| What is our professional background? |
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Victoria Lorán is the violinist of
Azari Lorán String Duo, and Perfect with Popp Strolling Duo. She is
the owner and business manager of Lorán Strings which has been providing
classical music services to the Front Range area since 1995. Victoria
studied violin performance at the University of Northern Colorado where
she recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree. She has played with many
of the area groups to include the Denver Chamber Orchestra, Cheyenne
Symphony and the Greeley Philharmonic where she served as a principal
violinist.
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Bill Popp, DMA, is the professional accordion
player and accompanist of Perfect with Popp Strolling Duo. Bill Popp's
experience includes 20 years of performance and music arranging with
the Air Force Strolling Strings. His career has included many performances
at the White House for visiting dignitaries as well as tours to Europe,
China, and Singapore. More than 75 of Bill's musical arrangments have
been performed world wide. Bill has a doctoral degree from Catholic University
of America in Washington D.C. and is the recipient of many national awards
and military citations which credit his contributions to the musical
world. Although unique to the Front Range of Colorado, the accordion
with strings has been a tradition in Europe for more than a century and
is now heard extensively throughout cities in the eastern United States. |
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Katherine Azari, cellist of Azari Lorán
String Duo, received her doctorate in music from the University of Northern Colorado and has her master’s degree in cello performance from the University of Wyoming. She was a member of the Greeley Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra for twenty seasons and now devotes time to private studio teaching, composing, solo recitals, and performing with Lorán Strings. |
| How much do we charge? |
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Rates vary depending upon the group size
and the event. We do not charge by the "hour" per say in regard
to weddings. When it comes to weddings, we have found that an hour and
thirty minutes is about the average length of most ceremonies. Some are
longer if there is a religious service involved, however, the client does
not pay extra, nor will the musicians leave before the ceremony has ended.
If the event gets started late, we will stay through the ceremony with
no extra charge. Consequently, we are careful not to book events too close
together. Please call 970.493.6714 and request a password for the Registerd
Users section of www.loranstrings.com/registered.php.
There you will find a complete price list. |
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We provide plenty of time for the "unexpected".
Even the most well choreographed weddings can have glitches. We will be
there on time and ready to play prelude music for your guests. A little
extra pre-wedding music never seems to bother the guests. A late start
may mean a late end, but we will stay to finish it out. However, if the
event has not started within the contracted time frame, and the client
requests that the musicians stay for an extended period of time, charges
will be billed to the client providing musicians are indeed able to remain
at the event. |
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Reception rates are charged by the hour
and vary depending on the group that you hire. Please call 970.493.6714
and request a password for the Registerd Users section of www.loranstrings.com/registered.php.
There you will find a complete price list. |
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There is a mileage charge outside the Fort
Collins area. Currently, we charge 40 cents per mile round trip. |
| What are some of the more popular locations where we perform weddings and receptions? |
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In Fort Collins we frequently play at the Avery
House, The Cottonwood Club, Fort Collins’ Country Club, Lincoln Center,
the Marriott Hotel, and the Hilton Hotel. Other Front
Range locations include the Wildlane Bed and Breakfast in Loveland,
the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley and the Greeley Country Club. |
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We often attend events at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, as well as the Aspen Lodge and many of the mountain churches. |
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Religious wedding ceremonies that we have played for include, but are not limited to: Baptist, Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal, Evangelical, First Christian, Jewish, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Unitarian. |
| What kind of music selection do we offer? |
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For weddings particularly, we specialize in "popular classics" and celebrated works such as: Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti, the traditional Wedding March and Bridal Chorus, The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Hymn to Joy, Trumpet Voluntary and Trumpet Tune, The Lord’s Prayer, Ave Maria, Jesu Joy of Man’s and selections from the Water Music Suite and The Royal Fireworks by Handel. |
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Romantic and popular melodies such as Sunrise Sunset, Unchained Melody, Edelweiss, Annie’s Song, The Wedding Song, Somewhere in Time, One Hand One Heart are
also part of our repertoire. |
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For receptions and other special events we include famous classical pieces by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Boccherini. We can also play ragtime favorites by Scott Joplin, melodies by Gershwin, chamber works by Bach, Handel, Corelli, Telemann and Vivaldi. |
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Selections for Perfect with Popp Strolling
Duo include an array of folk melodies and dances from around the world, memorable
waltzes, lively fiddle music as well as contemporary melodies. |
| How is music chosen for the event? |
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If your event is a reception, dinner, or general gathering, the musicians will choose a variety of selections from the standard repertoire. However, your requests (in advance) are certainly welcome. If there are specific selections or composers that you do not wish to have played, you will need to inform us of those selections prior to your event. |
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For weddings, an individual consultation will need to be arranged. During this meeting, the bride and groom, with our help, can select music for their wedding. A Wedding Music Worksheet is sent to the bride prior to this meeting. Generally, we like to meet with the bride and/or groom in person about 30 days before the wedding. In the event that we cannot meet in person, a phone consultation can certainly be arranged. |
