All audio samples are solo harp unless otherwise noted. Along with live music for weddings and events, custom harp recordings are available.
Air from “Festes de l’ete”
A French classical piece from the Baroque period, this piece works well during a wedding ceremony prelude or as background music for events where classical themes are preferred.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Air from “Water Music”
Recorded live at a wedding ceremony, this piece from G.F. Handel’s Water Music is often used for prelude as guests are being seated, or as a processional for the wedding party. The clips below were recorded live at weddings, and feature solo harp, along with a trio of harp, violin, and cello and harp and violin duet.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Violin Duet
Amarilli, mia bella by Giulio Caccini
This piece by the Italian composer Caccini (1551-1618) was recorded live at an open house that featured a classical vocalist with harp accompaniment.
Harp & classical vocalist
Andante from String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 29 “Rosamunde” by Franz Schubert
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio, recorded live during a wedding prelude
This piece is available for any duet, trio, or larger ensemble with the pedal harp. The harp and violin duo is the most requested duet, and the harp, violin, & cello ensemble is the most popular trio. Other options include groups with flute, viola, oboe, trumpet, guitar, piano, organ, marimba, string quartet, steel drums, or multiple harps.
Andiam Mio Tesoro
Although we do not know who composed this Italian piece from the 16th century, it makes a lovely part of a wedding ceremony prelude or background music during elegant parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Aria from “Rinaldo”
This piece by G. F. Handel, from his opera Rinaldo, works well as a wedding ceremony processional (for the bride or wedding party) or recessional.
The harp and cello duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp & Cello Duet
Arioso
A beautiful Baroque piece by J. S. Bach, Arioso is one of my favorite pieces to include in a wedding prelude. It is also a good choice for mid-ceremony music, such as lighting of the unity candle or communion.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
A well-loved classical and sacred favorite, I have played this piece for dozens of Catholic weddings. While most frequently used to accompany the presentation of roses to Mary, I have also had brides request it for their processional or as a way to bring some of the Catholic heritage of one member of the couple into an otherwise non-Catholic wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)
The most traditional of wedding music, this piece by Richard Wagner is requested for the bridal processional by approximately half of the couples with whom I work. With a fanfare to announce the bride’s entrance, this piece is a majestic way to begin the wedding ceremony.
The harp, violin, & cello trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Bridal March from Skjevik (Brudemarsj fra Skjevik)
An alternative to the traditional “Bridal Chorus,” this piece by the Norwegian composer Trond Ottar Maalen can be used for the bridal processional or the wedding party processional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Pachelbel’s “Canon in D”
One of the most-requested wedding songs, “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel is perfect for any wedding processional – the seating of family members, the wedding party, or the bride. This piece can be lengthened or shortened to accommodate any size of wedding party. I have also had couples choose this piece for all processionals, having me reserve the faster, more majestic section for the grand entrance.
The duet, trio, and string quartet versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on
Solo Harp
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & String Quartet
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & Cello Duet
Cantique de Jean Racine
This piece is a harp adaptation of a work composed by Gabriel Faure for mixed choir and piano or organ. I often include it in a wedding prelude or as background music for events when classical music is requested.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Chaconne from “The Fairy-Queen”
A 1692 opera by the English composer Henry Purcell, “The Fairy-Queen” is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This chaconne makes a stately processional for the wedding party or bride.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
David’s Aria from “Saul” (Oh Lord, whose mercies numberless)
Composed by G. F. Handel in 1738, David’s “Aria” is part of a larger oratorio concerning the life of Saul. This air is appropriate for preludes, memorials, and church services.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Dodon’s Sleep
A soft and gentle piece by the Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, it is part of a larger work called The Golden Cockerel Suite. This style of music is perfect for moments of reflection in a wedding, church service, or memorial service. As a lullaby, it is also appropriate for a baptism or christening.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Finale from “Music for the Royal Fireworks”
Commissioned by Britain’s King George II, this piece was performed in 1749 to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. Originally scored for wind instruments, there have been multiple transcriptions for other ensembles, including this one for harp and cello. This version was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Cello duet
Great Day by Nancy Gustavson
A piece that truly shows off the harp! Full of glissandos, special effects, and pedal changes, no other instrument can create the sounds that this piece brings out of the harp. It makes for an exciting recessional, postlude music for guest dismissal, or reception music.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Hornpipe from “Water Music”
G.F. Handel composed a set of orchestral suites at the behest of King George I, who wanted a concert performed on the River Thames in London. This “Hornpipe” appears in the second of three suites. It makes an excellent grand entrance or recessional during a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
Harp & Cello duet
Hornpipe in G Major
This Baroque dance by Henry Purcell makes a stately choice for a bridal or wedding party processional when you prefer classical but non-traditional music. It also can be played a bit more up-tempo for a recessional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
How Beautiful by Twila Paris
All versions below recorded live during weddings.
This song is beautiful as purely instrumental music, but I can also accompany a singer of your choice (or one of my professional colleagues) performing this piece for your wedding ceremony. This song can be played with solo harp, with a singer, or with any other instrumental chamber ensemble.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Vocalist
Hymne by Vangelis
Vangelis is a Greek composer who writes ambient, jazz, electronic, and orchestral music. His most famous works are the film scores for Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, and this instrumental piece appeared on his album “Opera Sauvage.” It makes a beautiful processional for the families, wedding party, or bride, and is equally appropriate for a church service.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusticana”
This is the most well-known pieces from “Cavalleria Rusticana” by the Italian composer Pietro Mascagni. The opera was premiered in 1890 in Rome.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & String Quartet
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
One of J. S. Bach’s best-loved compositions, and the final movement of his Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life), this piece is very popular for wedding ceremonies.
