The harp brings a distinctive combination of sound, musical variety, and visual presence to weddings and events. In Hurley and across northern Wisconsin, it can accompany the most significant moments of a celebration and provide an inviting musical backdrop as guests spend time together.
Choosing a harpist also gives you considerable freedom in the music itself. Thousands of available selections range from classical works and traditional favorites to current popular songs and personal requests, allowing the music to reflect what you enjoy listening to.
Music for Your Wedding Ceremony
Your wedding ceremony begins with harp music during the prelude, followed by separate selections for family seating, the wedding party, and the grand entrance. I also provide music for unity traditions or other elements included in your ceremony. At its conclusion, the recessional accompanies the newly married couple and wedding party from the ceremony, and I continue playing postlude music as guests make their way to the next part of the celebration.
Processional timing is handled as the entrances happen. I watch the ceremony closely, adjust each selection to accompany the people entering, and bring the music to a natural conclusion once they have reached their places.
Harp Music During Your Reception
A wedding reception gives the harp a different role in the celebration. Music during cocktails and dinner provides a continuous backdrop for conversation while giving guests the chance to hear familiar songs interpreted through an instrument they may rarely encounter in person.
A varied program keeps the musical backdrop interesting throughout this portion of the day. Recognizable favorites can appear alongside instrumental pieces and selections that have a personal connection to you, creating a program with variety from one piece to the next.
Explore an Extensive Harp Repertoire
Thousands of songs and pieces are included in my repertoire, with music representing centuries of writing for the harp as well as arrangements of songs originally created for entirely different instruments and artists. That breadth makes the harp remarkably versatile, particularly when you want a program that includes several different styles or eras of music. I can also arrange special requests beyond my existing repertoire.
Music available includes:
· Classical favorites & traditional wedding selections
· Current pop songs & popular music from past decades
· Celtic music & traditional folk tunes
· Film music, television themes, & video-game favorites
· Jazz standards & songs from the American songbook
· Broadway favorites & musical theatre
· International & multicultural selections
· Hymns & sacred music
· Christmas music & seasonal favorites
The breadth of the repertoire gives you extensive choices, from music long associated with the harp to contemporary songs, personal favorites, and selections that may be unexpected on the instrument.
Harp Music for Parties & Events
Weddings are only one setting for harp music. Corporate and social events such as anniversary celebrations, holiday parties, open houses, retirement celebrations, company receptions, and milestone birthdays can also include a professional harpist.
For these occasions, the harp provides music guests can enjoy as part of the overall atmosphere while also giving the setting a distinctive visual element. An extensive selection of recognizable music makes it possible to vary the program throughout the event and include songs familiar to guests of different ages.
Solo Harp & Ensemble Options
Solo harp provides a complete musical program for both featured moments and background music. The instrument can move between delicate passages and a fuller, resonant sound, giving one musician considerable musical range across an event.
For a larger instrumental sound, harp can be paired with professional musicians including violin, flute, cello, clarinet, French horn, guitar, or trumpet. Other instruments and established ensemble combinations are available as well, giving you additional options for the musical sound of your celebration.
Add Harp Music to Your Hurley Wedding or Event
Check availability for your date and request a personalized quote. I would be delighted to make harp music part of the wedding or event you are planning!
Harpist for Hurley & Northern Wisconsin
I provide harp music for weddings and events throughout Iron County, including:
Hurley · Iron Belt · Mercer · Montreal · Pence · Saxon
I am also available as your harpist in Ashland, Phillips, and Eagle River, Wisconsin, as well as Ironwood and communities across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Harp music can be part of your plans far beyond the Northwoods. My availability includes weddings and events across the United States and internationally, including destination weddings in locations around the world.
Choose Music That Belongs in Your Celebration
Your harp music can include songs you associate with important people, favorite memories, or simply music you love hearing. With an extensive existing repertoire and special requests available, the program can reflect your own musical tastes and include the selections you want to hear at your wedding or event.
Contact me to begin the conversation and explore what is possible for your date!