The Cotswold Ensemble
Experienced classically trained musicians specialising in string quartet and string duo music for weddings and special events.
String quartet
Violins
Viola
Cello
Violin and Cello Duo
Your favourite music arranged for your wedding
Business details last verified on 6th of March 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices
Typical Price: £875
Price Range: £425 - £1,100
About The Cotswold Ensemble
The Cotswold Ensemble provides elegant string music for weddings across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, our professional musicians create a sophisticated and romantic atmosphere with a repertoire spanning classical favourites to modern chart hits. Let us enhance your special day with beautiful, bespoke live music. We are experienced, classically-trained professional musicians for weddings and special events.
Welcome to the Cotswold Ensemble's String Quartets!
We are a group of experienced, classically-trained, professional, friendly musicians, established in 1988. We perform live acoustic music for special events, mostly in the Cotswolds, and in and around Oxford. We know from experience that having a live quartet enhances the ambience of a wedding and reception - we have been told this so many times!!
We play most often as a string quartet, (two violins, one viola, one cello) because this ensemble has by far the best quality and widest range of repertoire. Our quartets are pleased to play the hymns at church weddings where there isn't an organist. If you are wanting a lively reception, book our acoustic Tango Quartet to play tangos as well as regular string quartet repertoire.
Our string duos (1 violin, 1 cello) are ideal for smaller-scale events or events where space is limited.
We also offer a solo violinist (electric or acoustic) or solo acoustic cellist for extremely intimate events.
Music for weddings and receptions can vary widely, as can distances to travel, length of bookings and available players, so there can be no standard prices! We aim to keep price structures clear, and prices reasonable. Contact us for further information, availability on your date, and prices.
The Details
Style
Classical
Type
Live Bands
String Ensembles
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Contact & Location
The Cotswold Ensemble
51 Hill View Road, OX2 0DA, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
We specialise in Classical music and classic 20th century pops (especially lightly jazzy Broadway classics). We also play more modern pops.
We consider all bookings outside the M25 and within a couple of hours drive from Oxford and the Cotswolds.
Prices depend on how many players are involved: string quartet, string duo, solo cello or solo violin.
Yes - we have a huge repertoire list to choose from. New music needed for the ceremony will be included in the fee. We recommend reception music is chosen with all guests in mind.
If we have the requested sheet music with us, we will play it!
We are acoustic, not amplified.
It will take approximately 15 minutes provided the venue has set up appropriate chairs and if the lighting is adequate.
No
50 minutes out of each hour is the usual.
You can hear us on our website and also hear us on YouTube backing two videos by Penny Squire.
Our Sustainability Commitments
We share transport whenever possible. Some of our instruments are well over 100 years old, looked after with great care, and they continue to improve as they age - we hope we do too!
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