The Dolce String Quartet began in 2019 as part of a program to benefit the El Progreso Memorial Library in Uvalde, Texas. Recognizing the need in Uvalde and the Frio Canyon for a string quartet that could provide music for weddings and other special events, and simply for the joy of playing music together, the Dolce String Quartet was conceived.
While our roots are classical, we enjoy playing string music in a variety of styles. We appreciate the importance of music in wedding ceremonies and we are committed to providing beautiful music that fits your tastes at the appropriate time throughout the ceremony. We are also available for other occasions such as dinners, receptions, holiday parties, anniversary celebrations, and corporate functions. Whatever the occasion, we can help make it special and memorable.
Our Members
Nathan LaFrenz, violin
Nathan has played violin since childhood in Youth Orchestras, in College Orchestra, and with Bluegrass groups. He especially enjoys playing gospel and folk music with his wife, Anna, who is a guitarist, at Knippa Lutheran Church, where he is the pastor, and at community events.
Christiana Horn, violin
Christiana has a BA in Piano Performance and as a professional musician has taught piano and directed choir programs. She took up the violin as an adult and was Principal Second Violinist for the Saint Charles (Missouri) Community College Orchestra before moving back to Texas.
Vince DiPiazza, viola
Vince began playing at an early age as a Suzuki method student. Later he studied viola under Susan Schoenfeld at Texas Tech. He has been active for many years in the church music industry, as well as having played in two different country bands and another string quartet.
Gary Horn, cello
Gary is a retired computer programmer and lifelong guitarist and singer who took up the cello as an adult. He played in the Saint Charles (Missouri) Community College Orchestra for 9 years before retiring and returning to Texas and the Frio Canyon.
