Winifred Garrett
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Harpist
- 54 Verified Bookings
Leslie W. said “100 percent all the way! Couldn't have been happier! Communication was quickly answered. She was beautiful! Personable. Elegant. Played exquisitely.…”
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Natalie Wagner has been playing harp for over 12 years. She has gathered experiences learning special requests for brides, uploading unique songs to YouTube, and creating her own improvisations between songs. From Beethoven to the Beatles, from Canon in D to the Over World Theme of Super Mario Bros. 2, and music from the Little Mermaid to Titanic.
She chose the name Harp Soup, because her playing style combines a little bit of everything to create something warm for the soul.
Drawing inspiration from classical Harpists like Yolanda Kondonassis and innovation from harpists like Deborah Henson-Conant and Erin Hill, she's created her own unique versatile playing style.
Natalie played at my wedding ceremony. She was lovely, professional and talented. If you are looking for a harpist, I highly recommend her!
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you Lakia! You are such a beautiful bride, any song would’ve made your guests cry walking down the aisle. But All My Life was a perfect choice and I had so much fun learning that request. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful honeymoon and thank you again for having me as part of your wedding team.
Natalie was above and beyond what we expected. She even had the perfect suggestions. She really helped in a big way to give my Dad the most beautiful funeral and her prices are great. You will definitely be glad you hired her. Thank you Natalie, you play and sound like an Angel.
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you for having me perform as part of your fathers funeral. It was an honor, and I thank him for his service protecting our country. It is a beautiful thing to see a loving family support each other through a time of grief. Your family is lovely!
I could not think of a better recommendation if you are searching for someone to play a harp at your event. She played at my best friends wedding as my wedding gift to the couple. She was such a joyful addition to the day and I am so glad we went with Natalie aka Harp Soup!
Leading up to the event, she was both communicative and helpful! She even learned new songs in honor of our event. I had no idea what all we could make work on the harp, and she played a mix of contemporary and classical music, and threw in some Mario theme music! On the day of she reached out to coordinate her arrival and set up. She was so easy to work with!
Overall, this is an amazing human being sharing her beautiful talents. The day wouldn't of been as magical without her. She is an actual angel on the harp and a genuinely sweet person! If you are in search of a wonderful harpist, look no further. I hope to have an excuse to book Natalie in the future!
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you Kat for having me as part of the wedding team! Learning the requests was a delight, and I do hope I can perform for you again because you are a joy.
My mother has always loved the harp and we were so happy that we were able to have Natalie play the ceremony music on my wedding day! It was absolutely beautiful and the best addition for our perfect day!
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Jerri! Yours was one of the happiest weddings I’ve ever been to. Congratulations to you and your family!
Played beautifully! Very professional and punctual. Would recommend to any and everyone. Thank you!!
Response from Harp Soup:
I can’t thank you enough Melissa, I had an amazing time getting to perform at your wedding. I actually cried a little it was so beautiful, hopefully no one noticed haha!
I found Natalie somewhat by accident on this website. It was only happen chance that I clicked on her profile. But I'm so glad I did. After reviewing her and others YouTube samples, it became clear that Natalie was the only choice. Her passion for the art of harp playing is evident in your first conversation with her. And her talents become even more clear when she shared additional video and recordings with her. Natalie's repertoire list was outstanding and she was very willing to try and meet every expectation and desire of our wedding ceremony. And we definitely got our a lot of value for our money as Natalie agreed to essentially play all of the music requested playing the entire time our wedding ceremony wasn't happening in the 15 minutes on the beach. This meant that Natalie played pretty much non-stop. While, as the grooms, we didn't get to experience much of Natalie's in person playing, she did a fantastic job for the guests, as evidenced by my uncle, who is chair of the music department in a small university in Kansas, who thought it was delightful. For my part, if I ever had the opportunity to work with Natalie again, I would.
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Charles! Your family was a delight. It’s always nice to perform music at an event, but making connections with the guests is what makes it extra special. I’m wishing you all the best and thank you so much for the kind words!
Natalie set the tone!! Beautiful!
I highly recommend her and will definitely be using her again
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much, Diana! The dinner party guests, decoration and setting were so lovely. I’ll look forward to seeing you all again!
What a hit! Professional and talented. Everyone loved hearing her play at our luncheon. I would highly recommend.
