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Premier String Soloists and Ensembles
For over 20 years, String Theory Music has specialized in music for weddings, private parties, corporate events, recording sessions, and orchestra/small ensemble needs.
All our musicians are highly trained on their instruments and have studied at prestigious colleges and universities both in the United States and abroad.
We pride ourselves on exceptional services, prompt communication, and doing whatever it takes to help bring your vision into reality.
Our repertoire is vast and covers a wide range of genres and styles. From classical composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, and Mozart to modern artists like Adele, Christina Perri, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Bastille, to name a few. We also love learning new music and have an in-house composer who can write special arrangements for any song that you desire!
As a network of freelance violinists, violists, and cellists we offer:
Violin Soloists
Cello Soloists
Violin & Cello Duets
String Trios
String Quartets
Musicians-for-Hire
About us:
String Theory Music is owned and operated by violinist Allison Marshall. What started out as the desire of a single violinist to share her love of music has turned into a network of professional musicians who have joined to do the same.
Allison puts her heart and soul into this business and absolutely loves what she does. She strives to think outside of the box when it comes to performances and music that is specially formulated for unique events.
All the musicians in our network are local and we only source the best of the best in Northeast Florida and South Georgia. Visit our websit to see and hear more about what we offer and to get started on putting together a musical program to enhance the ambiance of your special day!
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- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Cello
- Viola
- Violin
Music Genres
- Celtic
- Classical
- Folk
- Pop
- Rock
- World Music
Music Services
- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Cocktail Hour
- Reception
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String Theory Music received glowing reviews for their exceptional performance at weddings. Multiple reviewers praised their professionalism, responsiveness, and extensive repertoire, making the ceremony and cocktail hours magical and elegant. Clients appreciated the ease of working with Allison, the coordinator, and the musicians' talent in playing both classical and modern songs. The musicians' flexibility in learning new songs and providing personalized service left a lasting impression, with many highly recommending them for adding a special touch to weddings and events.- Top reviews
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Woking with String Theory was so incredible! It had always been my dream to have live strings at my ceremony and they made it happen. Working with Allison was such a pleasure. She got back in contact with me super fast and helped me plan out all of the pieces the musicians would play. I was extra appreciative of them when planning went bonkers after Helene went through my hometown and I wasn't able to contact them about when to play and the schedule of the day. I am so thankful for their professionalism and beautiful music. You guys made everyone cry, especially my dad which is a huge bonus! Thank you all so so much!
String Theory Music was incredible - we used them for our ceremony and cocktail hour and I cannot begin to express how perfect they were. The musicians nailed the music, everyone complimented them and they even learned my aisle song (Across the Stars) and performed it perfectly! Allison is professional, quick to respond, and all around a perfect vendor. If you are considering strings for your wedding, I would HIGHLY recommend this group!
I was introduced by recommendation to Allison, the String Theory Music Coordinator, through one of the late owners of Castle Otttis in St. Augustine, FL. It was such a sincere pleasure working with her attributes of professionalism, humble partnership, prompt responsiveness, and genuine smile orchestrated amidst our fairytale dreams that were brought to life at our wedding. The violin and cello duet yielded echoes across time that our still heard in our cherished memories to date. Allison and her team were very accommodating in learning new Celtic music and recomposing a Vivaldi classic, in addition to the vast repertoire that was already available. String Theory is highly recommended for any venue that is ready to be enchanted with tunes that will make dreams come true!
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So glad we booked y'all! It added so much fun and value to our event, and everyone loved it so much. Thank you for helping make our dream a reality!
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2024
Thank you, Parker! We absolutely LOVED your wedding and are still talking about how fabulous and unique it was. Thank you for having us!
String Theory Music was wonderful to work with! The String Trio made our ceremony and cocktail hour feel magical and elegant. The owner Allison was very helpful when planning our music selection and she responds quickly to emails. I highly recommend them for any event!
String theory was PERFECT for our wedding. They were a breeze to work with and sounded so great at our ceremony and cocktail hour. They had so many great song choices on their list. I’d recommend them to any bride looking for an elegant touch to their big day.
We used String Theory for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The string quartet was beautiful and such a special touch. They are all so talented and had an extensive repertoire!
Allison was very responsive and great to work with. The process was also very easy from the intake form to the day of, each step was so smooth. We will be recommending String Theory to all of our friends and family!
Allison and her team at String Theory Music were so wonderful to work with and truly made our wedding the most special. They played our first dance song, partnering with our band's soloist to make the most perfect, magical dance in the garden of our venue. It was truly lovely! Thank you so much -- would highly recommend!!
