Our Story — 2585 Maywood Drive
It started in a living room.
The Maywood String Ensemble started as a quartet in the living room at 2585 Maywood Drive, Salt Lake City — coached by Matt's father. The name honours him, and the home where it all began.
Matt, Steve, Julie, and Everette form the group. Matt and Steve are brothers; Julie and Steve are married. Matt and Steve grew up on Maywood Drive, and their father was their first quartet coach — so they named the group the Maywood String Ensemble to honour his legacy.
From that living room at 2585 Maywood Drive, the quartet grows — weddings, receptions, concerts, and celebrations across Utah.
The group becomes an official 10-piece ensemble — eight strings, harp, and piano — for grand ballrooms and large celebrations, while still playing as a trio or quartet for intimate ceremonies.
50+ events a year, from mountain weddings in Park City and Deer Valley to temple receptions, corporate events, proposals, and celebrations of life — with a goal of 150 events a year.
A family story, in every performance
Matt still leads the ensemble — and still books every event personally. When you call, you talk to Matt.
The Maywood String Ensemble — ten musicians, one sound.
Maywood At A Glance
Founded 2001, in a living room on Maywood Drive, Salt Lake City
Musicians 10 — eight strings, harp, and piano
Events 50+ weddings & events a year
Pricing $600/hr (trio) to $2,000/hr (full 10-piece)
Based Bountiful, Utah — playing statewide & available to travel
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WeddingWire
Meet the Ensemble
The people behind the music
The Maywood String Quartet — Utah's most-booked string quartet — has recently expanded into the Maywood String Ensemble, now a group of ten musicians with unique talents and diversity. With nearly two decades of experience, the expansion brings a broader repertoire and more flexibility for events of any size, from intimate ceremonies to large receptions, corporate dinners, and family luncheons.
Matthew Nelson
Viola — Co-founder & Booking Manager
Matt formed the group in 2001 and leads it today, from the first call to the last note on your wedding day. He is also your booking contact.
Mary Jeppson
Violin
Rebecca Suelzle
Viola
Julie Nelson
Violin
Jamilyn Morris
Cello
Emily Rice
Violin
Jonny Stewart
Cello
Cate Fowler
Violin
Eliza Melville
Piano
Elyse Nelson Jorgensen
Harp
Where they've played
The ensemble's members are seasoned studio recording artists and experienced stage performers, having collaborated with the Utah Symphony, Jon Schmidt, Peter Breinholt, Paul Cardall, David Tolk, and Kenneth Cope.
They have also performed at the Governor Leavitt Celebration, the Salt Lake City 9/11 Candlelight Vigil, multiple University of Utah Graduation Ceremonies, the Assembly Hall Concert Series, the Utah Music Federation Competition, the FM100 Mini Concert Series, ABC Channel 4's Good Things Utah, and the UtahBrides.com Concert Series.
Gallery
Weddings, mountains & music
More portraits of Maywood musicians, from the Maywood photo library.
Follow along on Instagram @themaywoodsq for real performance photos and video.