Funeral Musician in Central Illinois
Funeral and visitation services are among the most meaningful settings for live music. At Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard, Illinois, I recently had the honor of providing live harp music for a family visitation, offering a calm and reflective musical presence throughout the gathering as friends and family came together to remember and honor a […]
Harpist in Central Illinois – Wedding Ceremony at Venue 1929
I recently had the pleasure of providing live harp music for a beautiful wedding ceremony at Venue 1929 in Springfield, Illinois, celebrating Grant and Margaret’s wedding day. With its historic character and elegant event space, Venue 1929 created a wonderful setting for live harp music and a ceremony that blended timeless traditions with meaningful personal […]
Good Friday Service – Harp Music for Lent
This year, I had the privilege of providing harp music for a Good Friday service at Centenary United Methodist Church. It was a thoughtfully planned service that combined music, readings, and dramatic elements to create a deeply reflective and meaningful experience. Good Friday services often call for music that is contemplative and emotionally resonant, and […]
Wedding at Venue 1929 | Central Illinois Harpist
Wedding music can be anything YOU want it to be! Maybe that means following tradition and having the familiar classics play as you and your wedding party walk down the aisle. Or maybe it means songs that honor your families’ ethnic heritages. Or maybe it’s something completely unexpected! Elizabeth and Scott went with the last […]
Central Illinois Harpist | Wedding at Home in Danvers, IL
At-home weddings can present some logistical challenges, but they can also be beautifully personal! Kayla and Blake were married at the groom’s sister’s home in rural Danvers, Illinois. They had lovely fall weather for their September celebration, and guests were seated facing the pond. I played the prelude music as they were seated, and then […]
Rehearsal Dinner Music in Champaign, IL
Harp music is the perfect choice for a wedding – and not just the ceremony, either! The intrinsic elegance of the instrument, along with its gorgeous sound, is a wonderful way to welcome your guests to what is typically the first event of your wedding festivities – the rehearsal dinner. A more casual get-together with […]
Mother’s Day Banquet Harp Program
Not only was this a mother’s day celebration, but it was on my daughter’s 10th birthday! Fortunately, we were able to be together as her children’s choir was singing just before my program at Centenary United Methodist in Jacksonville. Upon asking the organizer what type of music I should play or if there was any […]
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Wedding – Peoria Harpist
This ended up being my first outdoor wedding of the year! After a rainout the weekend before, this May Saturday felt almost hot. Both the ceremony and reception were held at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, located midway between Peoria and Bloomington-Normal. For the prelude, Jamie and Nick chose popular songs, including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Hallelujah,” […]
Wedding Harpist in Quincy – Ceremony at the Quincy Country Club
This was supposed to be my first outdoor wedding of the year, but rain was POURING at the ceremony time! Fortunately, the ballroom at the Quincy Country Club is a lovely space, too. Emily and Kyle had some unique music selections for their ceremony. Some people have preconceived notions about what wedding music can be, […]
Christmas Concert: Music Under the Dome in Jacksonville IL
Back at the Jacksonville Public Library for their “Music Under the Dome” concert series! I’ve given other concerts here, but this was the first one during December, so I was able to play some holiday favorites. The program included: As a professional harpist, I am available to provide themed harp concerts for your […]