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HIRE HARPISTS FROM CHARM MUSIC AGENCY UK TEL : 0870 0136 660
Harpists
A magnificent addition to any event is to Hire a Harpist, especially for weddings making the moment even more magical, with the harpist only taking up a small area with such a wonderful relaxing sound.
Its gentle sounds carry across a room without intruding into conversation, and a harp can go where a piano cannot.
Wherever and whatever your event you can hire a harpist from our selection below from our vast network of harpists covering the whole of the U.K.
Guide to hire a harpirst
Guide to booking a harpist for your wedding.
1. Give yourself time to find a harpist, many harpists are booked months in advance.
2. Set the date and location for your wedding before contacting a harpist. The harpist will need to check her calendar to see if the date is free. Some harpists charge mileage as part of their fee. How far she will have to carry the harp is something else she will want to know. She will also need to know if it's an outdoor wedding; most harpists have special requirements for playing outside.
3. When you contact Charm Music about your chosen Harpist, be prepared to discuss how long she is to play,either an hourly rate or for the wedding ceremony,drinks reception,wedding breakfast or a combination of the above.
4. Once you have chosen your Harpist and we have confirmed availability and prices, we will issue a contract to you and the Harpist to sign.When returning the contract to CharmMusic a deposit will be required with the balance to be paid usually either 7 days prior to the event or on the day.
5. Arrange for someone to be at the wedding location at least half an hour early for the harpist to set up. This person needs to know where the harp is to be located. There also needs to be a person to signal the harpist when it's time to stop the pre-wedding music and begin the music for the bridal entrance.
6. Allow for a 10 to 15 minute break if the harpist is to play for more than 1 hour. If the Harpist is playing during the reception, offer her refreshments during a break.
Call us for more free advice on 0870 0136 660.
Cristyn Williams
Cristyn is widely experienced at providing beautiful harp music for weddings, corporate and other social events.
She has performed at hundreds of venues, and with over ten years experience, she has the expertise to make your occasion extremely special.
Amanda Whiting
Amanda is one of the most exciting young harpists in Britain today. Her lively character and versatility as a musician result in her being in great demand…
Amanda was born in Cardiff and began studying the harp at the age of six.
She furthered her studies at Wells Cathedral Music School where she was the first harpist to obtain a scholarship as a specialist musician.
Harriet Aide
Harriet has played at weddings, parties and corporate events for the last eight years in venues all across the country including St James' Palace, National Trust Houses, Royal Horticultural Society Gardens and major London Hotels.
Harriet has performed for everyone from Royalty and Nobility to people in hospitals or retirement homes and have been the featured musician in several bridal magazines.
Siobhan Swider
Siobhan studied harp with Alice Chalifoux (regarded as one of the world’s leading harp teachers), who is also former principle of The Cleveland Orchestra and head instructor at the Salzedo School for Harp in Camden Maine, USA.
Siobhan now leads a busy life as a freelance harpist, performing with a variety of orchestras and has worked with the City of Moscow Ballet and undertaking solo recitals at prestigious venues such as St James’ Palace and Kensington Palace.
She is also frequently employed for session work for various DJ’s on the London and European dance scene.
Rowena Bass
Harpist Rowena Bass has been playing beautiful music at wedding and functins for many years.Rowena won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music where she studied with Daphne Boden and Marisa Robles.
She is a member of English Serenata with whom she performs a wide range of chamber music and has made an extensive study of 17th and 18th century harp and piano repertoire with pianist Oliver Davies and gives recitals at Country houses.
Bethan Myfanwy Hughes
From the age of ten, Bethan has been singing and playing the harp. Through her teenage years she won many awards at the Welsh Urdd and Cerdd Dant Eisteddfods.
At the age of 18, Bethan studied performing arts and then went on to study harp (Concert pedal/ Triple & Celtic Harp) at the Royal Welsh Collage of Music & Drama.
Bethan is one of a very few professional harpists, across the globe who can combine singing with harp playing.
Steph West
The harp is a lovely instrument to have at your wedding, creating a beautiful atmosphere whatever the occasion.The harp also blends well with other instruments, allowing any number of possible musical combinations.
Steph West regularly plays background music for public events and weddings. Previous venues include the Landmark Hotel (for TNG), The Old Library in the Custard Factory and St Martin's Church in Birmingham,playing a wide range of celtic music and can also provide Medieval and Renaissance music from Britain and Europe.
Nula Mathers
Based in the North West, Singer/Harpist/Flautist; Nula Mathers, is now enjoying a busy freelance career having recently graduated from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
A highly accomplished musician and experienced performer, Nula has won many awards and performed in some of the country’s finest concert halls.
Her repertoire embraces a broad range of genres, extending from art music and folk, to classical music and opera, musical theatre, jazz, and pop.
Rhian Morgan
Originally from Carmarthenshire Rhian studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama for 4 years with Meinir Heulyn and gained my BMus (Hons).
During the last few years Rhian has played at various events ranging from a memorial ceremony at Westminster Abbey to lavish events at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff.
Some of the other events include the opening night of the Liberty Stadium, Welsh Assembly functions, recitals at the Welsh National Museum of Wales, Weddings and balls at the City Hall and top Cardiff Hotels.
Rachael Gladwin
Rachael Gladwin has been playing the lever harp since the age of five, and is now balancing a diverse career as a professional musician and community artist with a music degree at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
Working all over the North West, Rachael Gladwin is a harpist, vocalist, percussionist, songwriter and composer and encompasses all styles from classical and jazz to folk and pop. She can provide background or focused performance on the harp for weddings or any function/event.
Eleanor Turner
Eleanor Turner recently won First Prize in the Cardiff European Harp Competition , winning an outstanding £20,000 concert harp by Italian harp-makers ‘Salvi’. She was also honoured with the William Mathias Prize for the best performance of Mathias’ Santa Fé Suite in the contest.
Born in England in 1982, Eleanor started learning the harp at the age of five. In 1993 she began her formal musical education at the Royal College of Music Junior Department, studying harp with Daphne Boden.
Glenda Clwyd
Glenda is a highly talented and experienced harpist who's love of the harp and music shines through.
She is at home on the concert platform, regularly performing with her unique style alongside eminent soloists and choirs.
She has performed on the stages of many prestigious venues across the U. K.
She is extremely versatile and can present an extensive repertoire of Classical Harp music, traditional Welsh Folk music as well as popular music including blues, ragtime and jazz. Glenda performs on an Italian Salvi Concert Grand harp and Salvi Donegal for her folk performances.
Rita Schindler
She was selected to be a member of the Royal Philharmonic Society's Young Artists in 2008 and was also a John Barbirolli Recipient.
She also receives scholarship from the Birmingham Conservatoire.In 2010 she was First prize winner with distinction at the North London Festival of Music and Drama chamber music competition.
During the last few years she has an honour to play with many orchestras around the Midlands and to play for HRH the Prince of Wales.