The harp is instantly recognizable, with a musical range that spans centuries, genres, and styles. Familiar songs take on a new character through the instrument, traditional selections gain the richness of its resonance, and the beauty of the harp itself contributes to the surroundings before the music even begins.
As a professional harpist in Lancaster and the Columbus region, I provide music for weddings and events throughout Central Ohio. The harp adds both music and visual interest to the celebration, with a sound that adapts beautifully from prominent musical moments to an engaging background for conversation.
Harp Music from Prelude Through Postlude
Your wedding ceremony begins musically with the prelude as guests arrive. The procession follows with selections for the seating of family, the wedding party, and your grand entrance. Additional mid-ceremony moments can have their own music as well, followed by the recessional and a postlude as guests depart.
The timing of each entrance guides the music. I continue the selection as the procession unfolds, shaping the piece so that it reaches a natural conclusion when the entrance is complete. This allows the ceremony to proceed at its own pace with music that responds smoothly to each transition.
Harp Music During Your Reception
Cocktails and dinner at your wedding reception create a different role for the harp. Music accompanies conversation and time together, bringing a polished background to the gathering while the sound of the instrument remains a recognizable part of the atmosphere.
The harp also becomes part of the visual design of the reception. Different instruments offer traditional or contemporary aesthetics, giving you choices that complement the surroundings and overall style you have planned.
Harp Music for Parties & Corporate Events
Corporate and social events offer many opportunities to incorporate the harp into the experience. Product launches, customer appreciation events, anniversary parties, conference receptions, retirement celebrations, open houses, company dinners, and milestone gatherings each place the instrument in a different setting.
The combination of a professional musician, distinctive instrument, and polished background music adds another dimension to the atmosphere while guests converse and enjoy the occasion.
Music Across Genres & Generations
My repertoire includes thousands of selections representing different generations, genres, and musical traditions. Special requests are welcome, giving you additional choices beyond the music already in my collection. You can explore my repertoire for a broader look at the music I play.
My repertoire includes:
· Classical repertoire & traditional wedding favorites
· Broadway songs & musical theatre repertoire
· Pop hits & contemporary music
· Hymns & sacred favorites
· Jazz standards & music from the American songbook
· Celtic music & traditional folk melodies
· Movie, television, & video game themes
· Multicultural selections & music from around the world
· Holiday songs & seasonal favorites
The variety makes it possible to bring together music from different parts of your life and create a program that reflects your individual tastes.
Solo Harp & Ensemble Possibilities
Solo harp brings the resonance, range, and visual presence of the instrument together in one complete musical choice. It works beautifully for music that takes a featured role as well as background music accompanying conversation and gathering.
Other professional musicians can join the harp for additional instrumental combinations and textures. Ensembles include violin, guitar, viola, cello, flute, saxophone, piano, or vocalists, with other instruments available upon request.
Shape the Music Around Your Plans
The music can reflect both the atmosphere you envision and the songs you enjoy, with choices tailored to the different parts of your celebration.
Contact me to share your date and plans and request a customized quote. I would love to help you create a musical experience that feels personal to the occasion!
Lancaster, Columbus, & Central Ohio Harpist
I am available as your harpist throughout the Columbus region, including:
Amanda · Baltimore · Bremen · Buckeye Lake · Canal Winchester · Carroll · Columbus · Fairfield Beach · Hide-A-Way Hills · Lancaster · Lithopolis · Millersport · Pleasantville · Pickerington · Reynoldsburg · Rushville · Stoutsville · Sugar Grove · Tarlton · Thurston · West Rushville
You can also include harp music in your celebration throughout Central Ohio, including Circleville, Columbus, Logan, New Lexington, & Newark.
Celebrations beyond Central Ohio can bring the harp to locations throughout the United States and around the world. For a destination wedding, your favorite music, special requests, and choice of solo harp or ensemble create a musical experience shaped around the celebration and setting you have chosen.
Choose Harp Music for Your Celebration
The harp combines its unmistakable sound and striking visual presence with an extensive range of music, bringing all three elements into the celebration you have planned.
Check availability for your date and request a customized quote. I would love to create harp music that reflects your tastes and the occasion you are planning!