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 […]
Central IL Harpist ~ Music for an Art Opening
Each month, the Strawn Art Gallery in Jacksonville celebrates the start of a new exhibit with an opening reception and gallery talk by the featured artist. They also have live music as guests mingle and view the collection. January’s exhibit is “Magic Realism” by Lou Zale. I provided harp music for the opening, and it […]
Wedding Ceremony Music – Harpist in Central Illinois
What a special day to be able to play for the wedding ceremony of a couple I’ve known for years and see every Sunday at church! Doug and Dianne were married at Wesley Chapel United Methodist in Jacksonville on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Dianne wasn’t picky about the music – she just wanted […]
Harp Music for Mother’s Day – Central IL Harpist
This was my second Mother’s Day since gaining the name “Mama,” and it was such a pleasure to spend it with the mothers and daughters at Centenary UMC in Jacksonville! My own mother (who spent countless hours on the road driving me to harp lessons) and daughter were able to come along. The church held […]
Funeral Music in Central Illinois
It was the greatest honor to play for the funeral of the 102-year-old Dr. Bone. I grew up in the house next door to his, and Jacksonville lost a kind and generous soul with his passing. He was much-loved, and a great singer in his own right. It was quite fitting that his funeral service featured […]
Harp Music for Lent | Church Service in Jacksonville, IL
March 5th was the first Sunday of Lent, and I was invited to play for the service at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Illinois. For the first time, my daughter (now nearly 2 years old) was able to accompany me to “mama work.” With so many surrogate grandparents around, I knew she’d be in good […]
Central Illinois Harpist – Music for the Governor Duncan Holiday Gala
During the holidays, parties are held any night of the week! This Tuesday evening event was a fundraiser for the Governor Duncan Mansion, and held at Hamilton’s 100 Northeast in Jacksonville, Illinois. As guests arrived and perused the silent and live auction items, I played holiday classics, from “O Holy Night” to “Frosty, the Snowman.” Those […]
Central Illinois Harpist ~ Grand Opening at Cedarhurst of Jacksonville
On Sunday, November 6th, Cedarhurst of Jacksonville welcomed the community to tour their new facility. I played harp in the memory care wing of the assisted living center. When I play for public events such as this, I like to make sure that people of all ages hear something that they recognize. So one minute I’m […]
Wedding Musician in Jacksonville ~ Ceremony at Rammelkamp Chapel
Chelsea and Keith met while they were students at Illinois College, so they returned there for their wedding ceremony. Their guest list almost filled Rammelkamp Chapel! I was accompanying the bride’s cousin, who was singing a couple of songs for the wedding, so I arrived extra early so we could rehearse together. She was very […]
Jacksonville Illinois Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony at Annie Merner Chapel
Jen and Tim were married last Saturday in a lovely ceremony held at Annie Merner Chapel on the campus of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. Tim’s mom, coming all the way from Colorado, had booked me for the wedding last fall, and I enjoyed working with all three of them as we prepared the ceremony […]