When, where? I am a harpist who lives in Dover Delaware and I play harp for weddings, receptions, wedding rehearsal dinners and other festive occasions. Places I have played in recently include: Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, Easton and Ocean City in Maryland, and in Baddeck, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. I have been a professional harpist in Delaware for the last 13 years and have a wealth of experience and material. I supply my own sound system. I can play at outdoor events where power is not available since my amp is battery powered.
Pease note: I am booked up fully from June through October 2008.
How much? My rate is $250 for first hour and $100 per hour thereafter. For travel beyond a 10 mile radius of Dover, Delaware, I charge $.50 per mile, starting from Dover. Deposit to reserve a date is $50. I do not normally attend rehearsal but if I am asked to, I charge $50 per hour and travel expenses.
What kind of harp do you play? My harp is a Camac Aziliz 34 string Celtic harp built in France. This is the forerunner of the modern pedal harp and covers five octaves. When plugged into my portable amp, it produces enough sound to fill a concert hall. Click on the links for the wedding tunes below to hear what it sounds like.
Can you play...? I can play special requests if given at least 4 weeks notice but I can't guarantee that every tune you might request will be playable on the Celtic harp. Typically, brides trust me to play music that sounds good on the harp and that cultivates the proper tone for the wedding. In addition to the traditional tunes by Mendelssohn, Clarke, Purcell, and Pachabel, (samples below) I play music of the late Renaissance period, such as the harp music of Carolan and other pieces for the harp by Scottish, Irish, and English composers of that period.
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Where can I get a sample of your harp playing? Here are excerpts from my sample CD: 1. Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell/Clarke) Here is one sample of a traditional Irish wedding march: If you can't download these files, please give me a call at (302) 531-5312 to get a CD of them or email me at the link at the bottom of the page. |
I also have a CD of original tunes for sale. Goes Well with Wine is a collection of 20 tunes for the Celtic harp. You can find more information on the web page for the CD here.
I have a MySpace music page that features my own orignal harp tunes here.
Please email me at harpermike@gmail.com