Played at a moderate tempo, it works well for a processional (and pairs nicely with Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” if that piece will also be part of your entrance music). Slightly faster, it becomes a lively recessional, sending the newly-married couple joyfully off to the reception. It is also frequently played during the Christmas season.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp. A version of this song recorded with a harp and marimba duet is also available. The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
Solo Harp
Harp & Cello duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & Classical Vocalist
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
One of J. S. Bach’s best-loved compositions, and the final movement of his Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life), this piece is very popular for wedding ceremonies.
Played at a moderate tempo, it works well for a processional (and pairs nicely with Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” if that piece will also be part of your entrance music). Slightly faster, it becomes a lively recessional, sending the newly-married couple joyfully off to the reception. It is also frequently played during the Christmas season.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
This version is a harp and marimba duet – a unique combination of instruments! A harp solo recording is also available.
Joyeuse
An upbeat and majestic piece by French composer Jean Phillippe Rameau (1683-1764), this version is performed by a two-harp duet. The work was originally written for harpsichord, and appears in the composer’s book Pièces de Clavessin.
This piece can be performed with a pedal harp duet.
Jupiter
“Jupiter” is one of the seven movements from Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets. The tune for this movement is also the basis of the hymn “I Vow to Thee, My Country,” which is an English patriotic song and “World in Union,” the theme for the Rugby World Cup.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
King William’s March
This piece was written by the English Baroque composer Jeremiah Clarke in honor of William of Orange, who had become King of England during the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This piece works well as a processional (for the wedding party or bride), as a recessional, or as part of the postlude.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
La Gimblette
This theme and variations was written by the French harp composer Bernard Andres. I often play it in its entirety as background music for wedding receptions or the ceremony prelude, but you can also choose among the different variations for your processionals or the recessional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Largo from Concerto in D for Guitar
Vivaldi originally wrote this piece for lute, but it is now primarily performed on the guitar. This harp transcription of the Largo (the second movement) has a tranquil and gentle melody that makes it a wonderful choice for mid-ceremony rituals, such as the sand ceremony or unity candle. It also works well during the prelude of a wedding ceremony or as background music when classical themes are requested.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Largo from “Xerxes”
G. F. Handel’s Baroque opera Xerxes features this piece, also known as “Ombra mai fu,” as the opening aria. I can play this as a harp solo, to accompany a singer, or in a larger ensemble with other instrumentalists. It is a beautiful classical piece that can work as a wedding processional, prelude, or interlude, or as background music for other events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp and cello duet version below was recorded live at a wedding and the harp with operatic vocalist was recorded live at an open house.
Solo Harp
Harp & Cello duet
Harp & Operatic Vocalist
March in D Major
This piece is from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, and written for harpsichord. Although originally attributed to J.S. Bach, it is now believed to have been written by his son, C.P.E. Bach around 1730.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Meditation from Thais
Thais is an 1894 opera by the French Romantic composer Jules Massenet. This “Meditation” was originally written for solo violin and orchestra, but the solo harp transcription is beautiful. It makes a lovely and romantic wedding prelude, processional, or interlude. I also play it for church services and background music when classical themes are requested.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Menuet d’Exaudet
The French violinist André-Joseph Exaudet composed this minuet in 1751.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Nessun Dorma
This aria comes from the final act of Puccini’s opera Turandot famously performed by Luciano Pavarotti at the 1990 FIFA World Cup with The Three Tenors.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The version below was recorded live at an open house.
Harp & Soprano Vocalist
O mio babbino caro
This well-known aria comes from Puccini’s 1918 opera Gianni Schicchi.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The version below was recorded live at an open house.
Harp & Soprano Vocalist
Ode to Joy
The theme from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the last one he composed, is part of the fourth movement and sung by vocal soloists and a chorus. The German lyrics are based on a 1785 poem by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, with the text modified by Beethoven. The tune is also used for the hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.”
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Harp & Cello duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Pavane Style Renaissance
A pavane is a slow and stately couples dance that was popular in Europe during the 1500s. This one, in a “Renaissance Style,” was composed by Paul Wachs and is a wonderful choice for a wedding processional or recessional when you would like to have classical music, but not the traditional wedding pieces.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Prelude in C by J. S. Bach
This piece by the Baroque composer J. S. Bach is the first prelude in his book The Well-Tempered Clavier. Although originally written for a keyboard instrument, the arpeggiated chords are idiomatic to the harp, and the piece makes a beautiful harp solo.
The Bach-Gounod “Ave Maria” sets the Latin text to a melody superimposed over this prelude. It is a favorite for weddings (especially Catholic Nuptial Masses), religious services, and funerals.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Processional by Linda Wood
This piece was composed by a harpist, so it sounds especially lovely on the instrument! It has four sections or variations, and you can choose among them for your wedding. Any or all of them work well for a wedding party or bridal processional, and the final variation can be a recessional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Quando m’en vo
From the 1898 opera by Puccini, La Boheme, this piece is also known as “Musetta’s Waltz.”
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The version below, with an operatic soprano accompanied by the harp, was recorded live at an open house.
