Harpist in Manhattan, Kansas
Not every college homecoming party has a harpist, but this one did! Friends from Kansas State gathered around a campfire and were treated to harp music before a tour of the host’s home – the Manhattan landmark also known as Kimble Castle. They opted for classical music for the evening’s performance, in a casual concert-like […]
Detroit Harpist {Library Christmas Concert}
The best news of my holiday season is that – so far – I haven’t had to move my harp in the snow! I know it’s coming, but I’m thankful for every Christmas gig that doesn’t involve shoveling. I was invited to present a program of holiday harp music for the Romeo District Library in […]
Harpist in Springfield IL – Music for Seniors
I received a last-minute call to fill in as the presenter for an educational session at Concordia Village Senior Living, and was delighted to share the music of the harp with the residents there! On Monday afternoon, I presented a recital program that included Celtic, classical, popular, and jazz harp music. In addition to the […]
Harp Music for Mother’s Day – Central IL Harpist
This was my second Mother’s Day since gaining the name “Mama,” and it was such a pleasure to spend it with the mothers and daughters at Centenary UMC in Jacksonville! My own mother (who spent countless hours on the road driving me to harp lessons) and daughter were able to come along. The church held […]
Home Harp Concert in Springfield, Illinois
Home concerts are a special treat, and this one was to celebrate the birthday of a lifelong local supporter of music and the arts. It was arranged by the guest of honor’s daughter who lives in New York, and I spend the noon hour playing harp in their Central Illinois living room. They requested a variety […]
Harpist in Nigeria – World Premiere of the New Horizons African Ballet
My final performance in Lagos before heading back to the US was with the Musical Society of Nigeria, in the world premiere of the New Horizons African Ballet. It was an honor working with the fabulous Tunde Jegede and all of the professional and student musicians and dancers involved. Musically inspiring and stretching my experiences […]
Lagos Harpist ~ Workshop for MUSON Students
Along with playing for the world premiere of the New Horizons African Ballet, I was asked to present a workshop on the harp to the students of the Musical Society of Nigeria. I played a few harp solos for them, including a personal favorite of mine – Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” – and they started singing […]
Bach in the Subways – Classical Music in Lagos, Nigeria
I love taking the harp to unexpected places! The Bach in the Subways event was the perfect outlet for this. Being fairly new to Lagos, and hugely pregnant, we looked for a place that would be easily accessible and very safe. I ended up selecting the Lagoon Restaurant on the waterfront in Lagos for my […]
Harp in a Preschool
I was asked by the Irish director of an international preschool in Lagos to bring the harp to her school the week of St. Patrick’s Day. She wanted them to see the national symbol of Ireland and tie the music of the harp in with their studies of the week. On March 16th, I met […]
Studio Recital | Harp & Piano Lessons in South Bend
Last Thursday was my annual formal spring studio recital, in which my pre-college harp and piano students performed for family, friends, and other students. Just like last year, the recital was held at Evangelical Covenant Church in South Bend. The program included: The Bat-Cat-Hat-Flat Song (Greta C.) The Little Red Caboose (Noa K.) Goodnight, Golden […]