ROCK RIVER VALLEY STRING QUARTET

Please call or e-mail for available dates in 2011. Thank you for considering us for your special event.

Barb Lauff, Manager/Violinist: (815) 626-1948; 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

Event Contract:

An event contract will be mailed to you upon request. Once that contract is signed and returned with a depost, it is binding and secures us for your event.

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://musicinmotion5k.org/w/welcome/contact-director/rr-valley-string-quartet/

Wedding Contract:

A wedding contract will be mailed to you upon request. Once that contract is signed and returned with a depost, it is binding and secures us for your event.

WEDDING 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.

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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