Ariella Strings was established in Milton Keynes in 1999 by a group of conservatoire trained musicians. All the individual members live in and around Milton Keynes and work professionally throughout the UK and internationally. They play regularly in London, the home counties, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and the South Midlands. The Ariella Strings form various groups for concerts, functions and weddings. These may include: string trio, string quartet and string quintet. *Winners of the Special Wedding Entertainment Award 2008 / 2009*

Ariella Strings was established in Milton Keynes in 1999 by a group of conservatoire trained musicians. Known originally as Midsummer Strings, they have changed their name recently to Ariella Strings. All the individual members live in and around Milton Keynes and work professionally throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. They play regularly in London, the home counties, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and the South Midlands. 

Ariella Strings have recently won the SPECIAL WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT AWARD 2008/09.

"This award serves as a distinguishing factor that ranks Ariella Strings amongst the best in its field, as well as acting as a seal of approval to prospective clients."  mediatodayonline.co.uk

As well as playing for functions and weddings, Ariella Strings regularly give formal Chamber recitals in varying forms:  String quartet, String Trio and also String Quintet.

The core of the group is the string trio which can be added to according to the taste of the individual and the event being booked for.

Each member of Ariella Strings is a highly experienced and accomplished performer in their own right, within the quartet, trio, and also with other professional ensembles. They all perform with professional orchestras all over the country and give formal recitals.

John Bass: John studied viola with John White and Stephen Shingles at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He has played with various professional orchestras throughout the United Kingdom and internationally, as well as performing in chamber ensembles. John’s special interests are arranging music for chamber groups and conducting.
 
Freddie Collarbone: Freddie studied both at the Royal Academy of Music, London and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music, Glasgow. She has worked as a fulltime cellist with many of the country's orchestras such as the Ulster Orchestra, Scottish Baroque Ensemble and Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Freddie now freelances across the United Kingdom and is a member of various chamber ensembles giving recitals and playing for functions.
 
Cheryl Agnew-Bass: Cheryl studied violin with Yossi Zivoni at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.  After graduating in 1989 she worked fulltime for six years with the Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in Durban, South Africa. Since returning to England Cheryl has freelanced with professional orchestras across the United Kingdom and in Europe, including Ulster Orchestra, London Bach Orchestra, Cyprus State Chamber Orchestra, New Queens Hall Orchestra and Milton Keynes City Orchestra. Alongside her freelance orchestral commitments Cheryl performs with Ariella Strings, giving recitals and playing for functions.

Ariella has previously performed at the following venues: Highclere Castle, Castle Ashby, Woburn Sculpture Gallery, Stapleford Park, Kimbolton Castle, Shuttleworth, Milton Keynes Theatre, Chrysalis Theatre, Stowe House, Flitwick Manor, The Old Gaol, Oxford, Duxford Officers Mess, The Guildhall, Northampton, Fawsley Hall, Great Barn, Aynho, Kings College, Cambridge.

For weddings, most people hire Ariella to enhance their reception- playing in the background whilst their guests eat and enjoy themselves. They can also add to your wedding ceremony by playing appropriate pieces during the service, whether you are getting married in a church or you are having a civil ceremony.

For all functions/ anniversaries, birthday parties or other events, the Trio offers a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from baroque to boogie woogie! They create atmosphere and class to any occasion, be it a formal dinner or a buffet knees up!

If you have a particular favourite that is not in Ariella’s repertoire, they are happy to arrange it for you (given a month’s notice). The Trio can arrange almost anything, either from printed music or a sound recording and the ensemble charge a minimal fee of £33 per arrangement for this service.

Sarah Terry, 21st Party, Buckinghamshire
Hi Matt, evening was a huge success only complaint was that it all went by too quickly. Ariella were absolutely fantastic and Dominic did a great job. Thanks for all your help, will definately be recomending Warble to others.

Jeff and Michelle Jonkin
Jeff and I would like to thank the Trio for a fantastic performance at our wedding. We had so many people comment on the music it was great and perfect in every way, all the music as requested at the right time - was lovely to hear them during the dinner also - we thoroughly enjoyed it. Many, many thanks to all concerned, we would not hesitate recommending you in the future. All the best to you and the other trio members (and associate members).

Julie & Simon Silsoe
Just thought that I would send you a mail to thank you very much for the lovely music which was played at our wedding. It certainly set the scene and was perfect.

Clive & Mary
Thank you so much for the wonderful performance on Saturday – it was a smashing touch to the wedding reception.

Laura Murrough
I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for the wonderful music you played at our wedding a few weeks ago - it was all perfect and I know that the other guests thought so too!