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Christmas Concert: Music Under the Dome in Jacksonville IL

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Devon

Back at the Jacksonville Public Library for their “Music Under the Dome” concert series! I’ve given other concerts here, but this was the first one during December, so I was able to play some holiday favorites. The program included: As … Continue reading →

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Harpist in Central Illinois – Music for a Women’s Retreat

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Devon

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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Peoria Wedding Harpist ~ Haven on the Farm Ceremony

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Devon

What a beautiful fall wedding! Jessica and Joel were married outdoors at Haven on the Farm in Edwards, just outside of Peoria. Their ceremony took place under the shade of trees that lined the drive, and the reception in the … Continue reading →

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Allerton Park Wedding ~ Central Illinois Harp Music

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Devon

Lonndon was one of the most organized (and therefore the most relaxed!) brides I’ve ever encountered. When I reached out a month before her wedding to see what music she’d like and go over all of the logistical details, she … Continue reading →

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Harp & String Quartet for New Year’s Eve Wedding

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Devon

A wedding on New Year’s Eve calls for doing things big! Mikaela and Caleb brought together their friends and family for an epic celebration at Hamilton’s 110 Northeast in Jacksonville. Their ceremony took place in the Fireside Room, with the … Continue reading →

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Advent Harp Concert

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Devon

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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Bloomington Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony at Evelyn Chapel

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Devon

Jennifer and Kevin involved many of their family members in their wedding, but knew the responsibility for the majority of the wedding music was better left to a professional so their guests could more fully enjoy the ceremony without that … Continue reading →

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Wedding at Funks Grove | Central Illinois Harpist

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Devon

I have played for several weddings at Funks Grove, many of which have taken place outdoors in the Chapel of the Templed Trees. A rainy Friday the 13th moved this ceremony indoors, and the historic chapel on the grounds was … Continue reading →

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Harpist in St. Louis – Wedding Ceremony & Reception Music

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Devon

Autumn and Nathan gathered with friends and family to celebrate their wedding at Schwarz Barn in rural Highland, Illinois. This venue is an easy drive from St. Louis, and features a rustic barn and a lakeside ceremony setting. With rain … Continue reading →

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Music Under the Dome Concert Series

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Devon

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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