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Harp Music for Weddings, Private Events, Parties, Funerals, orchestral work, flute and harp music, harp and cello music, flute, harp and cello music.
We have had Janelle at our corporate building two times now for events, and she has been nothing short of amazing. We received many compliments from tenants. Her harp and music were both beautiful, and she is great to work with! I would definitely have her back, and I recommend her for any type of event!
Janelle,
Is amazing at what she does. Musical notes are her second language. She was able to learn music We gave her for our wedding in days of our request. She listened to what we wanted during our wedding and it executed on demand. Thank you Janelle!
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you Josh! You know how to throw a party! Your guests were so kind and fun. I hope I get to play on your 25th anniversary. Mazel Tov!
Janelle was very professional, kind, and not to mention her music talent was amazing. We were all so pleased and would definitely utilize her again. Thank you!
Janelle played her harp at my mom's memorial service. She was amazing! People that came were also amazed with her abilities to play such Heavenly Beautiful music. Janelle is the best in Chicagoland. Everyone should hear her beautiful music. Thanks Janelle, you played a big role in our celebration of my mom's life.
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you Mark! I loved hearing your amazing mother’s story and meeting your family. What a beautiful tribute to a strong woman.
My guests gushed over Janelle. She is incredibly talented and also such a kind person! I was incredibly nervous before walking into our reception. And she put down her things (she was packing up) and played for my husband and I! I adore her and know you would not regret hiring her for your event!!!
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you, Brittany! Best wishes!
Having Janelle at our wedding was the icing on the cake! She is not only a very talented and professional musician, but a beautiful person as well! Everyone complemented her lovely music and performance. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you again Janelle!
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank YOU Jessica! You are so sweet. And you were gorgeous! Those flowers you did... what a talent you have!
Janelle played for my wedding ceremony, and I couldn't be happier with her performance. She was completely personable and professional.. She was punctual and delivered everything she promised and more. I cannot praise her enough.
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you! You were such a stunning bride! Your ceremony was beautiful. Best wishes!
Janelle music was absolutely beautiful and added so much to our New Years's Eve wedding. Our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed it. That you played every song we requested and did so in such an elegant and professional manner was just fantastic. I can not recommend Janelle enough! Thank you!
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you! Best wishes!
Janelle is the perfect addition to an elegant affair.
She is professional, pleasant and an incredible musician. The music was beautiful and she played a variety of songs from classical to pop. I would not hesitate to hire her again.
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you! Your family and friends are lovely! I loved the children's polite curiosity and requests.
Great talent and a never ending wonderful attitude.
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you Jim! What a delight to play for your ensemble.
Janelle Lake played for our office grand opening event and she was incredible! She's so nice and very personable!
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you Anna! You throw a great party!
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Janelle was amazing at our wedding outdoors in 2006! Just wanted to send a review for her, as I was googling all these years later and saw her name popped up. Her repertoire even back then was phenomenal and blew out guests away, who STILL talk about her. She even took requests during our cocktail hour and was playing Led Zepplin. So talented and so professional.
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you Shannon! What a day brightening message to hear that you're still celebrating 11 years later!
We hired Janelle for a Valentines dinner party at our home. She was easy to work with regarding our celebration. She came appropriately dressed for the occasion and wowed our guests during the cocktail hour.
Her choice of music and repertoire was most enchanting and delighted all our guests with her interpretation of My funny Valentine for her closing piece.
We can highly recommend her.
Response from Janelle Lake:
Thank you Jess! You throw a great party!
From start to finish, Janelle exceeded my expectations. She was very professional and returned every email I sent her during the planning phase of my wedding promptly. I pretty much knew most of the selections I wanted to be played but there were gaps and I just didn't have a clue. Janelle put the selections together and it was perfect! I just received the video of my wedding and although my guest already had complimented on how beautiful she played, I was able to really listen, watching the video and it was absolutely amazing! Thank you Janelle for a job well done, with my highest recommendations.
Liz H
Everyone loved her! We will definetly use Janelle again. What a bright, talented, engaging performer. True passion for her music and extremely gifted.
Price Range: $200 and up
Janelle Jansen Lake is a creative and diverse, full-time harpist in Chicago. Equally comfortable with solo, chamber, and orchestral works, she specializes in contemporary, jazz, and pop music. Ms. Lake was recently appointed; as faculty; to Columbia College's Sherwood Conservatory of Music in downtown Chicago. She also teaches harp at the University of Chicago, and in her own private studio. Currently, she teaches between 30 and 40 harp students.
When not teaching, Ms. Lake's performance sphere reaches many far corners. She currently holds the principal harp position to the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, the Southwest Symphony Orchestra, and the New Millenium chamber players. As an advocate of new music, Ms. Lake holds the principal harp position with the Chicago-based contemporary music ensemble Dal Niente. With this group she has performed a multitude of irregular harp techniques and has even invented a new technique to suit a composer's desire. She has premiered works by Augusta Reed Thomas, Drew Baker, and Kirsten Broberg. Some of her favorite new music performances include works by Jon Deak, Michael Daugherty, and Lucio Berio.
One of Ms. Lake's passions is meeting new people and taking part in their lives in a memorable way on a daily basis. Despite playing hundreds of weddings, funerals, and other services, each ceremony is unique to her. Most memorable performances for Ms. Lake include the National Republican Candidate conference (2007, MI), tea time and demitasse at the Grand Hotel (2007, Mackinac Island, MI), the opening of the Miller Park Baseball Stadium (2001, Milwaukee, WI), and the preview party for the international art and antique show with flutist, Kim Sopata (2008, Chicago's Merchandise Mart).
Janelle Lake received her Bachelors and Master of music degrees from Northwestern University. There, she studied with the harpist of the Lyric Opera, Elizabeth Cifani. "Liz" helped Janelle foster a love of arranging and writing music. Her most recent arrangement is a harp duet combining Gershwin's "An American in Paris" with "Rhapsody in Blue". As a supplement to the Suzuki method, Ms. Lake wrote a book "Beginning Music on Harp" that is currently up for publication.
| July 17, 2020 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 14, 2020 • 8:00am - 10:00am | Holiday Party |
| November 02, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 07, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Religious Celebration |
| June 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| June 04, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 17, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 27, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 15, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 20, 2017 • 7:30am - 10:00am | Concert |
| December 17, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 07, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
| August 05, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 17, 2016 | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 26, 2016 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Anniversary Party |
| February 06, 2016 | Dinner Party |
| October 24, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 05, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 13, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 09, 2014 | Birthday Party |
| November 21, 2013 | Luncheon/Tea |
| September 14, 2013 | Funeral Service |
| June 09, 2013 | Bridal Shower |
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