With over two decades of experience and the highest client reviews, I offer exceptional music for any occasion. Elegant, timeless, and versatile, the harp provides a memorable experience for you and your guests with out ever over-powering conversation. My repertoire ranges from classical to modern and beyond.
I also offer virtual services for special events - live, high-quality custom music delivered directly to you, because life still needs celebrating, even over zoom.
I look forward to working with you!
36 reviews
Hannah B.
May 13, 2026Jessica played for our country club's Mother's Day Brunch and was phenomenal. Our members kept saying how lovely the music was - the perfect ambiance for a springtime outdoor brunch. I would recommend Jessica to anyone. She was professional, communicative, on time, and played beautiful music.
Hired as: Harpist
Debbie L.
May 14, 2026Jessica did a wonderful job at my daughters wedding. She was very professional and played so beautifully. She assisted with music selections. Everyone loved the harp music.
Hired as: Harpist
Pavini B.
July 28, 2025Our guests LOVED Jessica's music. She enhanced our ceremony beautifully, and was so great to work with.
Hired as: Harpist
Catherine C.
August 18, 2024Jessica’s presence and her music were an integral part of our 75th birthday surprise party! Jessica was delightful to work with leading up to actual event, and even more delightful in person. She even took the time to generously engage with inquisitive young questioners at the end of the evening. We will be looking for ways to work with Jessica again!
Hired as: Celtic Music, Harpist
Luz S.
June 3, 2024Jessica was fantastic! She is punctual, professional, social and very talented! She played the songs in the repertoire and also some that we asked at the last minute without any problem. In the end we decided to extend the contract time since people didn't want to stop listening to the music. She also set aside time so that my niece could see the harp up close. Jessica was everything we expected and a gift for everyone at our party ♥️
Hired as: Harpist
Price range: $150 - $2000
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
As my dear friend and colleague once said, “The harp is the Hermès handbag of any event.”
In other words, the harp is the crucial accessory that completes any event and sets it apart as a truly special occasion. In most life celebrations, the music is not the main event. I am there to provide an ambiance that is both aurally and visually pleasing for you and your guests. My job is to make yours as easy as possible. I set up and take down with efficiency and generally do not need any assistance. I do my best to make sure that all logistics concerning my involvement in your event are addressed ahead of time to ensure that my part in it is as close to seamless as possible.
Jessica is thrilled to call Asheville home and provide beautiful music for weddings and events throughout Western North Carolina. In addition to providing music for special events, Jessica also works with orchestras and ensembles in live performances as well as recording projects.
Before the pandemic, Jessica lived adventurous life of a professional freelance harpist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Memorable moments from her 20+ year career include performing with the National Symphony Orchestra of Bolivia, recording two albums with the harp-and-bassoon duo “The Harpoons”, and collaborating with The Broken Consort, a nationally-touring experimental chamber ensemble.
Jessica was one of the top performing harpists in the greater Bay Area, with a wide-ranging repertoire, tasteful arrangements of popular music, and general versatility. She has played for celebrities and for those without a home. She has played for audiences of two up to 20,000. She has worn ball gowns for black-tie events and performed in the suggested attire of 'athleisure'. Jessica was also part of the harp team at UCSF medical center which provides live harp music in the hospitals 4 hours a day, five days a week.
Originally from the midwest, Jessica's formal education includes Interlochen Center for the Arts, Aspen Music Festival, Northwestern University (B.M.), Longy School of Music (M.M. & Dalcroze Education Certification).
My needs are very simple!
Indoor: I just need enough space for myself and the harp, about 4x6 feet
Outdoor: Dry, level ground & shade - either natural (from a tree) or an umbrella
Stairs: If there are more than 6 stairs to the venue I may need to arrange for professional assistance
Amplification: I have both plug-in and battery powered amplification option. If I am using amplification for your event I will want to know firstly if I can plug into an existing system then, if not, electrical accessibility. I generally do not use amplification for wedding ceremonies or memorial services. I do generally use amplification for events/cocktail hours for 50 or more guests.
