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About Marguerite

Marguerite is an All Ireland Harp Finalist and has many strings to her bow as she can also play violin, piano & accompanies herself singing

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Harpist

County Antrim, UK

Public liability insurance of £1 million

With a Post-Grad Cert in Education and Music Degree from Queen's University, Marguerite offers a variety of instruments including: Violin, Flute, Singing, Harp and Piano. Musical options include the following (and you can choose more than one): - Violin/Flute with Piano Accompaniment - Harp Instrumental - Singing with Harp Accompaniment - Piano Instrumental - Singing with Piano Accompaniment Marguerite has performed as a soloist at concerts across Ireland and she is an All Ireland Harp Finalist. Her musical repertoire includes Hymns, Classical, Pop, Irish/Scottish Traditional, Folk Music, Romantic Music and she can even compose a piece of music for you if you wish! Marguerite can bring her own PA system.

Marguerite

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Marguerite's Reviews

5 out of 5

Very professional, highly recommended. Marguerite added a great touch to our day!

5 out of 5

We were honoured and delighted to host Marguerite for our parents' Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Marguerite is an exceptionally talented professional musician with a fantastic repertoire that spans various genres, instruments, and vocals. Her acoustic harp and violin performances were perfect for entertaining all generations present, and her well-timed encouragement inspired enthusiastic participation. Marguerite truly made the day special. Thank you, Marguerite.

5 out of 5

We’re from the USA and encore made it easy for us to find a musician for our wedding in Ireland. Marguerite communicated from start to finish, following our celebrant’s schedule. As the bride, I didn’t really get to hear all of songs, but our guests loved her and complemented all her songs. She was thorough and made our wedding day complete

5 out of 5

What an absolute fantastic musician, she organised all her music with a special interview. She has very good suggestions for types of music and was at the venue ready to go way before her payed time. Her attention to detail is unfathomable and so on point. She also worked with our cheif bridesmaid to carry out an accompanied sing piece for our ceremony and help with timing and made the bridesmaid feel so easy with her nerves too. Thank you so much we will definatley recommend to anyone.

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I thoroughly recommend Marguerite, she played at our Wedding and certainly brought Magic to the day!

Thank you for providing your guidance on our wedding music and for playing and singing through the service, ceremony and arrival reception. Walking up the aisle with dad to the beautiful tones of the harp was just magical and your music suggestions for the signing of the register were just perfect. We can't thank you enough! Love and best wishes, Mark and Jennifer xxx

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Marguerite's Song list

General Overview: Folk, Pop, Classical, Religious

Religious - both traditional hymns and contemporary

Examples of Repertoire includes but is not limited to:

You Raise Me Up - Westlife

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

I can't help falling in love with you - Elvis

Love me like you do - Ellie Goulding

How Long will I love you? - Ellie Goulding

Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Thinking out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova

All about tonight - Pixie Lott

This I promise you - Ronan Keating / Donna Taggart

Marry Me - Train

All of Me - John Legend

Thank you for the music - ABBA

Mamma Mia - ABBA

Never gonna be alone - Nickelback

Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day

Titanium - David Guetta

Domino - Jessie J

Glad you came - The Wanted

What Makes you Beautiful - One Direction

Apologise - Timbaland ft One Republic

Grenade - Bruno Mars

Brown eyed girl - Van Morrison

All About that Bass - Meghan Trainor

Roar - Katy Perry

Last Friday Night - Katy Perry

I can't get no satisfaction - The Rolling Stones

Beautiful - Linda Perry

Every Breath you take - Sting

I will always love you - Dolly Parton/Whitney Houston

Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin

Yellow - Coldplay

A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay

Every Teardrop is a Waterfall - Coldplay

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

We are Young - Fun

Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

I still haven't found what I'm looking for - U2

Mad World - Roland Orzabal

Best Song Ever - One Direction

Human - The Killers

Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri

If I were a boy - Beyoncé

Someone Like You - Adele

Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus

You're Still the One - Shania Twain

Lord of the Rings

Pachelbel's Canon in D

I Giorni - Ludovico Einaudi

Le Onde - Ludovico Einaudi

I Due Fiumi - Ludovico Einaudi

Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven

Largo ("Ombra mai fù") - Handel

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach

Prelude in C - Bach

Piano Sonata, No. 15, 1st Movement - Mozart

The Lord's Prayer (as played by Ellen Klodová on violin)