Harp & Soprano Vocalist
Reverie by Grandjany
Marcel Grandjany was a French harpist and composer, living from 1891-1975. This simple but elegant piece is the first movement of his Trois petites pieces tres faciles for solo harp. It is suitable for the prelude or interlude of a wedding ceremony, or as background when classical music is requested.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
River Flows in You
The South Korean pianist Yiruma recorded this piece in 2001 for his album “First Love,” and it was associated with “Bella’s Lullaby” in the movie Twilight.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
Rondeau
This piece was written by the French Baroque composer Jean-Joseph Mouret, the first movement of his “Suite of Symphonies for Brass, Strings and Timpani No. 1.” It is well-known as the theme for the PBS series Masterpiece Theatre.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Sarabande
Everyone knows Pachelbel’s “Canon in D,” but this practically unknown piece of his is also a gem! A sarabande is a dance in triple meter, and is often the third of four movements of a Baroque dance suite.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Cello duet
Sheep May Safely Graze (Schafe koennen sichen weiden) by J. S. Bach
This piece is the most popular aria from Bach’s Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd (Hunting Cantata). Composed in 1713, it is his earliest surviving secular cantata. This piece makes a beautiful addition to a wedding ceremony prelude or as classical background music. I have also played it for seating of families and a bridal party processional during a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in the Mirror)
This piece is a minimalist tintinnabular work by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Originally scored for piano and violin, this adaptation is for a harp and steel drum duet. The steel drums are best known as a calypso-style instrument, but they can also perform classical music.
Third Movement of Spring from “The Four Seasons”
The Four Seasons were written as a set of four violin concerti, each representing one of the seasons, by Antonio Vivaldi. Each concerto consisted of three movements (fast-slow-fast). This is the final movement of Spring, and it has a dance-like lilt that makes it a wonderful choice for a wedding processional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
St. Anthony Chorale
Written by the Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn, this is also the tune for the hymn “We Thy People Praise Thee.”
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Violin duet
The Call (Come My Way, My Truth, My Life)
One of the pieces in Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Five Mystical Songs, it is a setting of a poem by the Anglican priest George Herbert. This harp arrangement of the fourth movement solo is beautiful in a wedding ceremony or church service.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The Swan (Le Cygne)
This piece is best known as a cello solo, but sounds beautiful with any instrumentation! It comes from The Carnival of the Animals, written by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns in 1886.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony, for the bride’s processional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Trumpet Tune
Often attributed to Henry Purcell, this piece may have actually been composed by Jeremiah Clarke. His Trumpet Voluntary is of a similar style. This piece is upbeat and majestic, and makes and excellent wedding processional or recessional.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark’s March)
This wedding classic was written around 1700 by the English Baroque composer Jeremiah Clarke. It is frequently used as a recessional or bridal processional in a wedding ceremony.
The duet, trio, and quintet versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp & Cello duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & String Quartet
Wedding March
This is the most traditional music for the wedding recessional (when the couple exits the ceremony). It was written by Felix Mendelssohn as incidental music to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Solo Harp
Harp & String Quartet
Harp & Violin
Winter from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”
As with Spring, this is another section of the Vivaldi violin concerti The Four Seasons. “Winter” is the final concerto, and this is the middle (slow) movement. It is a well-known classical theme, and popular for background music, wedding preludes, and ceremony interludes.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
A Groovy Kind of Love
A pop song from the 1960s, made famous by the Mindbenders and Phil Collins, I often play this piece for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
A Summer Place
A pop song from the 1960s from the movie of the same name, I often play this for wedding receptions and corporate or private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
A Thousand Years from “Twilight: Breaking Dawn”
This contemporary piece has become very popular for weddings!
It can be played beautifully as a harp solo or in a duet or trio with other instruments (as in the recordings below, featuring a trio of harp, violin, and cello, and duets of harp and flute / harp and violin). These ensembles were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Flute Duet
Harp & Violin Duet
A Time for Us from “Romeo and Juliet”
This theme from Romeo and Juliet is appropriate for a wedding ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner. I also play it for other types of parties and events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
A Whole New World
From the 1992 Disney movie Aladdin, this piece is a favorite for the prelude music prior to a wedding ceremony or as background music for a reception or private party. It received the award “Best Original Song” at both the Academy Awards and Golden Globes and “Song of the Year” at the Grammy Awards.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute Duet
All I Ask of You from “Phantom of the Opera”
One of the best-known pieces from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Phantom of the Opera, this love duet is beautiful for wedding ceremonies, either as a harp solo or harp accompaniment for singers. I also frequently play it as background music during other types of events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
All My Loving
An up-tempo hit by the Beatles, this piece makes a nice wedding recessional. I also play it for corporate and private parties as background music.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
All of Me
This 2013 song by John Legend sounds beautiful on the harp, and has become a favorite for weddings! The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Flute Duet
Harp & Violin Duet
Amazed
Country music group Lonestar released this as the second single off their album “Lonely Grill” in 1999. This piece works well as background music for a wedding reception or as a family/wedding party processional during the ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute Duet
Ashokan Farewell
From the Ken Burns documentary The Civil War, this piece is both beautiful and serene. It makes a lovely addition to the prelude for a wedding ceremony or other events when background music should be soft and soothing.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
At Last
This Etta James jazz standard is a classic for weddings. It can be part of your ceremony or reception – even your first dance!
