Sarah Thompson, Harpist
Overview
Sarah Thompson has been dazzling audiences with her harp musicality for nearly 30 years. She began formal piano lessons at the age of 5 years and went on to develop her craft in harp and piano. She earned a music degree from Northwestern University in Harp Performance. Sarah is active as a soloist, ensemble and chamber orchestra musician, recording studio musician, and harp instructor. Once featured in Chicago Talent Magazine as one of Chicago's top artists, Sarah is sought after for her versatile playing and unique style.
Reviews
33 reviews
Ellona S.
May 22, 2026Amazing
Sarah was not only a lovely person; she is so talented. She played the harp beautifully. Was definitely a hit at the party. Would recommend her and would hire her again!!!
Hired as: Harpist
Wendy L.
March 27, 2026Such a beautiful performer!
Sarah arrived early as expected to set up, and began playing right on time. Her selection of melodies were perfect, and was more than willing to adjust the volume when needed. Such a professional, we would truly book her again for future events!
Hired as: Harpist
Darby D.
March 24, 2026Outstanding performer
Arrived early, easy to work with, fantastic performer who met all of our needs. Would use again!
Hired as: Harpist
Sadaf A.
March 23, 2026Beautiful for Bridal Shower
She created such a beautiful ambience for my bridal shower! I loved communicating with her she was so clear and so helpful! I even asked for a last minute COI and she was able to get it. She’s so talented and amazing to work with!
Hired as: Harpist
Tiffany L.
March 2, 2026Lovely harpist and personality
Sarah was so lovely! She was very easy to communicate with and she set up quickly for our ceremony. The guests told me afterwards how much they loved her playing.
If you're considering getting a harpist, book with her!
Hired as: Harpist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 480 minutes
What to expect
For all inquiries, I respond within two business days.
For wedding ceremonies, I conduct consultations virtually. For all other events, I conduct phone consultations to discuss music details.
On the day of the event, I will arrive 45 minutes prior to the event or my performance time to setup. Typically, I will be dressed in concert black, unless otherwise discussed. I will perform for the agreed upon time and will leave after the performance.
About
Sarah Thompson began formal music training on the piano at the age of 5 and began harp lessons at age 12. She received musical instruction at Northwestern University. After earning her B.M. in Harp Performance, she began teaching privately and performing in the Midwest. Sarah was featured in Chicago Talent Magazine as one of Chicago's top talents in 2011.
As a seasoned and versatile musician, Sarah performs with elegance and style for engagements ranging from weddings, receptions, memorial services, banquets, religious services, corporate hospitality, and other special events. She offers a unique experience to each event, providing the perfect musical ambiance. Sarah’s ability to play an eclectic variety of music makes customizing a performance easy. Her musical range includes classical, contemporary/pop, broadway, jazz, spiritual, Spanish, Celtic, and ethnic music.
Sarah is based in the Los Angeles area and travels throughout the west coast performing, teaching, and presenting workshops.
Sarah has studied with Jeanene Gage, Elizabeth Cifani, Dr. Nan Gullo-Richmond, and Dr. Kathy B. Moore.
Additional booking notes
If stairs are present at the venue, I may need assistance moving the harp.
For outdoor performances, I reserve the right to refuse to play or unload the instrument under the conditions: Rain, snow, heavy wind, extreme cold or hot temperature.
