Celebrating life’s most special days calls for melodies just as beautiful to match

As live musicians, we are honored to set the soundtrack for your special day. From wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, and cocktail hours to anniversary parties, corporate functions, and social gatherings, we help you create one-of-a-kind memories that last well beyond the event. Your guests will hear, feel, see, and experience the joy from all around.

Our Team

Daniel "Tino" Xue

Daniel is a professional violinist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and the Founder and Creative Director of West Texas String Quartet, providing live chamber music for weddings and private events across West Texas. His work has been featured at venues including the Buddy Holly Hall, the Petroleum Club of Midland, Adelphos Cellars, and Madewell Estates.

Alongside his performance career, Daniel supports philanthropic and music therapy initiatives through organizations including the Junior League of Midland, the Southwest Parkinson Society, the Joe Arrington Cancer Center, and the Garrison Institute on Aging.

Rodrigo Cabrera

Rodrigo is a professional violinist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra, Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, and New Texas Sinfonia. Throughout his musical career, he has shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists including Yo-Yo Ma and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Corigliano.

Marian Herrero

Marian is a professional violist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. She holds a Master’s degree in performance from the Hochschule für Musik in Basel, Switzerland, where she studied with Silvia Simionescu, in addition to a Baroque Viola Minor under David Plantier. Marian is a prize-winning chamber musician, having earned first place in both the Hazen Chamber Music Competition and the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid Chamber Music Competition. Alongside her orchestral and chamber music career, she has performed viola and piano recitals internationally at venues and festivals throughout Spain, including Sevilla Auditorium, Zaragoza Auditorium, Sierra Musical, and Festival Liceo Glinka in Madrid.

Madeline Garcia

Madeline is a professional cellist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and an active performer throughout the West Texas music community, collaborating with regional orchestras and arts organizations across the area. In addition to her performance career, she maintains a private cello studio and serves as an educator within the Lubbock Independent School District. Beyond her musical work, Madeline is a devoted mother to her young son.

 
 

Music Samples

Repertoire

This selection represents some of our all-time favorites. We look forward to hearing your music requests as we should be able to accommodate them.

Classical

  • Bach – Air on the G String
  • Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
  • Clarke – Trumpet Voluntary
  • Handel – Aria from Xerxes
  • Handel – Entrance of the Queen of Sheba
  • Liszt – Liebestraum
  • Mendelssohn – Wedding March
  • Mouret – Rondeau
  • Pachelbel – Canon in D
  • Purcell – Trumpet Tone
  • Schubert – Ave Maria
  • Vivaldi – Largo from the Four Seasons
  • Wagner – Bridal Chorus

Pop

  • The Beatles – All You Need is Love
  • The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun
  • C.Perri – A Thousand Years
  • Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
  • Eva Cassidy – Somewhere Over The Rainbow
  • Frank Sinatra – Fly Me to the Moon
  • La Vie En Rose
  • Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah
  • Married Life from Pixar’s UP

Services

Weddings

Wedding breakfast
Cocktail hour
Civil ceremony
Church ceremony
Wedding Reception

Formal Events

Galas
Functions
Celebrations

Venuesyou will love our sound in...

Frequently Asked Questions

How do we get in touch?

Please contact us with the details of your event.

Can you perform outdoors?

Yes, as long as weather permits (if not rainy, windy, or excessively sunny).

What do you need us to provide?

Because we perform sitting down, we kindly request four armless chairs. Please let us know if this is not possible and we can provide them if necessary.

What will you be wearing at the event?

Typically men will wear a black tuxedo and women will wear a black dress.

Do you require any food at the event?

In general, if you book us for more than 2 hours, we would kindly ask if you could prepare some light refreshments as we will take a short break. We understand if this requirement cannot be met, but please let us know so we can make necessary arrangements.

Are you able to accompany another musician, instrumentalist, organist, or DJ?

Yes we should be able to, however ideally we will need to get in touch with them and have a rehearsal on the day before the event.

What are the instruments in a string quartet?

There are two violins, one viola, and one cello.

Do you take breaks?

We typically take a 5 minute break every hour.

When should we make the music selections?

We request that the selections be finalized at least two weeks prior to the event as we need to rehearse the repertoire. If you have any special requests please let us know as soon as possible. If possible we request that the music selections be printed in the event programme pamphlet.

Instead of a quartet could we have a soloist or duet?

Yes, we are flexible and can accommodate your preferences. If you would like a soloist, we could arrange that with your choice of either violin, viola, or cello. Typically, for a duet we would arrange for two violins, or a violin and a cello. However, keep in mind that most wedding repertoire is written to be performed by a complete string quartet.

Testimonials

April Pinto@aprilpintophotography
Daniel and his Quartet are phenomenal! As a wedding photographer, I have the opportunities to work with tons of wedding specialists, and they’re, hands down, one of the best!! If you’re looking for a professional and truly unique way to set your wedding apart from the usual, choose West Texas String Quartet!!
Riley Archer
Daniel played beautifully at our wedding. It was both elegant and romantic. He had an array of songs for us to pick from and was able to give us some input. Daniel was also really easy to communicate with, and he made the day more special.
Aaron Parrish@aaronpearish
The West Texas String quartet should be THE go-to when you need entertainment for your wedding. From someone who has plenty of experience in the music scene, their class and skill set is unmatched. If you’re preparing an elegant event and don’t book with these performers, you will be missing out!
Katherine Petrova
The West Texas String Quartet created a very classy and exquisite ambience at our wedding reception. The guests loved it!
Jerrod Shelton@jerrodshelton
If you're looking for the best sound and performance look no further than the West Texas String Quartet. They bring the ambiance, energy and magic to the room. Highly reccomend!
Tate Boody@t8ertotz
Daniel played at our wedding in May 2020. He was professional, well-prepared, and overall phenomenal. His violin-playing made the day much more special and we would choose him again and again if we could!

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