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, […]
Elkhart Harpist – Celebration of Life
Being able to play harp music for those who have just lost a loved one is such an honor. The music of the harp can be anything – soothing, joyful, uplifting, somber, or reflective. The family chose to really celebrate Jean’s life, with a gathering at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, Indiana. Guests filled the […]
Funeral Music in Central Illinois
It was the greatest honor to play for the funeral of the 102-year-old Dr. Bone. I grew up in the house next door to his, and Jacksonville lost a kind and generous soul with his passing. He was much-loved, and a great singer in his own right. It was quite fitting that his funeral service featured […]
St. Louis Funeral Musician ~ Harpist
Playing for a memorial service is an honor, and I’m so glad this family included me in their plans. The visitation and service took place at the United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis. The family – musicians themselves – requested that I play ambient music that wasn’t sad or recognizable for the visitation. The harp […]
Chicago Harpist for Christmas – Luminary Service in Arlington Heights
My first event of the holiday season was for a luminary service held at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It was a time for those who had family members buried there to visit, create Christmas tree ornaments celebrating their loved ones, listen to harp music, and leave luminaries on the graves. It was a […]
Memorial Harpist in Fort Wayne
It is always such an honor when a family chooses harp music to honor a loved one who has passed. In this case, the three daughters knew how much their mother loved harp music, because she wanted them all to have harp music at their weddings, too! I played for the visitation at Grace Point […]
South Bend Funeral Musician
Harp music is a wonderful way to celebrate life, and is a comforting and calming presence for families who are mourning the loss of a loved one. Last Thursday, I played for a funeral luncheon at Blue Heron at Blackthorn, on the north side of South Bend, Indiana. The man who booked me to provide […]
Funeral Luncheon Music | Harpist in South Bend
It is always such an honor to be asked to play for funeral services. Harp music is a beautiful way to remember a loved one, and can help create a calming and soothing atmosphere for the family and friends. Today, I played for a funeral luncheon at Bistro 933, the restaurant inside the Hilton Garden […]
Funeral Harp Music ~ Rensselaer, Indiana
The music of the harp is ideal for a funeral ~ it is the instrument of angels! It is a soothing and ethereal sound, and doesn’t overpower conversation while friends and family reminisce. For this service, I played during the visitation and the funeral. The service took place at Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer, Indiana. During the visitation, […]
Memorial Service & Funeral Music ~ Northern Indiana Harpist
It is always a special honor to be asked to provide music for funerals and memorial services. There is something so ethereal about the harp that it lends itself perfectly for these solemn occasions. The music of the harp is truly uplifting, and can soothe the grieving. This was a memorial service arranged by the […]