Rock River Valley
String Quartet

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Event Contract  Wedding Contract   Music Sampler
Please call or e-mail for available dates for 2010 and 2011.
Thank you for considering us for your special event!
(815) 626-1948
Barb Lauff, Manager/Violinist
lauffline@comcast.net
 

Who we are:
The musicians of the Rock River Valley String Quartet are string players from the Sauk Valley area with many years of performance experience which includes symphony orchestras, weddings, social functions, church services, and other group or solo performance functions. We all have full time jobs; however, we dedicate much of our free time to the RRVSQ. We have enjoyed many years of performing together.

What we are:
The Rock River Valley String Quartet is a traditional string quartet. We have two violinists, a violist, and cellist.

What we perform:
The Rock River Valley String Quartet performs a variety of classical music. This creates a formal, quality atmosphere of serenity and class to any event of this nature. The uniqueness of a string quartet offers listeners opportunity to hear live music from dedicated and experienced musicians.   

Contacting us:
Please contact Barb Lauff, RRVSQ Manager
Home phone: (815)-626-1948
E-mail: 
lauffline@comcast.net
Mailing Address:  1301 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, 61081

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Event Contract (Wedding Contract is below Event Contract)
Below is a sample of the Rock River String Quartet Event contract. A contract will be mailed to you upon request. Once that contract is signed and returned with deposit, it becomes binding and secures us for your event.

RATE

The rate for the RRVSQ is $275.00 per hour of performance. Additional performance beyond 15 minutes shall be credited to one half hour of performance.  

Payment accepted by cash or check only. Please endorse checks to Barb Lauff. 

A deposit of $50.00 is required.  

A minimum mileage payment of $20.00 will be required for events outside the Sauk Valley.  

OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

The Rock River Valley String Quartet shall be provided with an area that is adequate, in both facilities and space, for performing. In case of inclement weather (extreme heat, cold, rain, wind), RRVSQ reserves the right to refuse performance. This is for the safety of persons and/or instruments. At this time, alternatives shall be discussed. 

CANCELLATION

The RRVSQ reserves the right to substitute its members or limit members due to illness or emergency. In an extreme case where cancellation is absolutely necessary, the RRVSQ will discuss alternatives with the Contractor. In the event the Contractor cancels, the Contractor must submit cancellation no less than 21 days prior to the event. Less than 21 days, Contractor is responsible for full payment of the event. No deposit, however, will be refunded at any time.

PLEASE RETURN THIS CONTRACT WITHIN TWO WEEKS.  PAST TWO WEEKS THE EVENT DATE OPENS FOR OTHER ENGAGEMENTS.

The contact person for the RRVSQ is Barb Lauff, Manager. Barb Lauff may be reached at
(815) 626-1948 home phone or
lauffline@comcast.net.

The Rock River Valley String Quartet official web-site is http://www.musicinmotion5k.org/rrvalley_string_quartet.htm

 

Contractor Name (first and last) *
Primary Phone Number *
Secondary Phone Number
E-mail Address: *
Name of Event *
Location of Event (full address) *
Requested Performance Day and Date *
Requested Performance Time *

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Wedding Contract:

Below is a sample of the Rock River String Quartet Wedding contract. A contract will be mailed to you upon request. Once that contract is signed and returned with deposit, it becomes binding and secures us for your event.
 

RATE

The rate for the RRVSQ is $350.00. This includes 30 minutes performance for arrival and seating of guests before the ceremony, the wedding ceremony, and music for guests exiting/being received after the ceremony.

The RRVSQ is also available for wedding receptions at a rate of $250.00 per hour of performance.

The Rock River Valley String Quartet is not available for dress rehearsals, but we request that information in case various parties need to be contacted.

Payment accepted by cash or check only. Please endorse checks to Barb Lauff.

A deposit of $50.00 is required. Remaining balance is required on wedding date.

A minimum mileage payment of $20.00 will be required for events outside the Sauk Valley.

OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

The Rock River Valley String Quartet shall be provided with an area that is adequate, in both facilities and space, for performing. In case of inclement weather (extreme heat, cold, rain, wind), RRVSQ reserves the right to refuse performance. This is for the safety of persons and/or instruments. At this time, alternatives shall be discussed.

CANCELLATION

The RRVSQ reserves the right to substitute its members or limit members due to illness or emergency. In an extreme case where cancellation is absolutely necessary, the RRVSQ will discuss alternatives with the Contractor. In the event the Contractor cancels, the Contractor must submit cancellation no less than 21 days prior to the event. Less than 21 days, Contractor is responsible for full payment of the event. No deposit, however, will be refunded at any time.

PLEASE RETURN THIS CONTRACT WITHIN TWO WEEKS.  PAST TWO WEEKS THE EVENT DATE OPENS FOR OTHER ENGAGEMENTS.

 The contact person for the RRVSQ is Barb Lauff, Manager. Barb Lauff may be reached at
(815) 626-1948 home phone or
lauffline@comcast.net.

 

Contractor Name (first and last) *
Primary Phone Number *
Secondary Phone Number
E-mail Address: *
Brides Full Name *
Grooms Full Name *
Wedding Date *
Wedding Time *
Wedding Location (full address) *
Dress Rehearsal Date
Dress Rehearsal Time

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Music Sampler:

1.  Pachelbel Canon  Johann Pachelbel
2.  Wedding March  Felix Mendelssohn
3.  Beautiful Dreamer  Stephen Foster
4.  Seasons - spring  Antonio Vivaldi
5.  Brandenburg #2  Johann Sebastian Bach
6.  Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring  Johann Sebastian Bach
7.  Rondeau  Jean-Joseph Mouret
8.  The Lord's Prayer  Sacred Music
9.  Bridal Chorus  Richard Wagner
10. Trumpet Voluntary  Jeremiah Clarke
11. Air  Henry Purcell
12. Ave Maria  Johann Sebastian Bach

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