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Wedding Reception Music in Springfield

It was a cold winter day, but the fireplace made the room at Mariah’s Steakhouse cozy for this intimate wedding reception! Originally scheduled for the fall, the couple moved their wedding to January.  They gathered with their families for dinner, … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve ~ Central IL Harpist

This year, we were back in-person at College Park Christian Church!  I’ve played for their Christmas Eve services for several years.  Last year, it was pre-recorded, but for 2021 we were able to meet together in the sanctuary again. I … Continue reading

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Central Illinois Harpist | Decatur Wedding Music

Yezenia knew she wanted beautiful, classic music for her wedding, and the harp was the perfect way to incorporate it!  I played for both the ceremony and reception at The Decatur Club.  The couple even added on some extra time … Continue reading

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Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio ~ Peoria Wedding Music

Most of the weddings I play are for solo harp, but I also love to collaborate with other professional musicians!  For this wedding ceremony, the couple requested a trio of harp, violin, and cello. The ceremony and reception both took … Continue reading

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Central Illinois Wedding Music – Springfield Harpist

Ann and Brent brought together many of Springfield’s top wedding pros for their September celebration!  It was a beautiful day from start to finish, with the ceremony taking place downtown at the historic First Christian Church. I played prelude music … Continue reading

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Peoria Wedding Music ~ Ceremony at Kickapoo Creek Winery

Janaya and Dillon had to reschedule their wedding due to COVID not once, but twice!  They were finally able to get married on the Friday of Labor Day weekend.  Holiday weekends are the perfect time for a non-Saturday wedding! Their … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Tea with Harp Music

With the easing of restrictions, The Pointe in Jacksonville was able to celebrate Mother’s Day in style!  They treated residents and their guests to a tea complete with harp music. As the staff served tea, cake, and other sweets, I … Continue reading

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Harp Music for Christmas Eve

For the past four years, I’ve spent Christmas Eve playing prelude for two services at College Park Christian Church.  Although it was pre-recorded rather than in-person, I was back again this year! I also recorded harp solo selections for Wesley … Continue reading

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Springfield Wedding Music ~ Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio

Two weekends in a row with a trio of harp, violin, and cello!  This ceremony was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Springfield, Illinois.  Originally planned for April, they rescheduled to October.  My trio played classical music for the … Continue reading

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St. Louis Wedding Musician ~ Wedding on a Family Farm

Another wedding with some changes brought on by COVID!  With the region of their original wedding venue under restrictions, the bride and groom opted to relocate their late September wedding to the bride’s family farm in rural Kampsville, Illinois.  They … Continue reading

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