Marianne Goodland, Celtic Harpist

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Denver, CO

$125 per hour, one hour minimum.

Travels up to 200 miles

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Elizabeth Celtic Festival, 2022. Had everyone playing Danny Boy in 20 minutes.

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w/Irish Ambassador to US Daniel Mulhall, 2019 performance for Irish Network of Colorado

Overview

Are you planning a wedding, reception or some other special event! Let me help!

I'm available for weddings, receptions, memorial or funeral services, parties, art gallery openings or any event where the harp adds that special ambience.

My musical genres include classical, contemporary and Celtic. Song list available upon request.

If you're a gamer and video game music is on your wish list, I've done quite a few weddings with video game music and I'm happy to work with you.

Standard pricing: $125 per hour for standard performances, one hour minimum. Weddings start at $250 per ceremony. When special music is requested, I need 30 days advance notice to have time to learn the music.


Reviews

19 reviews

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Sharra B.

May 7, 2026
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Amazing

She needed very little instructions and just played beautifully for the entire event

Hired as: Harpist


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Kelly C.

May 1, 2026
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Perfection & Professional

Marianne Goodland played for my daughter's wedding this past week. Her playing was so beautiful. She couldn't have done a better job. Throughout the months of planning, Marianne was responsive whenever I sent a message. She also messaged me regarding a surprise I had planned for my daughter. She was accommodating, and quite frankly most helpful, regarding the surprise. Without her, I could not have pulled off the surprise. Marianne will do a fantastic job for you. You will enjoy working with her. She is seamless in her arrival, playing and departure. You can't work with a more kind and capable woman. If you read this, Marianne, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Hired as: Harpist


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Debra B.

April 12, 2026
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Fantastic!!!!

Marianne did a fantastic job at our fundraising event. Her harp playing set the mood for the entire evening and really elevated our night. Guest were pleasantly surprised and felt special being treated to such lovely music. She showed up early and was very professional. Thank you again Marianne. We will definitly use you again for future events.

Hired as: Harpist

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Marianne Goodland, Celtic Harpist

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I look forward to playing for your group again.


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Maureen

January 11, 2026
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Made for a Lovely evening

It was wonderful. All my guests truly enjoyed both Marianne as well as her the music. We will definitely be including her for future events and I would highly recommend

Hired as: Harpist

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Marianne Goodland, Celtic Harpist

Thank you so much!!!! I loved playing for your guests. They were just wonderful and I can't wait to play more for them, and to include more of the music they asked about. Thank you again!


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Tricia S.

December 26, 2025
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Highly Recommend - Beautiful, Stunning, Noticed

Marianne was wonderful to work with. She is professional, timely, and responsive. Her real magic comes in when she plays the harp. She played for my daughters wedding at a historic home in Longmont. Her ability to play and her large repertoire were noticed by many guests. The harp was different and fun for our ceremony and small reception. Marianne not only captivated folks with her playing but took questions and "worked the crowd". We received many complements regarding her playing. Thanks Marianne for adding to our event! I highly recommend Marianne.

Hired as: Celtic Music, Harpist

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Marianne Goodland, Celtic Harpist

Thank you so much for the opportunity to play for Kyra and Jason's wedding - which was so beautiful! - and for getting to meet your family and your guests. Everyone was so nice! And THANK YOU for the review - I was thrilled!

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Booking information

Price range: $125 per hour, one hour minimum.

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

I am a consummate professional; I've never been late to a gig in the 16 years I've been playing professionally. I bring my own sound system, geared to either small or medium-size venues. When you hire me for your event, I'll meet with you free of charge to go over what you want and how I can make that happen, either in person in my studio or over Zoom. I'm very flexible; given at least 30 days I can pretty much play anything.

About

I started learning classical harp in 1978 and realized this was what I was meant to play. It's been a part of my life ever since. I began playing professionally in 2006. I'm a three-time winner of the Colorado Scottish-Irish Festival harp competition, and was selected the festival's outstanding folk musician in 2007. I've played for Nobel Peace Prize winners, the Irish Ambassador to the United States (Daniel Mulhall), the Irish minister for education in charge of higher education, numerous appearances at Celtic festivals all over Colorado. I also perform annually for the Colorado General Assembly. I love all kinds of music and have played everything from Led Zeppelin to Lord of the Rings to music from online gaming communities. I also teach adults.

Additional booking notes

I need only an electrical outlet for the sound system; otherwise, I'm entirely self-contained and bring all my own gear.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

25

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Thornton, CO

July 2026

05

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Boulder, CO

August 2026

16

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Golden, CO

September 2026

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Boulder, CO

October 2026

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:30am - 1:00pm

Boulder, CO

Past booked events

June 2026

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Longmont, CO

May 2026

03

Sunday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Denver, CO

April 2026

28

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Denver, CO

11

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Colorado Springs, CO

January 2026

10

Saturday

Dinner Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Boulder, CO

December 2025

21

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Longmont, CO

06

Saturday

Christmas Party

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Littleton, CO

November 2025

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Denver, CO

September 2025

27

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Denver, CO

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Longmont, CO

August 2025

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Denver, CO

July 2025

18

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Boulder, CO

June 2025

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 12:30pm

Johnstown, CO

18

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Denver, CO

May 2025

31

Saturday

Graduation

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Parker, CO

April 2025

28

Monday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Estes Park, CO

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 12:00pm

Denver, CO

March 2025

22

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Denver, CO

December 2024

20

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

11:30am - 1:00pm

Boulder, CO

04

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Littleton, CO

June 2024

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 6:00pm

Denver, CO

May 2024

31

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Littleton, CO

December 2023

16

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Florissant, CO

October 2023

11

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Englewood, CO

September 2023

07

Thursday

Corporate Event

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Englewood, CO

August 2023

27

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Avon, CO

12

Saturday

Festival

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Florence, CO

May 2023

28

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Aurora, CO

21

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Denver, CO

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

7:30am - 9:00am

Boulder, CO

December 2022

13

Tuesday

Corporate Event

7:30am - 9:30am

Denver, CO

Set list

This is about a 45 minute set that I played for the Colorado General Assembly in 2021.
Stardust
Beatles Duo: If I Fell, All My Loving
Wild Mountain Thyme
Jimmy Mo Mile Astor
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Conte De Noel
Henry McDermott Roe
Carolan’s Farewell to Music
Suzie McGuire
Clair de Lune
Stairway to Heaven

Influences and inspiration

Classical influences: Debussy, Rachmaninov
Celtic influences: Turlough O'Carolan (composer), artists such as Grainne Hambly, Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Laurie Riley, Sunita Stanislow
Contemporary influences: Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Leonard Cohen