January 2012 - The Bossard Quartet Blog
If you are looking for ideas for your event, or are just curious to see what sorts of things we get up to, have a look at our blog! This is a space where we will be writing a bit more about our string quartet adventures. Perhaps this will give you some inspiration for your event or just make you chuckle. We'll be updating this regularly so please check back often! thebossardquartet.co.uk/wordpress
December 2012 - TBQ fundraise for Rowan's Hospice
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We were delighted to be invited to play at Gunwharf Quays at their Christmas Festival of Food in December. We played for one hour and raised £112 for The Rowan's Hospice! We also raised £412 for Nordoff Robbins earlier this year by all doing the 10 mile Great South Run together! Thank you to all for your support for these two worthy causes.
August 2011 - Great South Run
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The TBQ girls have decided to put their instruments back in their cases on Sunday 30th October 2011 and do the Great South Run. We are raising money for Nordoff Robbins.
Nordoff Robbins provides a network of music therapists across the UK who work with people of all ages with a range of conditions. Their therapists carry out their work in a number of settings including Nordoff Robbins Centres, care homes, day centres and schools. They deliver over 50,000 music therapy sessions per year.
We think this is a worthy cause as music can help people in a wide range of challenging circumstances. We will be donning our trainers to raise as much as we can. Check out our JustGiving page here.
July 2011 - New Recordings!
We're pleased to add some more recordings to our website! Check out the listen page to hear samples of Lady Gaga and The Killers amongst others! Big thanks to Dan Franks for recording us.
June 2011 - New website!
We've given our website a bit of a revamp - as a Portsmouth-based quartet we wanted to use one of our most famous local landmarks on our site. We hope you like the new website and it gives you a good feel of what The Bossard Quartet are all about! Please give us your feedback on the contact page.
We'd like to thank James Nichols for his work on the re-design, he's done a top job! You can read more about James' web design services on his website jnmedia.co.uk
April 2011 - Sing Out for Summer!
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The West End Singers are presenting their summer concert "Sing Out For Summer" and The Bossard Quartet are pleased to be supporting guests for this concert. Come along for an evening on fun on Sunday, 12th June 2011 at Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DW.
Tickets are available from:
- Ingrid McIntyre: 023 8040 4881
- Angela Jackson: 023 8025 3428
A retiring collection will be made on behalf of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.
January 2011 - A Chilly Photo Session!
On a cold winter's day, TBQ braved the chill to get some cool and funky photos taken of us by Portsmouth based award winning photographer Paul Thurlow.
Keep an eye out on Facebook and our Photos page to see the results! We'd like to thank Paul and his assistant for their time and enthusiasm! Paul is available for portraits & wedding photography - check out Paul's work here paulthurlow.com
November 2010 - We like to connect with our customers!
Don't expect to see a string quartet on Linked In?
Well, we like to stay in touch with people! Whether you are interested in booking us, have already booked us, work in events, or are another wedding supplier, please feel free to find us on Linked In and connect with us. Don't forget there's also Facebook and Twitter too :-)
October 2010 - TBQ are a great choice for Corporate Events
Whether it is a promotional event, entertaining your shareholders or important clients, or a special event for your staff (e.g. retirement parties or Christmas dinner entertainment) TBQ can provide you with a sophisticated and unique musical backdrop suitable for any occasion. We are flexible with our dress code to fit in with the theme of your event if you require.
With a repertoire that is mixed and varied (anything from Bach to Lady Gaga) we have recently entertained companies such as BAE Systems and Virgin Media! Get in contact to see how we can help.
September 2010 - TBQ are on YouTube!
Come and see our new YouTube channel for videos of us performing. We'll be adding new videos as we get hold of them!
www.youtube.com/user/thebossardquartet
August 2010 - TBQ's 50th Performance!
TBQ are celebrating taking their 50th booking! We've really enjoyed playing at all the weddings, anniversaries, dinners & fetes and look forward to playing our music at many more events. Well done girls!
July 2010 - Follow us on Facebook
The Bossard Quartet have their very own facebook page - here you can see our latest photos, listen to our latest videos and even chat with other people who've booked us. Please search for 'The Bossard Quartet' on Facebook and "like" us !!
May 2010 - TBQ Play at Osborne House
The Bossard Quartet are delighted to be playing at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight on the evenings of Saturday 3rd July and Sunday 4th July from 7.30pm.
Experience the magic and atmosphere of the beautiful gardens of Osborne by twilight. Bring a picnic and explore the walled gardens accompanied by the sounds of The Bossard Quartet.
Tickets are £5 each - see the English Heritage website for more information.
March 2010 - TBQ Have New Recordings!
The Bossard Quartet have recorded a selection of their repertoire to give you a taste of the music! TBQ would like to thank Joe Hurr for his time producing the tracks, whch you can hear here. Thanks Joe!
December 2009 - Church Weddings
Need an organist? Our flexible violin / viola player, Angela Martin, is available to provide beautiful organ music for church wedding services. Contact us to enquire about organ music and Angela’s availability and prices.
September 2009 - TBQ play your favourite tune
Don’t forget that TBQ can arrange a particular piece of music especially for you! Please see the FAQs page for details about our arrangement service.
August 2009 - TBQ now available in Two's!
The Bossard Quartet are now able to offer a string ‘duo’ in addition to ‘quartet’. This is suitable for small occasions, or smaller venues. For more information please see the FAQs page.
April 2009 - Come and see us play at the Kitsch n D'or restaurant!
TBQ will be playing some of their favourite pieces at the Kitsch n D'or in Southsea on Tuesday 28th April from 7.30pm. Come and listen to us while you enjoy 2 courses for £10 or 3 courses for £15. Call 0845 201 1845 to reserve in advance!
April 2009 - Poll Results
Thanks to all who voted in our poll to find out which pieces of music are most popular for a bride to walk down the aisle to.
The top result was a 'non-classical' piece, to our surprise. The Bossard Quartet have a growing repertoire of non-classical pieces, and we can always arrange your favourite tune for string quartet especially for you if it's something we don't already have.
Handel's Queen of Sheba or 'other classical' were second most popular, followed by the two wedding marches (Mendelssohn's and Wagner's) at joint third.
TBQ are always happy to give advice and recommendations on musical choices for weddings and other functions.
March 2009 - TBQ Twitters!
We thought it would be a good idea to use Twitter to keep you updated easily about the comings and goings of The Bossard Quartet! See the homepage for latest news from TBQ on Twitter. Or, if you like, 'follow' us on Twitter for all the latest updates at twitter.com/BossardQuartet
February 2009 - Another TBQ Poll
TBQ does another poll to find out which pieces of music are the most popular at a wedding!
To vote, please click below!
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August 2008 - New Website
The Bossard Quartet have a new, updated website. Please take a look around and give us some feedback! We'd like to thank James for re-designing the site.
January 2008 - Armed Forces Performance
The Bossard Quartet did their first gig for the armed forces at Thorney Island, Hampshire. Since then we have entertained at formal dinners and balls for both the Army and the Navy based in Hampshire.
September 2006 - TBQ now based in Portsmouth
The Bossard Quartet is now based in Southsea, Portsmouth. Amy Edwards moved to Portsmouth in 2006, formed the quartet with other like-minded musicians in Southsea as is continuing to take bookings in the Hampshire/West Sussex area. The Bossard Quartet is no longer taking bookings in the Bedfordshire region.
~TBQ