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Nichole Young, Harpist

Nichole Young, Harpist

5.0 
(14 reviews)
  • Aurora, IL
  • Harpist
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $300 and up
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Hello there,

Thank you for considering my harp music for your special event! I would love to bring the beauty of the harp to your special event!! I am available for weddings, showers, tea parties, art galleries, corporate events, funerals, birthday parties, and other special events throughout the Chicago area and northern Illinois and I have been performing since 2000. (**I also offer Virtual Music performances, during this unprecedented time.**) My repertoire ranges in style and includes Classical, Celtic, American Jazz Standards, Show tunes, Movie themes, and Modern pop/rock.

Wishing you Health and Happiness,
~Nichole Young (Luchs)


14 Reviews

Verified Review
Anthony G. • March 22, 2021

Wonderful! 100% Would book again (and again)

We hired Nichole to play at our very small / very intimate wedding celebration and she was the BEST.

Her repertoire is large and diverse, and she was able to accommodate all of our selections! She's very easy going and working with her was a breeze!

The guests LOVED the harp music, and were all thrilled we had her there to play on our special day.

Thanks Nichole!!

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Nichole Young, Harpist

Response from Nichole Young, Harpist:

Thank you so much, Anthony! I was thrilled to be a part of your special day!! Congrats to you and Patrick!!

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Greg M. • January 28, 2021

A Wonderful Birthday Gift!

I wrote the Flute-Viola-Harp trio "Sandcat Lullaby" as a surprise birthday gift for my wife. Nichole arranged for her friends (Jennifer Gosack-Darwell, Flute; Colleen Kuraszek, Viola) to join her, and handled all the logistics.

Normally we would have invited them to our home, but circumstances dictated a remote performance. All the same, Nichole, Jen and Colleen dressed for the concert hall – just one more mark of their all-around professionalism. Their enthusiasm for the piece is greatly appreciated, and their performance was excellent; all that a composer could wish for. My hope is that someday we can arrange for a high-quality recording for release.

So it was a joyous event! I’m recommending Nichole, Jen and Colleen without reservation. I’d work with any of them again, anytime. Each of them will enhance any event you can conjure. I hope we will have other occasions to work together.

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Response from Nichole Young, Harpist:

Thank you, Greg!! We absolutely adore your piece for Harp, Flute, & Viola and it was such an honor to be the first musicians to debut it. Performing your piece for you and your wife was the absolute highlight of my month. Thank you, thank you, thank you for trusting us with your piece and for the opportunity to be a part of this special birthday gift for your wife!

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Mike M. • August 17, 2020

Fantastic

Nichole was phenomenal, was a true professional and talent. She performed for our 10th wedding anniversary, great mix of music available. Could not have had anyone better to make it such a special event.

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Response from Nichole Young, Harpist:

Thank you so much, Mike!! It was an honor to play the harp for your lovely wife and family!!

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Ryan S. • April 26, 2020

Perfect, 10 stars!!

Nichole is a total professional and one I would reccomend for any event. She is responsive, flexible, punctual, sounded amazing and overall a complete joy to work with. She was able to accomadate specific requests and executed them flawlessly. Im not exagerating when I say most of our guests have commented on the harpist. If you are looking for a graceful, elegant professional musician for your next event, you should highly consider Nichole Young. Simply put, you and your guests will love the vibes she brings to the experience.

Thanks for making our big day so special!

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Response from Nichole Young, Harpist:

Thank you so much for your kind compliments!! It was such a joy working with you and Chrissy for your Virtual Zoom Wedding. I love how you both created such a fun and memorable occasion during these unusual times and I am so honored to have been a part of it. It was an absolute pleasure!!! Congratulations and best wishes to you both!!

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Stephanie M. • September 16, 2019

Great harpist and so professional

Nichole was amazing. The harp was so beautiful and she played through getting stung by a bee. We didnt even know anything had happened until after the ceremony when she made a joke. Highly recommend Nichole for any event that you want to bring some magic to.

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Kevin O. • July 13, 2019

Perfect

Very talented and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed her.

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Grace G. • June 4, 2019

Touch of elegance

Nichole played beautifully at my son's wedding. She was very nice and professional. She was very accommodating to our needs and our last minute decisions. She added a touch of elegance to the ceremony. We were very grateful that she offered her harp for us to use for pictures. I would definitely recommend her for your special event.

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Response from Nichole Young, Harpist:

Hi Grace, thank you so much for your review! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and to be a part of your son’s wedding! Congratulations and all the best to you and your family!!
~Nichole

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Jerusha M. • November 25, 2018

Very Talented Harpist!

