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Wendy Jane

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About Wendy Jane

Experienced Celtic harpist with over twenty years of teaching and performing. Able to play in any style to suit your event.
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Ringwood
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I have played and taught the Celtic Harp for over twenty years having studied Music to degree level. Not only do I play the piano, guitar and flute alongside ( not at the same time !) but I am a well known singer songwriter in my local area having played many high profile festivals and most recently at Poole Lighthouse. If you would like soothing vocals as well as background harp then do say ! I can always write you your own personalised love song that you can keep forever after your event ! Otherwise specify the style you prefer ( Classical, popular, celtic ?) and I can gear the set to suit you with a few of your favourite pieces in there. My pupils now play events so if you live outside my catchment area get in touch as they may be able to play for you. I also call ceilidhs and play with a band so I can organise a whole evening of entertainment for you if you so require... Looking forward to playing your special day for you ...I'm great with people and children and am always happy to let people have a go at the harp !

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Wendy Jane's Reviews

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Michalis V
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

Wendy was amazing! She played the harp during our ceremony, and also volunteered to sing for us! Always available before our wedding day to arrange all the little details for her performance. We were so happy to have her with us and make the event even more special - also, everybody loved her performance! I wish her all the best in any future musical endeavours she will engage with!

Reply from Wendy Jane
1 month ago

Thank you Michalis. What a beautiful wedding. So down to earth and sincere. Thank you for being so helpful to make everything run smoothly

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Chloe H
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Wendy was great and the music she played was beautiful at our wedding.

Reply from Wendy Jane
3 months ago

Thank you Chloe. It was a pleasure to play for you at such an obviously loving and warm service. The venue were very helpful too.

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Christina F
3 months ago
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1 out of 5

Disappointing. lack of comms, arrived late, didn't set up correctly, and poor service. If you are on a tight budget don't waste your money. No one noticed her at my wedding. Disappointing

Reply from Wendy Jane
3 months ago

Hi there. I'm sorry you had this experience I had plenty of communication with the wedding planner who failed to tel me that I couldn't park at the venue and did not organise any prior help to carry my equipment to the house which was a huge walk. . In spite of this I was perfectly in time as the guests arrived. She did not make any available electric for me after the ceremony to play so I couldn't play through my pa. I was put in an echo filled room with people loudly talking which made it worse. She did not seem to know where I was supposed to play and that was not my decision. A harp for that drinks set up was not appropriate. I also felt disappointed and overlooked. Sorry but Ive never had a bad review .. I was amazed that there wasn't even a chair for me to sit on and I had to search for one myself. I did my best in the poor service from them.

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Ellie B
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Wendy Jane played for our wedding ceremony and drinks reception and she was absolutely amazing. The music was stunning and a wonderful addition to our day!

Reply from Wendy Jane
3 months ago

Thank you for your lovely review. Wha a beautiful wedding x

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Mohammed C
1 month ago, for a Wedding in Farnham GU10
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5 out of 5

Thank you so much for your wonderful performance, everyone at the wedding was saying how much they enjoyed listening to it. Thank you again for your wonderful work and extra effort to learn the songs that we had requested, it was really beautiful to hear and fully appreciated! Many thanks, Mohammad

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Steven N
3 months ago, for a Private event in Bournemouth
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5 out of 5

I hired Wendy jane for my birthday celebrations. She sang as guests arrived and her calming voice with the harp created a very special atmosphere. She then played on both harp and piano whilst we ate and created the perfect backdrop for the evening All my guests commented on how special it was to have a harp and played so beautifully. She even got out her flute later on and accompanied the DJ whom she knew with his dance set. Completely improvised. A versatile and talented performer and a friendly and warm person. Highly recommend.

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Wendy Jane's Song list

Popular
A Thousand Years
All of Me
How long will I love you
Can You feel the love tonight?
Songbird
I believe in a Thing called Love (wedding version)
Your Song
Chasing Cars
Cant help Falling in Love with You
Birdy Wings
Colours of the Wind
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Fields of Gold
Greatest Day
All my Loving
Loving You
And I love her
Hey Jude
Hallelujah
If I fell
Free Fallin'
Let it be
Time after Time
Make you feel my Love Adele
Annie's Song
Can you feel the Love tonight
A whole new World
Go the Distance
Greatest Day
Come Away with Me
Better Together
Safe and Sound
Fireflies
City of Stars
Into the West
Autumn Leaves
Over the Rainbow
One Love
So this is Love
When you wish upon a star
Wherever you will go
Lover -Taylor Swift
Love Story - Taylor Swift
What a wonderful World
Morning Has Broken
You've got the Love
Signed Sealed Delivered
Stand by Me
La Vie en Rose
The rose
Bollywood
Tujhe Dekha
Tum Hi Ho
Classical
Pachabel's Canon
Wedding March
Here Comes the Bride
Ave Maria
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Trumpet Voluntary
Chaconne
Bach Prelude
J C Bach Presto
Thomas Arne Presto
Chopin 2e Mazurka
Godefroid Etude
Les Tierces
Ebbing Tide
Passagio Einaudi
Vivaldi Spring
Celtic Folk tune
Scarborough fair
Wild Mountain Thyme
Wild Mountainside
John Anderson my Jo
My love is like a Red red rose
Christ Child Lullaby
Fear a' Bhata
A' Bhearirt=Fhioda
White Rose Waltz
Sheebeg and Sheemore
Grace Nugent
Eleanor Plunkett
Morrisons Jig
Mishies Jig
Lisa Lan
Port atholl
Sleep Soond in the Mornin
Willafjord
Andowin at the Bow
Dusty Windowsills
Greensleeves
Pwt-ar-y-bys
Country gardens
Bonny at Morn
Black is the Colour
The water is Wide
Baltiorum
Trip to sligo
St Margarets Waltz
Estren
The Parting
The Helston floral Dance

Wendy Jane'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£437.50
Customer questions

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

I will adjust the fee accordingly and try to honour any date changes.

How much time do you need to set up?

20 to 30 mins

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

yes

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

Cover and a ground cover. Electric point.

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

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes up to 5.
Musicianship
Genres:
Traditional Irish folk, Classical, Medieval music, Classical crossover, Renaissance, Early music, Baroque, Film / TV music, Folk, Ceilidh, Folk rock, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional English folk, Welsh folk, Pop, Acoustic, World music, Contemporary classical, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music
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Event types:
Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Private event, Corporate event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Charity event, Recording session
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Other skills:
Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Music therapy, Composition teaching
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