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Sarah MacNeil Harpist Scotland

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Professional Harpist based in Scotland
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Scotland, UK
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Sarah MacNeil is a distinguished harpist and composer whose performances have entertained audiences across the globe. A graduate with First Class Honours from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Sarah's expertise and artistry are evident in every note she plays. From Bute House to the historic halls of Edinburgh and Stirling Castle, Sarah has performed regularly for government-hosted events, to renowned venues across the country such as the the Usher Hall, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the National Museum of Scotland, The Balmoral, and Gleneagles, Sarah’s music adds a unique touch of elegance and sophistication. Sarah’s versatility shines through in her playing of both the concert harp and the traditional Clarsach, allowing her to perform a wide range of musical genres, including classical, jazz, pop, and film scores, tailored to suit any occasion. She also regularly plays at weddings, where her music enhances the romance of each ceremony. Beyond her performances, Sarah is also a gifted composer, having written for the Budapest National String Orchestra, won the Scottish National Heritage composition prize, and wrote and recorded two EPs and a work for BBC Scotland. Her dedication to her craft has earned her eight nominations for Wedding Industry Awards, with four wins and two high commendations. She has also had the honour of playing for royalty and other dignitaries, making her a top choice for high-profile events. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration, Sarah MacNeil’s harp music creates an atmosphere of beauty and refinement that will leave a lasting impression. Book Sarah to elevate your event with her enchanting melodies and original compositions, making it truly unforgettable.

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Sarah's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Mark G
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

As Arts Coordinator at Carlisle Youth Zone I booked Sarah as part of a project to introduce young people to different types of music. She played the harp beautifully and engaged with the children really well. She was adaptable and friendly. Understanding the needs of the audience she turned the session into a ‘have a go’ experience which was brilliant. She was very generous with her time, staying longer than her booking to allow all the children to take part. I’m impressed and would be delighted to book her again.

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Helen F
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

I was not in attendance but I hear she was super - thank you

Reply from Sarah
2 months ago

Thank you for having me as part of the event, it was a lovely evening!

From other customers:

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Claire M

Sarah’s music was such a special touch to our wedding day, and created a lovely atmosphere for our ceremony and for the dinner. She has a very wide repertoire, and listened to our preferences and tastes in music. She even learned the song that we had requested to walk down the aisle to. She played beautifully and was also a very friendly person to communicate with. We recommend her very highly! Thank you Sarah for making our ceremony and our wedding day so special!

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Rosheen A
1 year ago

Sarah played the most beautiful music during our wedding drinks reception and throughout the meal. It created the perfect atmosphere and I would recommend her to everyone looking for a wedding harpist

