There are a lot of sites on the Internet where you
can learn about harps, harpers and all thing harpish (let’s
pretend that’s a word). It would be impossible to list them all!
But here are a few that I thought you might find useful.
Likewise, I am blessed to work with lots and lots
of wedding and event professionals; I am always updating and expanding
the list. When you come for a consultation, I am always happy to
recommend my favorite photographers, deejays, caterers, etc. A very
short list appears here; contact me for my latest list of favorites.
Lyon & Healy
My concert grand pedal (orchestral) harp is a Style 100CG manufactured
by Lyon & Healy in Chicago, Illinois. L&H is arguably the
finest manufacturer of pedal harps in the world, and each harp is made
by amazingly skilled craftsmen right here in the U.S.A.
Dusty Strings
My Celtic lever harp is an FH36S made by Dusty Strings in
Seattle, Washington. Dusty Strings is, hands down, my favorite
manufacturer of lever harps, and my FH36 stole my heart the second I
heard it. Another quality American-made harp!
The Virginia Harp Center
I have bought all my harps in the last ten years
from The Virginia Harp Center in Midlothian,Virginia. They’re
terrific for customer service and for helping me find exactly the harp
I’m after. They also have a second location in Haddonfield, New
Jersey. Best harp contacts on the east coast.
Melody’s Traditional Music and Harp Shop
Melody’s is a great source of print music and
for lever harps. They have a very nice print catalog of available
music. They’re wonderful for folks down south.
Sylvia Woods Harp Center
Another good source of harps and music, this time
on the west coast in California.
Yes, I am secure and self-confident enough to allow
myself to plug the competition, so to speak! These harpists have been
wonderful influences on my style.
American Celtic harper Kim
Robertson
Traditional Irish harper Grainne Hambly
The jazzy and electrifying Deborah Henson-Conant
The American Harp Society
An organization for harpists focusing on the pedal
harp. Of limited use to those interested primarily in folk or lever
harping. Membership includes a subscription to the American Harp
Journal. Membership benefits also include offers for special rate harp
insurance programs.
The International Society of Folk Harpers and
Craftsmen (ISFHC)
An organization for harpers focusing on the
folk/lever harp. Membership includes a subscription to The Folk Harp
Journal. Membership benefits also include offers for special rate harp
insurance programs.
The Music for Healing and Transition Program
(MHTP)
Nationally recognized program training musicians to
use music at the bedside in patient care for the ill and dying.
The Harp Column
An excellent magazine and a must-have if you're a
harper/harpist! The In addition to its bi-monthly print edition,Harp
Column also has a superior web page and harp resource/info
center/bulletin board for harpists and harp enthusiasts.
Misc. harp information
Wikipedia has some very comprehensive information
about harps and harp history.
These are just some of the wonderful locations
where I regularly perform.
Oak Hill Country Club (Rochester,
New York)
One of the world’s finest PGA golf
destinations as well as
being one of the area’s most glamourous and
beautiful private venues.
Belhurst Castle (Geneva, New York)
The ultimate in romantic wedding and event settings
on the shore of Seneca Lake.
The Hyatt Regency Rochester (Rochester, New York)
Downtown Rochester sophistication for cosmopoltian
events.
Esperanza Mansion (Bluff Point, New York)
Breathtaking views and classic elegance.
Chapel Hill (Rochester, New York)
A spectacular neo-Gothic chapel open to all
denominations.
The Rochester Marriott Airport (Rochester, New York)
Brand new ballroom facilities and top-notch
accommodations.
Hickory Ridge Country Club (Holley, New York)
A lovely setting for your west-of-Rochester event.
Remember, this is only a *partial* list of my
favorites. Special thanks go to the photographers listed for providing
some of the beautiful images on this website.
Keith Trammel Photography (#1 at left)
Keith is one of my very favorite photographers (and
a delightful person to work with!) and some of his work is shown here
on my website. He does fabulous portraiture work (understatement).
Slattery & Crist Photograpy (#2 at left)
When you’re looking for every moment of that
big day to be captured on film, you need Slattery & Crist!
Tom Mike Photography (#3
at left)
Beautiful images, perfect for weddings. Artistry on
film. He did the sepiatone picture of me on the left at a wedding.
The Music Masters (#4
at left)
Rick DeLorenzo and his staff are some of the best
in the business. Loads of fun and crowdpleasing, but at the same time
classy and upscale.
Reverend Jack Porcello,
ceremony officiant (#5 at left)
Pastor Jack is a fabulous choice for performing
ceremonies of all faiths. Friendly, and accommodating, Pastor Jack can
come to your home or to many locations.
The Gem Lab
Paul Cassarino and his father Joe not only did my
wedding and anniversary rings, but also those of many of my brides.
Spectacular! Truly custom work and service.
