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Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Champaign-Urbana Harpist ~ Holiday Party at the IHotel

For my first holiday music outing of the year, I played for the employees of Yahoo! at their December 1st party.  The event was held at the IHotel, right on the University of Illinois campus.


The attendees were serenaded by harp music, played with props in a photo booth, enjoyed dinner & drinks, and were entertained by a magician.  Their planning team put together an unforgettable night!

At holiday parties, I play a variety of seasonal music ranging from traditional Christmas carols to popular songs like "Frosty the Snowman."


If you'd like to add harp music to your company party, family gathering, or church service, please contact me!  You'll find more information on having a harpist at your event on my website:  Champaign-Urbana Harpist.  Happy holidays!

Monday, December 03, 2012

Crowne Plaza Wedding ~ Harpist in Springfield, Illinois



Black Friday is always better spent at a wedding than out shopping!  For the second year in a row, I've had  a ceremony booked for the Friday after Thanksgiving.  This year, it was for Jenna & Michael at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois.  The black and gold of my Laurel Leaf lever harp fit in perfectly with the décor!


The intimate evening ceremony took place on the 12th floor of the hotel, overlooking the lights of the city.  This was another wedding with a non-traditional wedding party (love them!) ~ this one had a groomswoman!  The attendants entered to “Canon in D” by Pachelbel.  The last person down the aisle was one of the groomsmen carrying his son, the ring bearer.


The bride’s processional was “Trumpet Tune.”  After the ceremony, the bride, groom, and their attendants exited to “Unchained Melody.”  The guests were ushered down the hall where they were able to celebrate with the newlyweds at their reception.


As a professional harpist, I provide music for wedding ceremonies and receptions throughout Central Illinois and beyond.  Visit my website ~ Illinois Wedding Harpist ~ for details on the romantic and elegant music of the harp in your wedding plans!