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Marnie - ID558

Styles Classical / Popular • Harp and Voice • Harp and Flute

Counties Borders • Central • Dumfries and Galloway • Fife • Grampian • Lothian • Strathcylde • Tayside

Biography

Edinburgh harpist Marnie is a harpist, singer and composer, who has been playing for concert venues and special events since the age of thirteen. She began her studies at age 10 in her hometown of Boise, Idaho, continuing on to complete her undergarduate studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, and her Master of Music at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She is currently sharing her time between the US and the UK, performing at venues on both continents while continuing her academic research in PhD program at the University of Edinburgh.

As a singer / songwriter, Marnie has had considerable success, independently selling over 5000 copies of her debut album, Sunday Skies, and over 2000 copies of Lost Angles. Marnie's commitment to music has been enriched by her interest in film music. She completed the Film Scoring Program and the University of California, Los Angeles, and has been involved in several film scoring projects, incorporating her interest in film music into her academic pursuits.

Marnie has extensive experience playing for special events, including wedding ceremonies and receptions, private parties, corporate events, restaurants, and hotels. Her repertoire is varied, ranging from Medieval and Renaissance to Baroque, French Romantic, Modern, Celtic, Jazz, and popular selections.

Marnie can coordinate musicians and repertoire for small ensembles, such as flute and harp or harp and string trio, should the client desire a chamber sound. She can also provide music for harp and voice, and has a wide range of material for this type of performance.

SAMPLE REPERTOIRE
Air and Rondo - Bochsa
Angel of Music - Webber
Arabesque - Debussy
As Time Goes By - Hupfeld
Automne - Grandjany
Ave Maria - Bach / Gounod
Ave Maria - Schubert
Bridal Chorus - Wagner
Blind Priest - Traditional
Butterfly Jig - Traditional
Ca’ The Yowes - Burns
Carolyn’s Welcome - O’Carolan
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Concerto in B-flat - Handel
Eriskay Love Song - Traditional
Greensleeves - Traditional
Highland Cathedral - Roever / Corb
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
Meditation from Thais - Massenet
Morning Has Broken - Burns
My Funny Valentine - Rodgers
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini - Rachmaninov
Rondeau - Mouret
Sheep My Safely Graze - Bach
Siman Tov - Jewish Traditional
Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke

RECOMMENDATIONS
'The harp helped to make our wedding unforgettable! Marnie worked with us on selecting the repertoire, and everyone enjoyed her playing during the ceremony and reception, especially the children who had never seen such a magical instrument before.'
Emma, Edinburgh, Scotland

'We've received such positive feedback about the atmosphere Marnie created for our Christmas events with her music on her lovely gold harp.'
Dougal Spaven, Events Coordinator for the Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry

''Marnie has played for several events at our store, and her music sets such a magical, elegant tone.'
Annette Lamb, Press and Marketing Manager for Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh

'We have used Marnie's talents for many of our bookings, from celebrity events to weddings, and we are always so pleased with her professionalism and wonderful talents.'
Ken Fifield, Gold Star Events, Beverly Hills, California

Marnie's clear, lovely voice and beautiful harp arrangements are such a welcome addition to our Affaire in the Garden events. We just love having her play.'
Barbara Rosenmann, Events and Publicity, City of Beverly Hills, California

'I've worked with Marnie on many occasions, and she's always a consummate professional as well as a wonderful musician.'
Matthew Goldberg, M