South Asian Harp Music – International Dinner in Des Moines
This summer, the Disciples of Christ Church held their General Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa. As part of their International Dinner, they launched a new South Asia initiative. What could be more perfect for dinner entertainment than music of the region played on the harp! Along with the Bollywood hits that I learned while living […]
Harpist in Grand Rapids – Dinner Musician
I played for a charity dinner in Wyoming, Michigan, at the Gordon Food Service Headquarters. In between presentations, guests dined with harp music in the background! Most of the songs requests were for familiar hymns – “Amazing Grace,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “Blessed Assurance.” Along with those, I included a few jazz standards and Broadway […]
Decorah Harpist {Music for a Company Dinner}
Harp music adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any event! This banquet celebrated long-time employees and their years of service to the company. Employees and executives gathered at the Steyer Opera House on the third floor of Hotel Winneshiek in downtown Decorah, Iowa. I played harp music for the cocktail and dinner hours, […]
St. Louis Harpist – FLOAT Convention Musician
Even the polar vortex couldn’t stop me from playing for this event! It also didn’t stop the amazing artists at the FLOAT Convention from creating a stunning setting for their awards night. This banquet was the final event for their convention, and guests entered the ballroom at the St. Louis Airport Marriott through a rainforest […]
Harpist in Columbia, Missouri ~ Harp Music for the Holidays
Another lovely Christmas party, this time at the Country Club of Missouri in Columbia. Employees and their families enjoyed appetizers, cocktails, a buffet dinner, and live harp music. There were even gifts for the children in attendance! Guests of all ages love harp music, especially when I’m playing familiar Christmas songs. Book me for your […]
Harpist in Omaha {Christmas Party Musician}
Christmas music season continues! This event was an after-work party at the Omaha Press Club. Located on the top floor of the First National Tower, there are lovely views over downtown and even across the river to Iowa. Guests first mingled in the main part of the club for cocktails and appetizers. During this time, […]
Christmas Party at Allerton Mansion
I always love the first holiday party of the year. With a summer and autumn full of weddings, it’s exciting to get my fingers back on the traditional carols. There’s nothing like these familiar songs to get me counting the days before Christmas ~ music is my favorite part of the season! This year, my […]
Saudi Arabia Harp Player | Gulf Brands Expo, Dammam
My harp has taken me all around the globe! I have played in North and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. For four days, I played harp solos and as part of a harp & flute duet for the Gulf Brands Expo at the Movenpick Al Khobar in Dammam, KSA. I flew […]
Central Illinois Harpist ~ Music for a Donor Recognition Dinner
As MacMurray College in Jacksonville celebrated Homecoming, they welcomed alumni from around the country to campus. They recognized donors to the college with a banquet at McClelland Dining Hall. Guests started with cocktails and appetizers on the north half of the hall, then moved across to the south side for dinner and presentations. The president […]
Indianapolis Harpist – Reception at the JW Marriott
On a Friday evening in July, I provided music for the MENSA Foundation’s reception. The event was held at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The music they selected included a broad range of classical, Broadway, and popular pieces, including: Prelude in C; J.S. Bach All I Ask of You from Phantom of the Opera […]