Our Story
Impulse Strings is a Music for Events organization based in New York City, created by violinist/violist Allie May. Impulse Strings caters to events anywhere in the NY, NJ, PA, and CT areas and has recently opened a Las Vegas branch under the name of Sin City Strings by Impulse Strings that now provides musical entertainment to the Las Vegas valley in addition to the NY tri-state area.
Impulse Strings prides itself in having the best musicians in town as well as the most unique arrangements! We love a personable touch and therefore have been hand-writing all of our arrangements since the beginning. Impulse Strings has played numerous weddings, corporate events, private parties, and has even been contracted by The Chainsmokers and the Stellar Awards (also known as the Gospel Grammys).
What makes us Unique?
* We constantly improve and expand our repertoire. Our versatility of performances allows us to create whatever image you want, thus giving your your own unique and memorable experience.
* We nearly exclusively use Cellobat arrangements by Sarah Chaffee, Aerosmith's top cellist. Bringing the excitement of some of the biggest stages to you!
* We have a wide range of musicians who play with Impulse Strings. Each musician is of the same playing caliber, is used to playing together, and plays the same music. This allows for more flexibility and availability
* Depending on the nature of your event, we can help you choose an appropriate ensemble, ranging from a solo instrument to string and piano duo, trio, quartet.
* We take song requests and are happy to find or arrange music especially for you.
Meet Our Founder
Alexandria Pritchard
"Allie May"
Alexandria is a professional Violinist, Violist, and the creator of Impulse Strings. She has performed with orchestras including the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Opera Las Vegas, Columbia University Chorus, and The Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra of the USA. With these orchestras as well as solo, Alexandria has graced some of the biggest performance halls around the world including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Radio City Music Hall.
Alexandria has also performed around the world with many groups including The Chainsmokers. Her string arrangements and performances have appeared in multiple Chainsmokers music videos including “Beach House” “Kills You Slowly” and “Hope” produced and directed by Sony Music, Sony ATV Publishing, and VEVO. Alexandria has performed at many high profile events such as The Latin Grammys (2016 & 2019), The Stellar Awards (2017 & 2018), and TED2018: The Age of Amazement. Other big named artists that Alexandria has performed alongside with include: Bad Bunny, The Eagles, TLC, The Radio City Rockettes, ELO, Amy Grant, Winona Oak, The Chainsmokers, Oliver Dragojević, Arturo Sandoval, Reik, Laura Pausini, Jj Hairston, and Travis Greene. She has also performed for musicals including The Bridges of Madison County and In The Heights.
Aside from performing Alexandria is a K-12 New York State certified teacher and holds a masters degree in Music Education. Alexandria partners with Carnegie Hall's education program and, therefore, teaches their curriculum of Link up and Musical Explorers. She is currently the lead music teacher at Academy of The City Charter School in Queens, New York. Alexandria is a Dalcroze trained educator from the Lucy Moses School at Juilliard and likes to approach teaching music in a playful and experiential style. She has experience teaching private lessons, group classes, masterclasses, and K-12 Public school education.
Clientele
300+ WEDDINGS along with EVENTS PERFORMED for COMPANIES INCLUDING