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much, Bonnie! The decor was splendid and it looked like everyone was having a great time (myself included). Thank you for having me!
Natalie was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was the perfect touch to our ceremony and played each song requested beautifully. I would highly recommend her to anyone! She truly is a gem :)
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Stephanie! Your whole family made the ceremony so special, especially with all the little angels flying around.
She was very professional and also willing to answer questions from our curious audience.
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Cynthia, your family reunion was so much fun. I’m glad we all had similar tastes and got to smile over John Denver and Elvis songs together! 😊
Natalie recently performed at my wedding during the ceremony and cocktail hour. She is an extremely talented musician, and we could not have been happier with her performance! She's also incredibly easy to work with in the months leading up to the wedding. She makes everything easy on the bride and groom, especially when it comes to choosing the perfect songs for the occasion. She's also very responsive, which is helpful when you're planning a wedding and working with various vendors. I would highly recommend hiring Natalie!!
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Mina. You are a joy to talk to (the opposite of a bridezilla, a bride angel!) I had so much fun being a part of your gorgeous ceremony. The floral arrangements were beyond incredible. I wish you and your husband the best! ❤️
Natalie was perfect for our event. We will most definitely use her again in the future!!!
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Celeste! I can't wait to come back. I've been following Marlene's work on instagram, it's so incredible to see her art in action.
Ms. Wagner was delightful to work with; prompt with her responses to questions and on time on performance day. She is a skilled craftsman with the harp and the residents at our volunteer appreciation luncheon truly enjoyed her music. We will invite Harp Soup back again, definitely!
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much for the kind words Lucinda! Your event was incredible, I couldn't believe how beautiful and creative all your tapestry of volunteers decorations were. I look forward to seeing you all again!
Can’t say enough good things about Natalie! She was amazing! Got lots of compliments about her playing. 😊
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Tonie! I couldn’t get over how pretty the lace on your dress was. And you and Ace are too cute together! Thank you again for having me be a part of your big day.
Natalie was wonderful and professional. Her playing and music choices were exceptional and we will definitely invite her back. Highly recommended!
Response from Harp Soup:
I can’t thank you enough for the kind words! I’ll be looking forward to the next performance I’ll have with you (and I’ll bring some new tunes too!).
Natalie worked with me on unique songs for my wedding day came early and did a grear job with transitions. She can do nearly any song you can imagine and does awesome themed music! Honestly my best vendor for my wedding.
Response from Harp Soup:
I can't thank you enough Meghan! What a high paying compliment. And I enjoyed performing at your wedding so much! You have fantastic musical tastes and I was ecstatic to learn your requests.
Natalie is such an amazing harptist. Very professional! Our event was a huge success :)
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Lauren! The event was lovely and I enjoyed the atmosphere.
Natalie played the harp for our wedding. She was AMAZING! She arrived at the rehearsal to find my father playing the harmonica for the kids and she recognized the song and joined in! It was awesome!
She played for both the rehearsal and the ceremony. It added such a beautiful atmosphere to our special day. She was so sweet! I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much Shannon! Your wedding was gorgeous and it was such a joy to be a part of it. I love an impromptu harmonica harp jam. Thank you again, God bless you and Kevin as you walk hand in hand through life!
Natalie is an amazing harpist and true professional. As we prepared to walk the isle she played and calmed everyone for the wonderful day. What a great backdrop of music for such a special day. The happy hour was amazing as our guests enjoyed her music as the reception began with her beautiful sounds of joy! Perfection!
Response from Harp Soup:
Thank you so much for having me as a part of your daughter's big day! The wedding was beautiful and I enjoyed seeing so many happy smiling faces.
Price Range: Contact for rates.
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
I will arrive an hour before the event start time, so as to introduce myself and find where I will be setting up. I take up a 5' by 5' square of space with my equipment. I include free amplification, just so long as I'm near an outlet! After tuning up and performing a quick (and quiet) sound check I will be ready to go. I perform a large variety of music, often improvising and creating my own tunes between pieces. I've played anything from classical pieces like Fur Elise to the Over World Theme from Super Mario Bros. 2! If the client directs me on specific songs or a genre they like I will custom tailor the music to suit their tastes. And for events such as weddings the client can choose exactly which pieces they'd like for their ceremony. I can do this for any event as long as you let me know! I take song requests if you don't see the tune you want on my setlist. After my time at the event is over I will pack up and be on my way, very thankful I got to be a part of it!