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
Autumn Leaves
A French song from the 1940’s, this song has become a jazz standard. It is particularly beautiful on the harp, and I often play it for wedding receptions and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Foster
A popular song from the 1860s, composed by the American songwriter Stephen Foster, this piece has been heard in movies ranging from Gone with the Wind to Office Space. It works well as background music for wedding preludes, receptions, or other private/corporate parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Blackbird
From the 1968 album “The Beatles,” this song draws on a musical theme by J.S. Bach that is frequently played by classical guitarists. The version for harp, violin, and cello trio below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Bless the Broken Road
This country song, best-known as performed by Rascal Flatts, topped the Billboard Country charts in 2005. It is often requested for wedding prelude music, or as background during the lighting of the unity candle or performing of the sand ceremony.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
This Tin Pan Alley song was first published in 1908 and subsequently recorded by Fats Waller, Doris Day, Little Richard, and Etta James. Its up-tempo beat makes it a wonderful addition to a wedding reception or other party.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
This song is from the 1994 Disney animated movie The Lion King, and was composed by Elton John. It makes a beautiful wedding party processional or addition the the prelude music prior to a wedding ceremony.
The version for harp & string quartet below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & String Quartet
Candle on the Water
This song is from the 1977 Disney live action-animation movie Pete’s Dragon. The recordings below are both live from events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Vocalist
Can’t Help Falling in Love
This pop ballad was made famous by Elvis Presley in the early 1960s and the British reggae band UB40 in the 1990s. This song is beautiful on the harp, and is often requested for mid-ceremony music (such as the sand ceremony or lighting of the unity candle) or family seating before the ceremony. I also often play it for receptions, parties, and rehearsal dinners.
The ensemble versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & String Quartet
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Violin duet
Harp & Viola duet
Come Sail Away by Styx
Yes, I can play rock music on the harp! This ballad by Styx sounds surprisingly lovely on the instrument. I have had this song requested for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and parties of all kinds.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Concerning Hobbits
Composed by Howard Shore for the soundtrack of Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, it features themes and musical motifs heard throughout the trilogy. The version for harp, violin, and cello trio below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Dancing Queen
This 1976 hit by the Swedish band ABBA is a long-time staple at weddings. It makes an excellent up-tempo recessional to conclude the ceremony or as part of the background music for cocktails/dinner at the reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & Violin Duet
Edelweiss from “The Sound of Music”
One of the most popular songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, it was also the last song that the pair wrote together. It features in the Broadway musical and the movie adaptation of The Sound of Music, and is often chosen for mid-ceremony music (such as lighting of the unity candle) or the seating of family members prior to the service. I also frequently play it as background music during parties and other social events.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Eyes on Me from “Final Fantasy VIII”
Every year, I have a few couples who choose music from Final Fantasy for their weddings. My first request for this piece was for a bride’s processional, but it also makes lovely interlude music in the middle of the ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
This indie-rock song was composed and performed by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008. It makes a beautiful wedding party processional or music for family seating. I also frequently include it in the music I play during wedding receptions, corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, and other parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
Solo Harp
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Viola duet
Fields of Gold by Sting
This 1993 song by Sting is especially beautiful on the harp. I have had couples request it for their family seating, wedding party processional, bridal processional, and mid-ceremony interlude. It is also a favorite for wedding receptions and parties for any occasion.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp. A recording of this song featuring a harp and steel drum duet is also available.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Solo Harp
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Fields of Gold
This 1993 song by Sting is especially beautiful on the harp. I have had couples request it for their family seating, wedding party processional, bridal processional, and mid-ceremony interlude. It is also a favorite for wedding receptions and parties for any occasion.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
This version is a duet of harp and steel pans (steel drums). This unique duet instrumentation is perfectly suited for performing wedding music in any venue, but especially for beach weddings or those with a Caribbean or calypso flair. Check above for recordings of this piece with solo harp and harp with other instruments.
Harp & Steel Drum duet
From this Moment On
This 1997 Shania Twain song is a favorite for weddings where the couple prefers something less traditional. The country pop style translates well to the harp, and I have played it for mid-ceremony interludes, as a processional, and as background music during wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin duet
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
This is truly one of my favorite songs. I have played this piece for everything from weddings to memorial services to corporate galas.
The duet, trio, and quartet versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies and receptions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & String Quartet
Harp & Violin duet
Harp & Vocalist (sung in English and Italian)
Harvest Moon
This 1992 song by Neil Young comes from his album of the same name. The version for harp and violin duet below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Have I Told You Lately that I Love You?
Written and recorded by Van Morrison in 1989, this song was also a hit for Rod Stewart in 1993. This love ballad can be part of a wedding prelude or as interlude music during the ceremony itself. I also play this piece for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Here Comes the Sun
Written by George Harrison, this song appeared on The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album in 1969. The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Violin duet
Hey Jude
A popular Beatles hit from 1968, I often play this song for receptions, parties, and other social functions. The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding. This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Solo Harp
Harp & Violin duet
How Beautiful
All versions below were recorded live during weddings.
This song is beautiful as purely instrumental music, but I can also accompany a singer of your choice (or one of my professional colleagues) performing this piece for your wedding ceremony. This song can be played with solo harp, with a singer, or with any other instrumental chamber ensemble.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Vocalist
I Choose You
This 2013 song by the American singer Sara Bareilles is a new wedding favorite. It makes a wonderful recessional for a wedding ceremony or as background music during the reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
I Love How You Love Me
This song was a hit for the Paris Sisters in 1961, and was covered by Bobby Vinton. I have played it for bridal processionals, family seating, wedding party processionals, receptions, and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & piano duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Solo Harp
Harp & Piano duet
I’ll Be
The American singer Edwin McCain included this song on his 1997 album “Misguided Roses.” Couples frequently choose this piece for weddings, and it is also a favorite for background music at parties of all types.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
I’m Yours
This 2008 song by Jason Mraz is popular for wedding ceremonies and receptions, especially as a recessional.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
La Vie En Rose (Life through Rose-Tinted Glasses)
This song was made popular by the French singer Edith Piaf in the mid-1940s. It has been covered by jazz great Louis Armstrong and the American singers Bing Crosby and Tony Martin. It has become a staple of the jazz standard repertoire, and I often play it for receptions and parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & piano duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Solo Harp
Harp & Piano duet
Lady
This song was written by Lionel Richie and first recorded by the country singer Kenny Rogers. I often play it for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Long and Winding Road
Inspired by the Highlands of Scotland, this piece was written by Paul McCartney in 1969. It was released as a single in 1970, shortly after the breakup of The Beatles.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Love Story
From her 2008 album “Fearless,” this Taylor Swift song references the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet, but ends happily in a marriage proposal.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Lovesong by The Cure
Originally recorded by the alternative rock band The Cure, this song was also recently released by Adele on her album 21. I have played this piece for a couple’s first dance at their wedding reception and as background music during other parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Marry Me
Released in 2010, this song was written by Pat Monahan of the folk rock band Train. It has quickly become a favorite for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The duet versions below were recorded live at weddings.
