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Serving Parry Sound, Ontario, the Greater Area, and beyond, Shannon Lai brings captivating music to the wedding day, with a soundtrack for every part of the celebration. Shannon is an experienced professional cellist specializing in the beautiful sounds of a string ensemble for weddings and other special events.

Services Offered

Flexible-sized string ensembles can be offered (solo, duo, trio, quartet) that adapt to everything from elegant wedding services and receptions to casual backyard celebrations. The group performs a wide range of music to suit all tastes. If you’d like a particular song, melody, or style of music, please reach out!

Travel up to 45km from Parry Sound. A fee will be added for weddings further away.

Ceremony with Pre/Post Music (30 minutes)

Music during guest arrival and/or immediately following the ceremony, including processional, signing of the register, recessional, and other featured moments.

Ceremony with One Hour Pre/Post Music

Includes up to one hour of additional music (can be scheduled before, after, or split), in addition to all ceremony music. Additional time available upon request.

Reception Music

Contact Shannon for ensemble rates.

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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental duo
String trio
Instrumental trio
Orchestra
Soloist/vocalist
Instrumental solo
String quartet

How many musicians are in your band?

1-3

What genres of music does your band play?

Jazz
Country
Calypso
Acoustic
Funk
Dance
Classical
Blues
Oldies
Swing
Rock
Classic rock
Folk
World
Hip hop
Pop
Orchestra
Strings
Latin
Reggae
Mariachi
R&B
Top 40
Soul
50s
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Violin
Cello
Viola

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Willing travel

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music

What items are available?

Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$300

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$350

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$350

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$350

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony music

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Learning new songs
Ceremony music

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302-6 Great North Road P2A2N7 Parry Sound (Ontario)

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