Natalie Wagner is a Jersey born, Florida raised, and new neighbor in Winston-Salem North Carolina. She's been playing harp for over 12 years. Drawing inspiration from classical Harpists like Yolanda Kondonassis and innovation from harpists like Deborah Henson-Conant and Erin Hill, she's created her own unique versatile playing style.
She studied with harpists Margaret Germain, Cheryl Losey-Feder (former Principle Harpist of the Sarasota Orchestra), and Ann Hobson-Pilot (former Principle Harpist of the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony Orchestras).
Natalie has gathered experiences learning special requests for brides, uploading unique songs to YouTube, and creating her own improvisations between songs. From Beethoven to the Beatles, from Canon in D to the Over World Theme of Super Mario Bros. 2, and music from the Little Mermaid to Titanic.
She chose the name Harp Soup, because her playing style combines a little bit of everything to create something warm for the soul. Plus soup is her favorite food.
You can contact Natalie through GigSalad's messenger to gain more information.
The harp and my other equipment require a flat 5' by 5' space.
If outdoors it must be shaded or out of direct sunlight.
The harpist must be within 50 feet of an outlet in order to amplify.
With outdoor performances without cover, in the event of inclement weather the Harpist has the right to not perform. Full payment is still due in the event of weather deemed unacceptable by the Harpist.
December 31, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 08, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding |
June 27, 2022 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding and Reception |
June 26, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 24, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 23, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 18, 2022 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 23, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 13, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 05, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 10, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 16, 2019 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 12, 2019 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
April 30, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 14, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Seminole Library Concert |
April 10, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
April 09, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Personal Occasion |
March 29, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Bohemio's Wine Bar |
March 23, 2019 • 1:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding |
March 08, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Bohemio's Wine Bar |
March 02, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding |
February 28, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Bohemio's Wine Bar |
February 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Bohemio's Wine Bar |
February 14, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Valentine's Dinner |
February 12, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Art Gallery Opening |
January 18, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 06, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Personal Occasion |
November 17, 2018 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 09, 2018 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Studio Session |
May 10, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Dinner Party |
April 27, 2018–May 06, 2018 • 9:00am - 11:00pm | Traveling |
April 21, 2018 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Cocktail Party |
April 18, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 06, 2018 • 1:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding |
March 17, 2018 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 17, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 14, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Valentine Dinner Party |
February 08, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 14, 2017 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Campus Event |
November 10, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
July 12, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
March 25, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 17, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 25, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Cadbury Park |
November 15, 2016 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Lunch Banquet - Pregnancy Solutions |
November 12, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding 11-12-16 |
November 11, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Cadbury Park |
November 10, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding 11-10-16 |
November 06, 2016 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Charlotte Bridal Show |
November 05, 2016 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding 11-5-16 |
October 08, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Greater Holy Temple Fundraiser |
October 06, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cadbury Park |
September 15, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cadburry Park |
September 04, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding 9-4-16 |
September 01, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cadburry Park |
August 18, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cadburry Park |
July 21, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cadburry Park |
July 07, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cadburry Park |
June 25, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding 6-25-16 |
June 18, 2016 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding 6-18-16 |
+ Can only be played on pedal harp.
♥ Frequent wedding request.
