Harpist in Louisville – Christmas Music on the Harp
During December, my normally wedding-centric calendar shifts to include more private and corporate parties. This holiday open house was held by a couple at their home in the Cherokee Gardens neighborhood of Louisville, and was a wonderful way to see friends and business associates and celebrate the season together. On a Sunday afternoon, they welcomed […]
Pittsburgh Harpist ~ Harp & Violin Wedding Music at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
What a beautiful winter wedding! Stephanie and Chris were married on December 9th at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania. Throughout the resort, the Christmas decorations sparkled, and a light dusting of snow made it finally look (instead of just feel) like winter! They chose to have a harp and violin duet for their […]
Des Moines Harpist ~ Christmas Music at the Iowa Events Center
I always love the first Christmas performance of the holiday season! Playing Christmas carols, both traditional and contemporary, is my favorite part of December. For this event, I was playing for the cocktail and dinner hours of a company’s holiday party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The music I played ranged from […]
Rockford Harpist – Wedding at the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms
Lindsay and Paul had originally hoped for a mild fall day and an outdoor ceremony, but the November weather had other plans! Their backdrop changed from a fountain to a cozy fireplace, but it was much more comfortable for everyone! As guests arrived to the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms, they were greeted by classical […]
Arkansas Harpist ~ Wedding Reception in Heber Springs
What a beautiful fall wedding! I played for this intimate reception on a Thursday evening at the Red Apple Inn on Eden Isle ~ just outside Heber Springs, Arkansas. From the garden dining room, we could see the fountain on the grounds of the Inn and fall colors on the trees across the hills. Raeana […]
Harp Music for a 50th Anniversary Vow Renewal
I play for so many weddings, it is especially a pleasure to celebrate a long marriage! The daughter of the couple hired me and hoped to keep it a surprise, but couldn’t keep the secret from her mother! They were all delighted to add harp music to the festivities at Barrack’s Cater Inn in Peoria. […]
South Bend Harp Player — Jenkins Hall Dedication at Notre Dame
It was a great honor to play for the dedication reception for Jenkins Hall on the campus of Notre Dame. This new building, named for Father Jenkins, president of the University, houses the Keough School of Global Affairs. This year welcomed the inaugural class, including 38 students from 22 countries in North and South America, […]
Kansas City Harpist ~ Bollywood Wedding Music
From the moment Asha contacted me about playing for her wedding, I was looking forward to October! After the time I spent living in India and developing a broad repertoire of Bollywood songs, I love when I have the opportunity to perform them stateside for an audience who recognizes and appreciates the music! Charlie and […]
Northern Indiana Harpist | Wedding in Monticello
Dan and Judy had a lovely location for their wedding – the Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana, right on the shores of Lake Shafer. The wind that day was a challenge, but we all made it through! The wind was actually so strong I was never able to take my hands off the harp – […]
Western Iowa Harpist & Funeral Musician
Harp music is the perfect way to honor loved ones who have passed. It can be solemn and reflective or upbeat and joyful – or some of both! I was asked by the family to provide harp music as people arrived for the funeral service at the Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park and exited on the […]