District Harmony
String Ensemble & Harp Music by District Event Co.
Elegant strings. Beautiful arrangements. Live music that elevates the moment.
Based in Frederick, MD
Serving Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia & Beyond
PHOTO CREDIT: Sullivan Photography @n.l.sullivan
District Harmony is a professional string ensemble offered through District Event Co., providing elegant live music for weddings, ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, corporate events, and upscale private gatherings throughout the DMV region.
Featuring a rotating group of highly skilled harpists, violinists, violists, and cellists, District Harmony creates custom string music experiences tailored to each event’s setting, style, and vision. Whether you are envisioning a classic string trio, a lush string quartet, solo harp, violin and cello, or harp with strings, the ensemble brings a refined and memorable sound to the room.
With a repertoire that spans classical music, pop, rock, folk, jazz, soul, movie themes, and modern favorites, District Harmony blends timeless sophistication with a fresh, personal approach.
Inquire today to reserve District Harmony for your event.
A Refined Live Music Experience
District Harmony is designed for events where the music should feel beautiful, intentional, and connected to the atmosphere.
Their performances add elegance without feeling overly formal, creating a warm and polished soundtrack for ceremonies, guest arrivals, cocktail hours, dinners, receptions, and featured moments. From classical selections to contemporary songs reimagined for strings, District Harmony brings artistry and emotion to the parts of the event guests remember most.
This is a thoughtful choice for clients who want live music that feels graceful, elevated, and deeply personal.
Designed for Ceremonies, Cocktail Hours & Upscale Events
District Harmony works beautifully in spaces where live music can transform the feeling of the event.
The ensemble is a strong fit for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, corporate functions, private dinners, galas, fundraisers, estate events, winery celebrations, ballroom receptions, and outdoor gatherings. Their sound can be romantic and understated, bright and joyful, or rich and dramatic depending on the moment.
Whether your event is classic, modern, garden-inspired, formal, intimate, or grand, District Harmony helps create a setting that feels polished and unforgettable.
District Harmony Performance Styles
Through District Event Co., clients can customize District Harmony based on the venue, timeline, and desired sound.
Solo Harp or Solo Strings
A beautiful option for wedding ceremonies, guest arrivals, intimate dinners, and smaller gatherings. Solo harp, violin, cello, or viola can create a romantic and refined atmosphere with a smaller footprint.
Duos & Trios
Perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and private receptions where clients want a fuller sound while still keeping the music elegant and flexible. Popular combinations may include violin and cello, harp and violin, or classic string trio configurations.
String Quartet or Harp & Strings Ensemble
For a lush, full, and traditional sound, a string quartet or harp with strings ensemble creates a striking musical presence. This option is ideal for larger ceremonies, formal receptions, galas, estate weddings, corporate events, and upscale private celebrations.
What Makes District Harmony Stand Out
Flexible Ensemble Options
District Harmony can be tailored to your event with soloists, duos, trios, quartets, harp, strings, or custom combinations depending on the setting and vision.
Classical Elegance with Modern Range
The ensemble can perform timeless classical selections as well as modern pop, rock, jazz, soul, folk, movie themes, and contemporary favorites arranged for strings.
A Beautiful Fit for Key Moments
From processional songs and ceremony music to cocktail hour, dinner, and featured entrances, District Harmony helps make important moments feel more emotional and memorable.
Experienced Event Musicians
With performance experience across high-end venues throughout the DMV, including historic mansions, wineries, ballrooms, and outdoor estates, District Harmony brings polish, professionalism, and artistry to every event.
Refined Without Feeling Stuffy
The sound is elegant and sophisticated, but still warm, personal, and easy for guests to enjoy.
What District Harmony Plays
District Harmony performs a wide range of music arranged for harp and strings. Their repertoire includes classical music, pop, rock, alternative, folk, country, hip-hop, R&B, soul, jazz, movie themes, musicals, and timeless classic hits.
The ensemble is always learning new music, so special requests can be discussed for ceremonies, cocktail hours, private events, corporate functions, and meaningful featured moments.
