Emily Duncan - Harpist

Oklahoma City, OK

$250 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Pachelbel's Canon in D

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What a Wonderful World

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Butterfly Waltz

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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

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A beautiful outdoor ceremony!

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A simple winter ceremony in a beautiful chapel.

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Overview

Harp music brings elegance and charm to any occasion. I have performed as a professional harpist for over 15 years, and I would be honored to provide music for your event!


Reviews

10 reviews

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Michelle R.

May 24, 2026
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The best experience

Emily was a great harpist. She was professional, on time, so sweet and she even asked what the dress code was before the event. I hope to hire her again soon! The guests loved it too!

Hired as: Harpist


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Katie M.

December 22, 2025
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Amazing!

Emily was great to work with and we were repeatedly told how amazing she was throughout the night. Would 100% recommend her for your event :)

Hired as: Harpist


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Megan M.

November 18, 2025
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Fantastic!

Emily was a breeze to work with and incredibly talented. She played at a fundraising gala, and we received tons of fabulous feedback. She helped elevate the event and provided a beautiful background for our guests. We'd hire her again in a heartbeat!

Hired as: Harpist


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Taylor B.

June 19, 2023
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Amazingly Beautiful

Emily is absolutely incredible! My family and friends are still talking about it! ♥️🎶

Hired as: Harpist

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Emily Duncan - Harpist

Thank you SO much, Taylor! Your wedding was so special and stunning. Congratulations! <3


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Katie G.

December 19, 2022
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Excellent

Very professional to work with and excellent harpist!

Hired as: Harpist

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Booking information

Price range: $250 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to expect

I offer a variety of music, from classical hymns to modern pop. I am always open to new ideas and requests to perfectly suit every event!

About

Harpist Emily Duncan is an alumna of the Cleveland Institute of Music under the tutelage of Yolanda Kondonassis. Duncan completed her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma City University summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance, and graduated with her Masters of Music from CIM.
Duncan received the First-Place prize in the LMC Zachritz Harp Competition in 2020, and made her solo debut with the Oklahoma City Sinfonia with a world premiere of Smetana’s Die Moldau transcribed for harp and orchestra. In 2022, Duncan was awarded the Alice Chalifoux Prize in Harp from the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Duncan is the Principal Harpist of the Fort Smith Symphony. In 2023, she recorded The Music of Louis W. Ballard with the Fort Smith Symphony, released on NAXOS later that year. Duncan has also performed with the Oklahoma City Community Orchestras, the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra, the Akron Symphony, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, and the OKC Philharmonic.
Emily Duncan was appointed the Adjunct Instructor of Harp at Oklahoma City University in 2022. She is also the Academic Specialist for the Wanda L. Bass School of Music and the School of Theatre. Emily enjoys teaching her private and university harp studios, doing yoga, and drinking coffee.

Additional booking notes

I bring all equipment needed for my setup.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

October 2026

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:45pm

Oklahoma City, OK

Past booked events

May 2026

22

Friday

Bridal Shower

11:00am - 12:30pm

Oklahoma City, OK

December 2025

19

Friday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Oklahoma City, OK

November 2025

14

Friday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Oklahoma City, OK

October 2025

25

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Edmond, OK

August 2025

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Greenwood, AR

15

Friday

House Concert

8:00am - 1:00pm

Stillwater, OK

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ponca City, OK

May 2024

05

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

9:30am - 12:30pm

Oklahoma City, OK

June 2023

18

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

10:00am - 12:30pm

Fayetteville, AR

December 2022

18

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bella Vista, AR

May 2021

21

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Bentonville, AR

16

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Bella Vista, AR

November 2019

10

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eureka Springs, AR

Set list

Popular pieces I provide:
All of Me, John Legend
A Thousand Years, Christina Perri
Ave Maria
Butterfly Waltz, Brian Crain
Canon in D, Pachelbel
Can't Help Falling in Love, George David Weiss
Endless Love, Lionel Richie
Into the West, Howard Shore
"Largo", from Vivaldi's Winter
Moon River, from Breakfast at Tiffany's
My Heart Will Go On, Celine Dion
Perfect, Ed Sheeran
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
River Flows in You, Yiruma
Tale As Old As Time, Beauty & the Beast
Turning Page, Sleeping at Last
Wedding March, Mendelssohn
What a Wonderful World, George David Weiss
Zelda's Lullaby, Koji Kondo

I have a variety of other pieces to choose from; and I also take requests!

Influences and inspiration

I fell in love with the harp when I was eight years old. I remember asking my parents for the instrument for Christmas one year, and it was the best gift I have ever received. Here I am, over fifteen years later, having had the honor and delight of performing in hundreds of weddings, parties, and other events. I enjoy every second of my time spent performing and providing the lovely embrace that the harp brings!

Setup requirements

If the event is outdoors, I will need protection from direct sunlight.

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