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Advent Harp Concert

The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Springfield (Abraham Lincoln’s Church) hosts a series of Advent concerts each year leading up to Christmas. The lunchtime concerts are free and open to all, and feature local and regional musicians of various genres … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve ~ Central IL Harpist

This year, we were back in-person at College Park Christian Church!  I’ve played for their Christmas Eve services for several years.  Last year, it was pre-recorded, but for 2021 we were able to meet together in the sanctuary again. I … Continue reading

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Wedding Music in Madison ~ Harpist

Teagan and Chase were married in December at The Tinsmith in Madison.  The modern industrial space was decorated in black, cream, and evergreen, and they even had a gingerbread house wedding cake! Both the ceremony and reception took place at … Continue reading

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Rock Island Harpist — Christmas Concert

My holiday harping season started off with a Christmas concert at the Rock Island Public Library, as part of their Tuneful Tuesdays concert series.  I love my first performance each year with my favorite carols! For this concert, I chose … Continue reading

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Top Wedding Music of 2018

One of my favorite activities for January is to go back over my previous year of weddings, recording their music selections, and seeing what comes out on top as the most-requested songs for the year!  I also love looking back … Continue reading

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Zanesville Wedding Harpist ~ Christmas Wedding

This was my last wedding before Christmas.  I always admire the couples who can manage to plan a wedding in the midst of the holiday rush!  This ceremony took place on December 22nd at Northside Church of the Nazarene in … Continue reading

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Remembrance Service Music | Chicago Harp Player

The holidays are not always joyful.  For those who have lost a loved one, especially recently, the season can bring sorrow and pain.  The Diocese of Joliet held a service for these families at the Resurrection Cemetery Chapel in Romeoville, … Continue reading

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Christmas Party at Allerton Mansion

I always love the first holiday party of the year.  With a summer and autumn full of weddings, it’s exciting to get my fingers back on the traditional carols.  There’s nothing like these familiar songs to get me counting the … Continue reading

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Des Moines Harpist ~ Christmas Music at the Iowa Events Center

I always love the first Christmas performance of the holiday season!  Playing Christmas carols, both traditional and contemporary, is my favorite part of December. For this event, I was playing for the cocktail and dinner hours of a company’s holiday … Continue reading

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Quad Cities Harpist – Christmas Music in Iowa

On the day of the first big snow of the season, Harvest Bible Chapel in Davenport hosted a women’s open house for Christmas.  The ladies who attended enjoyed food and a variety of music. In various rooms throughout the church, … Continue reading

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