Studio Recital ~ Spring 2011
All year long, my students work hard at their piano and harp lessons. Each Spring, they have the opportunity to participate in my formal studio recital and to perform for family and friends. This year, we held the recital at a new facility – Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend. This year’s pieces, composers and performers: Blue […]
South Bend Harpist ~ Tippecanoe Place Wedding
I had two weddings this January – one on a beach in Miami, one in snowy South Bend! Winter weddings pose some challenges for planning, but if you aren’t afraid of the cold, it’s a great time to get married! The lighting for pictures is better, you will have your pick of vendors without competition […]
Notre Dame Christmas Party
Events on the Notre Dame campus are always exciting! This party was for the finance department of the university, and was held in the Main Administration Building – also known as the Golden Dome. It was built in 1879, and is located in the center of campus. I played during the cocktail hour that followed the […]
South Bend Wedding Harpist | Hilton Garden Inn
Notre Dame football home games usually mean a Saturday off for me, but the Friday and Sunday on either side are typically booked. On Sunday, September 5th, everyone was in good spirits after an Irish win! It was also a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding in the courtyard of the Hilton Garden Inn / Gillespie […]
South Bend Wedding & Reception Harpists
The last Saturday in August, I was part of a harp duet for a wedding ceremony and reception. The ceremony took place at the Northern Indiana Center for History, in the gardens of the Oliver Mansion. This is one of my favorite venues, and I play for ceremonies there several times a year. I’m usually set up on […]
Studio Recital – Harp Ensemble & Chamber Music
Over the summer, I have my students paired up to play duet music together. Sometimes it is with a sibling or family member, other times it is with another student at their level or with me. Playing with another musician helps students develop their listening skills and teamwork. It also proves that counting is important! […]
South Bend Wedding Music
I had the wonderful pleasure of providing harp music for Brian and Trisha’s August 14th wedding ceremony and reception. The ceremony was held in the Holy Family Catholic Church in South Bend. I worked with the church’s organist and a vocal soloist, and loved being able to listen to them during the service! The prelude […]
Blue Heron at Blackthorn Wedding Ceremony
My first June wedding was at the Blue Heron at Blackthorn in South Bend, Indiana. Unfortunately, there are no pictures because the wind was so strong I couldn’t let go of the harp to take any! The colors were dark chocolate and red, and the ceremony was performed by Kerri Hoffman. Music selections included: Bridal […]
Harp Music for a Catholic Wedding Mass
This wedding was unique in that I never actually spoke with the bride. She emailed me a couple of song choices, and put me in touch with the music director at her church. Between the two of us, we came up with a wonderful variety of music that was performed by a combination of harp, guitar, […]
A Double-Reception Saturday
On May 8th, I was excited to play for two wedding receptions. One was an afternoon event in South Bend, Indiana, and the other was an evening party in Brookfield, Illinois. For the first reception, which was held at the South Bend Country Club, the bride and groom chose a mix of classical and popular […]