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 […]
Orchestral Harpist with the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra
My freelance performing schedule doesn’t permit me to participate in an orchestra regularly, but the slower season in February worked out for a night of playing harp parts for some well-known operatic love songs and symphonic pieces! I joined the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra for their “That’s Amore” concert at the Hoogland Center for the […]
Harry Potter Wedding Music – Harpist in Central Illinois
I love when couples choose wedding music that has special meaning to them! Anne and Jason asked for me to play all of the music I knew from the Harry Potter movies for their cocktail hour at the Wyndham City Centre in downtown Springfield, Illinois. It went along perfectly with their “lightly” Harry Potter-themed wedding […]
Central Illinois Harpist – Wedding at Piper Glen
Although the wedding was originally planned to be outdoor at Piper Glen Golf Club, a week of heavy rain, with more thunderstorms forecast for Saturday, moved the ceremony inside the tent where the reception was held. The ground was so soggy, the chairs couldn’t even be set up without sinking! Fortunately, the tent was beautiful […]
Springfield Wedding Music | Ceremony at Southwind Park
Ellen and Jordan were married in the treehouse at Southwind Park in Springfield. Just a short walk (or trolley ride) from Erin’s Pavilion, it’s a convenient and sheltered option for couples hosting their receptions there. The shade on a hot August day was appreciated by their guests and harpist alike! As their families were seated, […]
Harpist in Central Illinois ~ Anniversary Celebration Music
A beautiful evening at Panther Creek to celebrate the 40th work anniversary of one of the doctors! Many of the doctors and medical staff who attended the party treated my daughter when she was hospitalized multiple times last year (she’s all better now!). I was dressed a bit better than the last time they saw […]
Central IL Wedding Music ~ Harpist at The Rail, Springfield
Lindsay and Brandon were married at The Rail in Sherman, Illinois. They had a beautiful fall day for their ceremony on the golf course, with their reception following in the on-site tent. As guests arrived, I played popular songs, including “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran, “Amazed” by Lonestar, “Landslide” by Stevie Nicks, and “One […]
Learn to Play the Harp!
Have you always wanted to play the harp? Have a child who shows an interest? Just want to try something new and different? This fall, I will be teaching a beginners group harp class at The Music Factory in Springfield, Illinois. This class is designed for those who have little to no previous experience with […]
Harpist in Springfield IL – Music for Seniors
I received a last-minute call to fill in as the presenter for an educational session at Concordia Village Senior Living, and was delighted to share the music of the harp with the residents there! On Monday afternoon, I presented a recital program that included Celtic, classical, popular, and jazz harp music. In addition to the […]
Springfield Illinois Harpist ~ Music for an Open House
Heritage Health in Springfield hosted an open house for their new hospice center, and harp music was the perfect background! Guests enjoyed appetizers and desserts as they had a ribbon cutting and toured the newly remodeled facility. Music included popular songs familiar to all generations, from “Can’t Help Falling in Love” to “Hey Jude,” along […]