Business Details
Award-Winning Live Wedding Music in Colorado
Lyric Ensemble has been elevating Colorado weddings with live music since 2006. Our award-winning musicians specialize in creating unforgettable atmospheres through duos, trios, and quartets featuring violin, cello, guitar, and flute. With decades of combined experience, including performances at prestigious venues like the Denver Art Museum and Boulder Theater, we blend classical elegance with modern versatility.Our founder, Kimberlee Hanto, holds advanced degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music and University of Colorado Boulder, bringing both artistic mastery and business acumen to every event. We guarantee seamless coordination, personalized song selection, and performances that consistently earn five-star reviews from couples and venues across the Rocky Mountain region.
Services
Wedding Ceremony Music
Jazz Ensemble Performances
String Quartet Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Custom Song Arrangements
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of professional wedding music experience since 2006
- Our musicians hold advanced degrees from top conservatories
- We provide seamless coordination with venues and wedding planners
- We guarantee personalized song selection for every couple
- Our ensembles consistently earn 5-star reviews from couples and venues
What people say
Incredibly talented
Beautiful atmosphere
Seamless blend
Elevated event
Professional musicianship
Services
Wedding Ceremony Music
Lyric Ensemble specializes in creating perfect wedding ceremony soundscapes through customizable string ensembles. Our musicians combine classical training with modern versatility to accommodate diverse musical preferences. With experience at over 200 Colorado weddings, we ensure flawless execution of processional, recessional, and interlude music that matches each couple's unique vision.
Jazz Ensemble Performances
Our professional jazz trio has performed at Colorado's premier venues since 2006. Specializing in sophisticated arrangements of jazz standards and contemporary pieces, we create elegant ambiance for cocktail hours and receptions. The ensemble's extensive repertoire includes works from Gershwin to modern jazz classics, adaptable to any event atmosphere.
String Quartet Services
Lyric Ensemble's string quartets deliver unparalleled musical excellence for formal events. Featuring two violins, viola, and cello, these ensembles perform complex classical arrangements and modern adaptations. With decades of combined experience, our quartets have enhanced weddings at venues like The Stanley Hotel and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art with their rich, layered sound.
Cocktail Hour Music
Our adaptable ensembles create perfect cocktail hour ambiance with curated musical selections. Available in duo and trio formats, these performances transition smoothly from classical to contemporary pieces. Couples can choose from 150+ arrangements spanning jazz standards, pop hits, and cinematic scores to match their event's unique character.
Custom Song Arrangements
Lyric Ensemble offers bespoke song arrangement services for special wedding moments. Our musicians adapt any musical piece to string ensemble format, from pop songs to family favorites. This service includes consultation with our arrangers to ensure perfect musical execution during key ceremony moments like unity candle lighting or ring exchanges.
People
Kimberlee Hanto
Founder & Cellist
Kimberlee Hanto, founder of Lyric Ensemble, holds degrees from Cleveland Institute of Music and University of Colorado Boulder. With 20+ years performing with Colorado orchestras and teaching experience at Naropa University, she brings both artistic mastery and business expertise to every event.
Questions
What types of wedding ensembles do you offer?
We offer duos, trios, and quartets featuring violin, cello, guitar, and flute combinations. Popular options include violin-guitar-cello trios and string quartets for formal ceremonies.
Can you perform modern songs at weddings?
Yes! Our repertoire includes Beatles classics, pop hits, and contemporary arrangements. Our guitar-inclusive ensembles specialize in modern wedding music selections.
Do you perform at mountain wedding venues?
We regularly perform at mountain venues including Della Terra Mountain Chateau, The Stanley Hotel, and Wild Basin Lodge across Colorado's Front Range.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weekend dates. Popular summer months and holiday weekends typically book out first.
Can we customize the music selections?
Yes! We work with couples to create personalized playlists and offer custom song arrangements for special ceremony moments.
