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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
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Tagged central illinois, choir, church service, encore, springfield, thanksgiving, trinity lutheran springfield
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Christmas Eve Services with Harp Music
For the fourth Christmas Eve in a row, I was back to play pre-service music at College Park Christian Church in Normal, Illinois. It’s always a delight to see familiar faces and be a part of their church and family … Continue reading
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Tagged bloomington-normal, central illinois, christmas eve, church service, college park christian church, penti
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Jacksonville Illinois Harp Music
The Jacksonville Area Conference of Churches puts together a Thanksgiving service each year, featuring a choir with members from area churches. This year, it also included organ, violin, and harp music! I played two solo harp pieces, “Cantique de Jean … Continue reading
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Harp Music for Christmas Eve
It was such a pleasure to be back at College Park Christian Church. This was the third year in a row that I have played harp preludes for their Christmas Eve services. Harp music sets a peaceful and reflective mood … Continue reading
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Tagged bloomington-normal, central illinois, christmas eve, church service, college park christian church, penti
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Church Music Harpist ~ Manchester UMC
The music of the harp is a wonderful complement to any worship service. From classical music to traditional or contemporary hymns, a harpist can play for all aspects of the service. For this service at Manchester United Methodist Church, I … Continue reading
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Bloomington-Normal Harpist – Christmas Eve Harp Music
Back at College Park Christian Church for Christmas Eve! I played there last year, and the music director contacted me again in January to be sure they got on my calendar again for this year. Always good to plan far … Continue reading
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Tagged bloomington-normal, central illinois, christmas eve, church service, college park christian church, holiday, penti
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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
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Tagged central illinois, church service, first presbyterian jacksonville, jacksonville, lent, penti
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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
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Tagged bloomington-normal, central illinois, christmas eve, church service, college park christian church, holiday, penti
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Southwest Michigan Harpist ~ Christmas Vespers Music
For 81 years, the Monday Musical Club of Southwest Michigan has been presenting a Christmas Vespers Service. This was the first year that the event included harp music! Held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Joseph, … Continue reading
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Harpist in Mattoon ~ Christmas Eve Service Harp Music
On Christmas Eve, I was invited to play for the service at the First Christian Church in Mattoon, Illinois. Once again, it was a clear and (relatively) pleasant evening. I managed to make it through an entire Christmas season without having … Continue reading
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Tagged central illinois, church service, classic, first christian mattoon, holiday, mattoon
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