a song I had requested to walk down the aisle to. Everything sounded beautiful, and I would absolutely hire them again for all future events. They are fabulous in every way.
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Ann B
5.0
8/10/2024
We hired this incredible group for both our ceremony and cocktail hour.
They were extremely professional and easy to coordinate with despite not meeting in person until the day of. Their set list is super diverse, and we were able to easily select several hours of music without having to request a custom piece.
Several guest' highlights included the Mandalorian and Game of Thrones theme songs, as well as several pop and Broadway hits.
We would gladly recommend this group for any event, wedding or otherwise!
Megan C
5.0
3/24/2023
Ibis was awesome! Patrick was great to communicate with and helped us put together a list of ceremony songs. They have a great repertoire already but they were also able to do a custom arrangement for a song that we really wanted to be part of the ceremony. The ensemble played everything beautifully throughout and all our guests loved it! We would definitely recommend
Lizzy S
5.0
11/08/2022
We booked the quartet from Ibis Music to play for our ceremony and cocktail hour and couldn't be more happy that we did! Patrick was very communicative and helpful through the whole process with selecting songs, planning the processional and recessional, and figuring out logistics of having live music at the wedding. They have a large variety of songs and types of music they can play. The music was beautiful and added such an extra something that guests are still commenting on to this day! I highly recommend booking Ibis Music group for your weddings or events!
Stacie T
5.0
6/22/2022
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Miles O
5.0
6/05/2022
I found Ibis Music Group after a quick Google search for string quartets in the Charlottesville area. Patrick was extremely responsive and informative and while the Ibis catalog is already extensive, my wife and I (who are huge Taylor Swift fans) wanted two of her songs arranged for our ceremony. Patrick was very communicative and arranged both songs absolutely beautifully. He and his team were professional and also very flexible, as we had to push back our ceremony time a bit last-minute. We are so incredibly happy with the way our ceremony music turned out and I would recommend Ibis Music Group to any couples who want to add string music to their ceremony.
Ashley Z
5.0
5/16/2022
Ibis Music created a magical atmosphere for our May wedding in Virginia. They sounded amazing during the prelude, ceremony processional/recessional, and cocktail hour. Not only was the music wonderful and the perfect backdrop for the event, they were also wonderful to work with. Patrick was so kind and made wedding planning so easy. He was flexible, easy to reach, thoughtful, and an incredible musician. I couldn’t imagine our wedding day without them!!
Lisa L
5.0
5/14/2022
The wedding would not have been the same without them.
Mackenzie N
5.0
5/09/2022
We hired a quartet from IBIS for our ceremony music and cocktail hour music and they did a fantastic job and were very easy to work with. They offered custom arrangements for a very reasonable price and were very communicative and flexible through that process. We loved having the strings for both parts of the event - it was a really nice touch. Highly recommend them for your wedding needs!
Taylor M
5.0
4/26/2022
We really loved working with Ibis Music Group and Patrick for our wedding! They have a great list of songs to choose from and they can do a custom song for an additional cost (which we did, and it came out perfect). We ended up going with a trio with two violins and a viola. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and it would not have been the same without them.
Melissa R
5.0
10/21/2021
We hired a duet to play at our outdoor vineyard wedding in September. We had really loved the idea of having string instruments on-site to give our ceremony that extra special touch, and oh my did they not disappoint! We are so grateful we decided to hire strings musicians- it really did elevate the emotions and the ambiance during our ceremony! Patrick was very communicative throughout the process, both by phone and by e-mail. He made sure to gather a clear idea of what my vision was for the ceremony and which songs I wanted to hear. I was even able to add a song that was not on the list of available songs on the website. On the day of the wedding, guests raved about how beautiful the music was when they arrived to the venue and took their seats. The musicians were professional and very talented. When I started my walk down the aisle, the duet played "A Thousand Years." It was a moment I will never forget! The music throughout the ceremony was beautiful and again just really elevated the entire experience. I highly recommend hiring this music group! You will not be disappointed. :)
-Melissa, September 2021 Bride
Claire P
5.0
10/08/2020
We wanted a solo cellist for a wedding in Richmond. Patrick responded quickly and arranged for Erin to play at our wedding. Erin learned several brand new pieces in only a few weeks and did a beautiful job. We would recommend them to anyone!
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