A must-hire for your wedding ceremony & cocktail hour! We chose the string quartet option and the music was beautiful. Easy to work with and professional!
I used String Theory Music for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and their Harp & Cello duet were absolute magic! Not only do their talented musicians add so much beauty to any event, but working with Allison is a pleasure! They are so responsive and kind! I highly recommend String Theory.
Working with String Theory Jax was easy and professional! I hired a cellist for my day!
They were so friendly, able to play/ learn a song I requested off of their approved songs list and responsive! The cellist added a special element to our day that i will always cherish!
All done even with it pouring rain outside!
Highly recommend!
So easy to work with. Great music. I loved having them do the ceremony music. Set such a wonderful feeling for the start of the day.
We hired String Theory for our daughter’s wedding. The string trio was flawless! They played a mix of classical and modern songs and mastered a special request that sounded better than the original. Allison always responded promptly to my questions and was a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend!
We used String Theory Music for our wedding ceremony on December 3rd and I am so happy that we did! My husband was a little wary about not just using the DJ for our ceremony, but ended up being so happy that we chose them instead! We did a violin and cello duet and they were absolutely incredible! Allison Marshall was always super responsive to my emails and made great suggestions for songs when we needed some! We requested a song from them that was not on their list and they had no issue learning it for us. We did a first look before the ceremony and could hear them practicing in the background which was absolutely incredible. While the ceremony was beautiful, I kind of blacked out so I am glad we were able to enjoy them on our own during the first look. An added bonus that I was not expecting! Overall, we definitely recommend String Theory Music! It elevated our ceremony to a whole new level and made it even more special and beautiful! Our guests had nothing but great things to say about them!
Fantastic company. Very easy to work with and the team did a phenomenal job!!
String Theory Music was absolutely wonderful! Allison was super helpful with all our questions and was very prompt with her replies. She offered advice on what instruments to pick when we had no clue and really took care of us. Their music repertoire is extensive and has the perfect selection of songs.
It was a pleasure to work with Allison in our wedding planning as she responds quickly to emails and has streamlined selecting music that perfectly personalized our ceremony. She is totally professional and personal. Allison made me feel as if ours was the only wedding she was playing. Personalized, efficient service and delivery is what you get as well as beautiful music. The music gave our daughter’s wedding that finishing touch which perfected her special day. I will use Allison again!!
String Theory Music was a perfect addition to my daughter’s wedding day. These very talented musicians played amazingly!! I could not be more happy with the services that String Theory Music provided and I would highly recommend them. Only regret is that I couldn’t listen to them longer! 🤗
Incredible. I would give 100 stars if I could! We booked String Theory Music to play during our wedding ceremony this past Saturday. I cannot say enough good things about them.
From the very first interaction with Allison, she was so friendly, personable, and easy to work with. She took the time to answer all of my questions and gave her professional input, which was invaluable to us.
I found their prices to be very reasonable and fair for the services and level of quality they provide. They have an extensive song repertoire, but if the songs you want aren't on the list, they even offer commissioned arrangements at a very reasonable rate and will learn the new songs for you!
String Theory has violinists, cello players, but I really wanted a piano player too, so I booked a piano player to accompany them through another website. Allison took point on managing interactions between the musicians, and musicians collaborated together while needing very minimal direction and input from me, so they made the process very easy for me. When it all came together on my wedding day, we were absolutely blown away. They don't simply just play notes, they play it with so much passion and emotion. Their professionalism, artistry, and dedication to their craft is evident. It was the highlight of our whole wedding!
If you are on the fence about booking them, please, just go ahead and do yourselves the biggest favor and just DO IT! You will never be disappointed!!
Cross posted from Google reviews. :)
We booked a String Quartet for our wedding day through String Theory. Allison was such a pleasure to speak to and work with through the process. She didn’t hesitate to add songs I wanted that weren’t on the list for the ceremony music, such as “Sky Full of Stars” for my entrance and the “Jurassic Park” theme song for my husbands. We are very honored to have had her and the other musicians be a part of our wedding day, they were perfect. We will have beautiful memories of our music for years to come because of the performance of String Theory. They will add another part of love to your wedding day with their beautiful music! There is nothing else like the feeling that live instruments can add to your wedding day, it will give you goosebumps. Thank you String Theory from the bottom of our hearts!
