A harp makes an impression before the first note is played. Its graceful design becomes part of the setting, while the music brings an expressive, personal element to the occasion. From classical compositions to contemporary songs arranged for harp, live music offers guests the pleasure of hearing familiar favorites performed in a setting created for celebration.
I provide harp music for weddings and special events in Platte City, Parkville, and throughout the Kansas City area. Whether your plans involve a formal ceremony, an outdoor wedding, an elegant reception, or a gathering with family and friends, I offer a wide range of musical possibilities to complement the occasion.
Harp Music for Kansas City Wedding Ceremonies
Your wedding ceremony is an opportunity to incorporate music that reflects your relationship, your traditions, and the atmosphere you envision. I work with couples to select pieces for every part of the ceremony, drawing from an extensive repertoire that includes classical works, contemporary favorites, and music from many other genres.
Prelude music provides a welcoming atmosphere as guests arrive. As the ceremony begins, I perform your selections for the entrance of family members, followed by the wedding party and your grand entrance. Music for unity traditions or other significant moments is incorporated according to your plans. The recessional celebrates your marriage, and I continue playing postlude music as guests depart.
The flexibility of live music is especially valuable during a wedding procession. I follow the movement of each person entering and adjust musical phrases to correspond with their pace. The music continues for as long as the entrance requires and concludes naturally when everyone has reached their place.
Cocktail Hours & Receptions with Live Harp Music
At a wedding reception, harp music offers guests an enjoyable accompaniment to conversation, cocktails, and dinner. I can perform selections from a broad range of musical styles, allowing you to incorporate favorite artists, recognizable melodies, and music that reflects the character of your celebration.
The harp is also a beautiful instrument to experience in person. Guests can appreciate its intricate appearance and watch the music being performed, adding another dimension to the reception atmosphere. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a large formal reception, solo harp music provides an elegant and versatile musical choice.
Music Selections for Every Taste
My repertoire features thousands of songs and compositions, from familiar classics to contemporary hits and music from around the world. I have spent years expanding this collection and creating arrangements for harp, giving you an exceptional variety of music to explore. Your selections can reflect your favorite artists, family traditions, and songs that hold particular meaning for you.
Selections include:
• Contemporary pop hits & familiar favorites
• Classical compositions & traditional wedding music
• Jazz standards & American songbook classics
• Broadway show tunes
• Film scores, television themes, & video game music
• Celtic melodies & folk traditions
• Bollywood film songs & classical Indian favorites
• Traditional Arabic melodies & contemporary Middle Eastern music
• International & multicultural selections
• Hymns & sacred music
• Christmas carols & seasonal favorites
Special requests are welcome, and I regularly arrange additional music for harp. This gives you the opportunity to include songs that are particularly meaningful to you and create a musical program that reflects your individual preferences.
Harp Music for Corporate Functions & Private Celebrations
Live harp music brings elegance to corporate and social events throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is a beautiful choice for client receptions, company dinners, grand openings, awards gatherings, anniversary celebrations, and holiday parties, providing an engaging musical element while guests mingle and enjoy the occasion.
Different instruments offer additional possibilities for the visual presentation of the music. Alongside my traditional orchestral harps, I offer a contemporary silver electric harp and a gold carbon-fibre harp suited to all weather conditions. The instrument and repertoire can be selected to complement the setting and atmosphere.
Solo Harp & Ensemble Music
The solo harp offers a complete musical experience, with a rich range of expression and an extensive repertoire. Its sound is equally suited to the intimacy of a wedding ceremony and the atmosphere of a reception or other special event.
For clients interested in additional musicians, I offer ensembles combining harp with violin, cello, saxophone, oboe, piano, or vocalists, with further instrumentation available. These combinations provide opportunities to explore different musical textures through duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles.
Plan Your Kansas City Wedding or Event Music
Live harp music brings together the beauty of an extraordinary instrument and the personal significance of the songs you choose. I would be delighted to hear about your plans and discuss how harp music can complement your wedding or event!
Contact me with your date, venue, and musical preferences to inquire about availability and receive a personalized quote.
Kansas City & Platte City Harpist
Live harp music is available for weddings and events throughout Platte County and the Kansas City metropolitan area, including:
Camden Point · Dearborn · Edgerton · Farley · Ferrelview · Houston Lake · Kansas City · Lake Waukomis · Northmoor · Parkville · Platte City · Platte Woods · Ridgely · Riverside · Smithville · Tracy · Weatherby Lake · Weston
I also provide harp music for weddings and special occasions in neighboring communities, including Cameron, Kansas City, & St. Joseph, Missouri, as well as Atchison, Kansas City, & Leavenworth, Kansas.
Beyond the Kansas City region, live harp music is available for weddings and special events throughout the United States and internationally. For couples planning destination weddings, the harp offers an elegant way to incorporate meaningful musical selections into a celebration in an extraordinary location. Whether you envision traditional ceremony music or contemporary favorites, your chosen pieces become part of the experience you share with family and friends.
Make Live Harp Music Part of Your Celebration
The music you select helps create the atmosphere of your wedding or event, and the harp offers exceptional possibilities for bringing those selections to life. From the ceremony to the reception, or for an entirely different type of occasion, I welcome the opportunity to provide music that reflects your plans!
Get in touch to discuss your event and receive a personalized quote.