Solo Harp
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Piano duet
Marry You
From his first studio album, “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” this Bruno Mars song makes an excellent wedding ceremony recessional or addition to the reception playlist.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Memory from “Cats”
The most popular and well-known song from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1981 musical, Cats, it is sung by the character Grizabella. Elaine Paige originated the role on London’s West End, and the song has also been recorded by Barry Manilow and Barbra Streisand. I have played this for corporate and private parties for many occasions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Moon River from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
This song appeared in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s and was sung by Audrey Hepburn’s character. It received the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1961. Now a jazz standard, it is a favorite request for wedding receptions and corporate events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & String Quartet
My Heart Will Go On
The love theme from Titanic was sung by Celine Dion and won composer James Horner the Academy Award for Best Original Song. It topped the music charts in the US, Canada, Australia, and across Europe. It is a favorite for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Solo Harp
Harp & Flute duet
My Own True Love (Tara’s Theme)
Max Steiner composed the score for this epic movie. This song opens the film and is heard as one of the main musical themes throughout. Words were added to the instrumental score later by lyricist Mack David. This piece makes a beautiful processional or stately recessional, and can also be part of the prelude or reception music.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Nothing Else Matters
Yes, it’s heavy metal music on the harp! This song was released in 1992 by Metallica, and has been covered dozens of times by other musical groups. I have played this song for wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate functions, and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Only Time by Enya
This song is one of the most popular written by the Irish singer Enya. Her new age music adapts especially well to the harp, and this piece is popular for wedding processionals, preludes, and mid-ceremony interludes.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
This ballad from The Wizard of Oz was sung by Judy Garland in her role as Dorothy. It has become hugely popular, and performed and recorded by numerous other artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, ukulele player Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Celtic Woman, and Eva Cassidy. I have played this song for every type of event, from weddings to parties to business functions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp & Classical Vocalist (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole version)
Perfect
A beautiful song by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, this love ballad can be included at any point during a wedding ceremony (prelude, processionals, interludes, recessional, postlude) or as background music during a wedding reception. It also makes a lovely first dance song!
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Violin duet
Rainbow Connection
Kermit the Frog sings this song in the 1979 film The Muppet Movie. It has also been recorded by The Carpenters, Kenny Loggins, and Willie Nelson. A favorite for all ages, I have played this song for weddings, parties, and baptisms.
The trio version below (harp, violin, and cello) was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Send in the Clowns
This song was written by Stephen Sondheim for his 1973 Broadway musical A Little Night Music. Recordings by Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins, and Barbra Streisand made it popular outside of musical theatre circles. I have played this piece for receptions and parties for many occasions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Shallow
A beautiful song written by Lady Gaga, it features in the movie A Star in Born, in which her character (Ally) sings this duet with Bradley Cooper’s character, Jackson Maine.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
Sky Full of Stars
Released in 2014, this Coldplay song appears on their 6th album, “Ghost Stories.”
The duet versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Harp & Flute duet
Someone to Watch Over Me
This ballad was written by composer George Gershwin and lyricist Ira Gershwin for the 1926 musical Oh, Kay! It featured prominently in the 1995 movie Mr. Holland’s Opus, and is often requested for wedding receptions and corporate events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & piano duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & Piano duet
Stairway to Heaven
This is one of my most requested pieces. Mostly by people who think they are being funny, but then are surprised when I can actually play it! I have included this 1971 Led Zeppelin hit in background music at parties for all occasions (and occasionally, during a wedding ceremony!).
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Stand by Me
First recorded by Ben E. King in 1961, this song featured in the soundtrack for the movie of the same name. It has been covered by numerous artists, from John Lennon to Florence and the Machine.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Stay with Me
From Sam Smith’s 2014 album “In the Lonely Hour,” this piece is a nice addition to the playlist for background music at parties and events.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Flute duet
Storybook Love
This song is featured in the 1987 movie The Princess Bride, and was written by Willy DeVille. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Sunrise, Sunset
This song comes from the 1964 Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, and is sung during the wedding of Tzeitel. The parents of the bride sing about how they can’t believe their daughter has grown up, so this is a popular song for the seating of parents and grandparents before a wedding ceremony. The music was composed by Jerry Bock, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
I first learned this piece (and wrote my own harp arrangement of it) for the wedding of a couple who met at a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Since then, I’ve played it for other wedding ceremonies (as a processional and recessional), and for background music at other events – particularly during baseball season!