It was such a pleasure having Nichole play at our wedding ceremony. She was very accommodating and took the stress out of having to plan the ceremony music. Her music was beautiful and gave our wedding the elegant feeling that we were hoping for.

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Patrick C. • November 19, 2017

Wonderful & Professional

Great performance! On time, professional, beautiful music. Highly recommend!

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Margarita S. • June 5, 2017

Perfection!

Nichole did such an amazing job at my outdoor ceremony! Her notes were flawless and she is a true professional! Even though it was outdoors you could hear everything perfectly. I would hire Nichole again and again if I could. Thank you for making our day incredibly special!!

Love, Adam & Margarita

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Response from Nichole Young, Harpist:

Thank you, Margarita! It was a pleasure being a part of your special day!
All the best,
~Nichole

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Nisha K. • May 24, 2017

Talented, reliable, amazing

Nichole played the harp for our daughter's birthday party and she did a phenomenal job. She arrived early for set up and was very clear with what we would need. She took my kid's requests and learned new songs just for the event. We would book her again in a heart beat.

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Nichole Young, Harpist

Response from Nichole Young, Harpist:

Thank you, Nisha! I really enjoyed meeting you and your family and being a part of your daughter's birthday! It was such a fun event! Thank you for having me!!

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Deborah G. • May 31, 2016

Beautiful & Elegant

What a beautiful & elegant touch at our daughters wedding! Family and friends were so impressed with Nichole and expressed that it was like a fairly tale wedding. She is very professional and played like an Angel.

Thank you Nichole, you added that extra special touch that we were looking for!

Debbie Glasgow

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Suzanne R. • May 18, 2016

Amazing all the way around!

I knew Nichole would be an amazing harpist from what I saw on her website, but she was extremely professional and easy to work with. She always responded to my emails and answered my many questions, as well as made suggestions of music choices since I was unsure of what I wanted her to play. I would definitely suggest her to anyone looking for a harpist for their event!

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Mallory C. • January 19, 2016

Amazing harpist, beautiful ceremony!

Nichole is absolutely amazing! Not only did she look and sound stunning, she was able to give us the personalized music we were looking for during our wedding ceremony. During the planning process, Nichole was always quick to respond and was incredibly accommodating of the special songs we requested her to play. If you are looking for a harpist for any event, I would absolutely recommend Nichole! She is phenomenal.

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Nichole Young, Harpist

Response from Nichole Young, Harpist:

Thank you, Mallory!!

It was a pleasure working with you and playing the harp at your wedding!!!

Congratulations and best wishes,
~Nichole

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Price Range: $300 and up

Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

Unions: AFM

What to Expect

Thank you for considering me to be a part of your special event! Each event is an opportunity for me to bring creativity and elegance to life. I love working with prospective clients in customizing music lists and creating an atmosphere that signifies the client's personality or tastes. People choose the harp not only because it is beautiful to hear, but also to see. I understand that the visual aesthetic is as important as the sound, so I am always professionally dressed in appropriate attire for the event and I always consider how the harp looks within the space while setting up.

About

Nichole received a Bachelors degree in Harp Performance from Northern Illinois University and a Masters degree in Harp Performance from Northwestern University where she studied with Elizabeth Cifani, the former harpist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Nichole is currently in high demand as a free-lance musician and performs throughout Illinois and Iowa. She has been performing for special events since 2000. She is currently the principal harpist for the Peoria Symphony, DuPage Symphony, and Illinois Valley Symphony, and she has performed with many orchestras in the area including the Rockford Symphony, Evanston Symphony, Skokie Valley Symphony, Fox Valley Symphony, Quad City Symphony, and Dubuque Symphony. Nichole is also an active teacher and is the harp instructor at Fox River Academy of Music and Art in Oswego , IL and also at North Central College in Naperville, IL.

Additional Booking Notes

Things to consider when having harp music for your event:
1. Is the venue/performance space handicap accessible? The harp is quite large and cumbersome to move(6feet tall and 85 pounds), so flights of stairs or long walks through grassy areas can be quite difficult. Please let me know if there are any difficult moving situations.

2. Does the venue have any specific rules for load in procedures? Must I use a loading dock?

3. Will your event be held outdoors? If so, please keep in mind that the harp is quite fragile and can not handle extreme temperatures or any precipitation. (65 - 85 degrees is the ideal temperature range.)

4. If your event will be held outdoors, do you have a back-up plan indoors in case of inclement weather?

5. If your event will be held outdoors, the harp should be placed on a flat surface and in a shady area. A flat surface is wood or concrete. If you event will be held in a grassy lawn, then a piece of plywood 4ft by 6 ft should be provided for the ground.

