Harp Player in Columbia City ~ Concert at the Peabody Library

This year marked the second Christmas concert I've given at the Peabody Library in Columbia City.  Last year, the show went on, even through a blizzard.  This time, we were blessed with a beautiful day and much better attendance.  Throughout the holiday season, the library brings in several different performers to give free concerts, so be sure to check them out! 

I began with a set of old English Christmas carols, including "Holly and the Ivy" and "The Cherry Tree Carol."  Although they might not be the most familiar songs of the season, they are beautiful!  After that, I proceeded to a wide variety of traditional carols.  Some favorites requested by the audience were "O Holy Night" and "Away in a Manger."  I also included some uptempo popular songs ~ "Frosty the Snowman" and "Jingle Bells."

Planning a holiday party or gathering?  Entertain your guests with harp music!  If you visit my website ~ Northern Indiana Harpist ~ you'll find more information about the various types of music I perform and hiring me for your event.

Open House Music - Columbia City Indiana Harpist

I've played for three harp solo concerts at the Peabody Public Library, but this event was different - it was an open house and celebration for the construction of a new addition onto the library.  This included meeting rooms, a computer classroom, offices, and an auditorium.

I played outside of the auditorium as guests toured the new facility, both before and after the dedication of the addition.  It was a very appreciative crowd, and I played a wide variety of music - from Beethoven to Styx!  It's always so much fun to watch little children seeing a harp for the first time.  They are always somewhat timid (after all, the harp is three times their size!), but excited when I can play them some Disney or popular songs they recognize.

The harp is not just limited to weddings - it can enhance any event from a retirement party to a trade show!  Visit http://www.theclassicharpist.com/ for more details

Northern Indiana & Chicago Harpists

On December 12th, I was scheduled to play a Christmas concert on the harp at the Peabody Public Library in Columbia City, Indiana.  A winter storm threatened to drop two feet of snow on Northern Indiana, but the show went on!  It never got quite as bad as predicted, and a little bad weather never bothered me - we spend Christmas in South Dakota! 

It was a slim crowd, so I asked for requests from the audience.  I love playing stump the band!  The program started with a set of old English carols, followed by more traditional songs, and ended with uptempo popular tunes.  In between, it was audience favorites.  We covered everything from Boar's Heads to Rudolph!

If you missed the concert, I'll be back at the Peabody Library (Columbia City, IN) for the open house and dedication of the new auditorium.  I'll be providing background music from 2-4 pm on Sunday, January 16th.  There will also be crafts for the kids and refreshments served.  If you are looking for a musician for your wedding or event, this would be the perfect opportunity to stop by and hear the harp!

While I was playing the concert, Jeff was headed west to Lake Forest, Illinois.  This was for a combination adult birthday party and an infant's baptism celebration.  It was held at the home of the grandparents of the child, and Jeff played a variety of Christmas songs, Classical selections, and lullabies. 

Not everything we do is for weddings!  We love being a part of all of life's celebrations, from christenings to birthday parties, from engagement parties to retirements.  The music of the harp adds elegance to any event!  Please contact us if you are interested in having a harpist for your celebration.

Chicago Harpist & Northern Indiana Harpist

Christmas Harp Concerts

The final two performances of 2009 were back-to-back library concerts of Christmas music. In spite of the cold weather, both were very well attended. The afternoon performance was at the Peabody Public Library in Columbia City, Indiana. This photo is from the evening concert at the Carnegie Public Library in Angola, Indiana.

It is never too early to book harp music for the 2010 holiday season! December is a very busy time for harpists, and even weeknights fill up on my calendar months in advance. Please contact me if you are looking to add a touch of elegance to your corporate or family holiday festivities!