5.0
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Unforgettable music for your special day!
DC/MD/VA, Philadelphia
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Apollo Chamber Music performed during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely exceptional! The quartet created a beautiful and elegant atmosphere, making it a great way to incorporate live music as a memorable part of our special day.
William and the team were highly communicative, professional, and a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. They offered an extensive selection of songs, and we especially appreciated their flexibility in accommodating custom requests and arrangements not listed on their website.
From the moment we first heard them, we were completely captivated and confident in our choice. We highly recommend Apollo Chamber Music for weddings or any special event!
Mallory V.
5.0
Apollo Chamber Music was instrumental in the success of my wedding day, I genuinely could not have asked for a better musicians. Leading up to the big day, they were communicative and patient with all of my questions, which I so appreciated amongst the chaos of the planning process! They played a beautiful selection of songs ranging from beloved movie score pieces to classic compositions. The melodic tones of the string quartet were mesmerizing throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour, making for a truly magical experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a talented and professional musical addition to their wedding or other event!
Rachel S.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (4X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Apollo Chamber Music is one of the most sought-after event live music groups on the East coast. Based in Washington, D.C., Apollo Chamber Music offers services and live performances in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and the Greater Philadelphia Area. Our available instruments include, but are not limited to, violin, viola, cello, piano, and harp. Our musicians are all professionally trained, and we guarantee the highest quality of music performance. We specialize in classical music and pop music covers that your guests will love.
** In need of elegant classical music to elevate your wedding atmosphere? **
** Craving that "Bridgerton" vibe with chic modern song covers? **
** We have you covered! **
Services Offered
Apollo Chamber Music offers flexible music services to couples. Whether you'd like the string quartet, a solo musician, or an unconventional ensemble, we will work with you to determine the best configuration for your event. Prioritizing the addition of your own personal touch, you will be able to choose from our large library of pop, classical, and film music. If you don't see your selections, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate! Our service package can include ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, or all of the above. Our talented musicians are looking forward to performing for you, providing timeless and elegant music that will elevate the atmosphere of your special day!
Popular Ensembles:
The String Quartet - our most popular ensemble is well-loved for a reason! This classic ensemble dates back hundreds of years and has proven to be one of the most well-balanced string ensembles. The string quartet has the largest selection of music ranging from classical compositions to popular music covers. Recently in pop culture, Netflix's show "Bridgerton" has brought the string quartet to the forefront of music appreciators from around the world!
Solo violinist - the violin has always been a classic centerpiece in romantic music performance. Enhanced by an amped backing track, the violin's melodic sound is able to shine. Our resident violinist is fully equipped with acoustic and electric violin, capable of providing the best sound projection for your special day.
Piano duo - the piano is a flexible instrument capable of pairing with any other instrument to provide a well-round sound. Due to the piano's ability to play any music from a reduced score, an extremely large selection is available to best accommodate any couple's envisioned music selections.
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Instruments
Cello
Fiddle
Harp
Keyboard
Piano
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.2023.
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Apollo Chamber Music provided beautiful, professional live music for ceremonies and cocktail hours, creating an elegant atmosphere. Reviewers praised clear communication, responsiveness, and flexibility with custom arrangements, spanning classical and modern pop. They arrived on time, offered fair pricing, and were highly recommended for weddings.Review photos
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Mallory V
5.0
4/25/2026
Apollo Chamber Music performed during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely exceptional! The quartet created a beautiful and elegant atmosphere, making i...
t a great way to incorporate live music as a memorable part of our special day.
William and the team were highly communicative, professional, and a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. They offered an extensive selection of songs, and we especially appreciated their flexibility in accommodating custom requests and arrangements not listed on their website.
From the moment we first heard them, we were completely captivated and confident in our choice. We highly recommend Apollo Chamber Music for weddings or any special event!
Rachel S
5.0
4/05/2026
Apollo Chamber Music was instrumental in the success of my wedding day, I genuinely could not have asked for a better musicians. Leading up to the big day, they were communicative ...
and patient with all of my questions, which I so appreciated amongst the chaos of the planning process! They played a beautiful selection of songs ranging from beloved movie score pieces to classic compositions. The melodic tones of the string quartet were mesmerizing throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour, making for a truly magical experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a talented and professional musical addition to their wedding or other event!
