Strings and Ivory

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

Strings and Ivory is a Waterloo wedding violin and piano duo comprising violinist Matt Piche and pianist Scott Wilkinson. Its confirmed website presents the pair as live musicians for weddings and other events, with arrangements spanning classical, jazz, pop and country music. The website also provides recommended-song information and audio clips so couples can hear examples before making an enquiry.

The official site names London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding areas as places where the duo is available to perform. It does not publish a current price list, detailed packages, a telephone number or a complete street address, so couples will need to use the website’s contact form to confirm the practical details of their event. Last reviewed: August 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

Strings and Ivory specializes in instrumental music performed by violin and piano. The official website positions the duo for weddings and events and documents four broad musical styles: classical, jazz, pop and country. This may give couples more scope than a strictly classical ensemble when choosing processional, signing or background selections.

The website directs visitors to a recommended-song list and audio clips. Those materials are useful for assessing the duo’s sound and identifying repertoire possibilities, but the public homepage does not define formal ceremony, cocktail-hour or reception packages. Couples should therefore describe each part of the wedding for which live music is required when requesting a quote.

Repertoire and musicians

The duo consists of Matt Piche on violin and Scott Wilkinson on piano. The official biography describes Piche as a two-time Juno nominee and a 2020 Canadian Country Music Association nominee for Fiddle Player of the Year. It says he has performed on tours in Canada, the United States and Australia.

Wilkinson’s official biography states that he has played jazz and classical piano for more than 25 years. It also identifies him as a 2020 Canadian Country Music Association nominee for Keyboard Player of the Year and says he has performed in Canada and the United States. These documented backgrounds help explain the mix of classical and contemporary styles presented on the website; they do not, by themselves, confirm which songs or arrangements are currently available for a particular date.

Service area and who it may suit

The published service area includes London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding communities. Strings and Ivory may suit couples seeking the combined sound of violin and piano rather than a solo player, DJ or larger string ensemble. It may also be relevant to weddings that need instrumental interpretations across several genres.

The site does not define the boundary of “surrounding areas” or publish travel charges. Couples outside the named cities should provide the venue’s full address and ask whether travel time, mileage, parking or accommodation affects the quote.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include a clearly identified two-musician format, four documented musical styles, named performers, a multi-city service area and access to recommended songs and audio samples. These are practical comparison points rather than endorsements.

Important information remains unpublished. The website does not provide current rates, package lengths, performance-set details, travel fees, equipment requirements or a stated policy for learning additional music. It also does not publish a complete street address or telephone number. The footer identifies Waterloo, Ontario, with postal code N2K 4B8, but that is not a complete postal address.

• Confirmed format: violin and piano duo
• Documented styles: classical, jazz, pop and country
• Published planning resources: recommended songs and audio clips
• Not publicly specified: package contents, equipment, travel charges and custom-song terms

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official website asks visitors to contact Strings and Ivory for pricing, quotes and availability, so no dependable starting price or package total can be reported from first-party evidence.

For a comparable quote, couples should include the wedding date, venue, requested performance periods, approximate schedule and any particular songs or cues. They should ask whether the response includes taxes, travel, setup, rehearsals, additional arranging, overtime and any required sound equipment.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

The confirmed contact route is the form linked from the official Strings and Ivory website. No official public phone number or direct email address was found, so the website form should be used instead of the unverified contact details associated with older listings.

An enquiry should identify both partners, the event date, venue and city, and the parts of the celebration being considered for live music. Because the site requests contact for both quotes and availability, submitting a form should be treated as an enquiry rather than confirmation that the date is reserved.

What couples should confirm

Before signing an agreement or paying a deposit, obtain written answers covering the performance plan and all costs. The following items are not fully resolved by the public website:

Confirm whether the proposed venue and schedule can accommodate the duo, particularly if the ceremony is outdoors or the location does not have a piano.

• Whether the venue must provide a tuned acoustic piano or whether the duo supplies a keyboard
• Which ceremony moments or other wedding segments are covered by the quote
• Whether requested songs are already arranged and whether new arrangements cost extra
• Arrival, setup, sound-check, break and overtime requirements
• Travel, parking, tax, deposit, cancellation and rescheduling terms
• Power, shelter, space and weather-contingency requirements for an outdoor performance

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Frequently asked questions

Who performs in Strings and Ivory?

The official website identifies Matt Piche as the violinist and Scott Wilkinson as the pianist.

What styles of wedding music does Strings and Ivory perform?

The published styles are classical, jazz, pop and country. Couples can consult the recommended-song material and audio clips on the official website, then confirm whether specific selections are currently available.

Where does Strings and Ivory perform?

The official service-area statement names London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding areas. Travel availability and any related charges should be confirmed for the exact venue.

Does Strings and Ivory publish wedding prices?

No. Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official website asks couples to use its contact form for a quote and availability.

Sources checked

• STRINGS AND IVORY

Website: https://stringsandivory.yolasite.com/