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The Signature String Quartet was formed in 2004 and has provided musical elegance for events throughout all of West Michigan. The members of the quartet have a combined total of over 50 years of quartet and orchestral playing including frequent performances with the West Michigan Symphony in Muskegon. Each member also possesses an undergraduate or graduate degree in music as well as numerous years of private teaching and orchestra instruction in the public schools. We have played for many weddings, receptions, and other events at venues including St. Cecelia Music Center, Frederick Meijer Gardens, Devos Convention Center, The Grand Rapids Art Museum, Centennial Country Club, Noto’s Banquet Facility, The Belvedere Inn, Mocha-n-Music, Biggby Coffee, and a recording session with the Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus. Our repertoire includes classical standards, traditional wedding selections, and popular favorites including jazz, ragtime, tangos, and holiday music. JENNIFER KOTCHENRUTHER, 1st Violin and Manager
CAROL JOHNSON, 2nd Violin
BECKY BUSH, Viola
ANNE THOMPSON, Cello
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“What could be more wonderful than a beautiful outdoor setting for a fall wedding and a string quartet to help set the mood! That is exactly what we got when our daughter and son-in-law were married. A process that I feared might be arduous turned out to be easy. The quartet entertained our guests and helped achieve the perfect effect for all who attended the wedding. They even granted our special request and played some Celtic music in honor of the groom who is from Ireland! It was truly lovely.” “They created the atmosphere I dreamed of for my special day. Their professionalism and expertise allowed me to trust them with the music selection and enjoy my wedding. Besides, the guests really loved them.” |
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Jennifer is a native of New York where she began her violin studies at age three. She earned her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education and Music Performance from Hope College and has completed numerous graduate courses at Michigan State University. Jennifer taught orchestra both in New York and in the Kentwood Public Schools from 1996-2003 and is the former director of the ASTA Junior High String Camp. She is an auditioned member of the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra and maintains a large private violin studio both at her home and through the Jenison Public Schools. She enjoys performing at several area churches and conducting sectionals for local youth orchestras. Jennifer resides in East Grand Rapids with her husband and son.
Carol teaches orchestra in the Jenison Public Schools. She has earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education from Michigan State University, majoring on the violin and piano. Carol is Music Director at MASTA Elementary String Camp, conductor at the MSBOA Middle Level String Clinics, and has been co-director of the St. Cecelia Youth Sinfonia in Grand Rapids. She has also been a featured clinician at the Michigan Music Education Conference, and performs frequently with the West Michigan Symphony. Carol lives in Hudsonville, with her husband and two sons.
Becky was the founder and director of the Hudsonville Public Schools orchestra program from 2001 to 2006. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Music Education and of Grand Valley State University with a Masters of Education, she performs as a violist with the West Michigan Symphony, conducts the St. Cecilia Youth Sinfonia, is a music director of the American String Teacher's Association Elementary String Camp, has taught at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and the Phillips Family Fiddle Camps and has been a guest conductor throughout Michigan both in classical music and fiddling. She resides in Hudsonville with her husband and two daughters. 
Anne graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Cello Performance, Music History and Music Education. She received a Master’s degree in Cello Performance and Literature from the University of Notre Dame. She is a certified Suzuki cello instructor and has a private cello studio. Anne has served as Assistant Director of the ASTA Elementary String Camp, Secretary of MSBOA District 10 Executive Board, and is a member of Phi Delta Kappa Educational Honor Society. Currently, Anne performs as a cellist in the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra, and is the orchestra director at Forest Hills Eastern Public Schools.