Harpist Serena O'Meara - Performance
Serena O'Meara with Blair Foley Serena O'Meara with Diane Martinson Serena O'Meara with Mark Yannie
Gigmasters - Booking Harpists Online Since 1997
Solo Harp
Harp Accompanying Singer
Classical, Celtic or Pop Duos:
Flute and Harp Duo
Cello and Harp Duo
Harp Duo
Clarinet and Harp Duo
Classical, Celtic or Pop Trios:
Flute, Cello, Harp Trio
Harp Trio
Serena would be happy to grace your event with
elegant harp music. She can provide a Concert, Soiree, Musicale or
music for any occasion. Her versatility is
displayed though Classical, Pop, Country, Standards, Folk, Religious, Holiday or New Age musical
selections. Besides solo harp, Serena teams up with her favorite professional singer
or duos/trios with other professional musicians on harp, flute,
cello, clarinet or violin. Harp music is perfect for Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions
or Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversary Parties,
Bridal and Baby Showers, Corporate Events, Christmas and Holiday Events, Grand
Openings and Open Houses, Retirements, Funerals and Memorial Services.
Serena is willing to travel to where ever your event is being held!
Feel free to contact Serena directly - 715-830-5070, harp@omearamusic.com - or through Gigmasters.com.
FAQ's
Will my guests be able to hear the Harp? I have various sizes of harps. The larger the soundboard of a harp, the louder the sound it produces. I also have a small amplifier to use, or I can plug my microphone into a "House System" or Band/DJ system. When Mark Yannie and I play as a flute/harp duo, he brings a larger amplification system that helps to equalize our sound. My Venus Pedal harps or Triplett Lever harps do produce mellow sounds.
Will you play outdoor weddings/parties? I will agree to play my Lever Harp outdoors when:
a) There is a BACK-UP PLAN for where the event is moving to in case of inclement weather. Harps do not move quickly! The decision to move indoors need to be made in a reasonable time to when the harp needs to begin playing. Should it begin precipitating during the time I'm am playing, I will need to cover the harp and move it to safety immediately.
b) I will be provided with a 6x6, flat, dry, cigarette smoke-free and bubble blowing-free space to set-up my harp. There needs to be flexibility as to where the harp will set-up. The harp should set-up with the breeze so its sound travels to the guests. Sometimes that means that the Bridal Party can not hear the Processional start. Your Wedding Coordinator will communicate with the Party. Both cigarette smoke and bubbles create havoc on harps! I do bring my own bug spray!
c) The outdoor temperature, in area where I am to sit, needs to be above 65 degrees F. That limits the outdoor weddings in May and September. I have a tent cover to use and can put sides on it to protect the harp from some wind, the sun, pine pitch and acorns. I can not allow guests to stand under my cover for insurance reasons.
d) Humidity needs to be steady - for example in a Conservatory or tent. My harps are made of wood, which reacts to changes in humidity - like a "front" coming through. When the air is very heavy with humidity the strings on my harp will not hold their pitch very long! Likewise, sitting next to a fireplace or tent heaters (very dry air) is not good for the wood of a harp. Besides the fluctuation in pitch, extreme humidity can affect the quality of sound from the instrument.
e) The strings of a harp will naturally vibrate with the wind blowing through them! Some people like that sound of the harp "talking". I can do what I can to stop that sound. While performing, there isn't much I can do to stop the extra sound. High winds are considered to be inclement weather - meaning - I will not perform outdoors!
f) Either my car must be parked on the same plane/near of where I am performing or there is assistance to help me move my equipment and tent cover in case of rain. I don't let other people handle my harp and I will not take my harp down a flight of stairs, away from my car or a building.
Will you accept special music requests? Yes, up to 14 days before the event - assuming the music is available in print and playable on the harp (Pedal or Lever) being used at the event. I do reserve the right to refuse to perform music that I deem is not playable!!!
Are you insured? Yes, my harps are insured as musical instruments, plus I have small business insurance.
Do you attend rehearsals? Seldom. I perform at 30-40 weddings a year and am good at watching for my cues. Rehearsals are for you to understand your cues.
Will you accompany other singers/musicians? Yes, I will rehearse once at my house and the day of the wedding. I have wonderful musicians that I love to work with - Diane Martinson (singer), Mark Yannie (flute, clarinet and saxophone), Susan Halderman (cello) and Ann Huntoon (flute). We love creating duos/trios for events.
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