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The Foss Quartet

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Based in York, The Foss Quartet is a professional and highly versatile string quartet, specialising in weddings, private events, and studio session work. Known for our polished performances and adaptable style, we bring live string music to a wide variety of occasions, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and engaging.

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Set List / Repertoire

Pop Music
ABBA- Mamma Mia
ABBA- Super Trouper
AC/DC Medley (Back to Back/Highway to Hell/Thunderstruck)
AC/DC- Shook Me All Night Long
Adele- Easy On Me
Adele- Hello
Adele- Hometown Glory
Adele- Make You Feel My Love
Adele- Rolling In The Deep
Adele- Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
A-Ha- Take On Me
Aerosmith- I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing
Alicia Keys- If I Ain't Got You
Ariana Grande- No Tears Left To Cry
Ariana Grande- Thank U, Next
Ava Max- My Head & My Heart
Avicii- Hey Brother
Avicii- Levels
Avicii- Wake Me Up
Backstreet Boys- Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
Beach Boys- God Only Knows
Beach Boys- Wouldn’t It Be Nice
Ben.E.King- Stand By Me
Beyonce- Halo
Beyonce- Love on Top
Billie Eilish- Bad Guy
Billie Eilish- Birds of a Feather
Billie Eilish- Ft Khalid- Lovely
Billie Eilish- Ocean Eyes
Bon Jovi- Always
Bon Jovi- Livin’ on a prayer
Bon Jovi- It's My Life
Bryan Adams- Everything I do, I do it for you
Bruno Mars- Marry You
Bruno Mars- Just The Way You Are
Callum Scott- You Are the Resson
Calvin Harris- Summer
Calvin Harris ft Ellie Goulding- I Need Your Love
Camila Cabello- Havana
Chappell Roan- Good Luck, Babe!
Christina Perri- A Thousand Years
Clean Bandit- Rather Be
Coldplay- A Sky Full of Stars
Coldplay- Clocks
Coldplay- Viva La Vida
Coldplay- The Scientist
Coldplay- Yello
Daft Punk- Pentatonix Medley (One More Time/Get Lucky/Harder,Better,Faster,Stronger)
Daniel Caesar & HER- Best Part
Dean Martin- That's Amore
Dexy’s Midnight Runners- Come On Eileen
Dr Dre- Still D.R.E
Dua Lipa- Dance Again
Dual Life- Levitate
Ed Sheeran- Bad Habits
Ed Sheeran- Perfect
Ed Sheeran- Photograph
Ed Sheeran- Shape Of You
Ed Sheeran- Thinking Out Loud
Edith Piaf- La Vie En Rose
Elbow- One Day Like This
Ellie Goulding- Burn
Ellie Goulding- How Long Will I Love you
Elton John- Your Song
Elton John- Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
Elvis Presley- Can’t Help Falling In Love
Eric Clapton- Wonderful Tonight
Eric Clapton- She's got a way about her
Etta James- At Last
Europe- The Final Countdown
Eurythmics- Sweet Dreams
Eva Cassidy- Fields Of Gold
Evanescence- Bring Me To Life
Fleetwood Mac- Everywhere
Flying Pickets- Only You
Florence and the Machine- You’ve Got The Love
Foo Fighters- Everlong
Fountains of Wayne- Stacy’s Mom
Frankie Valli- Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Gala- Freed From Desire
George Ezra- Paradise
Goo Goo Dolls- Iris
Guns N Roses- Sweet Child O' Mine
Jack Johnson- Better Together
Jason Mraz- I’m Yours
John Legend- All Of Me
John Lennon- Imagine
Journey- Don’t Stop Believing
JVKE- Golden Hour
Kate Bush- Running Up That Hill
Keane- Somewhere only we know.
Lady Gaga- Applause
Lady Gaga- Bad Romance + Poker Face Medley
Lady Gaga- Shallow (ft Bradley Cooper)
Led Zeppelin- Stairway to Heaven
Leonard Cohen- Hallelujah
Linkin Park Medley (What I've Done, Faint, Numb, In the End)
Louis Armstrong- What a Wonderful World
Madness- It Must Be Love
Madonna- Material Girl
Mark Ronson- Uptown Funk
Maroon 5- Girls Like You
McFly- All About You
Metallic- Nothing Else Matters
Michael Jackson- Black Or White/Billy Jean
Miley Cyrus- Flowers
My Chemical Romance- Welcome to the Black Parade
Natalie Cole- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Nat King Cole- L-O-V-E
Nathan Evans- The Wellerman
Neil Diamond- Sweet Caroline
Nina Simone- My Baby Just Cares For Me
Nirvana- Smells Like Teen Spirit
Oasis- Champagne Supernova
Oasis- Live Forever
Oasis- Wonderwall
One Direction- They Don’t Know About Us +That’s What Makes You Beautiful
One Republic- Counting Stars
Owl City- Fireflies
Paramore- The Only Exception
Pink- Just Give Me a Reason
Pink Floyd- Wish You Were Here
Queen- Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen- Don't Stop Me Now
Queen- I Want to Break Free
Randy Newman- Feels Like Home
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Californicatio
Red Hot Chilli Peppers- Can’t Stop
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Otherside
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Under the Bridge
Rick Astley- Never Gonna Give You Up
Rhianna- Diamons
Rihanna ft Calvin Harris-We Found Love
REM- Night Swimming + Shiny Happy People
Sam Smith- Stay With Me
Shania Twain- You're still the one
Sabrina Carpenter- Espresso
Sia- Cheap Thrills
Sigur Ros- Hopipolla
Sixpence None The Richer- Kiss Me
Snow Patrol- Chasing Cars
Sophie Ellis Bextor- Murder on the Dancefloor
Stephen Sanchez- Until I Found You
Stevie Wonder- Isn’t She Lovely
Stevie Wonder- Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours!
Taylor Swift- Cruel Summer
Taylor Swift- Enchanted
Taylor Swift- I Knew You Were Trouble
Taylor Swift- Love Story
Taylor Swift- Shake It Off
Taylor Swift- Wildest Dreams
Teddy Swims- Lose Control
The Animals- House of the Rising Sun
The Beatles- All You Need Is Love
The Beatles- Blackbird
The Beatles- Eleanor Rigby
The Beatles- Here Comes The Sun
The Beatles- I Wanna Hold Your Hand
The Beatles- Hey Jude
The Beatles- I Wanna Hold Your Hand
The Beatles- Let it Be
The Beatles- Twist and Shout
The Beatles- Something
The Beatles- While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The Beatles- Yesterday
The Cranberries- Dreams
The Cure- Friday I'm In Love
The Cure- Just Like Heave
The Eagles- Hotel California
The Killers- All These Things I’ve Done
The Killers- Mr Bright side
The Killers- When you were young
The La's- There she goes
The Mamas and the Papas- Dream a Little Dream of Me
The Offspring- The Kids Aren’t Alright
The Righteous Brohers- Unchained Melody
The Temptations- My Girl
The Weeknd- Blinded By The Lights
The Verve- Bittersweet Symphony
Tones and I Dance Monkey
Toploader-Dancing in the Moonlight
Toto- Africa
Toto- Hold the Line
U2- Beautiful Day
U2- With Or Without You
Van Morrison- Brown Eyed Girl
Van Halen- Ain’t Talking Bout Love
Whitney Houson- I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Whitney Houston- I will always love you
Yiruma- River Flows in You
50 Cent- Candy Shop

