Apollo Strings

Apollo Strings, formed over 10 years ago, met at the prestigious Wells Cathedral School in Somerset where they were awarded scholarships as Specialist Musicians. They have always been passionate about ensemble playing, and in particular all aspects of classical music.

The girls come from very musical backgrounds: The twins' brother and sister are both talented musicians, as are their parents, who also teach music. Clementine's brother and mother are also accomplished musicians. Over the years they have been lucky enough to work with many of the industry’s leading professionals including the eminent cellist Dr. Ioan Davies, Professor Philip Dukes, the well-known violist, and such established ensembles as the Beaux Arts Trio. The trio has played in many concerts over the years and were chosen to represent their public school at the Rochdale Music Festival in 2004. Stephanie and Natalie are both at The Royal Academy of Music, and Clementine at Trinity College of Music, all in their final year of a Performance Degree course.

The trio is managed by various agencies through whom they undertake regular appearances for prestigious corporate and social events. Having played in venues such as The Grosvenor House and Hilton Hotels, both in Park Lane, London they have built up an enviable reputation for performing their own arrangements of well-known and modern classics. They were flown out to Alicante, Spain, after being selected to perform alongside Cirque Du Soleil in 2007 and recently travelled to Dublin to record for a music video with Enya. The trio have been involved in playing at the televised National Music awards, for which they were asked to arrange and perform songs from the number 1 hit band 'The Feeling' and were also chosen to represent Classical music for the nationally screened BBC series, 'Singing with the enemy'.

Sample repertoire

A Musical Joke, Rondo (Mozart)

Air from Water Music in F (Handel)

Air on the G String (Bach)

Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate (Mozart)

Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 (Mozart

Arioso (Bach)

Ave Maria (Schubert)

Bach At The Double (Teddy Bor)

Barber of Seville Overture (Rossini)

Bouree from Water Music in F (Handel)

Canon (Pachelbel)

Can You Feel The Love Tonight? (Elton John)

Chanson de Matin (Elgar)

Entrance of the Queen of Sheeba (Handel)

Flower Duet (Delibes)

Here There and Everywhere (Beatles)

Hey Jude (Beatles)

Hornpipe from Water Music in D (Handel)

Hornpipe from Water Music in F (Handel)

I Know Him So Well (Tim Rice)

Inchworm ( Franck Loesser)

It Had To Be You (Frank Sonatra)

I've Got You Under My Skin (Porter)

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desirng (Bach)

Largo from the Four Seasons (Vivaldi)

La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks Music (Handel)

Mexican Hat Dance (Mexican Folk Tune)

Minuetto and Trio (Schubert)

Morning (Grieg)

Skeletons Swing (Brian Bonsor)

Ode to Joy (Beethoven)

Panis Angelicus (Franck)

Pavane (Faure)

Rondeau (Mouret)

Schindler's List (John Williams)

Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach)

Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky)

Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Harold Arlen)

The Fives

Traumeri (Schumann)

Trumpet Tune (Purcell)

Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)

Voi Che Sapete (Mozart)

Wachet Auf (Bach)

Wedding March (Mendelssohn)

Wedding March ( Wagner)

Where Is Love- from Oliver (Lional Bart)

FAQ's

When will the band arrive to set up?

When you book a band you will be asked for both a start time and an end time. The start time must be at least 30 minutes prior to the performance commencing to allow the band to set up. If the band you book requires more than 30 minutes, you will not be charged extra, the band will just arrive slightly before the start time that you have specified. The band will finish playing at the end time and will need to pack up immediately.

Will the band provide their own their own sound equipment?

All of our London-based bands are self-contained and provide their own sound equipment suitable for most situations. If your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than about 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. In this case, please contact us before booking to confirm exactly what you require and to receive a free quote. If you wish you can provide any extra sound equipment yourself or hire a third party company to provide it.

Do you supply DJs or Discos?

Yes - for events within London, please visit the DJ Packages for Events in London page.

If your event is outside London, you can search for DJ's & Mobile Discos for Events in the directory.

What will the band require?

• A standard power socket (no more than 5m from the performance area)

• Parking for up to 3 cars (depending on the size of the band)

• Changing room

• Refreshments (it is customary to provide musicians with food & drink

How do I choose the right band for my event?

To help you choose, consider the following:

• A smaller ensemble (e.g. duo/trio) may find it hard to be heard in larger venues or at busy events.
• If you are booking a band for dancing, larger ensembles with drums and/or vocals are more suitable.
• Try our advanced search to find exactly what you're looking for!

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How do I book and when do I pay?

• Pay by credit card - You can pay either a deposit, or the entire cost to secure your booking. Your card will not be charged until the booking is confirmed by us, and you will receive both confirmation of the booking and notification of successful payment. If you choose to pay a deposit, the remaining cost will be charged to your credit card on the date of the event.
  
• Pay by cheque - To pay by cheque you must pay the entire cost at once. When we confirm your booking we will supply details of where to send your cheque. Please do not send payment until we have confirmed your booking by email. Please make any cheques payable to “LastMinuteMusicians.com”
  
• Bank transfers - Available on request.

Can I cancel my booking after paying my deposit?

Yes, you can cancel your booking at any time and receive a full refund! However, if you cancel less than 91 days before the event, part or all of your deposit will be retained as a cancellation fee. 21 to 91 days before performance: 50% of full fee is retained, 1 to 21 days before performance: 100% of full fee is retained. This reflects not only the time and effort involved organising the booking, but also the decreasing probability of the act finding alternative work at such short notice.

Is VAT added to your prices?

No. LastMinuteMusicians.com is not VAT registered.

How far in advance do I need to book a band?

Our most popular bands get booked up years in advance so it is always a good idea to book as far in advance as possible. We can only take online bookings for bands up to 3 days before your event, however, it is sometimes possible to make a telephone booking right up to the last minute!

If I book a band with drums, will the drums be too loud?

Playing at the appropriate volume it is extremely important to most of our clients. All the drummers in our bands are quite used to playing sympathetically to the surroundings, and can play with 'brushes' which allows them to balance perfectly with the other instruments in the band.

Do I need to tell the venue that I have booked a band?

Yes. Venues are now required by law to have a licence for live music so it always a good to let your venue know if you have hired a band. They will probably give you information about loading procedures, parking etc. which you should pass on for the band as soon as possible.

Do you provide backing bands for solo artists?

We are often asked to supply a band for a showcase or one-off gig. We can supply anything from a pianist to a full professional backing band. Please contact us for more information

Do you ever have to substitute musicians?

Yes, but only on a few exceptional occasions! Whilst every effort is made to ensure that musicians aren't substituted, occasionally it is necessary for us to do so in cases of illness etc. The substitute musician would be an experienced professional recommended by us and suitable for the band you booked.

Do you provide any bands for events outside of London?

In some cases we will supply bands outside of London, especially if you can offer accommodation. Please contact us to enquire about a specific band.

Not found the answer?

Simply contact us if you have any other questions about our London-based bands or call us on 0870 428 3549 (mon-fri, 8.30am-6.30pm).