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Wedding Ceremony Music – Harpist in Central Illinois
What a special day to be able to play for the wedding ceremony of a couple I’ve known for years and see every Sunday at church! Doug and Dianne were married at Wesley Chapel United Methodist in Jacksonville on the … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged blevinsong, central illinois, ceremony, jacksonville, penti, wedding, wesley chapel
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Springfield Illinois Harpist ~ Music for an Open House
Heritage Health in Springfield hosted an open house for their new hospice center, and harp music was the perfect background! Guests enjoyed appetizers and desserts as they had a ribbon cutting and toured the newly remodeled facility. Music included popular … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Events
Tagged central illinois, corporate, heritage health, open house, penti, springfield
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Harp Music for Mother’s Day – Central IL Harpist
This was my second Mother’s Day since gaining the name “Mama,” and it was such a pleasure to spend it with the mothers and daughters at Centenary UMC in Jacksonville! My own mother (who spent countless hours on the road … Continue reading
Posted in Concerts and Recitals
Tagged centenary umc, central illinois, concert, jacksonville, mother's day, penti
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Wedding at Allerton Park – Central Illinois Harpist
My second Allerton wedding of the year! Sarah and Mike had a perfect spring day for their outdoor ceremony in the Sunken Garden. As guests assembled, I played a variety of classical music. For the wedding party processional, they chose … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Tagged allerton park, central illinois, ceremony, monticello, penti, reception, wedding
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Harpist in Central Illinois ~ Allerton Park Wedding Ceremony & Reception
One of my favorite things about being a wedding harpist is when another musicians chooses me to provide the music for her wedding. I loved working with Bethany (and her mom, Heidi) to put together the perfect soundtrack for the big day! … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Tagged allerton park, central illinois, ceremony, monticello, penti, reception, wedding
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Funeral Music in Central Illinois
It was the greatest honor to play for the funeral of the 102-year-old Dr. Bone. I grew up in the house next door to his, and Jacksonville lost a kind and generous soul with his passing. He was much-loved, and … Continue reading
Harp Music for Lent | Church Service in Jacksonville, IL
March 5th was the first Sunday of Lent, and I was invited to play for the service at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Illinois. For the first time, my daughter (now nearly 2 years old) was able to accompany … Continue reading
Posted in Church Services
Tagged central illinois, church service, first presbyterian jacksonville, jacksonville, lent, penti
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Home Harp Concert in Springfield, Illinois
Home concerts are a special treat, and this one was to celebrate the birthday of a lifelong local supporter of music and the arts. It was arranged by the guest of honor’s daughter who lives in New York, and I spend … Continue reading
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Tagged at home, central illinois, concert, springfield
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New Owner of Musikgarten Studio
I am so excited to announce that I am the new owner of The Music Factory ~ a Musikgarten studio in Springfield, Illinois, offering music and movement classes to children from birth through age 10! My daughter Menai is attending classes there … Continue reading
Posted in Calendar & Announcements, Music Studio
Tagged central illinois, music factory, springfield, studio
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Christmas Eve Harpist ~ Music for Church Services in Bloomington-Normal
Nothing is more beautiful than harp music on Christmas Eve! This year, I played prelude music for two services at College Park Christian Church in Normal, Illinois. The sanctuary was beautiful and peaceful, and the sound of harp music playing … Continue reading