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Kristina S
5.0
12/29/2025
Apollo Chamber Music was amazing to work with from start to finish for my wedding. They were very easy to communicate with, perfectly accommodated our music selections, and sounded...
absolutely beautiful. Their presence and playing added so much elegance to the big day. Highly recommend!
Lilly W
5.0
12/27/2025
We loved having William and his fellow musicians join us at our wedding! They undoubtedly created such an elegant ambiance with their beautiful music. We went with the keyboard tri...
o (keyboard + cello + violin) and had them welcome our guests with classical music as they filed into our ceremony. They also played during our processional beautifully, which is actually really advantageous, since they can pace and time transitions live. As much as you practice at rehearsal, there will be variations in how people proceed down the aisle, and having them adjust in real time was extremely helpful and made for a smooth and natural transition. Finally, they played a mix of pop song covers or personal favorites during our cocktail hour, setting the lively tone for the rest of the evening.
Working with William was extremely easy. He's organized, responsive, and very friendly! When we asked for special requests on music arrangements, he was very flexible and was able to help us achieve the vision we were going for. I would definitely recommend having Apollo Chamber Music join you at your next event!
Taylor S
5.0
11/06/2025
I found William Wang and the Apollo Chamber Music through the Knot for my October wedding. William was very responsive and connected on videos calls to ensure we were on the same p...
age throughout the planning process. He and his team are very professional and I highly recommend the Apollo Chamber Orchestra to anyone wanting live music for their wedding (especially if you're a fan of Bridgerton)! They played a blend of my personal selections and other classical pieces that really brought the atmosphere of my wedding together and I am so appreciative of their talent and communication.
ryan s
5.0
9/26/2025
We hired Apollo Chamber Music to perform at our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were everything we could have asked for and more. Their performance was amazing, especially the...
ir renditions of the custom songs that we requested for the ceremony. They truly made a moment that only existed in my head come to life when my wife walked down the aisle. William was very communicative with me as well, and was very helpful when it came to planning the musical progression for the ceremony.
If you're thinking of hiring Apollo for your wedding, just do it! You will not be disappointed!
Roz B
5.0
9/18/2025
We arranged for a string trio (violin, cello, harp) to play during the ceremony and cocktail hour at our daughter's wedding. Apollo Chamber Music was good to work with, flexibly ad...
apting to our daughter's preferences in terms of instruments and ceremony music. Many of our guests told us how much they enjoyed the music, which greatly enhanced the ceremony and cocktail hour.
Mei M
5.0
8/13/2025
William and Apollo music quartet recently performed at our wedding and I do not have enough good words to say about them! First off, William was so helpful and responsive when it c...
ame to communicating and asking initial questions. When it came to music selection there was a wide range to choose from and if a song I wanted wasn’t on the list, they were able to learn it (given there was an arrangement for the song for the quartet). All the guests raved about how beautiful the music was! I cannot thank William enough for organizing and helping us have such a beautiful day. If you are looking to book a string quartet for your wedding day, look no further!!! 🙌🏼
Tristan H
5.0
6/23/2025
Apollo Chamber Music did a fantastic job at our wedding. We had their violinist play for the Bride as she walked down the isle and their quartet play during the cocktail hour. This...
added a very classy and personal touch to the wedding.
Sara M
4.0
1/25/2025
Great performance on the day and solid overall experience. There is a large selection of music to choose from, as well has being able to create new arrangements for an extra cost. ...
It was very easy to coordinate what they needed for the venue and from our DJ. The only issue was they were a little hard to contact towards the last couple weeks leading up to the wedding. I would hire them again.
Response from Apollo Chamber Music on 01/25/2025
Hello Sara and JT,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, and we sincerely apolo...
gize for the delay in our responses leading up to your big day. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent communication, and we are already improving our systems to ensure that delays like this never happen again.
It was truly a joy to perform at your wedding! You and your guests were incredibly welcoming and made us feel so appreciated. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a special celebration!
Best,
William
Apollo Chamber Music
J +M S
5.0
1/05/2025
Apollo Chamber Music is incredible! They played beautifully at our wedding and set the most perfect tone for the ceremony. The ceremony selections came out exactly as we had envisi...
oned them! We are so grateful for their beautiful music and fantastic service.
