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Harpist and PianistAre you looking for a harpist or pianist for an event?
Hi! My name is Bethany and I have been playing the piano for over 30 years and harp for over 20 years. Whether it's a wedding, corporate gathering, or intimate celebration, I bring a unique and elegant touch with live music. I specialize in creating a beautiful atmosphere with classical, contemporary, and sacred music arrangements to fit any occasion. If you're looking for something memorable, I’d love to be a part of your event! Click the photo below to send me an email and I'll get in touch with you soon. March 2025 Special!After playing for the River Region Pregnancy Center’s fundraiser dinner, I have decided to have a March special to help raise more funds for this special ministry. 25% of all bookings this month (March 2025) will go towards the RRPC. This is for events and weddings with a signed contract and deposit by March 31, 2025. The event must take place in 2025. Events I play for:
weddings, cocktail hours, receptions, luncheons, teas, dinners, special services, visitations and funerals, open house for businesses, and more. Are you planning an event that I can play for? Contact me today to discuss details and reserve the date! Know of someone planning an event for this year? Send this post to them! 2024 in Review ![]() Started off the spring with a special fundraiser dinner. I appreciate all the River Region Pregnancy Center does for the community and it was an honor to play in the foyer as guests arrived and went through the buffet line for dinner. I don't often have the opportunity to play songs like I'm a Little Teapot, The Itsy Bitsy Spider and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! My furthest event this year was a beautiful outside wedding in Dothan, Alabama. The bride and groom were guests at a wedding I played for in December 2023 and knew they wanted me to play for their wedding! They booked immediately and I was so thankful I had the date available for their special day. My student recital is always a highlight of my year! I love watching them learn and grow in the musical abilities and then hear them perform their pieces for family and friends. The River Region Harp Ensemble met in September to organize music and begin practicing for the annual Christmas concert in December. I am beyond blessed to play with such amazing ladies and perform together for the community. I sometimes play for wedding ceremonies and sometimes play for cocktail hours or a reception. This particular bride asked me to play for the wedding ceremony and move upstairs to the reception. It turned out to be a beautiful day and it always makes me happy when people are excited to hear a harp in person for the first time!
My students were able to perform at The Harbor at Hickory Hill again this year for Christmas. This year all but two were able to make it and my four year old daughter performed, as well. Earlier this year one of my harp students provided entertainment along with her daughter who played piano and cello at The Harbor at Hickory Hill. I am thankful for the opportunity to return to the same location for performances and get to know the residents a little bit through the years. ![]() I had a pretty full schedule in December but was thankful to be available for the York Rite Mongtomery Chapter #22's Christmas dinner. From the feedback I received the music provided the the ambiance they were looking for and was enjoyed by all. I concluded the year's events with the River Region Harp Ensemble's second annual Christmas concert. We had 196 people in attandance and we are thankful for each one! Plans for the 2025 concert are in the making, so stay tuned for details.From 2007 to 2024In 2007 I was living near Chattanooga, TN and joined the Chattanooga Harp Ensemble. I played under the leadership of Laura Goldstein and Tiffany Jones. It was a wonderful experience and I loved each rehearsal and concert. Click the picture below to watch my performance of Ash Grove in 2007. Now, in 2024, I have had the privilege of leading the River Region Harp Ensemble for two annual Christmas concerts. Click the picture below to watch my solo performance of What Child is This? in 2024. Let There be Peace on EarthThe River Region Harp Ensemble was excited about this year's Christmas concert and was overwhelmed with the turnout of almost 200 attendees! THANK YOU to everyone who came out to hear the music and watch us play. Your support means more than you'll know.
We performed 12 pieces and each harpist worked hard to learn their solos and ensemble parts. I was excited to have the opportunity to perform What Child is This? again after not playing it for several years. Our theme this year was "Let There Be Peace on Earth". We tried something new for this concert and invited everyone to join us singing Silent Night. You are cordially invited to join the
River Region Harp Ensemble for our annual Christmas Concert on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm at Millbrook Presbyterian Church. We will post updates and photos on our Facebook event page here. YOU ARE INVITED! This is our very first River Region Harp Ensemble performance
and we are so excited to invite the community to join us for a fun evening of harp music. For more information, follow the event on Facebook here. 2023 OpeningsAre you planning your fall/winter wedding?
Contact now for availability in 2023 and 2024. June - not available July - available August - wedding booked September - available October - wedding booked November - wedding booked December - available I'm also available for other events - rehearsal dinners, banquets, teas, Christmas events, and more. Send me a message and let's talk dates and details! |
Bethany MurphyWife, mother, small business owner, music teacher and performer. Archives
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