Halley the HarperHarpist from Lancaster, PA

Halley's exuberance and passion come out in her music; a unique blend of traditional Celtic and Irish pieces blended seamlessly with her own variations and arrangements. Beginning her career over 15 years ago as therapeutic music for nursing facilities, she has since performed for choral performances, in pubs/restaurants/cafes, for art galleries, weddings, receptions, corporate dinners, funerals and more. Performing professionally full-time, Halley often tells new clients, "I will be the part of your event that you don't have to worry about!" Her willingness to work with clients for a variety of different occasions makes her a delight to hire; eager to do what she does best; making beautiful music. "To hear and watch Halley play is to understand how beautiful a folk harp can be and what a serious musician can do with one. She has played twice for us at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Portland, OR. The first time was as a guest muscian for a summer high mass; the second time was to provide incidental music for the dedication of our Bicycle Shrine on All Soul's Day. The purpose of the shrine is to celebrate the joys of cycling, to pray for the safety of everyone on the road, and to remember Portland's fallen cyclists. Imagine those three concepts put to music and you will understand the quality of her work." -- Mic F, Portland, OR, 1/21/2010