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 […]
Harpist in Central Illinois – Music for a Women’s Retreat
Just before the busyness of the holiday season, women gathered at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville for a retreat. The day started with a light breakfast, and then attendees gathered in the sanctuary for a program of harp music. I chose classical pieces, folk songs, and several hymns for the morning’s playlist. […]
Peoria Wedding Harpist – Haven on the Farm Ceremony
What a beautiful fall wedding! Jessica and Joel were married outdoors at Haven on the Farm in Edwards, just outside of Peoria. Their ceremony took place under the shade of trees that lined the drive, and the reception in the purpose-built barn just steps away. The bridesmaids all wore different shades of purple, […]
Allerton Park Wedding – Central Illinois Harp Music
Lonndon was one of the most organized (and therefore the most relaxed!) brides I’ve ever encountered. When I reached out a month before her wedding to see what music she’d like and go over all of the logistical details, she responded right away with documents that had everything spelled out already. Amazing! When you have […]
Harp & String Quartet for New Year’s Eve Wedding
A wedding on New Year’s Eve calls for doing things big! Mikaela and Caleb brought together their friends and family for an epic celebration at Hamilton’s 110 Northeast in Jacksonville. Their ceremony took place in the Fireside Room, with the reception following in the South Ballroom. For the ceremony music, they opted to […]
Advent Harp Concert
The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Springfield (Abraham Lincoln’s Church) hosts a series of Advent concerts each year leading up to Christmas. The lunchtime concerts are free and open to all, and feature local and regional musicians of various genres and instrumentations. I performed for the first concert of the series, playing some […]
Bloomington Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony at Evelyn Chapel
Jennifer and Kevin involved many of their family members in their wedding, but knew the responsibility for the majority of the wedding music was better left to a professional so their guests could more fully enjoy the ceremony without that worry! The service took place Illinois Wesleyan University’s Evelyn Chapel. While guests arrived, […]
Wedding at Funks Grove | Central Illinois Harpist
I have played for several weddings at Funks Grove, many of which have taken place outdoors in the Chapel of the Templed Trees. A rainy Friday the 13th moved this ceremony indoors, and the historic chapel on the grounds was a beautiful and cozy back-up! Katelyn and Chris didn’t want traditional music for […]
Harpist in St. Louis – Wedding Ceremony & Reception Music
Autumn and Nathan gathered with friends and family to celebrate their wedding at Schwarz Barn in rural Highland, Illinois. This venue is an easy drive from St. Louis, and features a rustic barn and a lakeside ceremony setting. With rain off and on all day, they originally planned to move the ceremony indoors […]
Music Under the Dome Concert Series
For the third time, I was welcomed back to perform at the Jacksonville Public Library’s “Music Under the Dome” concert series – to another packed house! The solo harp concert included Romantic and Contemporary era harp selections, folk songs from around the world, Broadway & movie hits, and pieces related to some of […]