Services Offered

Harpist Celtic Music

Upcoming Booked Events

August 28, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony

Past Booked Events

March 20, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
January 27, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm Birthday Party
December 06, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Birthday Party
September 11, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Restaurant/Bar Event
August 16, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Anniversary Party
April 25, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 21, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 14, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
June 01, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Wedding Ceremony
November 24, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm Wedding Ceremony
November 24, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm Children's Birthday Party
October 06, 2018 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Anniversary Party
September 23, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Reception
August 19, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Wedding Ceremony
November 17, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm Cocktail Party
September 09, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 04, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
May 21, 2017 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Birthday (Child)
December 18, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Birthday (Adult)
July 23, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
June 23, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Corporate Event
May 27, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Wedding Ceremony
May 14, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
April 22, 2016 Wedding Cocktail Hour
March 06, 2016 Bridal Shower
January 16, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
November 28, 2015 Holiday Party (Other)
June 13, 2015 Wedding Ceremony

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Set List

Repertoire List:

Classical Music(Includes Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern, etc)

J.S. Bach (1685 -1750):
Air on the G String/J.S. Bach
Arioso/J.S Bach
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring/J.S. Bach
Minuet in G/J.S. Bach
Musette/J.S. Bach
Prelude in C from the "Well-tempered Klavier"/J.S. Bach
Prelude in G from the cello suite/J.S Bach
Sleepers Wake/J.S. Bach

Fur Elise/L. Beethoven
Ode to Joy/Beethoven
Theme from Pathetique Sonata/Beethoven

Trumpet Tune "The Prince of Denmarks March" /Jeremiah Clarke

Clair de lune/Debussy
First Arabesque/Debussy
Reverie/ Debussy

Flower Duet from the opera "Lakme"/L. Delibes

Air from "The Water Music"/G.F. Handel
Hornpipe from "The Water Music"/G.F.Handel

Meditation from "Thais"/J. Massanet

Carolans Concerto /Turlough O'Carolan

Canon in D Major/J. Pachelbel

Ground in F Major/H. Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary/H. Purcell

Musetta's Waltz from the opera "La Boheme"/G. Puccini

Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini/S. Rachmaninoff

The Swan from Carnival of the Animals /C. Saint-Saens

Gnoissiene No. 1,2,& 3 /E. Satie
Gymnopedie No. 1, 2, & 3/E. Satie

Opening Theme from Piano Concerto No. 1/ Tchaikovsky

Ave Maria /F. Schubert

Autumn: Mvmnt 1 / "The Four Seasons" Op. 8/A. Vivaldi
Autumn: Mvmnt 3 / "The Four Seasons" Op. 8/A. Vivaldi
Spring : Mvmnt 1/ "The Four Seasons" Op. 8/ A. Vivaldi
Winter: Mvmt 2 /"The Four Seasons" Op. 8/ A. Vivaldi

Bridal March from Lohengrin /R. Wagner

American Standards (think Big Band, Jazz, Frank Sinatra):

All The Things You Are / Oscar Hammerstein
All The Way / James Van Heusen
As Time Goes By / Herman Hupfield
Bewitched / Hart & Rodgers
Body And Soul / John Green
Embraceable You / George Gershwin
Everybody Loves Somebody / Ken Lane
Fascinating Rhythm / George Gershwin
Fly Me To The Moon / Bart Howard
I Get A Kick Out Of You / Cole Porter
I Only Have Eyes For You / Harry Warren
I Want to be Happy / Vincent Youmans
Just In Time
Misty / Erroll Garner
Moonglow / Will Hudson
Moonlight Serenade / Glenn Miller
Nature Boy / Eden Ahbez
Night and Day / Cole Porter
On The Sunny Side of the Street / Jimmy McHugh
Over the Rainbow / Harold Arlen
Someone To Watch Over Me / George Gershwin
S'Wonderful / George Gershwin
Summertime / George Gershwin
Take Five / Paul Desmond
Tenderly / Jack Lawrence
The Girl From Ipanema / A.C. Jobim
The Way You Look Tonight / Jerome Kern
Time After Time / Jule Styne
Too Marvelous For Words / Mercer & Whiting
Unforgettable / Irving Gordon
What A Wonderful World / G.D. Weiss
When I Fall In Love / Edward Heyman

Showtunes from Musicals & Movies:

