Professional harpist will provide elegant music for your wedding, birthday, dinner party or corporate event. Styles include classical and popular.
Nancy Paterson is principal harpist of the Canton Symphony Orchestra. She has also played for the Akron Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Blossom Festival Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera and the Youngstown Symphony, as well as the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. She received a Bachelor of Music degree in harp performance from Kent State University and also studied with Alice Chalifoux at the Cleveland Institute of Music and at the Salzedo School in Camden, Maine.
44 reviews
Tessa M.
June 16, 2026Nancy helped elevate my backyard wedding into a classy, tasteful ceremony with her music. She was able to recommend a large selection of Celtic music for me to choose from like I wanted. Hiring her was the best decision I made for my wedding ceremony. Nancy, you are so talented and such a pleasant person - thanks again!
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Anthony B.
June 11, 2026Her performance was well received by all in attendance.
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Nancy M.
November 6, 2025Nancy is extremely talented, professional and kind. She gave our family a beautiful experience at home playing everything from love songs, Disney, Beatles to the Sound of Music and much more. Thank you for touching our hearts with your music and this special experience for my mother in law.
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Teresa H.
October 22, 2025What beautiful music and what a talented musician. Pair that with pure kindness and you have a recipe for a wonderful event. We hosted an event for 50 people for two hours and the sounds peacefully filled the room. She captivated everyone. She would be perfect for weddings, birthday parties, cocktail parties, Christmas parties, graduations, etc… I highly encourage you to book Nancy.
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Alison B.
September 25, 2025Nancy played beautifully at my Mother's Celebration of Life. I requested specific songs and she filled in the gaps with songs of a similar genre. Nancy was quick to communicate, arrived on time, and was very pleasant to work with. People told me that she was the highlight of the event. I would definitely hire her again for a future event.
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Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Medina, OH
Sunday
Anniversary Party
1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Canton, OH
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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West Middlesex, PA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Painesville, OH
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:30am
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Wooster, OH
Thursday
Retirement Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Canton, OH
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Massillon, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 11:45am
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Willoughby, OH
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Stow, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Akron, OH
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Mentor, OH
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Geneva, OH
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Highland Hills, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Chagrin Falls, OH
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Canton, OH
Saturday
Baby Shower
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Richfield, OH
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Gates Mills, OH
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Canton, OH
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Monday
Personal Occasion
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Ravenna, OH
Friday
Graduation
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Youngstown, OH
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wadsworth, OH
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Brunswick, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Painesville, OH
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Akron, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Canton, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Akron, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Sharon, PA
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Westlake, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:00pm
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Peninsula, OH
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Avon, OH
Saturday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Fairlawn, OH
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 10:30pm
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Hudson, OH
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 6:30pm
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Sharon, PA
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Silver Lake, OH
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Canton, OH
Wednesday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Chardon, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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North Lawrence, OH
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Willoughby Hills, OH
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Akron, OH
Saturday
Worship Service
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Tuesday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Akron, OH
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Canton, OH
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Wadsworth, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Youngstown, OH
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Canton, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Lakewood, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mineral City, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wooster, OH
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:30am - 12:00pm
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Canton, OH
Friday
Graduation
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Youngstown, OH
Tuesday
Cultural Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Painesville, OH
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:30am
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Boardman, OH
Saturday
Bridal Shower
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Lakewood, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Painesville, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Willoughby, OH
Friday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Ashtabula, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Youngstown, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Kirtland, OH
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Columbiana, OH
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Volant, PA
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