Elena Y
5.0
12/27/2024
We were absolutely thrilled with the performance of the music quartet at our wedding ceremony. From the very first note, they created an enchanting atmosphere that set the perfect ...
tone for our big day.
We received so many compliments from our guests about the quality of the music, and several of them asked for the name of the ensemble for future events!
Beyond their technical skill, William and team were a joy to work with. They were professional, responsive, and truly went above and beyond to ensure that our musical preferences were incorporated into the ceremony. Their attention to detail and commitment to making our day special were evident from start to finish.
We could not have asked for a better musical experience to accompany our wedding. We highly recommend Apollo Chamber Music!
Claire C
5.0
10/28/2024
Apollo Chamber performed for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They did an amazing job with the pieces we requested to play. William is wonderful to work with and did a fantastic job...
with communication. I highly recommend them for your special day! Thank you so much again!!
Lauren V
5.0
10/05/2024
William was incredible! He was the perfect touch for our outdoor wedding and dressed nicely to fit right in. He played beautifully and it definitely was a favorite part of our day....
Anna K
5.0
9/23/2024
We loved working with Apollo Chamber Music for our September 2024 wedding! William was so easy to work with and they offered a wide variety of music for our ceremony and cocktail h...
our. Our guests were very complimentary of the string quartet that we went with, and we felt that their price was very reasonable considering the excellent quality of music and service.
Anhchi H
5.0
6/15/2024
We just worked with William from Apollo Chamber Music for our May 2024 wedding, and he was amazing to work with from start to finish! From the moment we emailed him, he was kind, h...
elpful and happy to explain the different services they offer and tech specifications involved. We ended up going with the solo violinist option, with a range of mostly modern renditions (think Bridgerton vibes, Taylor Swift, John Legend). ACM was kind enough to play a few songs outside of their already extensive library, which we were very appreciative of!
Their prices are some of the best we saw in the area. And for impeccable music skills, responsive communication, and a big willingness to work with you to make your big day happen just as you envision, we can’t recommend ACM enough.
Thank you William and everyone at ACM for your incredible service!
Luke S
5.0
4/30/2024
Performed flawlessly. Couldn’t ask for anything more
M S
5.0
4/23/2024
Exceptional talent, professionalism, and customer service! William is lovely to work with and I would recommend his services to any couple who are seeking instrumental music for th...
eir wedding. Apollo Chamber Music offers an extensive repertoire of classical and pop selections that are sure to elevate your big day and make it truly memorable!
Brenna D
5.0
11/11/2023
Apollo Chamber Music should absolutely be your string quartet on your wedding day! My now-husband and I had a traditional Catholic wedding mass in October and Apollo Chamber Music ...
was fantastic! They were flawlessly able to follow the Catholic mass layout and they also perfectly executed our prelude/procession/recession music. As two Disney lovers, hearing our favorite Disney music played on the strings on our wedding day was fabulous!
Alison G
5.0
10/24/2023
They were phenomenal!!!
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to enjoy the majority of their set since I basically blacked out from the minute I got to the aisle to when my new husband and...
I walked back down the aisle. I did catch the beginning of my processional song and a little bit of our recessional. Because we were occupied with photos during cocktail hour, we missed their set then as well, but our guests raved about the strings!!
William was wonderful to work with. Our communications were clear, professional, prompt, and comprehensive. He was accommodating and flexible as we requested some different and non traditional song requests. They were a great addition to our wedding and helped make the day so fun and special! 10/10 would recommend!!!
Seantae J
5.0
10/20/2023
Amazing team! William and team were by far my favorite vendor to work with. Music was phenomenal and such great communication. If you’re on the fence about whether or not a quartet...
would be ideal, do it! William was able to provide last minute accommodations and advice and our guests were in awe of how beautiful things were.
Ali L
5.0
9/24/2023
Apollo Chamber Music was fantastic for our wedding! We listened to recordings from a few music ensembles in the area and thought Apollo Chamber Music was one of the best, so we w...
ere pleasantly surprised when they also gave us the lowest quote.
