Harpist
Becki McIlroy
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Harpist
Abingdon
Public liability insurance of £10 million
Professional harpist, available for orchestral work, weddings, functions and private tuition.
Performance details
I can perform outdoors
I have a car I can use to travel to gigs
I require car parking close to venues
I have my own portable piano/keyboard
My equipment is PAT tested
I own a PA system
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Opera, Folk, Covers, Ambient, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Welsh folk, Experimental, Traditional church music, Christmas, Classical crossover, Musical theatre, Irish rock, Easy listening, Acoustic
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader
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Song list
Here are some samples of repertoire ideas. More are available on request, and I'm always happy to arrange something new!
- POP -
Ben E King: Stand by Me
Beetles: All you need is love
Bob Dylan: Blowing in the wind
Celine Dion: My heart will go on
Christina Perri: A thousand years
Coldplay: Paradise, Sky full of stars, Magic, Yellow
Cyndi Lauper: True Colours
Des'ree: Kissing you
Ed Sheeran: Perfect
Elvis Presley: Can't help falling in love
Elbow: One day like this
Ellie Goulding: Love me like you do, How long will I Love you
George Ezra: Hold my girl
Keane/Lily Allen: Somewhere only we know
Lady Antebellum: Need you now
Lana Del Ray: Young and Beautiful
Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah
Louis Armstrong: What a wonderful world
Love theme from Romeo & Juliet: A time for us
Passenger: Let her go
Take That: Rule the world
- FILM/TV -
Game of Thrones Theme
A Whole New World (Aladdin)
Tale as old as time (Beauty and the Beast)
Once Upon a dream (Maleficent)
- CLASSICAL -
Pachelbel: Canon in D major
Schubert: Ave Maria
Clarke: Chaconne
John Parry: Sonata in D major
G F Handel" Passacaglia
Gabrielle Pierne: Impromptu Caprice
Benjamin Britten: Interlude from Ceremony of Carols
Marcel Grandjany: Children's hour
Uno Vesje: Footsteps in an empty room
- TRADITIONAL/FOLK -
Down by the Sally Gardens
Greensleeves
Oh Danny boy
Over the sea to sky
Scarbourgh fair
Glenlivet (trad. Scotttish)
The water is wide
- JAZZ -
Pearl Chertok: Ten Past 2
Over the rainbow
My favourite things
Take 5
Chicken pickin' rag
Customer questions
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I never book more than one event on a day, so if your timings change that's okay! Just keep me in the loop, and I'll make sure to be exactly where you need me, set up and ready, no stress!
How much time do you need to set up?
I usually like to arrive pretty early, so that all the harp covers are removed and moved out of sight. That way, when everyone starts arriving they immediately get the wow factor of the harp within your beautiful venue.
Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?
Yes, everything is included in this to keep it simple for you!
Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?
None at all - my instrument is played acoustically so I don't need any equipment. If it is raining then I will need full cover or to perform indoors as my instrument is valuable and could be damaged.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Of course you can, but also don't feel limited to these! I love it when couples come to me with unusual and personal music requests!
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes - go wild!
What do your clients love most about your performances?
My music is character-full and vibrant, making a statement whether that's for a wedding or a recital. I love to answer questions and let people try out the instrument for themselves.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I've had the honour of performing in the Bridgewater Hall (Manchester), The Wigmore Hall (London) and The Sage, Gateshead.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I love all kinds of music, but my absolute favourite will always be folk. People like Catriona Mckay who are able to tell stories through their music inspired me to learn.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
A couple of years ago I was also chosen to perform a solo at the World Harp Congress in Hong Kong - I love to travel, so this was a particular highlight!
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £70 | |
Up to 1 hour | £220 | |
Up to 2 hours | £280 | |
Up to 3 hours | £350 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music whilst your guests arrive, the bride's entrance, during the signing of the register (and time for photos), and music as guests leave.
(Maximum time: 60mins)
£220
Reviews
From customers:
Simon R, 2 years ago
Craig (, 2 years ago