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Matt K. said
“The performance was an excellent aspect to our St. Patrick's Day event that a great many guests (adults and children alike) complimented, and the professionalism made it easy. ”
Professional Harpist Marissa Purnell
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Overview
With over twenty years of experience and a decade of professional performance, Marissa Purnell is an accomplished harpist whose music transcends genres and venues. Originally from Utah, Marissa studied with renowned instructors Julie Keyes (Orchestra at Temple Square) and Chilali Hugo (Professor at Utah State University).
Currently based in Chattanooga, Marissa is a regular performer at The Tennessean and The Farm Golf Club, and has shared stage with prestigious ensembles like the Chattanooga Symphony and Roueche Chorale. Her performances have also graced iconic locations such as Ruby Falls and the Hunter Museum of American Art, captivating audiences with the timeless beauty of the Harp.
Reviews
6 reviews
Carey R.
August 20, 2025Beautiful Harpist!
Marissa is so talented, and beautiful! Easy to work with and professional. Her skill and presence bring a special elegance to your event. We have welcomed her many times now and she never disappoints!
Hired as: Harpist
Jason O.
June 21, 2025Absolutely Wonderful!!!!!
Marrisa was nothing but a true professional in coordination and playing skills. She was able to, in short notice, get two beautiful pieces of music transcribed, not meant for the harp, into ear catching music that everyone enjoyed. Plus she has a massive catalog of wonderful music to choose whatever the occasion is! She brought amazing life and depth to my engagement event and I couldn't be more satisfied. If you're looking for an amazing harpist look no further!!!
Hired as: Harpist
Bonnie G.
April 30, 2025Fabulous harpist
Marissa played the harp as part of a quartet at my church. She was incredibly professional, knew the music well, and contributed such a beautiful sound to the arrangement. She was easy to communicate with and was completely prepared both for the rehearsal and for the performance. I’d love to work with her again!
Hired as: Harpist
Sandee J.
April 30, 2025Marissa is marvelous!
Marissa has played for the MacDowell Music Club of Chattanooga on two occasions. She was so good we invited her to become a performing member. Her music is beautiful, and she is beautiful both inside and out.
Hired as: Harpist
Ismael S.
April 30, 2025Professional and Supremely Artistic Harpist
Marissa is a joy to work with and is the consummate professional. She always comes exceptionally prepared and goes above and behind in terms of her beautiful playing. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a harpist that is easy to work with and will deliver a beautiful performance at your event.
Hired as: Harpist
Booking information
Price range: $150-$600
Languages: English
About
With over twenty years of experience and a decade of professional performance, Marissa Purnell is an accomplished harpist whose music transcends genres and venues. Originally from Utah, Marissa studied with renowned instructors Julie Keyes (harpist for the Orchestra at Temple Square) and Chilali Hugo (Professor at Utah State University).
Currently based in Chattanooga Tennessee, Marissa is a regular performer at The Tennessean and The Farm Golf Club, and has shared stage with prestigious ensembles like the Chattanooga Symphony and Roueche Chorale. Her performances have also graced iconic locations such as Ruby Falls and the Hunter Museum of American Art, captivating audiences with the timeless beauty of the Harp.
Whether performing classical pieces, contemporary works, or beloved family favorites, Marissa brings a unique depth to every performance. With a passion for music and commitment to excellence, Marissa continues to be a sought-after musician in the Chattanooga area and beyond.
Services offered
Past booked events
June 2025
20
Friday
Wedding Engagement
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Soddy Daisy, TN
April 2025
20
Sunday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 2:30pm
•
Cumming, GA
Set list
Music Repertoire
*These songs are client favorites!
Today's Hits
All Of Me
A Sky full of stars
A Thousand Years*
Bloom
Enchanted
Halo
Love Story
Make You Feel My Love
Perfect*
Thinking Out Loud
Turning Page
Disney/Film
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
All I Ask Of You
A Whole New World
Baby Mine
Be Our Guest
Bluey Theme
Candle On The Water
Can You Feel the Love Tonight*
Climb Every Mountain
Danny Boy
Edelweiss
Feed The Birds
Hallelujah
I Don’t Know How to Love Him
In Dreams*
Inside Out
It’s a Small World
Kiss The Girl
La La Lu
Let it Go
Let’s Go Fly A Kite
Love Is A Song
Memory*
Over the Rainbow
Part Of Your World
Peace On Earth
Scales and Arpeggios
Some Day My Prince Will Come
Someone’s Waiting For You
Something There
Somewhere in Time
Sunrise, Sunset
The Bare Necessities
Theme from Ice Castles
Under The Sea
Up Theme*
When You Wish Upon A Star
Old Favorites
A Bicycle Built for Two
And I love Her
Bye Bye Blackbird
By the Light of the Silver Moon
Can’t Help Falling in Love*
Close to You*
Down by the Old Mill Stream
Embraceable You
Endless Love
Evergreen
Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue
Here Comes the Sun
I will*
Let it Be
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Love Theme
My Funny Valentine
September song
Shine on Harvest Moon
Stairway to Heaven
The Rose
The Way You Look Tonight
This I Promise You
Unchained Melody
Unforgettable*
What a Wonderful World
When I Fall In Love
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Yesterday
You Are so Beautiful
Your Song*
Classical/Harp Pieces
Angels Hymn
Anniversary Waltz
Aria*
Arioso
Automne
Ava Maria*
Bach Etude No. 3
Ballade
Canon in D
Cerulean Sky
Clair de Lune*
Concert Etude
Down by the Sally Gardens
Fur Elise
Great Day
Jupiter*
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin*
Lai et Rotrouenge
Largo
La Vie En Rose
Le Cygne*
Little Fountain
Meditation from Thais
Pieces of Heaven
Serenade
Religious
Abide with Me
Amazing Grace*
Be Thou my Vision
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Come Thou Fount
Fairest Lord Jesus
God Be With You Till We Meet Again
Great is Thy Faithfulness
How Great Thou Art*
I Believe in Christ
I Know that My Redeemer Lives
In the Garden
Lord of All Hopefulness
Nearer, My God, To Thee
Our Savior’s Love
Peace in Christ
Precious Lord Take My Hand
Rock of Ages
The Lord is Good to Me
The Lord’s Prayer
The Old Rugged Cross*
Where Love is
Christmas
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Away in a Manger
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
Carol of the Bells
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Frosty the Snowman
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Greensleeves
Hark the Harold Angels Sing
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas*
Here We Come Awassiling
Infant Holy
In the Bleak of Midwinter
I Saw Three Ships
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
I Wonder as I Wander
I’ll be Home for Christmas
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Jingle Bells
Joy to the World
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Little Drummer Boy
Mary Did You Know
Nutcracker
O Christmas Tree
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
O Holy Night*
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
Silent Night*
Silver Bells*
Snowman
The Christmas Song*
The Coventry Carol
The First Noel
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Winter Wonderland
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