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Category Archives: Concerts and Recitals
Harpist in Central Illinois – Music for a Women’s Retreat
Just before the busyness of the holiday season, women gathered at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville for a retreat. The day started with a light breakfast, and then attendees gathered in the sanctuary for a program of harp music. … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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Music Under the Dome Concert Series
For the third time, I was welcomed back to perform at the Jacksonville Public Library’s “Music Under the Dome” concert series – to another packed house! The solo harp concert included Romantic and Contemporary era harp selections, folk songs from … Continue reading
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Nassau Harp Recital ~ Bahamas Harpist
I was invited by a colleague to perform for a recital in Nassau, and loved introducing people to the harp! Children, especially, are always fascinated by the instrument. It’s not every day that you get to pluck a few strings! … Continue reading
Christmas Harp Concert | Advent Allegro Series
Another harp solo Christmas concert! This was part of the Advent Allegro series at Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Illinois. Coming back to this church was especially meaningful for me – it was where I had my very first harp … Continue reading
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Rock Island Harpist — Christmas Concert
My holiday harping season started off with a Christmas concert at the Rock Island Public Library, as part of their Tuneful Tuesdays concert series. I love my first performance each year with my favorite carols! For this concert, I chose … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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Harpist in Manhattan, Kansas
Not every college homecoming party has a harpist, but this one did! Friends from Kansas State gathered around a campfire and were treated to harp music before a tour of the host’s home – the Manhattan landmark also known as … Continue reading
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Detroit Harpist {Library Christmas Concert}
The best news of my holiday season is that – so far – I haven’t had to move my harp in the snow! I know it’s coming, but I’m thankful for every Christmas gig that doesn’t involve shoveling. I was … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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