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Uptown Strings: Captivating Wedding Music in Toronto, Calgary, Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise!

Craft an unforgettable symphony of love with Uptown Strings, your top choice for Toronto wedding violinists and Toronto string quartets. We bring together Canada's most skilled string performers, providing unparalleled wedding music services across Toronto, Calgary, and Banff/Lake Louise area.

Our versatile ensemble options range from solo violin and cello performances to mesmerizing displays by our Toronto String Quartet. Our unique performance arrangements also include a charming Violin & Guitar Duo, an upbeat Jazz Trio, and the harmonious Toronto String Quartet, each tailored to heighten the mood of your special event.

Uptown Strings’ Artistic Director and Founder, Darcy Stamp, shares his excitement for this initiative, "Launching Uptown Strings as the premier crossover string collective in our regions’ events entertainment scene is a thrilling endeavor. We are committed to delivering extraordinary Toronto wedding music experiences that remain etched in memory.”

Comprising the best of Tornto and Calgary's string musicians, Uptown Strings is a unique collective with individual members boasting performances for eminent artists like Josh Groban, George Canyon, The Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Rocky Mountain Symphony, and the Symphony of the Kootenays.

Our signature sound is shaped by inspirations from renowned string groups like The Vitamin String Quartet and The Turtle Island String Quartet. Uptown Strings brings a vast repertoire to the stage, spanning from the classical strains of Mozart and Bach to contemporary tunes of Coldplay and the timeless melodies of Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.

With Uptown Strings, embrace the essence of extraordinary wedding music. Whether you're seeking a captivating Toronto wedding violinist, a harmonious Toronto String Quartet, or engaging wedding music that mirrors your joy, we bring the magic of music to your celebration.



Services Offered

Darcy provides several ceremony music arrangements depending on the clients' needs, such as solo violinist, instrumental duo, string trio, instrumental trio, soloist/vocalist, string quintet, and string quartet. Ceremony music, cocktail hour performances, reception music, and more are included in the wedding services offered by Uptown Strings. Darcy is also happy to learn new songs, play music during breaks, and cover rehearsal dinners. This dedicated performer can easily do justice to a wide range of genres, including classical, jazz, country, dance, rock, folk, and so much more.

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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
Soloist/vocalist
String quintet
Instrumental solo
String quartet

How many musicians are in your band?

1-3

What genres of music does your band play?

Jazz
Country
Gospel
Acoustic
Dance
Classical
Blues
Big band
Oldies
Swing
Classic rock
Folk
World
Hip hop
Pop
Orchestra
Strings
R&B
Top 40
50s
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Violin

What music services do you provide?

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

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sound / PA system
Vocals

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$500

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

$1,500

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,500

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

$1,350

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

Travel expenses
Rehearsal dinner music
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Music during breaks
Learn new songs
Sound/ PA system

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Learning new songs
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Sound PA

Reviews for Uptown Strings

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Bianca Sent on 30/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such beautiful music

We worked with Uptown Strings for our wedding ceremony and reception. We opted for the string quartet for 3 hours. It was such a treat. They played so beautifully. Their renditions of the songs had so much joy, fun, and liveliness to it. They set the vibe so well at our wedding. The volume sound levels were perfect somehow. All four artists had such great chemistry with each other. They also set up audio for speeches during our reception. Really wish we could work with them again! You have the option to customize the songs they play so definitely check on those!
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Asma Sent on 17/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

fantastic added touch to my wedding night!

My wedding was at home but I always knew I wanted live music at it and came upon Uptown Strings in my search for the right group. Since I myself have played the violin all of my life, I was very particular with the ensemble and the songs I wanted. Darcy was a pleasure to work with and even offered me a customization option! I got so many compliments from all of my guests that they loved the music played at dinner. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for my next event. They were absolutely wonderful!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 30/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Uptown Strings was the perfect addition to our day! Darcy was so kind and easy to work with from day one. Cooler weather conditions on the wedding day forced us to be indoors, but it ended up working beautifully as our ceremony space had a balcony that was perfect for the trio. Our guests were so surprised when they realized our music was live! They sounded amazing throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour. This was truly the most memorable part of our wedding day(:
Jade
Jade Sent on 30/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Cocktail Band

We hired Uptown Strings to play at the Cocktail hour at our wedding, and it was fantastic. They even accommodated a special request for us, for the bride's brother to sing with them while they played - It brought the bride to tears.

Fantastic group of musicians, very professional, and would highly recommend.
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Riley Sent on 30/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Uptown Strings was GREAT!

We got so many compliments on the violinist we hired from Uptown Strings - The violinist play during the ceremony and the cocktail hour and it elevated the whole atmosphere. We made several requests and they were able to accommodate all of them :) Would highly recommend!!
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Melissa Sent on 14/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best live musicians for your wedding!

As a wedding planner in Calgary, I work with a lot of wedding vendors, including many live musicians. I can safely say that Uptown Strings are by far the most professional, communicative and talented of them all. From their prompt and friendly response times, to their always smiling presence when arriving at weddings, they make working with them such an easy, wonderful experience. They are so experienced and talented, that queuing the wedding party down the aisle becomes such a breeze. I've always recommended them to my clients as I know they will not disappoint, and can fully rely on them to arrive on time and 100% commited and enthusiastic to the event at hand. If you're thinking about hiring live musicians to your wedding, look no further, as Uptown Strings are guaranteed to provide the best service and most talented players in town!
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Leah Sent on 26/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great addition to your wedding!

I'm so glad I found Darcy and Uptownstrings. It was the perfect amount of elegance and fun added to my ceremony and cocktail hour. All my guests raved about Darcy and his violinist performance. Not to mention everything was super easy and simple from booking to song selections to the big day. Thank you Darcy!
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Thelma Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Performance and Exceptional Flexibility – Highly Recommend!

We had the pleasure of having Uptown Strings perform at our wedding, and they were absolutely fantastic! Darcy was great to communicate with throughout the planning process, making everything so smooth. The team was incredibly professional and quickly learned the song we requested for our Hindu ceremony, playing it flawlessly. Not only did they perform our favorite pieces with perfection, but they were also very flexible, moving seamlessly between different areas of our venue to accommodate various ceremonies and cocktail hour. Thank you, Uptown Strings, for doing such an amazing job and helping make our day so special!
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t be happier!

We hired the Duo to play at our recent wedding. Darcy and team were super friendly and professional. From the get go they asked us exactly what we wanted and were more than willing to learn a specific song for us. On the day they were set up right on time and all our guests were commenting on the quality of the music as they arrived. During the ceremony they timed the music perfectly and it really added a really beautiful atmosphere to the moment. They are absolutely amazing and I couldn’t recommend them more!
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Lauren Sent on 18/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

May 2024 Wedding - Calgary, AB

We booked Uptown Strings (violin and cello duo) for our May 2024 wedding ceremony at the Lakehouse in Calgary. We wanted the special live music touch to add to our ceremony and I had my heart set on a specific song to walk down the aisle to. The music was fantastic - they played some modern songs, as we requested, but were also able to play our special request songs. One of the groomsman commented that the live music was one of his favourite parts of the wedding day, and we loved it too! During the planning process, Darcy was also fantastic to deal with - responsive and professional.
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