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Tammy
This song from the movie Tammy and the Bachelor was a No. 1 hit for Debbie Reynolds in the 1950s. I have played this piece as background music for weddings, receptions, and in restaurants.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The Luckiest
This song appears on the album “Rockin’ the Suburbs” by the alternative rock singer and songwriter Ben Folds. I have played it as background music for wedding receptions and other parties, for a bridal processional (accompanying a singer), and as a couple’s first dance.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Solo Harp
Harp & Flute duet
The Prayer
This song was written for the 1998 movie Quest for Camelot, and performed as a duet by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. I have played this piece for wedding receptions, parties, and for wedding ceremonies (as prelude, interludes, and processionals).
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Thinking Out Loud
This romantic ballad by Ed Sheeran was released in 2014 and won the Grammy for Song of the Year. It works well during a wedding ceremony or reception, and as background music for any event.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The video with steel pans was recorded live at a restaurant in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The harp and flute duet was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Steel Pan duet
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Jazz great Natalie Cole’s first single, this song was released in 1975 and hit #1 on the R&B charts. It makes an excellent up-tempo recessional for a wedding ceremony or part of the background music for cocktails/dinner at the reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & Violin duet
Throne Room
Composed by John Williams, this theme first appears in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, the first film of the original Star Wars trilogy. It makes an excellent non-traditional recessional!
The version for harp, violin, and cello trio below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partiro)
First released as a solo, and sung entirely in Italian, by Andrea Bocelli, this song was hugely popular across Europe. As a duet with Sarah Brightman (and sung partially in English, partially in Italian), it became even more successful. I have played this beautiful piece for receptions and in wedding ceremonies for the prelude or interlude. This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Today was a Fairytale
Taylor Swift wrote this piece for the 2010 movie Valentine’s Day, in which she appears at Felicia Miller. She re-recorded it for her 2021 album “Fearless (Taylor’s Version).”
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Try to Remember
The opening number of the musical comedy The Fantasticks, it was sung in the original Off-Broadway production by Jerry Orbach. Since then, it has been covered by artists such as Liza Minnelli, Josh Groban, and Harry Belafonte. I often play it as background music during receptions and parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Unchained Melody
The Righteous Brothers made the most famous recording of this 1955 classic pop song, and it was featured in the 1990 film Ghost. It has also been recorded by Elvis Presley, LeeAnn Rimes, and Cyndi Lauper. This is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies (prelude, wedding party processional, or interlude) and receptions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Venus in Blue Jeans
A hit for Jimmy Clanton in 1962, this song was written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller. I have played it for wedding receptions and parties celebrating many different occasions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Video Games
Lana del Rey’s debut single was released in 2012.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Viola duet
Wake Me Up When September Ends
Rock music on the harp! This song is from Green Day’s seventh studio album, “American Idiot.” I have played this piece as background music for restaurants and parties for many occasions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The Wedding Song (There is Love)
A 1971 song by Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul and Mary), this piece is a frequent request for wedding ceremonies. In this version, a classical soprano sings to harp accompaniment, but it can also be played as an instrumental solo.
The performance below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp & Classical Vocalist
Wonderwall
This song was released by the English rock band Oasis in 1995. It was part of their second studio album, “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Yellow
A 2000 release by the English rock band Coldplay, this piece makes a beautiful wedding processional or can be played as background music for any type of event.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Flute duet
You are the Reason
Released in 2017 by the English singer Calum Scott, this beautiful ballad is popular for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and first dances.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & String Quartet
You Raise Me Up
This beautiful piece was popularized by Josh Groban and Westlife in the early 2000s. I have played this piece for numerous wedding ceremonies, primarily as a harp solo, but also as accompaniment to a vocalist or other instrumental soloist. In addition, it works well for background music at any event.
The trio and duet versions below were recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Flute duet
You’ll Never Walk Alone
This is the most well-known of songs from the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical Carousel. It has been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Doris Day. It is also sung at football matches around the world, being particularly associated with Liverpool FC.
It is a popular choice for a wedding ceremony (prelude, processional, or interlude) or background music for any event.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Ash Grove
A folk song from the Welsh tradition, this piece works well in a wedding ceremony prelude or as background music for other events. It is especially appropriate for parties taking place around St. David’s Day. The hymns “Let All Things Now Living” and “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” are set to this tune.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
By Kell’s Waters
I often play this Welsh folk song as background music during a wedding prelude, corporate function, or private party – especially around St. David’s Day.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Carolan’s Welcome
Written by the Irish harper Turlough O’Carolan, it was performed by The Chieftains for Pope John Paul II’s visit to Dublin, Ireland. This piece makes a lovely addition to a wedding prelude, especially if the couple has Irish heritage. I also perform this piece for St. Patrick’s Day events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Carrickfergus
This Irish folk song was made popular in the 1960s by The Clancy Brothers and Dominic Behan, although the melody is much older. It has been recorded by artists as varied as Celtic Woman, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & String Quartet
David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garreg Wen)
A Welsh folk song, this air is especially appropriate for the harp, as the lyrics speak of a Welsh musician lying on his deathbed, requesting that his harp be brought to him to play one last tune. This hauntingly beautiful melody is a lovely addition to memorials and funeral services, or any event that celebrates St. David or Welsh heritage.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Down by the Salley Gardens (Gort na Sailean)