Schubert's Ave Maria (played on violin)

In Christ Alone

Be Thou My Vision

To You I Pray

Eagle's Wings

As the Deer Pants for the Water

Seek ye first

Bread of Life

This is my body

Take our bread

I am the bread of life

Ag Criost An Siol

The Voice of an Angel

Sweet Heart of Jesus

Sweet Sacrament Divine

You shall cross the barren desert

Christ be our Light

What a Friend we have in Jesus

Love is His word

Peace, perfect peace

All that I am

As I kneel before you

Be Still for the Presence of the Lord

Be Still and Know

Cloud's Veil

I Watch the Sunrise

Here I am, Lord / O Lord my God

How Great Thou Art

The Lord's My Shepherd

When I Survey the wondrous Cross

The Old Rugged Cross

Jesus, Remember Me

Nearer my God to thee

Soul of my Saviour

Only in God is my soul at rest

Jesus, take me as I am

Gifts of Bread and Wine

Ubi Caritas

Fill my house

On this house your blessing

Our Father

Magnificat

I will never forget you

Amazing Grace

I love you, Lord

Lord you have my heart

Our Lady of Knock

The Wedding Song

Oceans

The Blessing

What a Beautiful Name

Build my life

Goodness of God

Give me Joy in my heart

I will be with you

O Holy Night

Silent Night

Joy to the World

Once in Royal David's City

The First Nowell

Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town

We Wish you a Merry Christmas

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Fields of Gold

Black is the Colour

Red is the Rose

She moved through the fair

Boolavogue

The Blue Hills of Antrim

The Green Glens of Antrim

Slow Air in G

I wish I was in Carrickfergus

O Danny Boy

Eleanor Plunkett

Inis Or

Brian Boru's March

The Hills of New Zealand

Harvest Home

The Bells of Ballee

Down by the Sally Gardens

Saddle the Pony

O'Carolan Harp Pieces

Disney

Theme from Braveheart

Ashokan Farewell

Titanic Polka

Jigs

Reels

Hornpipes

Slow Airs and Laments

After 20+ years playing music, I have a fairly comprehensive repertoire list so if you have something specific in mind, please get in touch. If I don't know it yet, I can look into learning it for you.

Marguerite's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£500

💕 Wedding

🎵 Includes learning one new song request. This includes music to settle your guests before the Wedding Ceremony begins, music at all appropriate times during your ceremony including the signing of the register, and music as you walk down the aisle as a newly married couple. 🎼 Includes travel up to 30 miles from Antrim, additional mileage will be included in quote

£275

🥂 Wedding Drinks Reception

Music for the arrival of your guests at your Wedding Reception while you are having photographs taken. - Includes travel up to 30 miles from Antrim, additional mileage will be included in quote

£285

💕Ceremony and Drinks 🥂

🎤 Includes Singing plus 2 instruments. Choose 2 from: Violin, Piano, Harp 🎵 Includes learning one new song request. This includes music for your Wedding Ceremony and Drinks Reception. 🎼 Includes travel up to 30 miles from Antrim, additional mileage will be included in quote

£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The relaxing atmosphere

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Most performances have taken place across Ireland.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Any changes to times, just let me know as soon as you can.

How much time do you need to set up?

Time is required to tune up strings and set-up the PA system. Depending on the nature of the booking, this can take around 30-45 minutes. When I provide music for a wedding, I prefer to begin set-up 1 hour to 1.5 hours beforehand so that everything is ready for the arrival of your guests.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Yes, I'll include all charges in the quote.

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

I can play unamplified if there is no access to a plug but if there is access to a plug then I can use my PA system. If there is rain, I will need to be well sheltered to protect my musical instruments.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Absolutely, of course you can!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, if you have something special in mind, please let me know before booking.

Musicianship

Genres:

Traditional church music, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Classical, Baroque, Film / TV music, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Pop, Covers, Easy listening, Light music, Acoustic, Ambient pop

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Instruments:

Harp, Piano, Violin, Fiddle, Singing pianist, Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Birthday party, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Recording session, Burns night, Virtual event

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Transcription, Lyricist, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Theory teaching

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