New Harp Demo Recording ~ Springfield, IL
Every few years, I update and add new clips of my harp playing to my website. I decided to record my latest demo at DRC Studios in Springfield, Illinois. There were a few times I thought the harp and I might not make it down the winding stairs and into the low-ceilinged studio in one […]
Northwest Indiana Harpist ~ Gala Dinner Reception
The evening of April 2nd, the organization Parents as Teachers of Lake County hosted a gala dinner reception and fundraiser at the Wicker Park Social Center in Highland, Indiana. Guests were able to bid on items in a silent auction, enjoy a plated dinner, and take home bags of treats from a candy bar. The room […]
South Bend Harpist ~ St. Joseph County Library
As a part of One Book, One Michiana, the St. Joseph County Public Library held several events at the beginning of April tied into the book Rocket Boys. On the afternoon of April 2nd, they held an edible books festival. Several area bakeries, colleges, and grocery stores created cakes that were inspired by the book. […]
Ludington Michigan Harpist ~ Cornerstone Baptist Wedding
On a beautiful March day, I headed to the shores of Lake Michigan – for a wedding, of course! The wedding ceremony was held at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington, MI. During the summer, this is a busy lakeside town, but it is much more relaxed and peaceful when there is still some snow on the […]
Elkhart Harpist – Redeemer Community Christian School Fundraiser
Recently, I played for a fundraiser for a small Christian school in Elkhart, Indiana. The fundraiser was an auction of donated items and items made by the children at the school. The event also included a dinner, for which I provided the background music. The music selection was a mix of classical and contemporary pieces, […]
Valentine’s Day ~ Romantic Harp Music (Middlebury & Valparaiso IN)
There is nothing more elegant and romantic than listening to harp music on Valentine’s Day! It is always a busy day for me, and this year was no exception. The day began with a solo performance that I gave for a tour group that was on a Valentine’s Day Mystery Tour. They enjoyed a family […]
Auburn, Indiana Harpist ~ Duesenberg Museum Wedding
On New Year’s Eve, I was part of a harp duet for a wedding reception at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana. For the cocktail hour, we were set up in the showroom of the museum, surrounded by classic cars. The harps looked (and sounded) amazing in there! The music we played included […]
New Paris Wedding Harp Music | Maple Grove Church of the Brethren
December is usually a slower month for weddings, so I always enjoy having at least a couple to play in the midst of all the Christmas parties. This wedding took place in New Paris, in the heart of Northern Indiana’s Amish country. Yes, I saw several buggies on the way there & back! When I met with the […]
Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis Gala
Earlier this month, I was thrilled to be able to partner with Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis for their Blissful Wishes Ball. This event raised $16,000 to help provide elegant weddings for couples facing terminal illness. From their website: “Wish Upon a Wedding is the world’s first nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow […]
Minneapolis Wedding Harpist | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
When I booked an outdoor wedding for October in Minneapolis, I was worried about the weather. There could have been snow, but we were all extremely lucky to have an 80-degree afternoon at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN. It was so bright out that the bride wore sunglasses throughout the ceremony! The ceremony took […]