Cut the Chord: From Symphonies to Rock Stars
• Orchestra
contracting
• Global Touring
Artists
• Custom
Arrangements
Cut the Chord Entertainment brings the concert hall experience to your party or event. From string quartets to full symphony orchestras, high-energy bands, global touring artists, and even customized music arrangements tailored to fit the theme of your celebration, we deliver an unmatched experience.
17+
YEARS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
17+
YEARS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
17+
YEARS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
20+
VENUE PARTNERS
20+
VENUE PARTNERS
20+
VENUE PARTNERS
500+
PERFORMANCES DELIVERED
500+
PERFORMANCES DELIVERED
500+
PERFORMANCES DELIVERED
100k+
AUDIENCE REACHED
100k+
AUDIENCE REACHED
100k+
AUDIENCE REACHED



Need live music? We've got you covered
At Cut the Chord Entertainment, we believe there is no substitute for live music. It serves as the soundtrack for life’s greatest moments. That soundtrack should be as unique as the story it accompanies. As a premier talent agency specializing in orchestra contracting, we connect clients with conservatory-trained orchestral musicians, conductors, world-class soloists, and composers and arrangers to curate and write a unique soundtrack for your celebration. Our mission is to transform events into unforgettable experiences by bringing your dream musical vision for your event to life.
Whether it’s a private party, wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, corporate gathering, or a Celebration of Life memorial, Cut the Chord Entertainment delivers one of the most important components at any event at an incomparable level.
All-Inclusive Program Packages
for Your Orchestra
Questions? Want to learn more? Send us a message, we'd love to talk!
Artists, Acts & Composers
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.
andrewlipke.com
Mary Bichner
Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer with synesthesia (a neurological condition that allows Mary to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded). Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, BBC Music Magazine, La Nouvelle Republique, and more.
marybichner.com
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band from Atlanta, GA, delivering an authentic concert experience with tight horns, rich harmonies, and decades of hits. A proud IEBA and North Carolina Presenters Consortium member, they bring high-energy performances that keep audiences coming back for more.
chitownband.net
Madison Morris
Madison Morris, a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter, blends storytelling with an Americana sound, performing over 200 shows a year. Influenced by Texas blues, his versatile guitar style spans multiple genres. His songs We're All Still Here and Hard Rain earned Grammy consideration, and in 2024, he launched his band, Madison Morris & the Stringfellows.
madisonmorrismusic.com
About Us
Cut the Chord Entertainment was founded by former orchestra executives who recognize that every performance is more than a concert. They are memorable celebrations for which music was the focal point, just like weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Celebrations of Life, and even corporate events. Through access to hundreds of conservatory-trained classical musicians and conductors around the country and partnering with composers and arrangers capable of creating scores to fit the theme of virtually any event, Cut the Chord set out to connect the world with music that defines the milestones in everyone’s lives.
Cut the Chord also possesses a library of packaged orchestral performances that intentionally weave classical and contemporary music together, cleverly designed to attract and retain new audiences to classical performing arts. Understanding the financial, audience recruitment, and retention challenges facing orchestras of all sizes, Cut the Chord offers these programs at a competitive price point compared to traditional tribute show packages.



Owner and CEO Amy J. Ginsburg
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