Harpist #459 
James or Rhonda
 For bookings call 651-454-1124 extension 7
Based in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

James is an accomplished musician.  He has studied harp with several prominent teachers, including Francis Tientov at the St. Louis Conservatory of Music.  Jim is currently the principal harpist with the Des Moines Metro Opera Company during their annual summer season. Jim also enjoys playing a wide variety of venues here in the Twin Cities, including orchestra work, weddings, parties and events.  He has been heard in the pit orchestras of many touring Broadway shows, most recently for this season's tour of Cinderella, and he is also a touring performer, bringing his unique brand of solo  harp performance to many people throughout the Midwest.

Harp music is the perfect accompaniment to any special occasion. Jim can perform all the music required for a wedding ceremony, from prelude to postlude. Special requests is a specialty, and working with your soloist is never a problem. The wedding process starts with a consultation in the harpist's home studio. This is a great chance to hear harp music in person, and to ask any questions you might have. If you decide to book, you can make your music selections right there.

For Receptions and Parties, Jim can provide background music in a variety of styles. The typical plan for a reception or party would be to play a mix of musical styles, including Classical, Folk and Celtic, and, of course, Pops! He can also accommodate virtually any size room, from a small intimate party in your home, to a grand ballroom in a local hotel. Amplification is available at no additional charge.

Jim is also available to play with or accompany local ensembles. The harp is a beautiful addition to a church service, and is especially good when you need to set a relaxed, pensive mood. 

For Weddings - Receptions - Banquets - Corporate Events - Seasonal Events

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For bookings call 651-454-1124 extension 7

Classical Music 
Here are some of the many popular choices for Weddings

J. S. Bach,  Andante           
J. S. Bach,  Arioso
J. S. Bach,  Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
J. S. Bach,  Sheep May Safely Graze
Beethoven,  Ode to Joy
J. Clarke,  Trumpet Voluntary
Debussy,  Premiere Arabesque
Fransisque,  Pavanne and Bransles
Glinka,  Variations on a Theme by Mozart
Grandjany,  Petite Suite Classique
Handel,  Air with Variations
Handel, Harp Concerto
Handel,  Selections from Royal Fireworks Music
Malotte,  The Lord's Prayer
Massanet,  Meditation from "Thais"
Mendelssohn,  Wedding March
Monteclair,  Air
Naderman,  Adagio
Pachelbel,  Canon in D
Purcell,  Trumpet Tune
Schubert,  Ave Maria
Vangelis,  Hymne
Wagner,  Bridal Chorus

Pops
Every harpist has a long list of popular tunes that they perform regularly. 
The list here is by no means complete. 
Let us know if you have a special request so that we can work
to arrange it in time for your event!

Some of the numbers requested:

A Groovy Kind of Love
All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera)
April Love
Beauty and the Beast
Blue Moon
Danny Boy
Dodi Li
Ebb Tide
Edelweiss
Evergreen
From This Moment
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
If
Lara's Theme
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Love is Blue
Love theme from Romeo and Juliet
Memory (Cats)
Moon River
Moonlight Serenade
My Heart Will Go On (Titanic)
Nadia's Theme
One Moment in Time
Over the Rainbow
Perhaps Love
Send in the Clowns
Sunrise, Sunset
Taking a Chance on Love
'Till there was you
Unchained Melody
When I Fall In Love

Holiday Selections

All through the night
Angel's from the Realms of Glory
Angels we have heard on high
Away in a Manger
Basque Carol
Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
Carol of the Bells
Catalan Carol
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Coventry Carol
Deck the Halls
Frosty the Snowman
Go Tell it on the Mountain
God Rest ye Merry, Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Here Comes Santa Claus
Here we come a Wassailling
I heard the Bells on Christmas Day
I saw three ships
I'll be Home For Christmas
It Came upon a midnight clear
Jingle Bells
Jolly old St. Nicholas
Joy to the World
Lo how a Rose ere blooming
Neapolitan Carol
O Come Little Children
O come o come emannuel
O Holy Night
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Tannenbaum
Oh Come all ye Faithful
Once in Royal David's city
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Silent Night
Silver Bells
Still Still Still
Suzy Snowflake
The Boar's Head Carol
The First Noel
The Holly and the Ivy
Up on the House top
We three Kings of Orient Are
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
What Child is This?
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland

Over 23 years experience!