We had a small garden wedding, and a violinist and a cellist were perfect sound level-wise. The musicians were excellent (several guests complimented us), they arrived early to set up (we were on a tight time frame so this was much appreciated), and William, the manager, was responsive and accommodating.
Kayley L
5.0
7/29/2023
Apollo Chamber Music played at our wedding ceremony, and they were incredible! Guests came up to us afterward to say what amazing musicians they were. Additionally, they were incre...
dibly professional and communicated well throughout the process. They also learned a new song for us, which was so special. We were so thrilled to have them as part of our wedding and we can’t recommend them highly enough!
Kristen B
5.0
7/29/2023
I highly recommend Apollo Chamber Music! We hired their trio to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour. They were prompt, professional, and flexible - there was a chance of rai...
n so their playing locations were up in the air until just before the ceremony. We booked through William, and he made the process very easy and was timely in his communications. They played beautiful classical music for our ceremony and some pop and even the Game of Thrones theme song, which our guests loved during cocktail hour!
Alex G
5.0
7/28/2023
Absolutely stunning performance! We had an outdoor ceremony at St. Francis Hall in DC. Apollo chamber music came through for us as I had to scramble to find musicians the week of m...
y wedding after some previous arrangements didn’t work out. They came together so quickly, quick response time, and reasonable price. We opted for the strong trio and would recommend the same for anyone else for the balayage and sound projection. They play my favorite music selections, including Studio Ghiberti themes. The guests gave raving reviews and said it was the perfect cheery on to of the ceremony and cocktail hour. Originally, I wasn’t sure I was going to do any live music, but after having Apollo Chamber music, I have absolutely no regrets and can’t imagine my ceremony without it. I highly recommend them for those in the DMV area!!
Renee A
5.0
7/01/2023
I'm so glad I booked Apollo Chamber Music for my recent wedding ceremony! Their flawless execution of the music we selected created the most beautiful atmosphere on our wedding day...
. They were also an absolute delight to work with and made everything so easy for us, including seamlessly working with a group of singers that performed with them for a song during the ceremony. I'd recommend Apollo Chamber Music to anyone looking to hire professional musicians!
Danielle K
5.0
5/30/2023
William is beyond amazing!! He is very responsive to emails and is very knowledgeable with what would work best at our wedding. Every guest complimented on his talent. He truly mad...
e our day even more special. We cannot thank him enough for everything!! It was such a pleasure working with him and hearing his talent come to life at our wedding. We truly were blown away by his performance.
Eileen G
5.0
5/25/2023
The quartet was very willing to play the music my daughter requested for her wedding. The music was beautiful and just the right volume to allow for conversation during dinner hour...
. I would very highly recommend the quartet for any social event that requires a ‘touch of class.”
Robyn C
5.0
1/17/2023
We absolutely loved having Apollo Chamber Music join us for our holiday cocktail party. They were easy to work with, went out of their way to accommodate us and the music was just ...
magical. It truly was a highlight of our evening and we look forward to working with them again in the future.
Rupali S
5.0
11/20/2022
Professional, talented, and versatile!
Hannah E
5.0
11/14/2022
William and his ensemble were fantastic from start to finish. Throughout the process, they were very responsive and answered all my questions, and everything was exactly how I had ...
asked it to be on the day. Their music was beautiful and all of the guests enjoyed listening to them. I would 100% recommend hiring them for a wedding.
Lili S
5.0
10/24/2022
Our guests LOVED the music and the atmosphere ACM created at our event last week. VERY happy to have found them~
Would recommend them 100%
M D
5.0
10/02/2022
Apollo String Quartet were total rockstars at our wedding. Not only were they excellent musicians, but they quickly adapted to the change in setup due to the rain and cold. We were...
so glad to have them and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for music at their event!
Yen D
5.0
6/29/2022
The Apollo Chamber Music was such a pleasure to work with. I had specific songs I wanted to play during the ceremony and cocktail hour and ACM made it happen. If you have a song in...
mind but there isn’t really a string version of it, have no fear! ACM was able to arrange a song that my husband and I hold very dearly to our heart and I couldn’t have been happier. We had guests letting us know how much they enjoyed their performance throughout the night. It was definitely a highlight to my special day. I highly recommend working with ACM if you are looking for a string quartet to perform at your wedding.
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