Holiday Repertoire - Rosewood Ensemble | St. Louis Special Event Music

Rosewood Ensemble Members are graduates of top music conservatories, seasoned professionals, and are regular performers at prestigious venues such as the St. Louis Chamber Orchestra, Union Avenue Opera Company, and the St. Louis Symphony.

Below is a list of some our classical string quartet music selections. These selections represent a sampling of our repertoire, and are continually being updated. Audio samples are performed by our String Quartet.

Traditional Carols

Angels We Have Heard on High
Away in a Manger
Bell Carol
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Carol of the Bells
Come, O Come Emmanuel
The Coventry Carol
Gesu Bambino
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Good Christian Men Rejoice
Greensleeves (What Child is This?)
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Here We Come A-Caroling
The Holly and the Ivy
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Joy to the World
Listen, Lordlings, Unto Me
Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Holy Night
Shepherds, Leave Your Sheep
Silent Night
Sing We Now of Christmas
The Wassail Song
We Three Kings of Orient Are
We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Classic Christmas

Christmas Concerto (Corelli)
Gesu Bambino
Greensleeves (“What Child is This?”)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Messiah- Selections (including the “Hallelujah Chorus”)
Nutcracker- Selections
O Holy Night
This Little Babe (Britten)
Troika – from Lientenant Kije Suite
Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Christmas Pop

All I Want for Christmas
The Christmas Song
The Christmas Song
Christmas Time is here
Frosty, the Snowman
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Let it Snow
Linus and Lucy
The Little Drummer Boy
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bell Rock
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Silver Bells
Sleigh Ride
Skating
Traditions of Christmas
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland

“The purpose of this letter is to show my enthusiastic support for Dee Sparks and The Rosewood Ensemble.

When my son announced his engagement, I knew he wanted live musical selections to complement his wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. My son is a musician too! Fortunately, for me, a colleague from the St. Louis Symphony pointed me toward Dee and her string ensemble.

Throughout the planning process, Dee made our preparation stress-free. She was always professional, communicated well, was reliable, and able to perform duties on her own to meet our goals. She handled a myriad of details and questions with calm and a concern for how her decisions impact others. It was obvious early on that her musicians and vocalists were cream of the crop-talented, accommodating, and delightful!

During the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, The Rosewood Ensemble was note perfect in every way. In fact, I continue to receive rave reviews of their performance to this day. Both family and friend commented that the music performed was the best they’d ever heard and felt they were attending a private symphony concert! Hearing the group play was clearly worth the wait and a reminder of just how irreplaceable is the live performance experience. Without reservation, The Rosewood Ensemble is truly a noteworthy group.

As your can see from my comments, I hold this group in the highest regard, and I am honored to submit this letter of recommendation. It will be wonderful to have Dee Sparks and her musicians recognized for all of their musical successes, especially contributing to the splendor of my son’s wedding day. I couldn’t have been more satisfied with their performance. Thank you for meeting all of our expectations and making a dream-come-true wedding for everyone.”

Elaine, Mother of the Bride Wedding at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church

“Dee, Thank you so much for your partnership with the Y98 Mega wedding. The day was beautiful and the Rosewood Ensemble made the ceremony so much more so. Thanks again and it was a pleasure working with you.”

Lindsey W., Bride

“This is just a short note to let you know how excited I am to, once again, have the Rosewood Ensemble play for one of my daughter’s weddings. I know what a wonderful performance you will provide. We were thrilled to have you play for our first daughter’s wedding a year ago. You and the other talented musicians of the Rosewood Ensemble were an integral part of an extraordinary day for our family.

The Rosewood Ensemble’s ability to create such beautiful music not only set the mood in the church but continually delighted us with each luscious note from start to finish. Our guests were not only treated to a wonderful prelude concert , but were drawn in throughout the entire Mass. I can hardly wait for the next wedding!”

Catherine, Mother of the Bride

“I just wanted to send you a note and let you know we really loved having the Rosewood Ensemble play during our wedding ceremony and reception at the Renaissance Grand Hotel. You were fabulous to work with and the music was fantastic and so beautiful. Derek, my now husband, is actually a musician and he was so impressed with how in tune and on key they were.”

Jessica, Bride Wedding

“We are so thrilled to have booked your group to play during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Your group was able to blend beautifully with our church organist and the effect was stunning and so elegant. The cocktail hour was phenomenal. I still hear our guests rave about how wonderful our ensemble was. The popular music, such as Coldplay, Sting, and the animated classics were a huge hit! We couldn’t have been more pleased with your services. Thank you!!”

Angie and Billy H., Bride and Groom

“Thank you for the beautiful music you provided for our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. Because of my musical background, the ceremony and reception music was very important to me. We wanted the music to be a highlight of the festivities and your ensemble did not disappoint. You provided exquisite music for our guests prior to the ceremony, which set the perfect tone. The music during the ceremony was spectacular and your ensemble provided the perfect mood as our guests arrived at the cocktail hour. Our guests were highly complimentary of all the music. You are truly an ensemble of gifted and talented musicians. I greatly appreciated the ease at which we were able to work together to create the perfect repertoire for each venue. I have been pleased to recommend your ensemble and will not hesitate in the future to recommend your lovely music to others planning special events.”

Leslie, Mother of the Bride