Missouri Harpist ~ Grand Opening Music in Festus, MO
I love it when people I’ve worked for before hire me again for other events! Last November, I played for the grand opening of the La Quinta Hotel in Effingham, Illinois, and over the weekend, I played for the same group at their new hotel in Festus, Missouri! This La Quinta Hotel is just off […]
St. Louis Funeral Musician ~ Harpist
Playing for a memorial service is an honor, and I’m so glad this family included me in their plans. The visitation and service took place at the United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis. The family – musicians themselves – requested that I play ambient music that wasn’t sad or recognizable for the visitation. The harp […]
Christmas Eve Harpist ~ Music for Church Services in Bloomington-Normal
Nothing is more beautiful than harp music on Christmas Eve! This year, I played prelude music for two services at College Park Christian Church in Normal, Illinois. The sanctuary was beautiful and peaceful, and the sound of harp music playing familiar Christmas carols was a welcome respite from the mad dash that always seems to […]
Peoria Harpist – Christmas Music for an Open House in Washington
Morningside of Washington held an open house and Christmas party for their residents, families, and the community, and harp music greeted everyone upon their arrival. The harp was set up on the balcony overlooking the front door, and Christmas music filled the lobby. Throughout the rest of the facility, they were giving tours and enjoying […]
Harpist in Midland Michigan ~ Holiday Party with Live Music
Midland’s H Hotel was the setting for this corporate holiday party on a Friday evening in December. The harp music began in the lobby, and then as a local choir sang, I moved into the dining room and played through dinner. I included a variety of traditional Christmas favorites, along with some more contemporary songs […]
Springfield Illinois Harpist – Christmas Luncheon Music
This was a very special event, and I was honored to be asked to take part in it. The West Side Christian Church in Springfield has a widows and widowers luncheon during the Christmas season, and this year, they were treated to harp music! Once the guests were all gathered, I presented a program of […]
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 […]
Quad Cities Harpist – Christmas Music in Iowa
On the day of the first big snow of the season, Harvest Bible Chapel in Davenport hosted a women’s open house for Christmas. The ladies who attended enjoyed food and a variety of music. In various rooms throughout the church, they could sit and listen to Christmas music performed on the harp, the guitar, or […]
Chicago Harpist for Christmas – Luminary Service in Arlington Heights
My first event of the holiday season was for a luminary service held at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It was a time for those who had family members buried there to visit, create Christmas tree ornaments celebrating their loved ones, listen to harp music, and leave luminaries on the graves. It was a […]
Effingham Harpist – Live Music for a Grand Opening Celebration
The La Quinta Hotel in Effingham, Illinois, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, November 10th. I provided harp music for the evening, playing through guest arrival, drinks & hors d’oeuvres, and the ribbon cutting (that got a special glissando!). Community members and local government and business leaders were invited to tour the remodeled facility, watch […]