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes / Disney's "Cinderella"
All I Ask of You / "Phantom of the Opera"
Be Our Guest / Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"
Bewitched / "Pal Joey"
Butterfly Waltz / "Twilight: Breaking Dawn"
Chim Chim Cher-ee / Disney's "Mary Poppins"
Ebb Tide / "Sweet Bird of Youth"
Edelweiss/ "The Sound of Music"
I Dreamed a Dream / "Les Miserables"
I Will Wait For You / "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg"
If I Were A Rich Man / "Fiddler On The Roof"
Jurassic Park (Main Theme)
Liz on Top of the World / "Pride and Prejudice"
Memory / "Cats"
Moon River / "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
My Favorite Things / "The Sound of Music"
Nature Boy / "Moulin Rouge"
On My Own / "Les Miserables"
Once Upon a Time...Storybook Love / "The Princess Bride"
One Hand, One Heart / "West Side Story"
Only Hope / "A Walk to Remember"
Over the Rainbow / "The Wizard of Oz"
Part of Your World / Disney's "Little Mermaid"
Send In The Clowns / "A Little Night Music"
So This is Love / Disney's "Cinderella"
Some Day My Prince Will Come / Disney's "Snow White"
Somewhere / "West Side Story"
Somewhere In Time (Theme song)
Somewhere, My Love / "Doctor Zhivago"
Star Wars (Main Theme)
Summertime / "Porgy & Bess"
Sunrise, Sunset / "Fiddler On The Roof"
Till There Was You / "The Music Man"
Try To Remember / "The Fantasticks"
Unchained Melody / "Ghost"
Under the Sea / Disney's "The Little Mermaid"
Up (Main Theme Song) / Disney Pixar's "Up"
Wedding Processional (from "The Sound of Music")
When You Wish Upon A Star / Disney's Pinocchio"
A Whole New World / Disney's "Aladdin"
Wind Beneath My Wings / "Beaches"

Popular Hits: 1900's -1940's
(see also "American Standards")

A Bicycle Made for Two
Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Popular Hits : 1950's-1970's

All My Loving / the Beatles
And I Love Her / the Beatles
Annie's Song / John Denver
Because / the Beatles
Can't Buy Me Love / the Beatles
Can't Help Falling in Love / Elvis Presley
Come Sail Away / Styx
Dream On/ Aerosmith
Eight Days A Week / the Beatles
Evergreen / Barbra Streisand
Here, There, And Everywhere / the Beatles
I Walk The Line / Johnny Cash
I Will / the Beatles
If It's Magic / Stevie Wonder
In My Life / the Beatles
Imagine / John Lennon
Isn't She Lovely / Stevie Wonder
Love Me Tender / Elvis Presley
Norwegian Wood / the Beatles
The Great Gig in the Sky / Pink Floyd
Something / the Beatles
Stairway to Heaven / Led Zepplin
Unchained Melody / Righteous Brothers
Wish You Were Here / Pink Floyd
You And I / Stevie Wonder
You Are The Sunshine of My Life / Stevie Wonder

Popular Hits : 1980's-1990's

Amazed / Lonestar
Bittersweet Symphony /The Verve
Bless The Broken Road /Rascal Flatts
Don't Stop Believing / Journey
Endless Love / Lionel Richie
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing /Aerosmith
Mad World / Roland Ozabal
No Surprises /Radiohead
Open Arms / Journey
Overjoyed / Stevie Wonder
Saving All My Love For You / Whitney Houston
Under the Milkyway Tonight / the Church
Wind Beneath My Wings / Bette Midler

Popular Hits : 2000's-Today

Bubbly / Colbie Caillat
Chasing Pavements / Adele
Can't Get You Out Of My Head / Kylie Minogue
Chasing Pavements / Adele
Clocks / Coldplay
Come Away With Me / Norah Jones
Don't Know Why / Norah Jones
Dreaming With A Broken Heart / John Mayer
Dynamite /Taio Cruz
Enchanted / Taylor Swift
Firework / Katie Perry
Fireflies / Owl City
Fix You / Coldplay
I Do / Colbie Caillait
I'm Yours / Jason Mraz
Just Dance / Lady Gaga
Lucky / Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Make You Feel My Love / Adele (Bob Dylan)
A Moment Like This / Kelly Clarkson
Only Hope / Mandy Moore
Only Time / Enya
Poker Face / Lady Gaga
Politik / Coldplay
Rolling In The Deep / Adele
Shut Up And Drive / Rihanna
Someone Like You / Adele
Speed of Sound/ Coldplay
Sunrise / Norah Jones
Teenage Dream / Katie Perry
Telephone / Lady Gaga
The Way I Am / Ingrid Michaelson
Umbrella / Rihanna
Use Somebody / Kings of Leon
Waiting on the World to Change / John Mayer
Yellow /Coldplay

New Age:

Athair Ar Neamh / Enya
Butterfly Waltz / Brian Crain
Fairytale / Enya
From Where I Am / Enya

Setup Requirements

For outdoor events, I require a flat surface such as wood or concrete in the performance space. Grass is not a flat surface. If your event will be held in a grassy area, please provide a piece of plywood 4 by 6 feet for the harp.

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