Granger Harpist ~ Holiday Music at the Harris Branch Library
This December, I was asked to come back to the Harris Branch Library to present another afternoon concert of holiday music. Set up next to the Christmas tree near the library’s entrance, patrons could grab a seat and listen, or wander throughout the library and still enjoy the music! I began my program with “O […]
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, hundreds of people filled the sanctuary to hear an afternoon of beautiful Christmas music. An […]
Peoria Harpist ~ Bradley Orchestra at the Cathedral of St. Mary
Although most of my performing is for weddings and private events, I occasionally am able to play with an orchestra as well. A couple of weeks ago, I joined the Bradley University Orchestra, Chorale, and Community Chorus for their performance of Brahms’ German Requiem. The harp only plays in three of the movements, but those […]
Peoria Harpist ~ Program for a Reunion of the 14th Armored Division
In a summer and fall full of weddings, playing a program for the 48th reunion of the 14th Armored Division was a nice change of pace! These veterans of World War 2 fought under General George Patton in Europe, and were named the Liberators, as they entered and freed the citizens and POW’s held in […]
Studio Recital ~ Harp & Piano Lessons in South Bend
Every Spring, all of my harp & piano students prepare to perform in a formal studio recital. This year, it took place on April 27th at the Evangelical Covenant Church in South Bend, Indiana. Several families had other commitments that night (other performances & a couple of church confirmations), so a few students are missing […]
Harp Recital in Jacksonville, Illinois
After my last performance for this concert series in 2009, I was invited back to give another recital on January 29th, 2012. The concerts are held under the dome of the Jacksonville Public Library in Jacksonville, IL, and are free and open to the public. I had a large and appreciative audience, and was delighted to present […]
Harp Recital in Jacksonville, Illinois
On Sunday, January 29th, I will be presenting a harp recital as part of the Music Under the Dome concert series at the Jacksonville Public Library in Jacksonville, Illinois. The concert starts at 4:00 pm, and will include works by Purcell, Naderman, Pachelbel, Salzedo, and Renie, as well as a variety of popular and Broadway […]
Granger Harpist ~ Christmas Harp Music at Harris Library
I’ve really been making the rounds performing at libraries this holiday season! My last concert of 2011 was at the Harris Branch of the Mishawaka Public Library in Granger, Indiana. Set up in front of the fireplace, it was a beautiful setting – with just a touch of snow outside to remind us that it’s […]
South Bend Harpist ~ Christmas Music at German Township Library
After I played for an event last April at the main branch of the St. Joseph County library, the director of the German Township branch booked me for a holiday concert for her patrons. It was a lovely Thursday evening to play for the people browsing the books and relaxing listening to harp music. I […]
Harp Player in Columbia City ~ Concert at the Peabody Library
This year marked the second Christmas concert I’ve given at the Peabody Library in Columbia City. Last year, the show went on, even through a blizzard. This time, we were blessed with a beautiful day and much better attendance. Throughout the holiday season, the library brings in several different performers to give free concerts, so […]