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RACHEL HARPIST

Rachel Harpist
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Having graduated with a 1st class honours degree in Music, where she was awarded the Alexander Stone Award for excellence in performance, she has become a full-time professional musician in demand both as a performer and as a harp teacher worldwide.

Rachel has released 4 internationally critically acclaimed albums and her trio was nominated “Best Scottish Folk Band of the Year” in the MG Alba Scots Trad Awards. They have performed and toured throughout the UK, Europe and the USA and have established themselves as a vibrant new force on today's folk scene, opening up fresh horizons for Scotland's oldest instrument.

When at home in Scotland she is in constant demand as a wedding/corporate harpist and has a reputation second to none allowing to her become the first called upon harpist for Scotland’s top venues including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Cameron House, and the Royal Scotsman Train.
This has led her to performing to dignitaries and celebrities including the Queen, Prince Phillip, the First Minister Alex Salmond, Gordon Ramsey and Ronnie Corbett.

Her ability to tailor her music to your needs, combined with her professionalism and immaculate turn-out will make this Rachel the perfect choice for your wedding or event.

Modern
Amazed (Lonestar)
Angel (Robbie Williams)
A Moment Like This (Leona Lewis)
Blowers Daughter (Damien Rice)
Blowin in the Wind (Bob Dylan)
Cannonball (Damien Rice)
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)
Drops of Jupiter/Tell Me (Train)
Everything I do, I do it for You (Bryan Adams)
Fields of Gold (Sting)
Fireflies (Owl City)
Flying Without Wings (Westlife)
From This Moment On (Shania Twain)
Hallelujah (Alexanda Burke/Leonard Cohen)
Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison)
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother (The Hollies/Nial Diamond/The Osbournes)
Here Comes the Sun (The Beatles)
Hero (Mariah Carey)
Hey Jude (The Beatles)
Hoppipolla (Sigor Ros)
I Believe I Can Fly (R Kelly)
Love Me Tender (Elvis)
Lucky Man (The Verve)
Only Time (Enya)
The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli)
Rule the World (Take That)
Run (Snow Patrol/Leona Lewis)
Something Inside So Strong (Labbi Siffri)
Stairway to Heaven (Led Zepplin)
Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton)
The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack/Leona Lewis/ Ewan Maccoll)
Truly Madly Deeply (Savage Garden)
What a Wonderful Wolrd (Louis Armstrong)
Yellow (Coldplay)
Yesterday (Beatles)
You Raise Me Up (Westlife/Josh Groban)


Classical
The Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba (Handel)
Bridal March from Lohengrin/Here Comes the Bride (Wagner)
Canon in D (Pachebel)
Chaconne (Clarke)
Fue Elise (Beethoven)
Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring (Bach)
O’Carolans Concerto (O’Carolan)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
River Flows in You (Yurima)
Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
Wedding March from Midsummer Nights Dream (Mendelssohn)

Film / TV / Musicals
All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera)
Beauty and the Beast (main song)
Braveheart (main theme/Secret Wedding)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (from The Lion King)
Everything I Do (Robin Hood)
Forrest Gump (main theme)
Moon River (from Breakfast at Tiffanys)
My Heart Will Go On (from Titanic)
Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’ (Oklahoma)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz)
Star Wars (main theme)
Superman (main theme)
Oh What a Beautiful Morning (from Oklahoma!)
The Rose (The Rose)

Traditional/Celtic
Amazing Grace
Caledonia (Dougie Maclean)
Danny Boy
Dark Island
Eriskay Love Lilt
Flow Gently Sweet Afton (Robert Burns)
Flower of Scotland
Highland Cathedral
My Love is like a Red, Red Rose (Robert Burns)
O’Carolons Concerto (O’Carolan)
Wild Mountain Thyme

HRH The Queen
HRH Prince Phillip
HRH Prince Andrew
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell
Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond
Various other politicians and dignitaries
Gordon Ramsey
Ronnie Corbett
Edinburgh Castle
Stirling Castle
Culzean Castle
Braemar Castle
Cameron House
Prestonfield House
One Devonshire Gardens
Various corporate clients including:
Rolls Royce
Allianz insurance
Bank of Scotland
Fairmont Hotels
Napier University
Edinburgh Univeristy

General Information:

Name: Rachel Harpist

Location: Glasgow

Band Members: solo harp

Main Category: Harpists

Other Categories: Awards Ceremonies, Charity Events, Christmas Parties, Corporate, Events, Live Music, Media, Military Balls & Events, Musicians, Product Launches, Promotional Events, Remembrance Events & Funerals, Weddings

Timings:

Standard Set Times: 45min-3hours

Set Up Time: 30 mins

Usual Arrival Time: 30mins before start

Usual Finish Time: Once performance is completed

Sound & Lighting:

PA suitable for: Able to bring small amp

Stage Lighting:

Dance Floor Lighting:

Free use of PA via iPod:

DJ included:

Star Cloth:

Other Requirements

Hospitality/Artist Rider: n/a

Technical Requirement: chair
powerpoint if amp is to be used

A and C, Created a Wonderful Atmosphere

Rachel, thank you so very much for such a fantastic performance at our wedding in April. You created a wonderful atmosphere and have provided us with many very happy memories. All of our guests have been raving about you and we will definitely recommend you to anyone we may meet organising a wedding. Best wishes and good luck with your career.

S and B, She was Brilliant

Everyone thought Rachel's touch to my special day was superb. Because of traffic, I ended up 40 minutes late, however, Rachel kept playing. The music was just right for the occasion, she was brilliant.

A and R, A real highlight

Rachel's performance was a real highlight of the wedding. She was a delight to work with and, despite the freak heat, performed beautifully - really setting the tone for our perfect day. Thank you!

K and I, Truly Remarkable

I just want to say how happy K and I were about Rachel Hair playing at out wedding on the 18th of August at Prestonfield House, she played beautifully. Thank you for all your help arranging Rachel for us, she was truly remarkable, so thank you so much.

Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.

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