Madeline Island Harpist – Memorial Service Music
This memorial service took place on Madeline Island, part of the Apostle Islands off the north coast of Wisconsin in Lake Superior. Family and friends gathered for the burial at the cemetery just up the road from La Pointe, and I played harp music as they arrived. By the partner’s special request, I prepared the […]
Lexington Kentucky Harpist
With any event, harp music adds a serene and beautiful touch. I was hired to provide Celtic harp music for a memorial service and sculpture dedication in Nicholasville, Kentucky. It was a beautiful early spring day, with just enough wind for Mother Nature to play the harp strings a bit herself! Guests gathered […]
Columbus Ohio Harpist
Harp music is an excellent choice for any gathering, creating a peaceful atmosphere. For this memorial service, guests entered the Heritage Golf Club in Hilliard as harp melodies filled the room. The music included classical and sacred favorites, such as “Meditation” from Thais, “Arioso” and “Prelude in C” by J.S. Bach, and concluding with Schubert’s […]
Des Moines Harpist ~ Funeral Musician
When you are celebrating the life of a loved one, the music can really bring back memories and set the tone for the service. For this family, they chose music from a variety of genres that was meaningful to them. I played at Community United Methodist Church in Ogden, Iowa, for the pre-service visitation and […]
Catholic Funeral Mass Music – St. Louis Harp & Vocalist
Harp music has the perfect reflective and ethereal sound to accompany a funeral Mass. For this service, I was joined by one of the vocalists from the Cathedral, Angela Rocchio. I played prelude music as people entered the sanctuary, ending with “All I Ask of You” by Gregory Norbet, and then she sang the entrance […]
Harp Music for Funerals
The music of the harp is a wonderful way to honor loved ones who have passed. I can play a variety of music special to your family, including popular, classical, folk music, and hymns. I play for services in churches, funeral homes, and at the graveside. In January, I played for two funerals/visitations. The first […]
Grand Rapids Harpist at The Amway Grand Plaza
Of course I did not know it at the time, but this would be my last event before the coronavirus pandemic shut down all events, performances, and gatherings. It was for a small group of people celebrating the life of a friend who had passed away in January. Harp music welcomed the guests into the […]
Remembrance Service Music | Chicago Harp Player
The holidays are not always joyful. For those who have lost a loved one, especially recently, the season can bring sorrow and pain. The Diocese of Joliet held a service for these families at the Resurrection Cemetery Chapel in Romeoville, Illinois. I was honored to play the harp for the service, and to bring a […]
Western Iowa Harpist & Funeral Musician
Harp music is the perfect way to honor loved ones who have passed. It can be solemn and reflective or upbeat and joyful – or some of both! I was asked by the family to provide harp music as people arrived for the funeral service at the Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park and exited on the […]
Central IL Funeral Musician – Decatur Harpist
Although the majority of my work is for weddings, I also provide harp music to soothe the grieving at funerals and memorial services. The music of the harp is so peaceful and reflective that it lends itself perfectly to these solemn occasions. As family and friends gathered at New Beginnings Church of God in Decatur, […]