Classical
Fur Elise – Beethoven +
Ode to Joy - Beethoven ♥
Clair De Lune – Debussey
Allegro Moderato - Franz Joseph Haydn
Spanish Dance - Georges Bizet
Minuet - Jean Jacques Rousseau
Tambourin - Louis Claude Daquin
Wedding March – Felix Mendelssohn ♥
Canon in D - Pachelbel ♥
Trumpet Voluntary – Henry Purcell ♥
Bridal March from Lohengrin (Here Comes the Bride) - Richard Wagner ♥
Air and Rondo - Robert Nicolas Charles Bochsa
Ave Maria – Franz Schubert ♥
Hymns
Amazing Grace ♥
Abide With Me
Be Thou My Vision
Jesus Love Me
Morning Has Broken
Celtic/Early Music
Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms
Bonnie at Morn
Carrickfergus
Cockles and Mussels
Danny Boy
Down by the Salley Gardens
Farewell
Foggy Dew
Gentle Maiden
Greensleeves
The Grenadier and the Lady
Lavender’s Blue
Morrison’s Jig
My Little Welsh Home
Scarborough Fair
She Moved Through the Fair
Southwind
Tis the Last Rose of Summer
The Water is Wide ♥
World Music
Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) - Japan
Paván - Spain
Purple Bamboo - China +
Shenandoah - USA
Instrumentals
Orion’s Waltz – Harper Tasche
Dialogue with a Brook - Sylvia Woods
The Gecko Stroll - Sylvia Woods
Gypsy Mirage - Sylvia Woods
In the Forest - Sylvia Woods
The Legend - Sylvia Woods
Morning Calm - Sylvia Woods
Tropical Dreams - Sylvia Woods
Pop
Besame Mucho – Andrea Bocelli +
The House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
Moon River – Audrey Hepburn ♥
Across the Universe - The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
Goodnight - The Beatles
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles ♥
Here, There and Everywhere - The Beatles +
I Will - The Beatles ♥
If I Fell - The Beatles +
Let It Be - The Beatles
The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles ♥
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) - The Beatles
This Boy - The Beatles
The Prayer - Sung by Celine Dion ♥
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri ♥
Stolen – Dashboard Confessional
Best of My Love - The Eagles
Perfect – Ed Sheerhan ♥
Are You Lonesome Tonight – Elvis Presley
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley ♥
Love me Tender – Elvis Presley
Rhiannon – Fleetwod Mac
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Annie's Song - John Denver
Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver
Sunshine on my Shoulders - John Denver
All of Me - John Legend ♥
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
Stairway to Heaven – Led Zepplin +
Under the Sea – The Little Mermaid
La Vie En Rose – Louis Armstrong ♥
Nights in White Satin - The Moody Blues
Puff the Magic Dragon - Peter, Paul and Mary
Edelweiss - Rodgers and Hammerstein
Oh What a Beautiful Mornin' - Rodgers and Hammerstein
Bookends - Simon and Garfunkel
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) – Simon and Garfunkel
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World – Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole ♥
You Are My Sunshine
Movie/TV Themes/Anime
Beauty and the Beast (Tale as Old as Time) - Beauty and the Beast ♥
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John and Tim Rice ♥
Lyra’s Theme – Fairy Tail
Main Theme from Star Wars - John Williams
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland ♥
Main Theme from Pixar's Up - Michael Giacchino
Gracefully – Sword Art Online
My Heart Will Go On – Titanic ♥
The Office Theme
Video Game Music
Prelude – Final Fantasy
Ilia's Theme - Legend of Zelda
Lost Woods – Legend of Zelda
Serenade of Water/Queen Rutela's Theme - Legend of Zelda
Song of Healing – Legend of Zelda
Song of Storms - Legend of Zelda
Zelda’s Lullaby – Legend of Zelda
Ballad of the Goddess – Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
Rosalina's Story - Super Mario Galaxy +
Birth – Super Mario Galaxy +
Overworld Theme - Mario Bros 2
Dire, Dire Docks - Super Mario 64
File Select – Super Mario 64
Inside the Castle - Super Mario 64
I will take up about a 5' by 5' space with my harp, amplifier, chair, and music stand.
The harps and equipment I use cannot get wet, overheated, or have dramatic temperature shifts. If I arrive at an event and deem the situation unsafe for my instruments, I will not be able to perform, and the client will still be responsible for payment.
I must be able to see the aisle if performing at a wedding.
I will only take music instructions from the client or another person appointed by the client.
After every hour of playing I must take a 15 minute break before resuming.
I must be within 50 feet of an outlet in order to provide amplification. (If required)
Leslie W. said “100 percent all the way! Couldn't have been happier! Communication was quickly answered. She was beautiful! Personable. Elegant. Played exquisitely.…”
Joyce D. said “Andrea Mumm performance was perfect for our ladies neighborhood Hanukkah & our open house gathering! She learned new music to her specifically for…”
Jasmine M. said “Her talent made my special day magical! Communication was exceptional! She even learned a new piece just for my wedding! Hands down the best harpist!…”
Michael H. said “Randall provided the perfect music for our co-ed, multigenerational baby shower. I’d highly recommend booking him for any event, and hoping to book him…”