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Marguerite Dunne

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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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Antrim
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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.

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Marguerite's Reviews

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Miss M
14 days ago
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5 out of 5

Marguerite played at my wedding ceremony and it all went very well, we and the guests really enjoyed her playing our selected songs on the harp and violin

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Amy R
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

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

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Colin G
5 months ago
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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.

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Linda M
5 months ago
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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

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Tess
1 year ago

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

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Mark J
6 years ago

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”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£125
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£500
Packages
💕 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:
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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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