How do I choose the best ensemble size for my event?

In an intimate venue, anything from a solo or instrument duo can provide the perfect ambience for your ceremony! For larger venues and extended playing times (such as cocktail hour and dinner music), we definitely suggest a trio or quartet for more interesting and robust sound.

A quartet is the fullest sound with the most luxurious blend of instruments (two violins, a viola and a cello)!

Do you perform outdoors?

Yes! We love gorgeous outdoor events in venues of all types - gardens, backyards, waterfront, mountain tops, you name it! As we all perform on fine instruments (many of which are hundreds of years old!), we require certain conditions that need to be met. You will be required to provide shade (large umbrellas, tent, etc) so our instruments are never in direct sunlight. If below 65°, heaters will be required as well.

Unfortunately if it rains and the covering is not sufficient, we will not be able to get our instruments out and risk them getting wet. Please plan accordingly for that possibility and have a contingency plan for shelter or large tents!

Can we request custom songs?

Absolutely! If you want a custom song and a quartet arrangement is readily available, we will be happy to purchase for just the cost of the sheet music. If a song needs to be arranged, we can definitely do this too. There will be additional fees to account for the time needed to make a great version for your event.

What will we need to provide?

Each musician will need a comfortable and sturdy chair (but no arms!) and shade or heaters as specified above. We supply everything else -music stands, stand lights, clothes pins for breezy days, etc.

Are your instruments amplified?

If your event is in a very large room, we are happy to work with your sound person if they provide microphones and you would like them utilized, but we do not bring our own amplification. In most venues, the sound of the instruments alone is plenty robust and allows you to enjoy the wonderful ambience but still hold conversations without shouting!

What do you wear?

We generally wear “concert black”, which means dressy and professional black dress pants/skirt and tops (i.e. what you would see onstage at the symphony!)

Have another idea or request about attire? Feel free to bring it up and we can discuss!

Will you attend our rehearsal?

Generally, no. Our musicians are all professionals who have experience with both the repertoire and typical flow of events of all type. We will get a comprehensive outline of the timing/cues for each portion of your event and work closely with you or your coordinator in preparation.

If you would like a representative on-site for a rehearsal, please let us know and we can certainly discuss those logistics. Please note there would be an extra fee to add this on.

How far will you travel?

Mosaic musicians are primarily based out of Spokane, WA and no travel fees will apply if your event is within 30 miles of downtown (Coeur d’Alene, ID included in this). We are happy to perform at events much further away (Sandpoint, Newport, Walla Walla, Missoula, just as a few examples!) but travel and potentially food/lodging fees will apply if more than 2 hours away.