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Emily John is now accepting bookings for Spring/Summer 2011 - weddings, cocktail parties, concerts and more! – Feb 22, 2011 at 5:03 am
Emily provides elegant harp music for any occasion: weddings, cocktail parties, church services, corporate events, concerts, etc. Trained at the Eastman School of Music, Emily John offers a wide variety of repertoire, from Classical to Jazz, Broadway to Contemporary, New Age to Celtic.
As part of my fee, I offer a private consultation at my apartment so you can hear the harp, select your music and meet with me. As a professional harpist, I have been performing for over 20 years at a wide variety of events, from private functions to large-scale concerts.
February 23, 2011
Emily provided harp accompaniment for professional recordings of my children's choir. She was fabulous to work with and a top-notch musician. She was always on time, always prepared and lovely to be around. Emily also sings, plays piano and composes. Don't bother looking anywhere else: she'll adapt to any situation and play exactly what you need!
– Darla
A. I perform for weddings, parties, ceremonies, corporate events as well as concerts, recitals and school demonstrations. I am regularly hired with regional orchestras and choirs but much of my work is solo performance for events.
A. Weddings: As the daughter of a professional wedding consultant, I am knowledgeable about many aspects of wedding planning and can assist in choosing music and shaping your ceremony.
Events: Having performed for corporate events such as the Brooks Brothers Winter Fashion Show, Samsung Corporate Roadshow, NYRR VIP Marathon Reception, and Barneys of New York, I am comfortable in corporate settings, providing elegant background music for any function.
Concerts: I regularly perform with regional orchestras, choirs and for church services as well as provide recitals and school programs.
A. I love bringing joy to people through music and I love seeing different facets of life and being part of events. I also love surprising people with what the harp can do; I play jazz, contemporary hits as well as Classical music and I love connecting with people through music.
A. Is the harp loud enough? Answer: the harp, as a solo instrument is surprisingly loud and has a different timbre than the human voice, so it works well in cocktail events, weddings etc.
What's your rate? Answer: I provide a rate quote for events if I am available for your date. If I am not available I can recommend other harpists. My rates are competitive and in alignment with other professional musicians.
Are your rates negotiable? Answer: not very much because I respect the other musicians in the area and we all have similar rates. I will not get into a bidding war.
How do you move the harp? Answer: I have a large car, a very supportive husband and a dolly that is specially designed for the harp. The rate includes my transportation and setup. If there are stairs, I will need assistance but otherwise I am self-sufficient in transporting the harp.
A. I have been involved in music for my entire life; my mother and grandmother are both musicians, so I grew up in a musical household. I love sharing music with people, and being a part of their events. I am now married to a conductor, so my musical family has grown!