Popular Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Event Favorites
Classical Music
J.S. Bach – Air on the G String
Debussy – Arabesque / Clair de Lune
Bach/Gounod – Ave Maria
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Vivaldi – Four Seasons
Satie – Gymnopédie No. 1
J.S. Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring / Prelude in C
Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat Major
Puccini – O Mio Babbino Caro
Camille Saint-Saëns – The Swan
Mendelssohn – Wedding March
Wagner – Wedding March
Pop Music
Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga – Die With A Smile
Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed / Perfect / Photograph / Shape of You / Thinking Out Loud
JVKE – Golden Hour
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are / Marry You / When I Was Your Man
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat – Lucky
Adele – Make You Feel My Love
Coldplay – Yellow
James Blunt – You’re Beautiful
Rock & Alternative Music
The Beatles – All You Need Is Love / I Will / In My Life
Jack Johnson – Better Together
Van Morrison – Brown-Eyed Girl
Oasis – Champagne Supernova / Don’t Look Back in Anger / Wonderwall
Alabama Shakes – Hold On
Train – Marry Me
Hall & Oates – Rich Girl
Vance Joy – Riptide
Paramore – The Only Exception
Billy Joel – Uptown Girl
Ray LaMontagne – You Are The Best Thing
Elton John – Your Song
Folk, Country & Singer-Songwriter Favorites
Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up
Joni Mitchell – Circle Game
Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah
Carole King – It’s Too Late
Stevie Nicks – Landslide
Passenger – Let Her Go
Brandi Carlile – The Story
Hip-Hop, R&B & Soul
John Legend – All Of Me
Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
SZA – Kill Bill
Khalid – Location
Natalie Cole – This Will Be
Jazz, Movies & Timeless Classics
Elton John – Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Michael Giacchino – Married Life from Up
The Sound of Music – My Favorite Things
Etta James – At Last
Bobby Darin – Beyond The Sea
Michael Bublé – Everything
Édith Piaf – La Vie En Rose
Frank Sinatra – Moon River / The Way You Look Tonight
Van Morrison – Moonlight
Ella Fitzgerald – That Old Black Magic
Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
Sam Cooke – Wonderful World
Music for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Featured Moments
District Harmony is especially well-suited for moments where music should feel emotional, graceful, and memorable.
The ensemble can provide live music for wedding ceremonies, processional and recessional songs, prelude music, cocktail hours, dinner service, guest arrival, private dinners, corporate receptions, gala entrances, and other featured moments.
From Canon in D and Ave Maria to A Thousand Years, All of Me, Perfect, At Last, Yellow, Hallelujah, and Can’t Help Falling In Love, District Harmony can help shape the soundtrack around the feeling you want to create.
Ideal For
Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions
For couples who want elegant live music for processionals, recessionals, cocktail hours, dinner, and meaningful featured moments.
Cocktail Hours & Private Dinners
For events that need refined background music that feels beautiful, warm, and easy to enjoy.
Corporate Events & Galas
For companies looking for sophisticated live music that elevates arrivals, receptions, dinners, and formal programs.
Estate Events, Wineries & Ballrooms
For venues where harp and strings can enhance the atmosphere and create a more elevated guest experience.
Private Celebrations
For anniversaries, engagement parties, milestone celebrations, holiday events, and intimate gatherings.
Upscale Social Events
For any celebration that calls for live music with elegance, artistry, and emotional impact.
Client Experience
District Harmony is built for clients who want live music that feels thoughtful, beautiful, and polished.
With harp, violin, viola, cello, and flexible ensemble options, District Harmony can create a soundtrack that complements the space, supports the flow of the event, and makes meaningful moments feel even more special. Their performances bring warmth and sophistication without overpowering the room.
Reserve District Harmony Through District Event Co.
District Harmony is available through District Event Co. for weddings, corporate events, cocktail hours, receptions, private celebrations, galas, and upscale social events throughout Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond.
Whether you are planning a ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, corporate reception, or private gathering, District Harmony brings elegant strings, custom arrangements, and a refined live music experience to your event.
Graceful strings. Beautiful moments. A timeless live music experience for refined events.
Inquire today to check availability and reserve District Harmony for your event.