Frequently asked questions
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Which services do you sing at?
Weddings, baptisms, funerals, memorial services, the Divine Liturgy, patronal feasts, consecrations and Te Deum services. We only sing outside a church if the service itself is held outdoors — and Christmas carols, in December.
How many artists are needed?
Five artists fill a medium-sized church and this is the formation we choose most often. In a chapel, four are enough. In large churches with a long echo, and for the Liturgy, we recommend six or eight. Tell us the church and we will advise.
Do you sing in any church in Bucharest?
Yes. Letting the priest know stays with you, though — the parish needs to be told in good time that a choir is coming. At the services we sing, we take the place of the parish cantor from beginning to end.
Do you sing outside Bucharest?
Yes, we sing across Romania. Within Bucharest there is no travel charge. Outside the city, Ilfov county included, travel is added, and depending on the distance a supplement for the additional hours may apply. Everything appears explicitly in the quote — nothing is added afterwards.
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally we would arrange it one to two months ahead, but that is not a rule — we have sung at services booked a week in advance. Please get in touch whatever the timing and we will check whether we are free on your date and at your time.
How quickly can you come to a funeral?
Call directly, at any hour. For funerals and memorial services we charge no short-notice premium and ask for no deposit, however late you contact us.
Do you need a sound system?
No. The voices fill the space naturally, and that is one of the advantages of a professional choir. We bring no equipment and need nothing from the church.
Which settings do you sing?
From the Romanian Orthodox choral repertoire.
What does it cost?
For a quartet — four artists — the price starts at 1,700 lei for a service in Bucharest. From there it depends on the number of artists, the service and the location. Send us the date, the church and the service, and within 24 hours you will have a complete price with no hidden costs.
How does booking work?
The date is held with a deposit at confirmation. The balance is paid on the day. For funerals we ask for no deposit.
What do you wear?
Sober dress, appropriate to the setting and to the service.
Do you sing carols at companies or at home?
Yes. A programme of arranged Romanian carols, from 15 to 45 minutes. December fills up quickly, so it is worth writing to us in the autumn.
Is your date still free?
Sometimes a date goes months ahead, sometimes it is still free a week before. Send us the date and time and we will check straight away.
We reply within 24 hours.