Question 1

Do you perform outdoors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The only requirements are shade and a flat surface

Question 2

How do you structure your fees?

Accepted Answer

Fees are based on total time performing and number of musicians. Fees generally begin at $250 and go up from there.

Question 3

What do you wear?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the event. For formal events, tuxedos and formal black are standard attire. For less formal events, coat and tie for men and black skirts over white blouses for women are standard.

Question 4

How portable is the harp?

Accepted Answer

It can go up and down stairs with two people carrying the instrument fairly easily.

Question 5

I have a vocalist I’d like to perform with you. Can you work with singers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but a rehearsal before the event is necessary. I also work with my own professional vocalists.

Question 6

We are getting married at an outdoor venue. Do you have any special requirements?

Accepted Answer

At outdoor venues, shade and a flat surface (concrete or short grass) is required. I can bring a small portable amp, or plug in to the house system if you are using a sound engineer.

Question 7

How many performers should I hire?

Accepted Answer

I usually tell people the size of your ensemble should reflect the size of your audience. I think solo harp works well for 75 guests or less. If you have a larger guest list than that, you may wish to consider adding flute, violin, or cello to beef up the sound level.

Question 8

Do you stay after the ceremony and play for cocktails or the reception?

Accepted Answer

Yes, often we cover cocktails and even the reception. Guests always comment on how wonderful it is to have live, classical harp music at their event rather than a DJ or recorded music.

Question 9

Do you play for memorial services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have both religious and secular music for memorial services that add a touch of beauty to these difficult moments in our lives.

Question 10

What type of holiday music do you play?

Accepted Answer

We often play for private parties and corporate events in December. I have beautiful arrangements of holiday music for solo harp, as well as for harp plus winds and/or strings.

Harpist Brian Noel

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