Jarger Strings is a highly experienced Brisbane based string ensemble.

We are dedicated to bringing our Brisbane and south-east Queensland clients the highest quality ensembles. We offer

• string duo

• string trio

• string quartet

• and solo combinations (solo violin or solo cello).

With more than 15-years experience playing as an ensemble, we are specialists in performing at weddings, private parties, corporate events, birthdays and other occasions.

Jarger strings will add a touch of class to your event and make it wonderfully memorable.

See contact page below for enquiries and bookings.

 Our Musicians

Jarger Strings combines the talents of a number of Brisbane string players.

Sally-Ann Djachenko - Violin, core player

Sally-Ann is a Scottish violinist and pianist who studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, the Royal Academy of Music (London) and the Queensland Conservatorium. Career highlights include playing violin with the European Community Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, a touring season of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie with the National Theatre and 5 years as 2nd violinist with the Birmingham Quartet (UK). In 2020 she won an Arts Queensland grant to present the complete Opus 20 String Quartets of Haydn. Since 2009 she has played with Camerata, Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.

Yuri DJACHENKO - Violin & Viola, core player

Yuri is an Australian - Estonian violinist/violist. He has performed as a member of the Queensland Philharmonic, Symphony and Pops Orchestras, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Guest Principal Viola of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, the Concertmaster of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra. He has freelanced widely through the UK, and while living in Finland he was concertmaster of the Lentua Sinfonietta in Kuhmo. Yuri has studied at Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University), Hobart Conservatorium of Music (Tasmania University) and the University of Queensland. Yuri has acted as principal viola for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, and plays regularly with the Queensland Pops Orchestra.

Amy TUCKER - ‘Cello, core player

Amy started her musical studies at aged 8 in Brisbane, studying under Matthew Farrell and Gwyn Roberts. She trained with the Queensland Youth Orchestras and in 1997 gained her A.Mus.A diploma in ‘Cello. She completed a Bachelor of Music with Distinction in cello performance from the University of Alberta, Canada studying under Tanya Prochazka. She has frequently performed for ballet and opera seasons, and in popular and jazz concerts with noted musicians such as Lachlan Baker, Aldo di Toro, Sir George Martin, Joe Chindamo, Tina Arena, James Morrison, Human Nature, and the Verdehr Duo. She has featured in various chamber recitals at USQ, ANU and ACU, as well as participating in specialised performance and education workshops in Toowoomba and Brisbane. She is a busy freelance cellist in Brisbane having performed with a number of chamber ensembles and orchestras including Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Sinfonia of St. Andrew’s, Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra and Mood Music Orchestra.

Teena SULLIVAN - Viola

Violist Teena Sullivan studied at the QLD Conservatorium of Music under Elizabeth Morgan and John Curro where she obtained a Bachelor of Music (Hons).   Teena's performing experience includes playing lead viola in the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, playing in a string group as the support act for Gloria Estefan and for many couples' specials day at their weddings.

Monica MARTIN - Violin

Violinist Monica Martin earned a Bachelor of Music Performance degree in Violin from the University of Alberta, Canada in 2002. She studied classical voice as a second practical subject, and participated in masterclasses by world-renowned violinists Andrew Dawes and Pinkas Zukerman. Monica’s first professional orchestral playing was with Opera NUOVA, an intensive opera training workshop that celebrates Canadian operative vocalists and chamber musicians. Soon after, Monica became a casual member of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and performed alongside the Alberta Ballet, Edmonton Opera and the Richard Eaton singers. She has also been a member of Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and Regina Symphony whilst living in Canada. Since moving to Brisbane in 2025 with her family, Monica has been freelancing with a number of orchestras including Northern Rivers Symphony and Sinfonia of St Andrews, as well as teaching private practise.

Pricing

Jarger strings is a Brisbane-based ensemble, but we frequently travel outside Brisbane for performances in Toowoomba, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast (including Maleny). The minimum booking time for a wedding ceremony in Brisbane is 1.5 hours and 2 hours for regional weddings. Events out of Brisbane incur cost for travel.

The string quartet combination offers two violins, a viola and cello, and is suitable for indoor and large outdoor functions. The string trio is comprised of a violin, viola and cello, and particularly lends itself more to indoor and smaller events. From 2026 Jarger strings is also offering a string duo suitable for weddings and corporate events. All ensemble combinations are suitable for wedding ceremony bookings.

Below is a guide/ estimate for booking in Brisbane metropolitan area. Please contact us for an accurate quote providing details of the location and approximate timings of your event.

String trio (1)                          Cost

First hour               $750     

Second hour $300

String Quartet (2)                               

First hour                 $1,000

Second hour $400

String Duo (3)                             

First hour $550

Second hour $250

Nb. Prices are current as at 15/01/2026 for 2026 & 2027.

(1) String Quartet - Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola and Cello

(2) String Trio - Violin 1, Viola and Cello

(3) String Duo -Violin and Cello

**All bookings are also accompanied with an additional $50 booking and administration fee.

*Brisbane metro is any area within 30 minutes drive (or 20 kilometres) from the CBD.

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Contact Us

Amy Tucker (cellist and manager)

Email: amytucker15@icloud.com

Phone. 0418-832-769

Please provide us with the location and approximate date of your wedding in the form below.