Marianne Goodland, Celtic Harpist
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: $150 per hour for standard performances, one hour minimum. Weddings start at $300 per ceremony. When special music is requested, I need 30 days advance notice to have time to learn the music.
Reviews
22 reviews
Madison R.
October 25, 2026Beautiful music, knowledgeable about Sunrise Amphitheater
Marianne was super responsive throughout the wedding planning process. Picking music for our ceremony was easy. She walked through our ceremony plan with us step-by-step before the wedding, was genuinely excited for us when we spoke to her, and played beautiful renditions of songs we specifically requested outside her general repertoire. She also had some helpful advice on our specific venue, Sunrise Amphitheater in Boulder. We couldn't have been happier with both her performance and her help.
Hired as: Harpist
Marianne Goodland, Celtic Harpist
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed getting to meet you and your wonderful friends and family. I wish you both all the happiness in the world as you begin your journey together.
Wendy W.
July 9, 2026Excellent
She was professional and on time. She played beautifully. Would defiantly hire again.
Wendy Wolf Activity Director The Ivy Thornton
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Katie D.
June 12, 2026Beautiful
Marianne played at our wedding this past weekend. The harp was absolutely beautiful. The perfect sound that filled the church but didn't over power either. She played while the guests were arriving all the way until the church was empty. Her song list is expansive and she even offered to learn songs even if they weren't on her list. Thank you, Marianne!!
Hired as: Harpist
Marianne Goodland, Celtic Harpist
Thank you so very much! I loved playing for your wedding and in such an amazing venue. I hope you both have a wonderful life - you're off to a great start!
Sharra B.
May 7, 2026Amazing
She needed very little instructions and just played beautifully for the entire event
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Kelly C.
May 1, 2026Perfection & 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
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $150 per hour
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
Past booked events
October 2026
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Boulder, CO
September 2026
24
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Denver, CO
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Boulder, CO
August 2026
16
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Golden, CO
July 2026
05
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Boulder, CO
June 2026
25
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Thornton, CO
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
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