Catholic Wedding Music – Quad Cities Harpist
When you get married in a house of worship, there are always certain guidelines you have to follow within the service. In the Catholic church, most parishes require music during the Mass be sacred or classical and liturgically appropriate. As I’ve played for hundreds of Catholic weddings, I’m happy to help you navigate […]
Arabic Harp Music ~ Quad Cities Harpist
Last year, I played for the reception at a conference at the Genesis Heart Institute, and the hosts were so delighted with the Arabic music I played that they invited me back again! Along with contemporary songs from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Adele, and Coldplay, I played some light classical music and popular Arabic […]
Quad Cities Wedding Music ~ Harpist in Rock Island
Rebecca and Collin were married at the Watchtower Lodge at Blackhawk State Park in Rock Island, Illinois. Although it was raining off and on, they went ahead with their planned outdoor ceremony. Fortunately, the harp could stay dry right inside the doors. I just hooked up my amplifier, pointed it outside, and we were good […]
Harpist in the Quad Cities
When a fellow harpist needed to head out of the country for a few months, I was delighted to be able to step in and cover some of her gigs! One of those was for an evening at the Genesis Heart Institute in Davenport, Iowa. Attendees of the Cardiovascular Innovations and Practice Guidelines […]
Rock Island Harpist — Christmas Concert
My holiday harping season started off with a Christmas concert at the Rock Island Public Library, as part of their Tuneful Tuesdays concert series. I love my first performance each year with my favorite carols! For this concert, I chose some traditional favorites (Away in a Manger, Silent Night) and some more obscure – but […]
Harp & Violin ~ Quad Cities Wedding Music Duet
It has been a few years since I have played for a wedding at Lavender Crest, and I was delighted to be back! For this wedding, the couple chose a harp and violin duet to provide the music for their outdoor ceremony and indoor cocktail hour. We played from inside the gazebo, and the music […]
Hotel Blackhawk Wedding Music | Quad Cities & Iowa Harpist
Tim and Torie had an elegant and sophisticated wedding at Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport, Iowa. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were all held in the hotel. As guests entered the ceremony room, the first thing they saw was the harp! The music of the harp is beautiful, and the visual element of the instrument […]
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 […]
Iowa Harpist ~ Wedding Reception Music in Davenport
Gwendolyn and Todd chose a non-traditional venue for their intimate wedding reception ~ Endless Brews Bottle Shop and Tap Room in downtown Davenport, Iowa. When I walked in, I couldn’t believe how beautiful everything was! The gold lace tablecloths even matched the detail on the bride’s dress. I was set up right by the entrance, […]
Quad Cities Wedding Music ~ Harpist at The Lodge in Bettendorf, Iowa
Brooke and Richard had their wedding ceremony at The Lodge in Bettendorf, Iowa. A harpist was the perfect addition to the old-world elegance of the venue! Their ceremony was held upstairs in the courtyard, with the reception following in the lower-level ballroom. The bridesmaids and two flower girls all came down the aisle to Pachelbel’s […]