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Sarah's Song list

I am always happy to take requests and add to this list!
Popular
A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
All of Me - John Legend
Angel - Sarah Mclachlan
Apologise - One Republic
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Best Day of My Life - American Authors
Best Part - Daniel Caesar
Bridge over Troubled Water - Simon and Garfunkel
Bring Me Sunshine - Morecambe & Wise
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Can't Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis Presley
Cant Take My Eyes off of You - Frankie Valli
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Come Away with Me - Norah Jones
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Don't Look Back In Anger- Oasis
Earth Song - Michael Jackson
Easy Like a Sunday Morning - Lionel Richie
EverGlow - Coldplay
Eyes Shut - Years and Years
Feels Like Home - Randy Newman
Fireflies - Owl City
Golden Hour - JVKE
Greatest Day - Take That
Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Half The World Away - Noel Gallagher
Halo - Beyonce
Happy Together - The Turtles
Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
Hey Jude - Beatles
Home - Michael Buble
Ho Hey - The Lumineers
Hoppipolla - Sugar Ros
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Imagine - John Lennon
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Killing Me Softly with His Song - Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox
Kissing You - Deseree
Kiss Me - Kathryn Tindall
Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Let Her Go - Passenger
Let It Be - The Beatles
Listen to Your Heart - Rosette
Love is All Around - Reg Presley
Mad World - Gary Jules
Magic - Coldplay
Marry you - Bruno Mars
Nothing Compares to You - Sinead O'Connor
One Day Like This - Elbow
One Love - Bob Marley
Paradise - Coldplay
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Perfect Day - Lou Reed
Photograph - Ed Sheeran
Right Here Waiting for You - Richard Marx
Romeo And Juliet - Dire Straits
Runaway - The Corrs
Say Something - A Great Big World
See You Again - Wiz Khalifa
She's Always a Woman to Me - Billy Joel
She Loves You - Beatles
She Will be Loved - Maroon 5
Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Someone Like You - Adele
Somewhere Only We Know - Lilly Allen
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Stand By Me - Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E King
Stay - Rhianna
Sunchyme - Dario G
The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles
The Scientist - Coldplay
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Three Times a Lady - Lionel Richie
To Make you Feel my Love - Bob Dylan
Trouble - Coldplay
Turning Tables - Adele
Up&Up - Coldplay
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Viva La Viva - Coldplay
When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating
With a Little Help from My Friends - The Beatles
With or Without You - U2
Wonderwall - Oasis
Yellow - Coldplay
Yesterday - The Beatles
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Belong To Me - Jo Stafford
You Give Me Something - James Morrison
You Raise Me Up - Westlife
Light Music and Jazz
At Last - Etta James
At the Ivy Gate - Brian Crain
Autumn Leaves -Joseph Kosma
Beyond the Sea - Charles Trenet and Jack Lawrence
Blue Moon - Richard Rogers
Butterfly Waltz - Brian Crain
Close to You - Carpenters
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
I Giorni - Ludivico Einaudi
Kiss The Rain - Yiruma
Le Onde -Ludivico Einaudi
Love at Home - McNaughton
Maybe - Yiruma
My Romance - Richard Rodgers
New Blues - Henson - Conant
River Flows in You - Yiruma
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Take Five - Dave Brubeck
The Gift - Jim Brickman
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Classical
Ave Maria - Schubert
Brahms Waltz - Johannes Brahms
Bridal Chorus - Wagner
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Clair De Lune - Claude Debussy
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart
Fur Elise - Beethoven
Nessun Dorma - Giacomo Puccini
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Prelude in C - Bach
Spring - Vivaldi
Swan Lake Theme - Tchaikovsky
The Blue Danube - Johann Strauss II
The Flower Duet - Leo Delibes
The Little Fountain - O Pratt
To A Wild Rose - Edward McDowell
Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremiah Clarke
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Film
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes - Cinderella
Always Remember Us This Way - A Star is Born
A Thousand Years - Twilight
A Time for Us - Romeo and Juliet
A Whole New World - Aladdin
Bare Necessities - The Jungle Book
Bellas Lullaby - Twilight
Bella Notte - Lady and the Tramp
Can you Feel the Love Tonight - Lion King
Chim Chim Cher-ee - Saving Mr Banks
Colours of the Wind - Pocahontas
Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Armageddon
Far Longer than Forever - The Swan Princess
Feels Like Home - The Notebook
For the Love of a Princess - Braveheart
Glasgow Love Theme - Love Actually
Go The Distance - Hercules
I See The Light - Tangled
If I Didn't Have You - Monsters Inc
Kiss the Girl - Ariel
Lets Go Fly a Kite - Mary Poppins
Let It Go - Frozen
Married Life - Up
Memory - Cats
A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman
Moon River - Breakfast at Tiffany's
Part of your World - The Little Mermaid
Portuguese Love Theme - Love Actually
PM Love Theme - Love Actually
Reflection - Mulan
Shallow - A Star is Born
She - Notting Hill
SkyFall - Adele
Sleeping At Last - Twilight
Some Day My Prince Will Come - Snow White
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - The Wizard of Oz
Tale as Old as Time - Beauty and the Beast
Under the Sea - The Little Mermaid
When I Fall in Love - Sleepless in Seattle
When She Loved Me - Toy Story 2
When You Believe - The Prince of Egypt
When You Wish Upon a Star - Pinocchio
You'll Be In My Heart - Tarzan
You Make My Dreams Come True - 500 Days of Summer
Your Song - Moulin Rouge
You've Got a Friend in Me - Toy Story
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - Song of the South
Hymns
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Amazing Grace
Bind Us Together Lord
Come to a Wedding
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Give Me Joy in My Heart
I Watch the Sunrise
In Christ Alone
Let There Be Love
Morning Has Broken
One More Step Along the World I go
Scottish, Irish and Folk
Ae Fond Kiss - Robert Burns
A Mans A Man - Robert Burns
Auld Lang Syne - Robert Burns
Caledonia - Dougie Maclean
Danny Boy
Dark Island - Ian MacLaughlan
Elanor Plunkett - O'Carolan
Gillians Waltz - Gordon Gunn
Hector the Hero -James Scott Skinner
Highland Cathedral - Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb
Leaving Lerwick Harbour - Willie Hunter
Leaving Stoer - Ivan Drever
Lindsey Grace Johnson - Corrina Hewat
Loch Lomond
Looking at a Rainbow Through a Dirty Window - Calum Stewart
Maggie West's Waltz - Anna Massie
Margaret's Waltz - Pat Shuldham-Shaw
My Love is like a Red Red Rose - Robert Burns
Neil Gow's Lament - Neil Gow
Sarah's Song - Phil Cunningham
The Irish Sea
The Rowan Tree
The Parting Glass
The Sleeping Tune - Gordon Duncan
The Swan - Catriona McKay
The Water is Wide
Ye Banks and Braes - Robert Burns
Compositions
Elizabeth MacNeil
Married Life
The Cockle Strand
The Diamond Waltz
The Lights
NorthBay
Siar
Catalina
Heaval

Sarah'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)£250
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£625
Packages
Wedding ceremony
LIVE MUSIC FOR GUESTS TAKING THEIR SEATS (30 MINUTES) ENTRANCE OF THE BRIDAL PARTY SIGNING THE REGISTER EXIT OF THE BRIDAL PARTY AND GUESTS
£400
Wedding Ceremony & Drinks Reception
LIVE MUSIC FOR FULL CEREMONY PACKAGE PLUS TWO HOURS OF BACKGROUND MUSIC DURING THE DRINKS RECEPTION
£550
Wedding ceremony & Dinner
LIVE MUSIC FOR FULL CEREMONY PACKAGE PLUS THREE HOURS OF BACKGROUND MUSIC DURING THE DINNER
£650
Customer questions

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

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually arrive one hour before the event to set up amplification and set the atmosphere for your guests.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Yes the transport of the harp is included. Mileage may be added depending on where the event is.

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

All I need is a power point nearby.

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

Yes of course, I also take requests.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes I am happy to learn up to three pieces per event.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical crossover, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Pop, Acoustic
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Corporate event, Private event, Burns night, Cruise, Hotel / Restaurant event
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