Monica Schley, Harpist Harpist from Seattle, WA

Monica Schley plays solo harp or in combinations with flute; violin; voice; bass; and/or cello. Classical - Celtic - Jazz - Pop - Broadway - Original Compositions :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: WEDDING HARP The harp is an instrument synonymous with peace, love and relaxation. If you are planning your wedding right now, congratulations! This is a very fun and special event in your life. I believe there is no right or wrong way to pick out the details of this event, so choose music that suits you and is emblematic of your relationship. Examples of wedding ceremonies I have played: - traditional Jewish wedding ceremony - all songs by The Beatles for a church wedding - classical music in a chapel - pop music (Radiohead, Nora Jones) in a park - improvised music for a simple backyard ceremony - Gothic theme (Dead Can Dance, Renaissance music) for an twilight candlelight ceremony Why choose live harp music? Harp music creates an atmosphere of sophisticated comfort that adds a special pleasure to any occasion! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: CORPORATE MUSIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS I have been hired by Microsoft and regularly perform at Seattle's historic Sorrento Hotel, among many other events I also play: - House Concerts - Funerals/Memorials - Graduation Ceremonies - Dance Accompaniment - Cocktail Parties - Tea Parties - Holiday Parties :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ABOUT MONICA Monica Schley is a life-long musician. She has a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she studied poetry and music. Her main instrument is harp, and she also sings, plays piano and composes. Monica is a Certified Clinical Musician (playing is hospitals and hospice), a private harp instructor, recording artist, poet, and performer at public shows and private events. She has recorded on over a dozen albums and played for over 250 weddings! In 2004, she received an artist residency from the Espy Foundation. She has composed for site-specific work at Seattle Center with fiber artist Mandy Greer, and has worked with artists Sarah Kavage & Adria Garcia for their site-specific Kabuya piece in the King County Parks System. Monica has been a featured artist on Nancy Guppy's ArtZone (Seattle Channel) and at after hours events at Seattle Art Museum and Bellevue Art Museum. She is also former president of the American Harp Society Seattle Chapter. She leads a chamber pop trio, The Daphnes. She has had the pleasure to work with pop stars, jazz luminaries and indie rockers, including: Jim Knapp; Eyvand Kang; Jherek Bischoff; Evan Flory-Barnes; Ahamefule Oluo, Samantha Boshnak; Butch Morris; Seattle Rock Orchestra; Bill Horist; Kanye West; Lori Goldston; Rosalyn DeRoos; Jesse Sykes; and with the bands Hey Marseilles, Secret Chiefs 3; Parenthetical Girls, The Dead Science and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::