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Cashiers, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Asheville, NC
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Winston-Salem, NC
Saturday
Holiday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Asheville, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Greensboro, GA
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Landrum, SC
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Greer, SC
Tuesday
Worship Service
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Knoxville, TN
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Canton, NC
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Mooresville, NC
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Marion, NC
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Asheville, NC
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Greenwood, SC
Thursday
Grand Opening
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Highlands, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Travelers Rest, SC
Tuesday
Holiday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Black Mountain, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Toledo, OH
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Cincinnati, OH
Thursday
Religious Celebration
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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West Jefferson, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Lima, OH
Saturday
Baby Shower
1:30pm - 1:45pm
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Sacramento, CA
Thursday
Virtual Event
5:30pm - 5:45pm
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Pleasanton, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Pleasanton, CA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Walnut Creek, CA
Saturday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Mountain View, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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San Jose, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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San Jose, CA
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Dixon, CA
Tuesday
New Year's Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Manteca, CA
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Santa Clara, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Cloverdale, CA
Monday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Clayton, CA
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Berkeley, CA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Pleasanton, CA
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fremont, CA
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Walnut Grove, CA
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Roseville, CA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Folsom, CA
The following is a list of my most popularly requested pieces and songs. It is frequently edited and updated. If you don’t see a song you have in mind, ask me!
CLASSICAL & WEDDING
Adagio-Albinoni
Le Cygne-Saint-Saëns
Air from Water Music-G. F. Handel
O Mio Babbino Caro-Puccini
Air on a G String-J.S. Bach
On Eagles Wings-Joncas
Alleluia from Exsultate, Jubilate-Mozart
Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2-Chopin
Amazing Grace-Trad. American
Prelude in C-J.S. Bach
Arioso-Bach
Reverie-Debussy
Ave Maria-Schubert
River Flows in You-Yiruma
Bridal Chorus-Wagner
Sheep May Safely Graze-J.S. Bach
Canon in D-Pachelbel
Theme from 'The Moldau'-Smetana
Clair de Lune-Debussy
Time to Say Goodbye-Andrea Bocelli
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik-Mozart
Trumpet Tune-Purcell
Für Elise-Beethoven
Wachet Auf-J.S. Bach
Gymnopedie No. 1 -Erik Satie
Wedding March-Mendelssohn
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring-J.S. Bach
When Love is Found-Haas/Cotter
*additional classical, religious, medieval and traditional selections available
POPULAR
A Thousand Years-Christina Perri
Hey Jude-Beatles
All My Loving-Beatles
Hotel California-The Eagles
All of Me-John Legend
House of the Rising Sun-Alan Price
And So it Goes-Billy Joel
How Long Will I Love You-Ellie Goulding
Annie’s Song-John Denver
I’m Yours-Jason Mraz
Bittersweet Symphony-The Verve
