Advent Harp Concert
The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Springfield (Abraham Lincoln’s Church) hosts a series of Advent concerts each year leading up to Christmas. The lunchtime concerts are free and open to all, and feature local and regional musicians of various genres and instrumentations. I performed for the first concert of the series, playing some […]
Harpist for Thanksgiving Service
As a gift to their church community, a couple hired me to play for the Thanksgiving morning service at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Springfield. With a November wedding, Thanksgiving often falls on their anniversary, and this is one way they celebrate! Along with playing for the prelude and with the organist for […]
Wedding Reception Music in Springfield
It was a cold winter day, but the fireplace made the room at Mariah’s Steakhouse cozy for this intimate wedding reception! Originally scheduled for the fall, the couple moved their wedding to January. They gathered with their families for dinner, with a soundtrack of harp music. They chose “Canon in D” and “River Flows in […]
Central Illinois Wedding Music – Springfield Harpist
Ann and Brent brought together many of Springfield’s top wedding pros for their September celebration! It was a beautiful day from start to finish, with the ceremony taking place downtown at the historic First Christian Church. I played prelude music as guests arrived and were seated in the sanctuary. The bride requested popular music, including […]
Springfield Wedding Music ~ Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Two weekends in a row with a trio of harp, violin, and cello! This ceremony was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Springfield, Illinois. Originally planned for April, they rescheduled to October. My trio played classical music for the prelude as the guests arrived and were seated in the sanctuary. We played “Jesu, Joy […]
Springfield Illinois Christmas Music
A beautiful day at Panther Creek, playing holiday harp music! Guests listened to favorite songs of the season and enjoyed a luncheon and motivational speaker. For events in Springfield or anywhere in Central Illinois, get in touch to book harp music for your next celebration. Visit my website ~ Central IL Harp Player ~ for […]
Harpist in Springfield
With the holidays around the corner, Denney Jewelers in Springfield hosted a customer appreciation event the weekend before Thanksgiving. Harp music filled the store one evening, as guests browsed the cases and enjoyed drinks and refreshments. I played primarily popular love songs and light classics, with a few Christmas pieces for those getting a head […]
Birthday Party Music ~ Springfield Harpist
I play for lots of weddings – but that’s not all! On a Sunday evening, a local children’s book author planned a special birthday celebration for his wife. He hired a chef from a fine dining restaurant to cook them dinner in their home, and I played harp for them! Neither of them had ever […]
Springfield Wedding Harpist – Lincoln Park Bridge
Some of my couples book me two years in advance. However, I’m always happy to work with last-minute requests, too! Facing an uncertain health diagnosis, the bride and groom moved their wedding plans up, and put together their celebration in just a few days. The bride called and booked 24 hours before the ceremony. I […]
Springfield Wedding Music {Washington Park Gazebo}
I love weekday weddings! They are casual, less rushed, and more intimate. Perfect for the couple who doesn’t want all the “fuss” of a big wedding! This couple was married on a Thursday afternoon at the Washington Park Gazebo in Springfield. They even were blessed with comfortable temperatures and good weather – and it was […]