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Music Under the Dome Concert Series
For the third time, I was welcomed back to perform at the Jacksonville Public Library’s “Music Under the Dome” concert series – to another packed house! The solo harp concert included Romantic and Contemporary era harp selections, folk songs from … Continue reading
Posted in Concerts and Recitals
Tagged central illinois, concert, jacksonville, jacksonville public library, penti, recital
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Central Illinois Wedding Musician
Weddings around the December holidays are always a little extra magical! Everyone is in a festive mood, and venues are already decorated with Christmas trees, lights, and other special touches. Ashley and Alec had both their ceremony and reception at … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged bloomington-normal, central illinois, ceremony, encore, hesed house, heyworth, wedding
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Harpist for Thanksgiving Service
As a gift to their church community, a couple hired me to play for the Thanksgiving morning service at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Springfield. With a November wedding, Thanksgiving often falls on their anniversary, and this is one way … Continue reading
Posted in Church Services
Tagged central illinois, choir, church service, encore, springfield, thanksgiving, trinity lutheran springfield
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St. Louis Wedding Harpist
The aunt of the groom decided to give this couple a fantastic wedding gift – harp music for their ceremony! She contacted and booked me, and then the bride and groom were able to select the music themselves. What a … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged alton, central illinois, ceremony, encore, julias banquet center, st. louis, wedding
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Peoria Wedding Music ~ Hotel Pere Marquette
Alisha and Jacob had a glamorous wedding at the historic Hotel Pere Marquette in Peoria. The ceremony took place in the grand ballroom, where guests were surrounded by white and gold decor and candlelight. They had a DJ and singer … Continue reading
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Tagged central illinois, ceremony, encore, hotel pere marquette, peoria, wedding
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Wedding Reception Music in Springfield
It was a cold winter day, but the fireplace made the room at Mariah’s Steakhouse cozy for this intimate wedding reception! Originally scheduled for the fall, the couple moved their wedding to January. They gathered with their families for dinner, … 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
Posted in Church Services, Holiday Parties
Tagged bloomington-normal, central illinois, christmas eve, college park christian church, holiday, penti
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Central Illinois Harpist | Decatur Wedding Music
Yezenia knew she wanted beautiful, classic music for her wedding, and the harp was the perfect way to incorporate it! I played for both the ceremony and reception at The Decatur Club. The couple even added on some extra time … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Tagged central illinois, ceremony, decatur, decatur club, penti, reception, wedding
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Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio ~ Peoria Wedding Music
Most of the weddings I play are for solo harp, but I also love to collaborate with other professional musicians! For this wedding ceremony, the couple requested a trio of harp, violin, and cello. The ceremony and reception both took … Continue reading
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Tagged central illinois, ceremony, ensemble, penti, peoria, venue chisca, wedding
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Central Illinois Wedding Music – Springfield Harpist
Ann and Brent brought together many of Springfield’s top wedding pros for their September celebration! It was a beautiful day from start to finish, with the ceremony taking place downtown at the historic First Christian Church. I played prelude music … Continue reading
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