Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello

Quality Music for all Occasions

First Desk Quartet members, from left: James Gaskin, violin, Marsha Heinkele, cello, Nanette and Thomas Kinkade, Lisa Cordova, flute, Robert Varnado, viola.

This picture was taken on January 15th, 2005, at the Dallas Market Center when the First Desk Quartet played for the public unveiling of the Thomas Kinkade Inspired Home collection for Westinghouse Lighting Corporation.

"We enjoyed your beautiful music, which set a pleasant and classic atmosphere for our reception." Andrea Kohalmi-Gyomber, Advertising Production Coordinator, Westinghouse Lighting Corporation.

Performances by the First Desk Quartet

Music for wedding ceremonies:

Wagner Bridal Chorus (Processional)
Corelli Andante from Christmas Concerto (alternative processional from a concert recording)
Corelli Pastorale from Christmas Concerto (alternative processional from a concert recording )
Pachelbel Kanon in D (alternative processional, from a concert recording)
Mouret Rondo (alternative processional)
Bach Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (alternative processional)

Mendelssohn Wedding March (Recessional)
Beethoven's Ode to Joy (alternative recessional)
Mozart Alleluia (alternative recessional)
Handel Hornpipe (alternative recessional)
Purcell Prelude to Midsu mmer Night's Dream (from a concert recording)

Other Music (great for pre and post ceremony):

Mozart Flute Quatet in G - First Movement
Mozart Flute Quartet in D - First Movement - Second Movement - Third Movement
Mozart Flute Quartet in A - First Movement - Second Movement - Third Movement
Locke Consort in D - First Movement - Second Movement - Third Movement - Fourth Movement
Stamitz Flute Quartet in A - First Movement - Second Movement - Third Movement
Telemann Concerto Secondo - First Movement - Second Movement - Third Movement

Patriotic Music by the First Desk Players:

America The Beautiful
Caissons Go Rolling Along
Yankee Doodle

First Desk Players includes brass instruments along with the existing flute and strings. This group works well for larger functions.

List of Other Wedding Music From the First Desk Quartet

Alphabetically by music title

Alphabetically by composer

Music for Jewish ceremonies

Options:

For large venues, we have music reinforcement equipment available. One microphone for each instrument is connected to a professional mixing board for fine tuning the sound and balance. We use a Peavey Escort 2000 150 watt public address system for amplification. This equipment provides smooth volume to fill a ballroom.

Period costume performances are available.