Harp music brings a distinctive sound and visual presence to weddings and events in Iron Mountain and across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The instrument is beautiful to hear and see, making it a striking addition to the setting from the moment guests arrive.
A professional harpist can provide music for events of all styles and sizes. The harp’s rich acoustic sound can be prominent when the music is featured and provide an inviting backdrop during social portions of the occasion.
Harp Music Throughout Your Wedding Ceremony
Prelude music begins as guests arrive for your wedding ceremony. I provide individual selections for family seating, the wedding party, and the grand entrance, as well as music for unity traditions or other ceremony elements. Once the ceremony concludes, I play the recessional for the newly married couple and wedding party, followed by postlude music as the remaining guests depart.
Each processional selection follows the entrances themselves. I watch the procession and adjust the music in real time, allowing each piece to continue for the length required and bringing it to a musical conclusion once everyone is in place.
Harp Music for Cocktails & Dinner
During your wedding reception, harp music accompanies cocktails and dinner, adding a continuous musical element as guests visit and celebrate together. The sound of the instrument contributes to the atmosphere throughout the reception, while the harp itself becomes part of the visual setting.
Familiar music takes on a different character when guests hear it played on the harp. Recognizable melodies can catch their attention for a moment during conversation, and a changing program gives them new selections to hear as the reception progresses.
Explore Thousands of Musical Selections
My repertoire includes thousands of songs and pieces from centuries of music and a wide range of artists, composers, and traditions. That extensive collection gives you many directions to explore as you choose music that reflects your tastes and plans. Special request arrangements are available for additional songs you would like to include.
Selections include:
· Classical works & traditional wedding favorites
· Pop hits & contemporary favorites
· Celtic melodies & traditional folk music
· Jazz standards & American songbook selections
· Broadway songs & musical theatre
· Film scores, television themes, & video-game music
· International & multicultural selections
· Hymns & sacred music
· Christmas favorites & seasonal selections
Your program can combine music you have known for years with newer favorites and selections you discover while exploring what is possible on the harp.
Music for Parties & Professional Events
Harp music can become a distinctive part of corporate and social events as well. Company receptions, anniversary celebrations, holiday parties, grand openings, awards events, milestone birthdays, retirement celebrations, and art events can all feature a professional harpist.
The instrument gives these occasions both an acoustic and visual focal point within the event setting. During social portions of the event, the music creates an engaging backdrop for conversation, with familiar selections giving guests opportunities to recognize songs throughout the program.
Solo Harp & Ensemble Possibilities
Solo harp has a resonant, layered sound that makes the instrument a substantial musical presence on its own. The instrument has the depth and versatility to provide a complete musical presence for weddings and events.
For a different musical texture, harp can be paired with professional musicians on violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, or French horn. Additional instrumental combinations are available when you would like to expand the sound beyond solo harp.
Reserve an Iron Mountain Harpist for Your Wedding or Event
Check availability for your date and request a personalized quote. I would love to bring harp music to your wedding or event!
Harpist for Iron Mountain & the Upper Peninsula
I provide harp music for weddings and events throughout Dickinson County:
Iron Mountain · Kingsford · Norway · Quinnesec
For weddings and events elsewhere in the region, I am also available in Crystal Falls, Marquette, & Menominee, Michigan; as well as Florence & Marinette, Wisconsin.
Harp music can also be part of weddings and events throughout the United States and internationally. I am available for celebrations across the country and abroad, including destination weddings around the world. Your favorite selections, special requests, and plans for the music can accompany you, wherever your event takes place.
Start Planning Harp Music for Your Celebration
Choosing a harpist gives you opportunities to incorporate music at several points throughout your wedding or event, from prominent moments to music accompanying social time with your guests. Each selection becomes part of the atmosphere and progression of the occasion.
Contact me to discuss your plans and decide how you would like harp music to become part of your celebration!