Hi Ranya, I just
wanted to let you know how pleased everyone was with Serenade Strings at
our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour on July 22. We had so many
compliments, and Matt and I could not have imagined more beautiful
music. Your group added a truly special touch to our day that we will
never forget. Thank you for everything!! You are so easy to work with,
and we appreciate all of the suggestions, your timely responses and your
wonderful website which helped us to choose the perfect music for our
big day. Thank you, Angie Lawrence (August 19, 2006)
Ranya, I just wanted
to Thank You all for the beautiful music...you all played fabulous. I am
sorry I did not get to meet you all and thank you in person- I really
wanted to, time just seems to get away from you on your wedding day!
Thank You again- I cannot wait to see the video so I can enjoy the day
again! Sincerely, Michele Bateman (July 26, 2006)
"Dear Ms. Iqbal: I
would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional
performance during the New Faculty Welcome Reception on Thursday, August
18. Many of our guests commented on your wonderful performance of the
group. Please pass on our appreciation to the rest of the trio. Thank
you again for your participation. Sincerely, Dr. Handy Williamson, Jr."
- Vice Provost, University of Missouri-Columbia (August 24, 2005)
"Ranya,
I am so sorry for not sending this off any earlier but I would like to
say how amazing of a job the quartet did at our wedding on June 25th.
Chris and I were very pleased with them. All of our guests said that
the music was beautiful and the quartet were troopers for playing in
that hot weather. One of our guests said that your quartet is one of the
best he has ever heard. Chris and I both feel that they performed
beautifully and hope that they enjoyed themselves. I was hoping to
thank them in person but got very caught up in pictures done and over
with because of the blistering heat. I saw them walking away and never
had the chance to thank them. Again, thank you very much. Sincerely,
Kelli and Chris Herbold" (July 19, 2005)
“Ranya, Caught your
performance at the Cherry St. Artisan on Sat., 3/26/05. Sounded
beautiful! I liked that you have a wide spectrum of classical quartet
stuff and contemporary mixed in... song selection was great - thanks for
the set list and sampler mini-CD! I'll check you out again next time
you play Columbia - maybe even have you play at my wedding - problem is,
with all of you being such knockouts, I have to decide which one to
marry, and who's gonna take their place in the quartet!” -John Maserati (March
27, 2005)
"Hi
Ranya, again, thank you and Lisbeth for your wonderful performance in
the Gallery. I have had many compliments and conversations as to how
wonderful the time spent here was. The music was a big highlight for
them & myself. My three year old grandson mentioned last night how much
he enjoyed the music! He still has it in his mind. You and Lisbeth are
so talented. I hope you are encouraged to keep entertaining audiences
long into your future. I will keep your cards displayed and hopefully
we can generate some business for you. Again, I am grateful for your
coming to my Gallery." -Dotty Ewers, Dunklin Street Art Gallery,
Jefferson City, MO. (March 9, 2005)
"Thank you for a
beautiful musical addition to the ceremony! You play together so
flawlessly and the music envelopes all with a feeling of peace and
beauty! -Sincerely, Mrs. and Mr. Proffitt (parents of the Bride)"
"...Thank you and the other members of Serenade Strings for providing
such beautiful music during our wedding ceremony on July 31. We
received so many compliments and will definitely recommend you to
others. Thanks again! Warm Regards, Chris & Laura Freitag"
"Dear Ranya, Lisbeth,
and Julia, Your performance at the Senior Seminar on Friday was truly
beautiful. The range of musical styles that you presented was very
impressive. To be able to see the talents of young artists who
obviously enjoyed their playing was a joy. You may not have noticed
that there were many toes tapping in the audience. Thank you for
coming, we appreciated it very much. We wish you success in your
careers which are definitely very promising. Sincerely, Gayle Adams"
(April 24, 2004)
"Thank
you for giving so freely of your emotions in even the silliest little
songs like Arkansas Traveler. Seeing energy like yours is inspiring and
reassures others that what they do as artists is not in vain. Thank
you." -Anonymous note left in tip jar (2004)
"Dear Ranya and the
entire Serenade Strings group -- We wanted to thank you so much for
your beautiful performance at our wedding on May 10, 2003 in Blue
Springs at Rotary Park. The music was absolutely breathtaking and we
received so many compliments. The weather was windy, and the members of
the quartet played on as if it were no obstacle at all. I was walking
down the sidewalk with my parents on both sides, and just hearing the
beautiful chords of Vivaldi's Spring brought tears to my eyes. It
couldn't have been any more gorgeous... -Scott and Mandy Sappington"
"Thank
you so much for your outstanding performance at my wedding to Lisa Key
on October 9, 1999. Many of the guests came up afterwards and commented
about how talented you were, and the degree of professionalism you
exhibited. -Harry Mallin"
"Dear Serenade
Strings, We are still reflecting on how beautiful Michelle's wedding
was on August 5th. Your group added so much to the events of the day.
Thank you so much for your professionalism and for accommodating our
need for that "extra special touch" to the festivities. Good luck to
all of you in your future endeavors--I will not hesitate to recommend
your services. Thanks again, Brenda Ray-Parrish"
"Thank
you for playing such beautiful music at our Employee Appreciation
Party. You made our dining experience a memorable one. Your music was
not only breathtaking, but most of all very enjoyable. Thank you again,
Chastity Brilhante and the Carfax Team"
