Classical / Jewish / Contemporary
McMaster Strings are a collective of professional classical stringed instrument players that specialize in Wedding Ceremonies and Private Events in the Toronto and Ontario but have collectively played across the globe. The group can consist of a Violin and Cello, or Violin, Viola, and Cello or the classic string quartet which consist of 2 Violins, Viola, and Cello. All instruments are also available in a solo format as well.
ABOUT ALEX
Since her graduation from the University of Toronto with an Honours B.A. in Music, Alex McMaster has been very active as a performer in the Toronto music scene.
Her string trio/quartet plays regularly at weddings and corporate functions, as well as on numerous studio recordings. Most notable among these was a recording of the song “Calling all Angels” by Jane Siberry, which appeared in the film “Pay it Forward”.
Alex also performs with, and does string arrangements for the group Classic Albums Live, including an orchestral arrangement of the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper” album which has been performed 3 times with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
REPERTOIRE
Processional
Air from Water Music – Handel
Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke/Purcell*
Trumpet Tune – Purcell*
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach*
1st movement of Spring from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi*
3rd movement of Spring from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi
1st movement of Autumn from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi*
3rd movement of Autumn from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi
2nd movement of Winter from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi
Theme from 1st Symphony – Brahms*
Signing of the Register and/or Solo
2nd movement from Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor – Bach*
Flower Duet from Lakme – Delibes
Andante from Divertimento No. 3 – Mozart
Ave Maria – Schubert+
Ave Maria – Bach/Gounod+
Panis Angelicus – Franck
Sheep May Safely Graze – Bach+
Meditation from Thais – Massenet
Air on the G String – Bach+
Recessional
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
Rondeau – Mouret
Hornpipe from Water Music – Handel
Jewish Traditional Wedding
Erev Shel Shoshanim
Dodi Li
Erev Ba
The Eucalyptus Grove
Jerusalem of Gold
Yedid Nefesh
Siman Tov
* songs may also be used for recession
+ songs may also be used for procession
