Music Ensembles
for Weddings & Events
Refined live music for ceremonies, celebrations, and distinguished gatherings.Timeless sound. Personalized for your moment.
01 — Music by Anthem
Refined live music, shaped around your occasion.
Music by Anthem provides elegant live music for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and formal gatherings. Rooted in classical performance and shaped by modern repertoire, each ensemble brings warmth, polish, and atmosphere to the moments people gather around. Every performance is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the occasion, the setting, and the people at its heart. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, the right ensemble helps set the tone before a single word is spoken.
02 — Weddings & Events
Music for ceremonies, celebrations, and distinguished gatherings.
From intimate wedding moments to formal events and private celebrations, Music by Anthem offers live ensemble music that feels personal, polished, and beautifully suited to the setting.
for Weddings
Elegant live music for ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, and meaningful celebrations.
for Events
Refined ensemble music for private events, gatherings, galas, government functions, and formal occasions.
03 — Our Ensembles
Ensembles shaped around your setting.
From intimate solo performances to full quartets, electric strings, and Celtic ensembles, Music by Anthem offers flexible live music options for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and formal gatherings.
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Soloist
Solo violin or cello brings an intimate sound to ceremonies, smaller gatherings, and meaningful moments where a single instrument can feel personal, elegant, and beautifully present.
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Duos
Violin and cello or violin and guitar offer a flexible sound for classical standards, contemporary selections, and warm background music that fits beautifully into many settings.
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Trios
From two violins and cello to flute, guitar, or hammered dulcimer combinations, trios offer an elegant middle ground with color, flexibility, and a graceful ensemble sound.
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Quartets
The classic string quartet offers the fullest acoustic sound, with two violins, viola, and cello performing classical music, pop selections, jazz standards, and folk-influenced repertoire.
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Electric Strings
Electric violin, electric cello duo, or electric string quartet creates a modern, elevated sound with visual presence, ideal for events that want something refined but unexpected.
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Celtic Ensembles
From Catnip Fling to violin/guitar duo or a larger Celtic band with vocals, these ensembles bring character, warmth, and lively folk-inspired energy to the occasion.
From our clients
“Chelle made planning our ceremony music incredibly easy and learned the specific pieces we wanted. She was communicative and easy to work with, and the duet’s performance was spectacular.”
From our clients
“It was such a fun mix of classical pieces and a lot of fun to hear songs by the Beatles played by a string quartet. I loved, loved, loved that they were able to play Led Zeppelin on strings.”
From our clients
“I was so happy to work with an independent business owner—an artist—instead of a more corporate booking agency. Most importantly, we all loved the performance. Anthem was a special part of our wedding ambiance.”
From our clients
“Chelle was wonderful to work with, very responsive by email and enthusiastic about providing music that we would love… Anthem’s string quartet really made me happy on my wedding day!”
From our clients
“Highly skilled, super responsive and with a wide selection of music options, both traditional and more modern… The process was very straightforward and made it easy to check ceremony music off the list.”
From our clients
“I requested film scores at my wedding and they performed everything as requested. My guests said they were great and loved everything that was played… The planning process and communication went smoothly.”
From our clients
“Anthem provided a string quartet for our pre-ceremony, ceremony and cocktail hour. The coordinator and musicians were very professional and easy to work with.”
04 — Listen & Watch
Hear the music before your event begins.
Explore a selection of live performances, ensemble samples, and modern repertoire arranged for modern classical musicians.
Classical Selections
Timeless pieces for ceremonies, formal events, and elegant gatherings.
Modern Repertoire
Contemporary, pop, jazz, and folk selections arranged for live ensemble.
Live Performances
A glimpse into how Music By Anthem sounds and feels in real event settings.
Find Videos and Music examples on our Listen & Watch page.
05 — Why Music by Anthem
Elegant music, handled with care.
Music by Anthem brings together experienced musicians, thoughtful planning, and flexible ensemble options to create live music that feels polished, personal, and appropriate to the occasion.
Classical Foundation
Rooted in classical training, ensemble performance, and refined musical standards.
Modern Flexibility
Repertoire moves easily between classical works, pop, jazz, and folk-influenced selections.
Event-aware Presentation
Music is shaped around the setting, timing, atmosphere, and flow of the occasion.
Professional Coordination
From inquiry to performance, the process is clear, responsive, and carefully handled.
06 — About Music by Anthem
Led by experience, shaped for the moments people remember.
Music by Anthem is led by Chelle Fulk and a network of accomplished musicians who bring refined live ensemble music to weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and formal gatherings.
With a foundation in classical performance and a flexible approach to modern repertoire, Music by Anthem helps shape the atmosphere of each occasion with music that feels elegant, personal, and professionally handled. Every performance is approached with care, musical sensitivity, and an understanding of how live music supports the experience and tone of an event.
Based in Northern Virginia, Music by Anthem performs throughout the Washington, DC region, with select engagements available in Florida and beyond.
07 — Request Availability
Let’s create the music around your special event.
Tell us about your date, setting, and the kind of atmosphere you would like to create. Music by Anthem will help guide the right ensemble, repertoire, and performance approach for your occasion.