Film Music
Across the Stars: Star Wars
Beauty And The Beast- Once Upon a Dream-
Bridgerton- Bad Guy by Billie Eilish
Bridgerton- If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys
Bridgerton- In my Blood- Shawn Mendes
Bridgerton- Kabhi Abhi Kushi Kabhie Gham"
Bridgerton- Material Girl by Madonna
Bridgerton- Thank You, Next- Ariana Grande
Bridgerton- Sign of the Times by Harry Styles
Bridgerton- Yellow by Coldplay
Bridgerton- Strange by Celest
Doctor Who Theme
Downton Abbey Theme
Final Fantasy- Aierths Song
Friends- I'll be the for you by The Rembrandts
Game of Thrones
Ghostbusters
Grease- Summer Nights
Greatest Showman “Million Dreams”
Greatest Showman “Never Enough”
Greatest Showman "Rewrite the Stars”
Harry Potter “Hedwigs Theme”- John Williams
Hercules- Go The Distance
Inception “Time”
Interstellar Medley
James Bond Theme
Jungle Book- Bare Necessities
Jungle Book- I Wanna Be Like You
Jurassic Park Theme
Les Miserable “I Dreamed a Dream”
Lion King “Can You Feel The Love”-
Lord of the Rings Medley
Mamma Mia Medley
Married Life: "Up"
Mouline Rouge: "Come what may"
Raiders March (Indiana Jones)
Romeo+Juliet- Kissing You by Desree
Schindlers List
Succession TV Theme
Star Wars Medley
Star Wars "Cantina Band"
Star Trek Theme
Star Trek Voyager Theme
Super Mario Bros Medley
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Phantom of the Opera- All I ask of you
US Office Theme Tune
Zeldas Melody