This 1889 poem by William Butler Yeats was set to the tune “The Maids of the Mourne Shore” by Herbert Hughes. A beautiful Irish ballad, it is often requested for Irish weddings, christenings, and funerals.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Fanaid Grove
An Irish song from County Donegal, this sad and plaintive air is also known as “The Fatal Snowstorm” and “The Outcast Mother.” It is a marked contrast to other Irish airs and dances that I typically play, but the melody is beautiful and reflective.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Fanny Power
A tune by the Irish harper-composer Turlough O’Carolan, it was written for an heiress named Frances Power on the occasion of her wedding to Richard Trench. It is lively and upbeat, and can be used as a wedding ceremony recessional, bridal processional, or during the postlude as guests exit the ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Farewell to Liverpool (Fare Thee Well, My Own True Love)
A folk song and sea chanty, this piece tells of a sailor departing on a long journey to California. It was especially popular during the folk music revival of the 1940s-1960s, and was recorded by The Dubliners and The Pogues. It was adapted by Bob Dylan for his song “Farewell.” It can be used at any time during a wedding ceremony, and is especially appropriate if the couple has Irish heritage. I also play this piece for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Flow Gently, Sweet Afton
This is a Robert Burns poem set to music by Jonathan E. Spillman in 1837. It shares a melody with one version of the Christmas carol “Away in a Manger.” It has a light and lilting melody, and works well for a wedding prelude or interlude during the ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Haru No Ogawa (Spring Brook)
This song is well-known in Japan (especially among children) as it has been taught in the schools there for over 100 years. It makes a soft and flowing processional for a bride or wedding party, or can be used as part of the prelude music as guests are being seated.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
I See You, My Beloved
This Czech-Bohemian folk song is quite popular for weddings. I have played it for every moment in the ceremony, from guest seating to processionals to the recessional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Loch Lomond
This Scottish folk song is traditionally the final song played at the end of a wedding reception or party in Scotland. It has been recorded by groups as diverse as hard rock band AC/DC, jazz singer Maxine Sullivan, and the a cappella group The Kings Singers. It makes a beautiful harp solo or I can accompany a singer. This piece is a staple for Burns Night and St. Andrew’s celebrations, and can also be played for wedding ceremonies and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Minstrel Boy
This is an old Irish air “The Moreen,” used as a setting for the lyrics by Thomas Moore. The tune is a favorite among Irish-American groups, and you will often hear it played by bagpipes and flute bands.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Parting Glass
This traditional Scottish song is also popular in Ireland, and often sung at the end of a gathering of friends.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Sakura Sakura
This Japanese folk song celebrates Spring, the season of cherry blossoms. I have played this for weddings when the bride or groom (or both!) had Japanese heritage.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Serch Hudol (The Allurement of Love or Love’s Fascination)
Harps are well-loved by the Welsh, and the folk songs of Wales are particularly suited to the instrument. And 1895 publication even said “Tunes like Serch Hudol…lose their very soul and life when transferred from the harp to any other instrument.” This piece is simply perfect on the harp, and I have played it for all elements of a wedding ceremony, as well as for receptions and Welsh-themed events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór (Sheebeg & Sheemore)
This old Irish air is often attributed to the harper Turlough O’Carolan.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Shenandoah
This is an American folk song dating from the 1800s, first popular among fur traders and then as a sea shanty.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Shule Aroon (Siuil A Run)
This is one of the most often performed traditional Irish tunes, including by Celtic Woman, Judy Collins, and The Chieftains. It is part of the music for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, mentioned by James Joyce in Ulysses, and shares a tune with the American Revolutionary War-era song “Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier.”
This song is lovely as background music for any event, and particularly for St. Patrick’s day or other Irish celebrations.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Suogan (Suo Gan)
This Welsh lullaby was first published around 1800. It is frequently performed around Christmastime, with recordings featured on holiday albums released by Chanticleer, The Irish Tenors, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir. I have played it for weddings, receptions, and christenings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp & Cello duet
The Water is Wide (O Waly, Waly)
This traditional song has roots in the British Isles and was popularized by Pete Seeger during the folk music revival. It has been arranged and performed countless times, by classical, country, pop, and rock musicians. I have played this piece for wedding ceremonies and church services, and as background music for parties and receptions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Kuch Kuch Hotha Hai (Something Happens)
The title song from the 1998 movie of the same name was composed by Jatin-Lalit with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan. The soundtrack was the top-selling Bollywood album of the year.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
O Re Piya
A beautiful Bollywood song from the movie Aaja Nachle, released in 2007.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Pehla Nasha
Composed by Jatin Lalit, this song featured in the 1992 movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (“He Who Wins is the King”).
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Teri Meri
From the 2011 movie Bodyguard, this sad romantic song was composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The title translates from the Urdu as “Yours and Mine.”
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Tu Je Deka To Ye Jaana Sanam
The music was composed by Jatin–Lalit and lyrics were written by by Anand Bakshi. It features in the 1995 movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Aatini el-nay
A popular ballad by Fairouz, this can be played by solo harp or in an ensemble. The video below was recorded live with a harp and flute duet during a performance in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The title translates as “Give Me the Nay and Sing,” with the text coming from a poem by Khalil Gibran. A nay is a type of Arabic flute.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Akher Ayam El Saifeye (The Last Days of Summer)
This 1975 Fairuz song is a lovely addition to a Middle Eastern event or wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Allah Maak Ya Hawana
This song was composed by the Rahbani Brothers and recorded by Fairuz on her 1974 album “Loulou.”
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Baadak Ala Bali (You’re Still On My Mind)
This song was recorded by Fairuz on her 1963 album “Awdet El Askar.”
