Nova String Quartet, Omaha Nebraska

Nova has been busy this fall with many wonderful experiences providing music for weddings, church services and corporate events. We were at St. John's Church at Creighton on the 14th with Drew Neneman and again on the 23rd with the Skutt High School Choir under the direction of Chris Storm. There was some unbelievably beautiful singing happening and we were so fortunate to be a part of it! Then there was the Masquerade Ball fundraiser at the Joslyn Castle on the 28th - what fun it was to play this event! We had a wonderful time sharing our collection of costume-worthy music including themes from Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones! 

Today we had the honor of returning to St. Paul United Methodist Church to play for Jerry Brabec's talent choir. It was a very touching service honoring our passed loved ones.  David Neely talents really shone today as we performed the "Adagio" by Albinoni, the "Intermezzo" by Mascani, and the "Meditation" from Thais! 

We have many more opportunities coming up, but there are still dates available in December that we hope to be able to enjoy more wonderful music making!

Nova was at St. John's this last weekend for a beautiful and special ceremony with tenor Rob Chesire. He recorded NSQ accompanying him singing "Let There Be Peace on Earth." We will post the audio on our FaceBook page and on the audio page on our site.

Last weekend the Nova String Quartet played the ultimate geek wedding! It was truly wonderful.
Prelude music was Hedwig’s Theme, Harry’s Wondrous World, Theme from Legend of Zelda. The family was seated to Concerning Hobbits from Lord of the Ring and the wedding party entered to the Theme from Game of Thrones. Entering to the “Inner Light” from Star Trek the Next Generation was the bride. As we watched the ceremony progress, we noticed that the groomsmen all had Star Fleet insignias holding their flowers onto their lapels! Fabulous touch! The Unity Candle was lit to another Harry Potter tune-Hogwart’s Hymn.  Exit music for this amazing wedding was the main theme from Star Trek the Next Generation, the opening strands of which were played very softly as the officiant gave the final benediction and just as the bride and groom turned to exit the main march began!  Star War’s “Imperial March” and the music from the “Throne Room” was performed as the guests exited the Glass Chapel in Shelby. (http://www.willowcreekglasschapel.com)
The quartet had a wonderful time and the bride and groom were married to the best geek music around!
We had so much fun at this truly beautiful ceremony. This is one that we will remember forever!

Here is a list of all the new tunes we have added to our library this year:
from "Fiddler on the Roof" - Sabbath Prayer for Voice and SQ-
A Thousand Years for Voice and SQ

I See the Light from "Tangled"
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes from "Cinderella"
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah and Bibbidee Bobbidee Boo
Once Upon a Dream
Belle Notte from "Lady and the Tramp"

Theme from Legend of Zelda
I Will - for trio - Beatles 
Eli Eli by Zahavi - (Jewish)
Beyonce's "Halo"
"Hallelujah" by Paramore
As Tears go By - Rolling Stones
Main Theme from Star Wars
Can't Take My Eyes off of You
Let the River Run -Carly Simon
All of Me - John Legend
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan & Adele
Let it Go from "Frozen"
Follow You, Follow Me 
Dixieland Delight by Alabama
Hoppipola
A Heart Full of Love - from "Les Miserable"

Shostakovich Jazz Waltz No. 2
Schneewaltzer

March of the Three Kings - for Greg Zielke

Nova played at Christ the King today. Congratulations to Kyle and Kristine!  It was a memorable service. Father Dan had a particularly inspiring message for the couple about keeping the love fresh as the years go by. We loved it!

The weather threatened to be rainy and unpleasant that morning, and as the day progressed there was little improvement.  Suddenly, a mere 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony was to begin, the sun broke out, the clouds cleared and the weather was spectacular!  We all were worried, but the heavens shone through the clouds and it was a beautiful wedding at Castle Unicorn in Pacific Junction, IA this last Saturday!  A BIG thank you to the couple and their families for having us be a part of your glorious day!

Today we played a lovely wedding at the quaint St. Augustine Church in west Omaha/Elkhorn.  Barbara and Asif chose lovely, traditional music for their ceremony.  The priests and families were so generous in their compliments after the ceremony.  We weren't done, though!  We popped over to Shadow Ridge Country Club to play for hor d'oeuvres and dinner.  Barbara and Asif chose a mix of Beatles, movie and cover tunes for this part of their day!  Thanks to this lovely couple for having us perform for their ceremony and reception!

Many thanks to Jeanette and Robert for choosing Nova String Quartet to be a part of your big day! What a beautiful wedding and lovely setting you had! We were especially pleased that you chose our French music list. What a rare and delightful experience to play our French repertoire! http://neweddingdayblog.com/?p=8458

Here is the music for this Saturday.