Classical Music
Bach- Air on the G String
Bach- Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bach/Gounod- Ave Maria
Beethoven- Ode de Joy
Bizet- Prelude to Carmen
Boccherini- Minuet and Trio
Cesar- Panis Angelicus
Clarke- ‘Trumpet Voluntary’
Debussy- Clair De Lune
Delibes- Flower Duet
Einaudi- I Giorni
Einaudi- Nuvole Biache
Elgar- Chanson De Nuit, Op.15
Elgar- Salut D’Amour
Faure- Pavane
Grieg- Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Holst- Air from Brook Green Suite
Handel- Arrival of Queen Sheba
Handel- Hallelujah Chorus
Handel- Largo from Xerxes
Handel-Music for the Royal Fireworks
Handel- Selections from Water Music
Massenet- Meditation from Thais
Mozart- Ave Verum Corpus, K.618
Mozart- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525
Mozart- Rondo alla Turca
Offenbach- Barcarolle
Pachelbel- Canon
Rachmaninoff- Vocalise
Richter- Vivaldi Recomposed : Spring 1
Saint-Saens- The Swan
Sarah Flower Adams- Nearer My God To Thee (Titanic)
Satie- Gymnopedie No.1
Schubert-Ave Maria
Schumann-Traumerei
Sousa-Liberty Bell
Vivaldi- Four Seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter)
Wagner- Wedding March



Full Biography

Based in York, The Foss Quartet is a professional and highly versatile string quartet, specialising in weddings, private events, and studio session work. Known for our polished performances and adaptable style, we bring live string music to a wide variety of occasions, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and engaging.

Our repertoire is exceptionally broad, spanning centuries and genres. From much-loved classical works to iconic rock anthems, film soundtracks, and contemporary pop, our programmes can include everything from Vivaldi to Van Halen, as well as music from Pirates of the Caribbean through to Lady Gaga. This diversity allows us to seamlessly complement traditional ceremonies, modern celebrations, and everything in between.

We pride ourselves on working closely with each client to design a bespoke musical experience. Whether you already have a clear vision or would welcome guidance, we are happy to help shape a setlist that perfectly reflects your tastes and the tone of your event. If a particular piece isn’t currently in our repertoire, we’re delighted to arrange it especially for you.

Our music list is continually evolving, ensuring we stay up to date with the latest pop releases, films, and musical theatre, while still honouring timeless classics.


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Customer Review Score

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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Ellie & Ben (Nov 24)

5 stars - The Foss Quartet are Highly Recommended
booked The Foss Quartet for their wedding November 2024

“Absolutely perfect addition to our special day! Plenty of comments from venue/staff/family/friends, was a massive hit! Perfect song choices and really set the mood for the ceremony and cocktail hour! Communication was brilliant and although not usually considered a monthly payment plan was sorted with my self and nick. Ran smoothly! Prompt playing times and song choices! Even down to the bespoke bride entrance which was learnt and beautifully delivered on the day! I can not thank them enough and would urge anyone considering a quartet to please enquire with The Foss Quartet!”


Jack & Anna (June 24)

5 stars - The Foss Quartet are Highly Recommended
booked The Foss Quartet for their wedding

“This lovely group of people took the time to learn 2 new songs for our wedding, were easy to get in touch with and really made the day feel special. Their music sounded exquisite and fit perfectly with the venue, truly making it feel magical. Would 100% recommend and can’t express my gratitude enough”


Regimental Dinner

5 stars - The Foss Quartet are Highly Recommended
booked The Foss Quartet for their event

“Beautiful arrangement of music, modern and inclusive to everyone's taste. They played particularly well with the timings of the Regimental dinner, and performed without cue. Very professional and highly recommended to enhance any event.”


Zimmy and Nick (July 23)

5 stars - The Foss Quartet are Highly Recommended
booked The Foss Quartet for their wedding

“The Foss Quartet really made our day extra special. Hearing them practise and the venue filled with music whilst getting ready was a magical moment for me, and I know my husband loved listening to them whilst waiting at the top of the aisle. All the guests raved about how amazing they sounded! The quartet were amazing, nothing was too much trouble, and they were wonderfully flexible in the face of uncertain weather conditions. Nick in particular has been unbelievably helpful through the planning of our day and even after! I really can’t say enough kind words about them and would recommend them wholly to anyone. They will make your day feel so special.”


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Price from £799 + travel from North Yorkshire

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Lineup

Default lineup: 3 members

Traditional String Quartet with 2 Violins, a Viola and Cello

Performance Times

2 X 45 Minutes

  • 3-piece line-up
  • 2 x 45 minutes
  • PA System included
  • Playlist of music between sets
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  • 24/7 Emergency cover
From £799 + travel

Ceremony Only

  • 3-piece line-up
  • Ceremony Only (1 hour)
  • PA System included
  • Playlist of music between sets
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  • 24/7 Emergency cover
From £746 + travel

Ceremony+drinks Reception

  • 3-piece line-up
  • Ceremony+Drinks Reception (3 hours)
  • PA System included
  • Playlist of music between sets
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From £852 + travel

Ceremony, Drinks Reception & Wedding Breakfast

  • 3-piece line-up
  • Ceremony, Drinks Reception & Wedding Breakfast
  • PA System included
  • Playlist of music between sets
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  • 24/7 Emergency cover
From £1,012 + travel

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