Absolutely amazing, it made my wedding completely magical, I will use them again and again for all my big time events!!! absolutely stunning I cannot wait to get my pictures back, but 100/100, The music was so beautiful and played exceptionally well.
I highly recommend string theory. We had a cello.player and I wish I remembered her name. Our day was crazy with a storm all around us. We had to pull the service off the beach. Our cello played froze her fingers and never complained. She was positive and didn't add any stress to our crazy day. Her talent was supreme. It really added atmosphere and a personal touch. I was mother of the bride and it was my gift to my daughter
We used String Theory Music for our wedding ceremony on December 3rd and I am so happy that we did! My husband was a little wary about not just using the DJ for our ceremony, but ended up being so happy that we chose them instead! We did a violin and cello duet and they were absolutely incredible! Allison Marshall was always super responsive to my emails and made great suggestions for songs when we needed some! We requested a song from them that was not on their list and they had no issue learning it for us. We did a first look before the ceremony and could hear them practicing in the background which was absolutely incredible. While the ceremony was beautiful, I kind of blacked out so I am glad we were able to enjoy them on our own during the first look. An added bonus that I was not expecting! Overall, we definitely recommend String Theory Music! It elevated our ceremony to a whole new level and made it even more special and beautiful! Our guests had nothing but great things to say about them!
Had a cello and harpist for ceremony and cocktail hour at my daughters wedding. What a beautiful addition! These folks are top notch! They come dressed for the occasion, looking very professional! Arrived early for set up and the guests were truly amazed at what this added to the evening! It was magical! I would highly recommend!
What a beautiful addition to our ceremony String Theory was! We originally had a friend playing acoustic music for us but I worked multiple weddings with this vendor and they were so talented we decided we had to hire them if they had our date available (July 3rd, 2022) We were so thankful they did and they were so accommodating. We chose a string trio. We were only particular about a few songs for the processional but otherwise kept song choices in their hands. We are still receiving compliments about how beautiful it was. It added an extra step of elegance to our ceremony which is exactly what we wanted before the "party" part of the wedding. They arrived promptly on time and played for half an hour before the ceremony. We can't thank them enough for being apart of our day and making it even more special.
All I can say is wow! I splurged a little on a solo cellist for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and it was incredible. Completely icing on the cake of our perfect little wedding by the lake at the Manor at 12 Oaks Farm. I can’t recommend these guys enough. Talented, professional, and so helpful with choosing music (we did a mix of classical and modern)! 12/10 Thank you!
So we had lined up music that fell through the week of our wedding, enter the INCREDIBLE String Theory! Allison and her musicians truly saved our day. She was quick to respond and so understanding of the situation. We were able to have all the music we wanted for our ceremony and it sounded amazing! At the beginning of my ceremony I was standing at the top of a staircase, listening to the beautiful music float up to me and I almost started crying. I’m not a crier! Thank you String Theory for making our day special!
We had String Theory Music play all the music for our morning wedding and reception and it was perfect! I had contacted Allison as soon as we were in contract with a special request. We wanted a classical piece when walking down the aisle that was not in their repertoire. She was wonderful to work with and extremely accommodating. We asked them if they could do it and she made it happen for a nominal amount. It was perfect!! If I could give them 10 stars, I would. If you need musicians for any event, I would use String Theory Music if possible…I highly recommend them!!
String Theory is the best vendor we had at our wedding. Allison is so professional, talented, and nice. They were so easy to work with and I felt like we weren’t going to have to worry because they had their act together. During a wedding, I have learned that you have the groups that you have concerns about, String Theory is the opposite... you don’t have to worry, they’ll exceed your expectations...they’re amazing!
The owner Allison and one of her Violinist, Hannah were incredible to work with in every way! The wedding music was perfect and we thank each of them so much!!
From the beginning, I knew I wanted a string quartet to play at the ceremony and I am so glad we went with String Theory. They sounded amazing in our venue and our guests raved about how beautiful they played. Allison was very prompt about answering any questions I had and they have an incredible selection of music they play. Highly recommend!
Allison and her team were able to add a special touch to our wedding! We had an afternoon tea wedding and having them play was the perfect addition because having a DJ during the ceremony and cocktail hour did not seem fitting. They played a special request song of “La Vie En Rose” as I walked down the aisle and it was played wonderfully. Allison was very easy to work with and I cannot recommend their services enough.
I simply cannot express how grateful I am that we chose String Theory Music for our music vendor. Allison is a delight to work with and she went out of her way to be sure our wedding music was exactly what we envisioned. The music really set the mood for our guests before the ceremony and we received so many compliments on the musicians' behalf. I highly recommend these amazingly talented and thoughtful ladies!
