February 18, 2012

I played a recital with an organist, Kate Scott, from St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Parkville.  It was a beautiful Saturday night event.  We played an Aria by Grandjany together and each performed some of our favorite pieces.  I was very honored to be a part of this event.  The harp and the organ surprisingly sounded beautiful together!  I'm thankful to all of my family and friends that attended the concert. 

Gramercy Mansion hosted a Holiday Tea on December 18.  I was fortunate enough to provide the Christmas music during this event.  Check out the picture below!

Hey there!
    I was very busy the past month finishing my Masters degree at Johns Hopkins University!!  So grateful to be done!  But I managed to fit a few harp gigs in there too. 

December 7 - Christmas Party for HMS Corporation, Bellissimo Restaurant in Bel Air

Beautiful atmosphere in their first floor banquet room.  I played music during the cocktail hour and the beginning of the dinner hour.  Around 100 guests were present and they seemed to be having a great time!  I played a variety of Christmas music and pop hits. 

December 9 - Christmas Party for Hengler Corporation, Baltimore Marriott

I have played for the Hengler party the past three years.  Always an incredible setting at the Marriott overlooking the Inner Harbor.  I was placed at the front entrance of the hall where the guests were receiving their table assignments and taking photographs by the large Christmas tree.  Around 300 guests attended this event.  I play a variety of Christmas music and pop hits. 

December 10 - St. Stephen's 150th Anniversary Concert "A Magical Christmas"

I joined together with the Baltimore Vocal Jazz Ensemble to perform for the parishioners of St. Stephen's Church in Bradshaw for their 150th Anniversary Celebration.  What a honor to perform at this event!  I grew up in this parish community and loved giving back to these wonderful people.  It was actually at St. Stephen's where I first saw a harpist perform live!  My performance consisted of three segments: Christmas Carols, Romantic hits, and Religious Hymns.  I received a standing ovation at the end of the performance and am so grateful for all those who attended!

It's been a while!  Thankfully, I had a bit of a rest from wedding season recently.  However, I was honored to play at a lovely November wedding at the Inner Harbor.  Rusty Scupper restaurant is located in the heart of the Inner Harbor in Baltimore and has an incredible view.  The wedding took place on an outdoor patio overlooking the water where you could see the skyscrapers, Aquarium, and so many other popular Baltimore sights.  The wedding took place at sunset which was lovely. 

Special Moment:  The location of the wedding was magnificent and I played a selection from 'What a Wonderful World' as the bride and groom's three daughters walked down the aisle as junior bridesmaids.  It was such a lovely ceremony filled with great joy and LOVE!  The reception then moved inside to the gorgeous restaurant with a candlelit dinner overlooking the Harbor.  I played an hour's worth of music during the cocktail hour and enjoyed myself thoroughly!