DO YOU TAKE CREDIT CARDS OR PAY-PAL?

• Sorry, we only accept checks or cash which keeps our rates so affordable!

HOW DO I RESERVE A DATE & TIME?

• We will typically send you a Confirmation Contract and request a nominal Deposit  ($100 - $150) to save your Special Date & Time.

DO YOU PLAY FOR OUTDOOR WEDDINGS?

• YES! Outdoor Garden Marriage Ceremonies are our Specialty!
• We all play accoustical instruments, & have a portable electric keyboard which we use often outdoors as an accompaniment.

WHAT DO YOU WEAR?

• We usually dress in our Professional Symphony Black/Dark attire.
• Outdoor Weddings in the summer may require cooler Professional attire.

WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE OF YOUR MUSICIANS GETS SICK OR CAN'T PLAY?

• Houston String Music has  24 Professional Musicians playing Cello, String Bass, Viola, Violin, Vocal, Piano, Trumpet, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Bagpipes, Trombone, Harp, Guitar, &  Steel Drums all of whom play together on a regular basis.
• We have no problem substituting players.

CAN YOU SEND US A RECORDING OF YOUR PLAYING OR CAN I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HEAR YOU PLAY?

• When someone sends you a recording, you have no idea who is actually playing.
• We have listened to some of these CD's which are floating around, and (no surprise) they all sound like the same group!
• We receive HUNDREDS of requests for a recording per year. We are able to record our playing, of course, but to send out several hundred Demo tapes or CD's per year is impossible.
• Our reference list includes many 'clients' as well as musical leaders in our community.
• Our practice sessions are not usually open to the public as they are held on-the- lake where we go for recreation & relaxation.
• We understand your wanting to hear us play, of course:
• The majority of our clients are referrals or they have heard us play at another event.
• We have played over-the-phone for people while we are practicing.
• Some potential clients have listened to us play 'live' at other events!

HOW DO WE KNOW IF YOU ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR OUR DATE & TIME?

• When you make your initial inquiry, we check our Engagement Calendar immediately and will get back with you within 24 hours. 
• However, we obviously 'CANNOT HOLD' the  Date & Time for you at this point (see below).

WE INQUIRED A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO ABOUT HAVING YOU PLAY FOR OUR WEDDING IN MARCH BUT NOW YOU TELL US THAT YOU HAVE SCHEDULED OTHER WEDDINGS ON OUR DAY. WHY?

• To avoid disappointment, we explained with your initial inquiry, we cannot hold open your Date & Time without your Confirmation Contract and a nominal Deposit of $100-$150.
• We are flexible and able to work with you but you need to confirm your Date & Time as soon as possible!