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Harp & String Quartet for New Year’s Eve Wedding

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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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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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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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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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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Central Illinois Wedding Music ~ Ceremony at Hamilton’s 110 North East

Andrea and Phillip were married on Black Friday at Hamilton’s 110 Northeast.  A much better way to spend the day than with the crowds out shopping!  Their ceremony was in the Fireside Room, followed by the reception in the South … Continue reading

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Central Illinois Harpist ~ Music for a Donor Recognition Dinner

As MacMurray College in Jacksonville celebrated Homecoming, they welcomed alumni from around the country to campus.  They recognized donors to the college with a banquet at McClelland Dining Hall. Guests started with cocktails and appetizers on the north half of … Continue reading

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Central IL Harpist ~ Music for an Art Opening

Each month, the Strawn Art Gallery in Jacksonville celebrates the start of a new exhibit with an opening reception and gallery talk by the featured artist.  They also have live music as guests mingle and view the collection. January’s exhibit … Continue reading

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Wedding Ceremony Music – Harpist in Central Illinois

What a special day to be able to play for the wedding ceremony of a couple I’ve known for years and see every Sunday at church!  Doug and Dianne were married at Wesley Chapel United Methodist in Jacksonville on the … Continue reading

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