Carly Nelson provides elegant music for your wedding or special event. Whether you like more traditional or modern pop music, Ms. Nelson has no problem with mixing standards with new arrangements.
While Ms. Nelson loves performing at weddings, you can also find her performing with various groups and ensembles around Chicago and Michigan. She received her Bachelor's of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, her Master's in Harp Performance from the Rice University Shepherd School of Music and a Specialist Degree in Harp Performance from the University of Michigan.
2 reviews
Terry T.
December 19, 2025Carly was an absolute joy to listen to! She was kind, professional and the music that came from the harp was heavenly. She performed during our Christmas luncheon and was the perfect entertainment. She was receptive to requests, played for us as we sang along and moved us to tears with the music she created. We enjoyed her time with us and would strongly recommend her for your events also.
Hired as: Harpist
Mike F.
September 13, 2024I let Carly know the type of music that the seniors at our retirement community enjoyed and she did a wonderful job. I would definitely recommend her. Don’t be fooled by her reasonable prices, she is top-notch!
Hired as: Harpist
Saturday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Lake Geneva, WI
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Rockford, IL
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Waukesha, WI
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Naperville, IL
Sunday
Baby Shower
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Geneva, IL
Tuesday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Crystal Lake, IL
Thursday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Waterford, WI
Monday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Park Ridge, IL
Friday
Dinner Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Grayslake, IL
I provide my own harp, music stand, and bench.
Portable speaker (if needed)
Harpist
