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Christmas Harp Music in St. Louis
This is the third time I have been invited to play for services at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Creve Coeur. It’s always good to be back! The prelude begins about ten minutes prior to the service, and the music … Continue reading
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Tagged church service, creve coeur, holiday, holy cross lutheran, missouri, penti, st. louis
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Harpist for Thanksgiving Service
As a gift to their church community, a couple hired me to play for the Thanksgiving morning service at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Springfield. With a November wedding, Thanksgiving often falls on their anniversary, and this is one way … Continue reading
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Tagged central illinois, choir, church service, encore, springfield, thanksgiving, trinity lutheran springfield
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Christmas Eve Services with Harp Music
For the fourth Christmas Eve in a row, I was back to play pre-service music at College Park Christian Church in Normal, Illinois. It’s always a delight to see familiar faces and be a part of their church and family … Continue reading
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Jacksonville Illinois Harp Music
The Jacksonville Area Conference of Churches puts together a Thanksgiving service each year, featuring a choir with members from area churches. This year, it also included organ, violin, and harp music! I played two solo harp pieces, “Cantique de Jean … Continue reading
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Harp Music for Christmas Eve
It was such a pleasure to be back at College Park Christian Church. This was the third year in a row that I have played harp preludes for their Christmas Eve services. Harp music sets a peaceful and reflective mood … Continue reading
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Church Music Harpist ~ Manchester UMC
The music of the harp is a wonderful complement to any worship service. From classical music to traditional or contemporary hymns, a harpist can play for all aspects of the service. For this service at Manchester United Methodist Church, I … Continue reading
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Bloomington-Normal Harpist – Christmas Eve Harp Music
Back at College Park Christian Church for Christmas Eve! I played there last year, and the music director contacted me again in January to be sure they got on my calendar again for this year. Always good to plan far … Continue reading
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Tagged bloomington-normal, central illinois, christmas eve, church service, college park christian church, holiday, penti
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Harp Music for Lent | Church Service in Jacksonville, IL
March 5th was the first Sunday of Lent, and I was invited to play for the service at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Illinois. For the first time, my daughter (now nearly 2 years old) was able to accompany … Continue reading
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Christmas Eve Harpist ~ Music for Church Services in Bloomington-Normal
Nothing is more beautiful than harp music on Christmas Eve! This year, I played prelude music for two services at College Park Christian Church in Normal, Illinois. The sanctuary was beautiful and peaceful, and the sound of harp music playing … Continue reading
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Southwest Michigan Harpist ~ Christmas Vespers Music
For 81 years, the Monday Musical Club of Southwest Michigan has been presenting a Christmas Vespers Service. This was the first year that the event included harp music! Held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Joseph, … Continue reading
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