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.
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, and playing for 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.