Birthday Party Music ~ Springfield Harpist
I play for lots of weddings – but that’s not all! On a Sunday evening, a local children’s book author planned a special birthday celebration for his wife. He hired a chef from a fine dining restaurant to cook them dinner in their home, and I played harp for them! Neither of them had ever […]
Springfield Wedding Harpist – Lincoln Park Bridge
Some of my couples book me two years in advance. However, I’m always happy to work with last-minute requests, too! Facing an uncertain health diagnosis, the bride and groom moved their wedding plans up, and put together their celebration in just a few days. The bride called and booked 24 hours before the ceremony. I […]
Springfield Wedding Music {Washington Park Gazebo}
I love weekday weddings! They are casual, less rushed, and more intimate. Perfect for the couple who doesn’t want all the “fuss” of a big wedding! This couple was married on a Thursday afternoon at the Washington Park Gazebo in Springfield. They even were blessed with comfortable temperatures and good weather – and it was […]
Wedding Reception in Decatur | Central IL Harpist
July started with a wedding reception (cocktails and dinner) at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel. Kathleen and Kyle were married in the afternoon at the Catholic church, with their reception following in the evening. Temperatures nearly hit 100 degrees, and everyone was glad the entire celebration was indoors! The room was decorated in gold, […]
Peoria Harpist ~ Catholic Wedding Music
Megan & Kenny were married at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, on a beautiful Saturday in June. I realized the last time I played for a wedding there, I was pregnant with my daughter – who just turned four! It was a pleasure to be back. Megan chose hymns for the […]
Harpist in Champaign-Urbana ~ Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour
Evin and Sterling were married at the bride’s family home, just outside of Champaign. They were blessed with an absolutely perfect June day for their outdoor wedding! The prelude included “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, a favorite of the groom. As the families and groom entered, I played “Aria” from Handel’s opera, Rinaldo. The flower girl […]
Orchestral Harpist with the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra
My freelance performing schedule doesn’t permit me to participate in an orchestra regularly, but the slower season in February worked out for a night of playing harp parts for some well-known operatic love songs and symphonic pieces! I joined the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra for their “That’s Amore” concert at the Hoogland Center for the […]
Harry Potter Wedding Music – Harpist in Central Illinois
I love when couples choose wedding music that has special meaning to them! Anne and Jason asked for me to play all of the music I knew from the Harry Potter movies for their cocktail hour at the Wyndham City Centre in downtown Springfield, Illinois. It went along perfectly with their “lightly” Harry Potter-themed wedding […]
Harp Music for Christmas Eve
It was such a pleasure to be back at College Park Christian Church. This was the third year in a row that I have played harp preludes for their Christmas Eve services. Harp music sets a peaceful and reflective mood for any church service – especially during the Christmas season! Visit my website to contact […]
Christmas Wedding at Pere Marquette
I’m loving all the Christmas weddings this year! Marilyn and Greg were married in front of the fireplace at Pere Marquette State Park Lodge in Grafton, Illinois. The harp looked beautiful with the giant Christmas tree! The prelude included “Edelweiss” from The Sound of Music and “All I Ask of You” from Phantom of the […]