- New Orleans, LA
- Violinist
- $250 and up
Emily Duncan - Harpist
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
Michelle R.
May 24, 2026The 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
Katie M.
December 22, 2025Amazing!
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
Megan M.
November 18, 2025Fantastic!
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
Taylor B.
June 19, 2023Amazingly Beautiful
Emily is absolutely incredible! My family and friends are still talking about it! ♥️🎶
Hired as: Harpist
Emily Duncan - Harpist
Thank you SO much, Taylor! Your wedding was so special and stunning. Congratulations! <3
Katie G.
December 19, 2022Excellent
Very professional to work with and excellent harpist!
Hired as: Harpist
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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