Mother’s Day Banquet Harp Program
Not only was this a mother’s day celebration, but it was on my daughter’s 10th birthday! Fortunately, we were able to be together as her children’s choir was singing just before my program at Centenary United Methodist in Jacksonville. Upon asking the organizer what type of music I should play or if there was any […]
Library Harp Concert in Muskegon
This concert was originally scheduled for December, but when we got hit with a blizzard, we moved it to January! Patrons gathered at the Norton Shores Branch of the Muskegon Area District Library for an evening of harp music and light snacks. I divided the program into three sections – classical, folk music, and popular […]
Christmas Concert: Music Under the Dome in Jacksonville IL
Back at the Jacksonville Public Library for their “Music Under the Dome” concert series! I’ve given other concerts here, but this was the first one during December, so I was able to play some holiday favorites. The program included: As a professional harpist, I am available to provide themed harp concerts for your […]
Harpist in Central Illinois – Music for a Women’s Retreat
Just before the busyness of the holiday season, women gathered at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville for a retreat. The day started with a light breakfast, and then attendees gathered in the sanctuary for a program of harp music. I chose classical pieces, folk songs, and several hymns for the morning’s playlist. […]
Advent Harp Concert
The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Springfield (Abraham Lincoln’s Church) hosts a series of Advent concerts each year leading up to Christmas. The lunchtime concerts are free and open to all, and feature local and regional musicians of various genres and instrumentations. I performed for the first concert of the series, playing some […]
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 around the world, Broadway & movie hits, and pieces related to some of […]
Nassau Harp Recital ~ Bahamas Harpist
I was invited by a colleague to perform for a recital in Nassau, and loved introducing people to the harp! Children, especially, are always fascinated by the instrument. It’s not every day that you get to pluck a few strings! Along with playing for them, I was able to share a little background about […]
Christmas Harp Concert | Advent Allegro Series
Another harp solo Christmas concert! This was part of the Advent Allegro series at Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Illinois. Coming back to this church was especially meaningful for me – it was where I had my very first harp performance, just a couple of months after my first lesson. I’ve certainly improved since then! […]
Rock Island Harpist — Christmas Concert
My holiday harping season started off with a Christmas concert at the Rock Island Public Library, as part of their Tuneful Tuesdays concert series. I love my first performance each year with my favorite carols! For this concert, I chose some traditional favorites (Away in a Manger, Silent Night) and some more obscure – but […]
Orchestral Harpist with the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra
My freelance performing schedule doesn’t permit me to participate in an orchestra regularly, but the slower season in February worked out for a night of playing harp parts for some well-known operatic love songs and symphonic pieces! I joined the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra for their “That’s Amore” concert at the Hoogland Center for the […]