Southwest Michigan Harpist ~ Christmas Vespers Music
For 81 years, the Monday Musical Club of Southwest Michigan has been presenting a Christmas Vespers Service. This was the first year that the event included harp music! Held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Joseph, hundreds of people filled the sanctuary to hear an afternoon of beautiful Christmas music. An […]
Peoria Harpist ~ Bradley Orchestra at the Cathedral of St. Mary
Although most of my performing is for weddings and private events, I occasionally am able to play with an orchestra as well. A couple of weeks ago, I joined the Bradley University Orchestra, Chorale, and Community Chorus for their performance of Brahms’ German Requiem. The harp only plays in three of the movements, but those […]
Harpist for Bloomington Weddings ~ Ceremony & Reception at Ewing Manor
The great thing about being a professional harpist and providing ceremony music for the greatest day in a couple’s life is that you get to work with some pretty amazing people and play in some pretty cool locations. This past Saturday, I was fortunate to play in a location that is absolutely perfect for a […]
Central Illinois Wedding Music ~ Harpist for a Ceremony at Panther Creek
Alice and Cory had a bit of luck on their side during their wedding ceremony at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. The weather was very “fall like” in the fact that the rain looked as if it was going to move in at any second. But, instead of being windy and wet, the […]
Harpist in Glen Arbor, Michigan ~ Wedding at the Homestead Resort
When I spoke to Carrie, the bride, earlier in the year, she let me know that the harp had to be taken to the ceremony site either by golf cart or chair lift. I was up for the challenge! Carrie and Steve are from the Chicago area, but chose to get married in Glen Arbor, […]
Cleveland Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony at the Western Reserve Historical Society
Rochele and Nickolas were married in the Hanna Courtyard of the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio. I was thrilled to be their harpist at the Friday afternoon wedding ceremony. The museum even had a display of wedding dresses in the room just before guests went out into the courtyard! The gardens were absolutely […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Corporate Reception at the Driehaus Museum
The Driehaus Museum is one of Chicago’s gems. Located not far from Michigan Avenue in the River North District, this is a beautiful setting for intimate events. From the moment you enter, you are stunned by the opulent lobby! This is where I was set up to play for a reception for doctors from the […]
Traverse City Harpist ~ Final Fantasy Wedding Music on the Harp
After I played my first wedding featuring music from Final Fantasy, I had several other couples book me for their ceremonies based on the availability of their favorite music already in my repertoire! The harp is such an versatile instrument, I have had a lot of fun working with all of these couples to personalize […]
Wedding at Hamilton’s 110 Northeast ~ Harpist in Central Illinois
Abby and Jared tied the knot on September 1st at Hamilton’s 110 Northeast in Jacksonville, Illinois. Hamilton’s had set up the South Ballroom to serve perfectly for both the ceremony and the reception. The couple definitely made it convenient for their guests! Black and pink linens decorated the tables, and the ceremony space was framed […]
Wedding at Tippecanoe Place ~ South Bend Wedding Ceremony Harpist
What’s better than an outdoor wedding on a beautiful day? How about an outdoor wedding with a cool chandelier hanging from a tree! As you can see, Caitlin and Alexander had a really lovely setup for their ceremony on the grounds of Tippecanoe Place in South Bend, Indiana. Caitlin and Alexander selected traditional wedding music […]