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Biktub Ismak Ya Habibi
This song by Fairuz can be played by solo harp or in an ensemble. The video below was recorded live with a harp and flute duet during a performance in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Bint El-Shalabiya
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Enta Omri (You are My Life)
Made famous by the singer Umm Kulthum in the 1960s, this Egyptian Arabic piece was composed by Mohamed Abdel Wahab with lyrics by Ahmad Shafik Kamel.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Violin duet
Jabaliyi
A song recorded by Fairuz on her 1963 album Dabkat 2, this piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Violin duet
Ninha Wilqamar Jiran (The Moon and I)
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Saalouni el-Nas
This song by Fairuz can be played by solo harp or in an ensemble. This clips was recorded live with a harp and violin duet during a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Amazing Grace
This hymn is a perennial favorite for weddings, memorials, and church services. I can play it as a harp solo or to accompany vocalists, congregational singing, or other musicians.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a church banquet.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
A well-loved classical and sacred favorite, I have played this piece for dozens of Catholic weddings. While most frequently used to accompany the presentation of roses to Mary, I have also had brides request it for their processional or as a way to bring some of the Catholic heritage of one member of the couple into an otherwise non-Catholic wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The Call (Come My Way, My Truth, My Life)
One of the pieces in Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Five Mystical Songs, it is a setting of a poem by the Anglican priest George Herbert. This harp arrangement of the fourth movement solo is beautiful in a wedding ceremony or church service.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Deep River
One of the best-loved of African-American spirituals, this song is appropriate for church services, funerals, and memorials. I can accompany a singer or play a solo harp arrangement.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
This 2021 song was written by worship leader and contemporary Christian musician Cody Carnes.
The version below, with a singer accompanied by harp and cello, was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
How Beautiful by Twila Paris
All versions below recorded live during weddings.
This song is beautiful as purely instrumental music, but I can also accompany a singer of your choice (or one of my professional colleagues) performing this piece for your wedding ceremony. This song can be played with solo harp, with a singer, or with any other instrumental chamber ensemble.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Vocalist
How Great Thou Art
The version of the hymn below, of a vocalist accompanied by harp and cello, was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp, Cello, & Vocalist trio
Hymne by Vangelis
Vangelis is a Greek composer who writes ambient, jazz, electronic, and orchestral music. His most famous works are the film scores for Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, and this instrumental piece appeared on his album “Opera Sauvage.” It makes a beautiful processional for the families, wedding party, or bride, and is equally appropriate for a church service.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
The Lord’s Prayer
In this setting by Albert Hay Malotte, a classical soprano sings to harp accompaniment. This piece is frequently used in church wedding ceremonies and for memorial services and can be played as an instrumental solo as well.
The performance below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Classical Vocalist
One Bread, One Body
This communion hymn of a singer with harp accompaniment was recorded live at a wedding ceremony. It can also be performed as an instrumental solo.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Classical Vocalist
Servant Song
Recorded live at a Catholic wedding ceremony, you hear a cantor leading the congregational singing to harp accompaniment.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp & Cantor
Spirit Wind
Recorded live at a Catholic wedding ceremony, you hear a cantor leading the congregational singing of a Responsorial Psalm to harp accompaniment.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Cantor
Taste and See
Recorded live at a Catholic wedding ceremony, this was the music during the Eucharist. In addition to having a singer with harp accompaniment, this piece can also be played as a harp solo or harp with other instruments.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Classical Vocalist
Artza Alinu
This Jewish song, also known as “We Went Up to Our Land,” was written in 1928. It is often used for the hora dance.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Dodi Li (I am My Beloved’s)
This Hebrew song by Cantor Steven Sher is based on the Song of Songs. It was recorded by the folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, and is appropriate for a Jewish wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Erev Shel Shoshanim (Evening of Roses)
This Hebrew love song is used quite often in Jewish wedding ceremonies and also as an accompaniment to folk dancing. Its lovely melody makes it appealing for weddings of any religious tradition.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Angels We Have Heard on High
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Carol of the Bells (Ukrainian Bell Carol)
This popular Christmas carol is based off of a Ukrainian new year’s song, and was composed in 1914 by Mykola Leontovych. The English lyrics were written by Peter Wilhousky.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & String Quartet
The First Noel
This Christmas carol is of early modern Cornish origin, and can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
This carol first appeared in print in 1739, and has lyrics written largely by Charles Wesley.
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
The Holly and the Ivy
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
I Wonder as I Wander
This Christmas carol was written by John Jacob Niles and based on a folk tune he heard sung in Appalachian North Carolina in 1933.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Originally a Polish Christmas carol (W Żłobie Leży), it was translated to its current English version in 1920 by British musician Edith Margaret Gellibrand Reed.
The harp and cello duet below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Joy to the World
The most-published Christmas carol in North America, the lyrics were written by Isaac Watts in 1719 to music attributed to G. F. Handel.
The harp and cello duet below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
This Christmas carol and Marian hymn has German origins, and was first published in 1599. It is appropriate for Advent and Christmas worship services, December weddings, or holiday parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Pastorale
Composed by Arcangelo Corelli, this concerto for chamber orchestra was published posthumously in 1714.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Silent Night (Stille Nacht)
This German Christmas carol was composed by organist Franz Gruber to lyrics by Father Joseph Mohr. The first performance was on Christmas Eve of 1818 at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Still, Still, Still
This traditional Austrian Christmas carol is based on a folk tune from the Salzburg area. The German lyrics describe Mary singing the baby Jesus to sleep.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
“Hi Devon! I just wanted to send you a heartfelt thank you from Jon and I for your beautiful music at our wedding. You did an amazing job, and I can’t thank you enough for playing our song during the ceremony. It could not have been more perfect. We had many compliments on how amazing the music was, and how nice it was to sit outside and listen. It meant the world to us!”
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