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Celtic
Sharon - ID541
Styles Celtic • Classical / Popular
Counties Antrim • Armagh • Down • Fermanagh • Londonderry • Tyrone
Biography
This Co. Down based harpist is an experienced performer who is available to play at weddings and other special occasions. She also teaches the traditional Irish Harp.
She has specialised in performing at weddings since 2002 and has played throughout Ireland in a range of venues from the quaint to the magnificent.
She prides herself in delivering a high standard of performance with impeccable presentation. Her repertoire includes a wide selection of traditional Irish music with some popular and classical pieces.
She plays a beautiful traditional Irish harp which not only sounds fantastic but its sheer presence makes it a wonderful choice for all special events. Her music creates an atmosphere without ever imposing and is pleased to have just completed her first album.
The harp is, without doubt, the most romantic of instruments. Many brides have arrived to the elegant and distinctive sound of the harp and it provides a relaxing and non-intrusive background to the reception.
She plays a wide range of traditional Irish music with some popular and classical pieces. Her repertoire includes pieces composed by the famous blind harpist Turlough O'Carolan. His music combines his Irish heritage with the fashionable French Baroque style of the time. Many of his tunes sound dignified and joyful and are very appropriate choices for a wedding ceremony.
Wedding Ceremony (Church / Civil ceremony)
Sharon will arrive approximately 40 minutes before the ceremony to set-up and play as your guests arrive. This includes playing music during the entrance of the bride, during the signing of the register, as the wedding party and guests leave
Drinks reception
This includes a selection of music to greet the guests as they arrive from the ceremony and while the bride and groom have their photographs taken. (She can even play outside, weather permitting of course)
Wedding meal
She will play a selection of music from the moment the guests come in to dine, up to coffee or speeches.
Ceremony and drinks reception
What happens at a consultation?
This is your chance to choose your music and takes place around two months before the ceremony (or as soon as possible for short-notice bookings).
There is some beautiful music written specifically for the harp and she is happy to make suggestions to reflect your taste. Sharon is always happy to try to accommodate unusual requests; if you want a particular piece that isn't currently part of her repertoire, you'll be asked to supply the sheet music. There will be an additional charge for learning and practice time of the new piece of music.
RECOMMENDATIONS
"Hearing the Harp as I walked down the isle brought a tear to my eye. Pachebel's Canon sounded so beautiful - everyone thought it was a lovely touch and gave the day an extra romantic feel." June 2007
"Thank you for playing so beautifully at our wedding reception at The Four Season's Hotel, Carlingford. Your music helped to create a very relaxed atmosphere that fitted perfectly with the castle"
September, 2007
"Sharon's music sounded wonderful on our big day. She put a lot of hard work into preparing for our wedding. She did a brilliant job. Thank you"
Maeve July 2007
"Everybody commented on how lovely your playing was, and it was wonderful having such a special instrument being played in such a beautiful setting" January, 2008
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