Killing Me Softly-Fugees
Can’t Help Falling in Love-UB40/Elvis
Love me Tender-Elvis
Clocks-Coldplay
Morning Has Broken-Cat Stevens
Do you Know the way to San Jose?-Dionne Warwick
Nights in White Satin-Moody Blues
Dream a Little Dream of Me-Mamas & Papas
No Surprises-Radiohead
Eleanor Rigby-Beatles
Nothing Else Matters-Metallica
Everything-Michael Buble
Photograph-Ed Sheeran
Fields of Gold-Sting
Stairway to Heaven-Led Zepplin
First Day of My Life-Bright Eyes
Tea House Room-Enya
Flora’s Secret-Enya
What a Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong
God Only Knows-Beach Boys
Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton
Hallelujah-Leonard Cohen
Your Song-Elton John
Have I Told You Lately-Van Morrison
Here Comes the Sun-Beatles
Stand by Me - Ben E. King
Never Gonna Give you Up - Rick Astley
Home - Alabama Shakes
Better Together - Jack Johnson
You’ll be in my Heart-Phil Collins
DISNEY
A Whole New World-Aladdin
Beauty and the Beast-Beauty and the Beast
Can You Feel the Love Tonight-Lion King
How Far I’ll Go-Moana
Let it Go-Frozen
Married Life-Up
Under the Sea-The Little Mermaid
When you Wish Upon a Star-Pinocchio
You’ll be in my Heart-Tarzan
MOVIES
A Time for us-Romeo and Juliet
Portuguese Love Theme-Love Actually
Always With Me-Spirited Away
Puff the Magic Dragon-Puff
Cavatina-Deer Hunter
Pure Imagination-Willy Wonka
Can’t Help Falling in Love-Crazy Rich Asians
Rainbow Connection-The Muppet Movie
Concerning Hobbits-Lord of the Rings
Selections from Amelie-Amelie
Edelweiss-Sound of Music
Somewhere Out There-An American Tale
Falling Slowly-Once
Somewhere in Time-Somewhere in Time
Flight to Neverland-Hook
Song on the Beach-Her
Moon River-Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Theme from Love Story-Love Story
My Favorite Things-Sound of Music
Theme from Star Wars-Star Wars
My Heart Will Go on-Titanic
JAZZ & BROADWAY STANDARDS
Ain't Misbehavin
Everybody Loves Somebody
My Cup Runneth Over
All I Ask of you
Falling in Love with Love
My Funny Valentine
Angel of Music
Fly Me to the Moon
Over the Rainbow
Anniversary Waltz
Georgia on my Mind
People
As Time Goes By
Harlem Nocturne
Send in the Clowns
At Last
I Don't Know How to Love Him
Smile
Autumn Leaves
I got Rhythm
Someone to Watch Over Me
Besame Mucho
I left my Heart in San Francisco
Somewhere
Blue Rondo a la Turk
It's Been a Long, Long Time
Summertime
Body and Soul
Memory
S’ Wonderful
But Not For Me
Misty
Take Five
Can't Help Falling in Love
Moon River
Tea for Two
Chances Are
Moonglow
The Shadow of Your Smile
Charade
Moonlight in Vermont
Think of Me
Don't Cry for me Argentina
More
Time After Time
Don't get Around Much Anymore
Music of the Night
Try to Remember
Dream a Little Dream of Me
What a Wonderful World
Ebb Tide
Where or When
Embraceable You
TELEVISION & VIDEO GAMES
Familiar - Steven Universe
Downton Abbey
Final Fantasy - Aerith’s Theme
Game of Thrones - Theme
Game of Thrones - The Rains of Castamere/Lannister Song
Final Fantasy - Theme of Love
Final Fantasy - Eternity Memory of Lightwaves
Halo - Cortana Keep what you Steal
Super Mario Brothers
Uncharted - Nate's Theme
Zelda - Fairy Fountain
CELTIC*
Arran Boat Song
Haste to the Wedding
Roving Galway Boy
Chanter
Inis Siar
Si Beag Si Mor
Danny Boy
Lord Inchiquin
Skye Boat Song
Eleanor Plunkett
Rhosymedre
Young Brid O’Malley
Give me Your Hand
Maids of Mourne Shore
*more upon request
SAMPLE CEREMONY MUSIC SELECTIONS
MODERN CLASSIC
Prelude: light classical mixed with standards (Can’t Help Falling in Love, All I Ask of You - Phantom of the Opera)
Bridal party: A Thousand Years
Bride: Canon in D
Ceremony music: What a Wonderful World
Recessional: Fly me to the Moon
TRADITIONAL
Prelude: Air on G String, Prelude in C, assorted light classical pieces
Bridal party: Canon in D
Bride: Bridal Chorus
Ceremony music: Sheep May Safely Graze, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Recessional: Wedding March
MODERN
Prelude: Portuguese Love Theme (from Love Actually), Pure Imagination (from Willy Wonka), Photograph
Bridal party: Falling Slowly (from Once)
Bride: A Thousand Years
Ceremony music: Improvised
Recessional: Dream a Little Dream of Me
Jessica provides all her own equipment, unless otherwise specified in contract
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