What an honor it was to have these musicians play at our wedding! It's been just over a year since we got married and our family and friends still talk about the music. These ladies are top notch musicians and people. Allison is so kind and easy to work with. She was patient with all of our questions (and there were many) and is very responsive. She really made me feel like mine was the only wedding that mattered and gave me her undivided attention throughout the process. She really cares and it shows. 5 stars just doesn't seem like enough to express our appreciation!
Very professional and easy to get along with. Played everything exactly how I wanted and how I imagined it would be. I wanted a song that was not on the list of music and She found the sheet music and played it for us.
We highly recommend using String and Theory for your wedding! Our guests were blown away by the beautiful sound of the violin and cello together. We had pachelbel canon in d as our processional and it was absolutely angelic to walk down the aisle to. Allison was great to work with and very professional.
The music at my daughter's wedding was absolutely perfect! I am so glad that I found Allison at String Theory Music! The string trio added elegance and ambiance to the day.
From the first moment I spoke with Allison I was comfortable with her professionalism and attention to all of our ideas and requests. She guided us and the music portion of the wedding was effortless on our part. I highly recommend that you call String Theory Music!
It has been a few years since my husband and I got married at the San Marco Preservation Hall. The small chapel was the perfect setting for the violin & cello to play music for our wedding. Using String Theory Music was a no-brainer for us since we had attended more than one wedding where they performed and always loved what their music brought to the environment. Allison is always a pleasure to speak with and it is obvious that she loves what she does. We most definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for talented, beautiful people to play music for their wedding!
String Theory Music played during our ceremony this past August and we have nothing but nice things to say about this company. They were so accommodating with our last minute decisions and the songs we wanted. They were so helpful during the whole process and very responsive. Our ceremony took place outside in a garden and the violin and cello were the perfect elegant, romantic touch to our wedding. We would recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable vendors and great music.
Allison Marshall is a dedicated, professional violinist. She has performed at the Castle Otttis numerous times.
In addition to being a very accomplished musician, Allison is incredibly patient and accomodating when an event at the castle is delayed due to late guest arrivals.
This past Saturday, Oct 3, 2015, I observed Ms. Marshall playing over two hours without surcease. She is simply amazing.
What seperates her from the average player is that she really cares about the experience of her clients.
I have been involved in music on a professional level for 40 years. Allison Marshall is a gem.
Rusty
Designer/Builder
Castle Otttis
St. Augustine, Florida
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2015
Thank you, Rusty, for your kind words. We always love playing at the Castle Otttis and working with you and your staff! It is always a pleasure.
Talented musicians and nice to work with!
We cannot thank you enough for sharing in our wedding day! Your music was gorgeous and our guests still talk about how much they enjoyed you. I can't believe we almost overlooked music for our wedding ceremony! So glad to have you and we will definitely recommend you to our friends and families. :)
Having live string music at our event was seriously one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding! It's an element that is often overlooked but added just the right touch and ambiance that we were looking for! Our guests noted how inviting it was to have music as they found their seats for the ceremony- it brought a sweet sofiatication. We loved working with Allison! She was professional and personable all at the same time. Highly recommend String Theory Music!!
These ladies gave my wedding ceremony the perfect touch that added class and elegance. My guests raved about them... They even worked with me on a few special requests that I wanted to be played. I highly recommend String Theory Music for your special day!
We had the violin & cello duet for our outdoor wedding ceremony on the river. It was more beautiful than I could have imagined and the ladies were so professional and talented. They played beautifully and we had so many compliments from our guests about the music.
Allison was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She is very personable and quickly responded to our many questions. She was patient and thorough and made me feel at ease. Everything was just amazing!
I couldn't have asked for better music at my wedding! These girls made my day so special and I would recommend them to anyone. They are great musicians who know and appreciate good music and love what they do. They made me feel comfortable and I didn't have to worry about a thing on my wedding day. Hire them for your wedding and you won't be disappointed!
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Allison Marshall
Owner | Violinist
Hello! My name is Allison and I am the owner of String Theory Music and a professional violinist. I began playing the violin when I was 9 years old and it has been my passion ever since. I have studied privately for over 30 years, majored in Music Business at Belmont University, and have my Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from the University of North Florida. Owning my own wedding music company is the perfect union of my education and experience and is exactly what I am meant to do! I love working with couples and coordinators to create the perfect mood for each unique wedding.
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