The West Sussex Harpist is available for hire for all kinds of functions.
Previous engagements include providing background music at a celebratory meal for the Vice chancellor of Huddersfield University, and at a drinks reception for HRH Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to the Huddersfield.
She has played for weddings in various venues including churches, castles and stately homes.
*The West Sussex Harpist's repertoire ranges from classical and folk to popular pieces*
The West Sussex Harpist graduated from the University of Huddersfield with an Upper Second Degree in Music, having previously studied Piano at Trinity College of Music, in London. Since her graduation she has been in demand as a harpist, performing all over the country: on the television, for royalty, MP’s, and even rock stars.
Previous engagements include providing music at a drinks reception for HRH Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to the University of Huddersfield, at the new London Venue King’s Place for their corporate opening ceremony, on Channel 4’s television series Come Dine With Me, and for a party hosted by rock band The Cure.
In 2004 The West Sussex Harpist performed with the Brighton Youth Orchestra at Glyndebourne Opera House, and at the Brighton Dome in a concert featuring Evelyn Glennie. During her time at Huddersfield she performed regularly with the orchestra, symphonic wind orchestra and new music ensemble, with whom she performed a concert as part of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and which was subsequently broadcast on BBC radio 3. She performed again for the festival in 2007, in an ensemble of 20 harpists, including Rhodri Davies and Eira Lynne Jones. She has also performed regularly with the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra.
The West Sussex Harpist is available for hire for all kinds of functions. She has played for weddings and other events in churches, castles, stately homes, museums, colleges and universities and even a spa. Her varied repertoire ranges from classical and folk to more popular pieces and jazz.
Classic
Bach: Prelude in C
Cabezon: Pavane and Variations
Clarke: Chaconne
Debussy: La fille chevre au de lin
Delibes: Flower Duet
Faure: Cantique, Pavane
Grandjany: Pastorale
Handel: Allegro, Sarabande
Kanga: Solitude
Mayhew: Fiskars
Mendelssohn: Wedding March
Naderman: Sonata II
Pachelbel: Canon in D
Parry: Sonata in D
Salzédo: Chanson dans la Nuit
Satie: Gymnopédie No.1
Schubert: Ave Maria
Tournier: Quatre Preludes pour Harpe No. 1
Wagner: Bridal March
Watkins: Petit Suite
Traditional
English
Flowers in the Valley
Greensleeves
Scarborough Fair
Irish
Brian Boru’s March
Danny Boy
The Lark in the Clear Air
Scottish
Eriskay Love Lilt
Kinloch of Kinloch
Skye boat song
Welsh
Harp of Gold
The Ash Grove
Other
Wreck of the John B Sloop
Jazz
Bert Kaempfert: Strangers In The Night
Gershwin: Embraceable You, Summertime
Harold Arlen (sung by Judy Garland): Over The Rainbow
Henry Mancini: Moon River
Nat King Cole: When I Fall in Love
Nina Simone: Feeling Good
Popular
Chicago: Hard To Say I’m Sorry
Dolly Parton/ Whitney Houston: I Will Always Love You
Jeff Buckley: Hallelujah
Led Zeppelin: Stairway to Heaven
Lionel Richie: Endless Love
The Beatles: Across the Universe, Norwegian Wood, Michelle, Here Comes The Sun
Westlife: Flying Without Wings
Film / Show
Alan Silvestri: Feather Theme (Forrest Gump)
Des’Ree: Kissing You (Romeo and Juliet)
Phillip Glass: Truman Sleeps (The Truman Show)
CW, First Holy Communion, Essex
Hi Matt, The West Sussex Harpist and Wraggle Taggle were both very talented and professional. They arrived in good time, set up well and played to an excellent standard. The West Sussex Harpist was brilliant and patient / tolerant with the children asking questions, and approaching her in relation to the harp. My guests thoroughly enjoyed both the music and her professionalism with her audience. The same was said about the very integrative and talented Wraggle Taggle, who provided a warmly and inclusive musical two hours. They had everyone up dancing which was great and brought a piece of Ireland to Hornchurch! They were very very good and I'm delighted to have had the pleasure to have had such talent play at my daughter's First Holy Communion. Thank you very much. All the very best.
Besides The West Sussex Harpist’s numerous Wedding clients, she has also performed for the following companies: Royal Bank Of Scotland, ITV Productions, King’s Place, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, University of Huddersfield, British Japanese Parliamentary Group, Serco Consulting, Shendish Manor Hotel and Golf Course, Rockley Park, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP.
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.
