Imagine your guests arriving to the sound of a harp, hearing a favorite melody performed live as the excitement of the occasion builds. The instrument makes a striking visual impression, and its full, resonant sound brings elegance and a sense of celebration to the gathering. From the first arrivals through the festivities that follow, the music becomes part of the experience you share with your guests.
I provide professional harp music for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations in Merrill, Tomahawk, and throughout Northern Wisconsin. The lakes and forests of the Northwoods offer beautiful surroundings for special occasions, and my extensive repertoire gives you the freedom to incorporate music that reflects your tastes. Solo orchestral harp, electric harp, and a variety of instrumental ensembles are available.
Your Merrill Wedding Ceremony, Set to Music
The music accompanying your wedding ceremony can be one of its most personal elements. Perhaps you have always imagined walking down the aisle to a particular song, or you want to incorporate music that connects your families and traditions. You choose every selection, creating a ceremony that sounds exactly as you wish.
Your musical program begins with the prelude as guests arrive. From there, separate selections accompany the seating of family members, the wedding party, and your entrance. Music can also be included for a unity ceremony or another special tradition. Following your vows, a celebratory recessional marks your departure, with postlude music continuing as guests leave the ceremony.
During the processionals, I watch the entrances and follow the timing of the wedding party. Musical passages can be extended or brought to a natural cadence, allowing each selection to conclude as the entrance is completed.
Find Your Favorite Songs in My Harp Repertoire
The harp is remarkably versatile, capable of presenting music from centuries of history alongside songs released veryrecently. My extensive repertoire includes thousands of arrangements, giving you a broad selection of music for your celebration.
You can choose from:
• Popular hits from the 1960s through today’s charts
• Classical masterpieces & traditional favorites
• Country music & contemporary singer-songwriters
• Jazz standards, swing favorites, & American classics
• Music from Broadway & musical theatre
• Celtic, Scandinavian, & other traditional folk music
• Film, Disney, TV, & video game music
• Hymns & sacred music
• International & multicultural selections
• Christmas carols & seasonal favorites
You are welcome to combine selections from any of these categories. Special requests are encouraged, so please share any songs you would like to hear that are not currently listed in my repertoire!
Harp Music for Cocktail Hours & Wedding Receptions
The celebration continues beyond the ceremony, and live music can be part of your cocktail hour and reception dinner. Guests can hear familiar songs performed on the harp as they visit, dine, and celebrate together.
A reception also provides an opportunity to feature an extended program of music, with selections that reflect your interests and those of the people gathered with you. I can provide continuous performance time for cocktails, dinner, or both, depending on your plans.
Choose Your Harp & Instrumental Ensemble
Solo harp is a complete musical choice, offering a tremendous range of sounds and arrangements. Its ability to present lyrical compositions, rhythmic popular songs, and intricate classical works makes it an especially versatile instrument.
You can choose a traditional orchestral pedal harp, with its impressive size and acoustic resonance, or my silver electric harp, with its distinctive modern appearance. Amplification is available for either instrument.
I also offer duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles featuring harp with other professional musicians. Options include violin, cello, flute, viola, oboe, saxophone, and guitar. Additional instrumentation is available, providing opportunities to create different instrumental combinations uniquely suited to your favorite music.
Live Harp Music for Northwoods Parties & Business Events
A harpist can bring live music to corporate gatherings and private celebrations throughout the Merrill and Tomahawk area. I provide performances for occasions such as customer appreciation evenings, product launches, professional association events, family reunions, holiday parties, and anniversary dinners.
Your music can be planned around the interests of your guests, the schedule of the occasion, and any particular songs you would like to feature. Whether you are bringing together colleagues or celebrating with family and friends, a professional harp performance offers a distinctive musical experience for everyone attending.
Check Availability for Harp Music in Merrill
With so many musical possibilities, you can create a performance that reflects your celebration from the first selection to the last. I would be happy to discuss your ideas, help you consider the instrumental options, and provide information about booking.
Send me your event date and details to receive a personalized quote and confirm availability.
Harpist in Northern Wisconsin
Live harp music is available for weddings and events throughout Lincoln County, including those in Merrill and Tomahawk.
Couples and event hosts can also book harp music for celebrations in Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Rhinelander, & Wausau, Wisconsin.
Beyond the lakes and forests of Northern Wisconsin, your celebration could take place in a beautiful setting halfway around the world. Picture exchanging vows overlooking the dramatic cliffs of the Portuguese coast, celebrating in a lush Hawaiian garden, or gathering with family and friends beneath the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. I provide live harp music for destination weddings and special events throughout the United States and internationally, bringing the music you love to extraordinary places.
Bring the Sound of the Harp to Your Celebration
Your celebration is an opportunity to share music you love with family, friends, and guests. I would be delighted to bring those selections to life on the harp and make them part of your occasion!
Let’s discuss your celebration and the music you would like to include. I look forward to hearing what you have planned!