Frequently Asked Questions About the Bella Voce String Quartet, Weddings, Dallas, Fort Worth, Receptions, Events

<body background="Arch_ruins1e.jpg" leftmargin="0"><table dir="ltr" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td valign="top" width="1%"> <p align="center" style="line-height: 300%">  </td><td valign="top" width="24"></td><td valign="top"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="FAQ_banner.gif" width="441" height="34"></p> <blockquote> <div align="left"> <table border="0" width="90%" height="305" align="left"> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>What does a string quartet consist of?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="26"></td> <td width="5%" height="26" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="26"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>First violin, second violin, viola, and cello.</b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center" style="margin-top: 3"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 3"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-top: 3"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>Can you accommodate different instrumentations?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial"><b>Yes........trios, duets, solo piano and vocals are all possible.</b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>Do I pay the entire fee "up front" when booking?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>No, just a 25% deposit is required to hold your booking, and the balance is due by the day of your special occasion.</b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>What payment options do you offer?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>Check, cash, or Paypal (an on-line payment method using Visa - Mastercard).</b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>What geographic area do you play in?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>The DFW Metroplex - (a radius of approximately 50 miles from Plano). Please contact us to get  quotes for extended areas.</b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial"><b>Will you work with a vocalist or organist of our choosing?    </b> </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>Yes, we would be more than happy to rehearse with your church's organist or perhaps a friend or family member that wishes to sing.  As professionals, we are accustomed to accompanying solo voice or instrument.</b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial"><b>How far in advance should I reserve a booking? </b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>Of course, the sooner you book your event, the more choices you will have of dates.  Remember that there are only 52 weekends per year, and  weddings, parties, etc. are usually scheduled on weekends to facilitate the best attendance for your special date.</b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial"><b>Can you accommodate special requests?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial"><b>Yes, if you have a particular piece in mind that we do not currently have in our extensive library, we can find it or arrange it for a nominal fee.  Most of the time , however, we have on hand the selection that will fulfill your request.</b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial"><b>Do you attend wedding rehearsals?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>Yes, as a comfort factor for our clients, a member of BVS  (usually the manager) will be at the rehearsal.  Although we are very familiar with wedding procedures, we have found that by attending the rehearsal we can minimize our client's  stress by being on hand to answer any last minute questions or solve any logistic complications that were not covered in the consultation.  </b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>How do you handle an unexpected illness or emergency absence of a quartet member?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p style="margin-bottom: 10"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>We have a pre-selected group of professional players that have experience  performing with us.   Those reserve musicians  have been contracted to substitute with BVS in the event of an emergency.</b> </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="F_hole3.gif" width="23" height="19"></p> </td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Q:</font></b></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>How can I get more information on your fee and repertory?</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>A:</b></font></td> <td width="89%" height="21"><font face="Arial" size="3"><b>We will be happy to send a complementary packet containing: brochures, business cards, fee information, repertory list and demo cd. References are also available upon request. <a href="Contact_Us.htm" target="_parent">Click here to get more contact information.</a></b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p align="center"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="6%" height="21"></td> <td width="5%" height="21" align="center" valign="top"></td> <td width="89%" height="21"> <p align="center"><font size="1">Copyright © 2004 Bella Voce Strings™</font></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p align="left" style="word-spacing: 0; text-indent: 0; line-height: 150%; margin: 0"> </p> </blockquote> </td></tr></table></body>