Julia Van Patter

Durham, NC

$300 and up

Travels up to 2 hours

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Haydn Sonata

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Standards

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Harp trio

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Overview

Julia's music will bring a touch of elegance and beauty to your special day. She plays for a variety of events ranging from weddings to parties to church services. Her styles include; classical, pop, jazz, broadway, and sacred. She has been playing the harp and piano for over 20 years and graduated from UNC Greensboro with a music performance degree.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Mary J. K.

February 11, 2020
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Julia was a professional through and through.

Jane was ready to entertain as the guest arrived. She played a wonderful contemporary set. Folks enjoyed her music. She was the perfect background to our cocktail hour before the wedding reception. I would hire her again.

Hired as: Pianist


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Eileen S.

September 8, 2019
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We loved Julia!

Julia was wonderful. She was at our wedding well ahead of time and stayed til after the wedding party had left for photos. Her music was beautiful.

Hired as: Harpist


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Pam F.

September 5, 2018

Harp player for sept 1st

she was brilliant, enjoyed her had-music to disney classics
Good luck always

Hired as: Harpist


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Pam F.

September 3, 2018
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Julia’s gig

The evening was amazing
I saw you play and it was very melodious
Right next to the food area where guests were getting their starters
I have recommended Julia to a few people
Thank you so much

Hired as: Harpist


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Pamela H.

November 14, 2017
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Beautiful harpist during our wedding cocktail hour!

Julia is a very prompt, sweet and talented girl! Thank you for making our day special with your beautiful music!!!!

Hired as: Harpist

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Booking information

Price range: $300 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes

What to expect

Wedding ceremony: 30 minutes of prelude music, processional, any special music within the ceremony, recessional, 5 minutes of postlude.

Cocktail hour: 1 hour of background music of choice.

Reception: 2 hours of background music (unless more time is requested).

Request more information for funerals, church services, dinner parties, and other events.

About

Julia is a native of North Carolina and graduated with a music performance degree from UNC Greensboro in 2016. She has been playing the harp and piano for 21 years and continues to play throughout North Carolina and Virginia. Her goal is to make your day as special as possible, whatever the occasion may be!

Additional booking notes

1. If event is outdoors, Julia cannot be in direct sunlight.
2. A flat surface must be provided.
3. In case of rain, a covered alternative must be provided.

Services offered

Past booked events

February 2020

08

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Durham, NC

December 2019

20

Friday

Wedding

1:00pm - 5:00pm

15

Sunday

Church Service

9:30am - 2:00pm

14

Saturday

Rehearsal

9:30am - 12:00pm

13

Friday

Wedding

4:00pm - 10:00pm

08

Sunday

Church Service

All-day event

07

Saturday

Rehearsal

9:30am - 12:00pm

01

Sunday

Church Service

2:00pm - 10:00pm

October 2019

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 7:00pm

05

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 7:00pm

September 2019

29

Sunday

Church Service

10:00am - 12:00pm

28

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 6:00pm

21

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 7:00pm

15

Sunday

Church Service

10:00am - 12:00pm

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Whitsett, NC

September 2018

01

Saturday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Durham, NC

June 2018

23

Saturday

Wedding

5:30pm - 6:30pm

May 2018

27

Sunday

Special service

10:30am - 12:00pm

19

Saturday

Wedding

5:30pm - 6:30pm

12

Saturday

Wedding

5:30pm - 6:30pm

April 2018

14

Saturday

HPU Community Orchestra

7:30pm - 8:30pm

November 2017

12

Sunday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mooresville, NC

May 2016

28

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Charlotte, NC

October 2014

04

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Monroe, NC

June 2014

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rock Hill, SC

July 2013

26

Friday

Other

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Concord, NC

Set list

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Setup requirements

No equipment required.

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