Amplification may be needed depending on the venue and event size, which I can provide.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
August 2026
07
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Pasadena, CA
Past booked events
June 2026
06
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Pasadena, CA
May 2026
21
Thursday
Graduation
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
April 2026
11
Saturday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
March 2026
26
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Monrovia, CA
25
Wednesday
Corporate Event
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Thousand Oaks, CA
22
Sunday
Bridal Shower
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Calabasas, CA
21
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
06
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Whittier, CA
February 2026
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Santa Barbara, CA
January 2026
31
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
24
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Inglewood, CA
14
Wednesday
Dinner Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
December 2025
24
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Dana Point, CA
11
Thursday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Newhall, CA
03
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Glendale, CA
November 2025
20
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Thousand Oaks, CA
October 2025
25
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Santa Monica, CA
10
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Topanga, CA
04
Saturday
Cocktail Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
02
Thursday
Religious Celebration
8:00am - 10:00am
•
Montebello, CA
August 2025
21
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Garden Grove, CA
June 2025
06
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Malibu, CA
May 2025
29
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Anaheim, CA
March 2025
18
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
February 2025
26
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
West Hollywood, CA
15
Saturday
Surprise
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
December 2024
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
17
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Woodland Hills, CA
15
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
08
Sunday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Newport Coast, CA
05
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Glendale, CA
October 2024
07
Monday
Corporate Event
7:00am - 9:00am
•
Montebello, CA
September 2024
25
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Woodland Hills, CA
August 2024
10
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
June 2024
30
Sunday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
09
Sunday
Baby Shower
10:30am - 1:30pm
•
Van Nuys, CA
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Santa Barbara, CA
May 2024
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Simi Valley, CA
17
Friday
Graduation
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Pasadena, CA
01
Wednesday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
April 2024
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Long Beach, CA
March 2024
02
Saturday
Baby Shower
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Pasadena, CA
February 2024
10
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Montebello, CA
December 2023
07
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Glendale, CA
October 2023
11
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
July 2023
23
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Long Beach, CA
June 2023
09
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Long Beach, CA
May 2023
14
Sunday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 2:00pm
•
West Covina, CA
December 2022
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Oglesby, IL
06
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Riverside, IL
November 2022
19
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Schiller Park, IL
October 2022
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Minooka, IL
August 2022
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Rockford, IL
June 2022
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Oak Forest, IL
September 2021
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
August 2021
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Rockford, IL
14
Saturday
Baby Shower
11:00am - 2:30pm
•
Westchester, IL
May 2021
23
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Zion, IL
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Wilmette, IL
August 2020
29
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Long Grove, IL
July 2020
12
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Chicago, IL
December 2019
13
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Elgin, IL
June 2019
23
Sunday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Wilmette, IL
December 2018
25
Tuesday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Wilmette, IL
November 2017
17
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Carmel Valley, CA
October 2017
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Saratoga, CA
February 2017
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Rancho Cordova, CA
December 2016
18
Sunday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Benicia, CA
November 2016
19
Saturday
Bridal Shower
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Hercules, CA
17
Thursday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Fairfield, CA
October 2016
01
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Hillsborough, CA
September 2016
11
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Campbell, CA
December 2015
04
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Parker, CO
Set list
I enjoy performing all genres and styles of music, including but limited to classical, pop/contemporary, spiritual, rock, classic rock, world, Celtic, orchestral, Broadway.
Most Requested Repertoire:
CONTEMPORARY
• 99 Luftballoons – Nena
• 100 Years – Five for Fighting
• All of Me – John Legend, Toby Gad
• All is Full of Love - Björk
• All My Life – K-Ci and JoJo
• All You Need is Love – The Beatles
• Always Remember Us This Way – Lady Gaga from A Star is Born
• Angel – Sarah McLachlan
• Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift
• As Tears Go By – The Rolling Stones
• Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran
• Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
• Bad Things – Camila Cabello/Machine Gun Kelly
• Be Our Guest – from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
• Beauty and the Beast Theme – from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
• Believer – Imagine Dragons
• Best Day of My Life – American Authors
• Better Man – Pearl Jam
• Birds of a Feather – Billie Eilish
• Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
• Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
• Blinding Lights – Oscar Holte/The Weeknd
• Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchell
• Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
• Bridgerton Theme – from Netflix’s Bridgerton
• Butter – BTS
• California Love – 2Pac
• Can You Feel the Love Tonight – The Lion King
• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Weiss/Elvis Presley
• Catch a Falling Star – Perry Como
• Celebration – Kool and the Gang
• Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
• Cheap Thrills – Sia
• Cheerleader - Omi
• Circles – Post Malone
• Clocks – Coldplay
• Dancing Queen – Abba, from Mamma Mia!
• Deja Vu – Olivia Rodrigo
• Don’t Be Cruel (To a Heart that’s True) – Elvis Presley
• Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
• Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen, Freddie Mercury
• Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes – from Disney’s Cinderella
• Edelweiss – from Sound of Music
• Embraceable You – Gershwin
• Endless Love – Lionel Richie
• Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
• Everybody Hurts – R.E.M.
• (Everything I Do) I Do it for you – Bryan Adams
• Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
• Feather Theme – from Forrest Gump
• Fields of Gold – Sting
• Fight Song – Rachel Platten
• Fireflies – Owl City
• Firework – Katy Perry
• Flowers – Miley Ray Cyrus
• For Good – from Wicked
• Fortnight – Taylor Swift
• Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
• From This Moment On – Shania Twain
• Fun, Fun, Fun – The Beach Boys
• Game of Thrones Theme – from Game of Thrones
• Ghost – Justin Bieber
• Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys
• God Bless the USA – Lee Greenwood
• Good as Hell - Lizzo
• Gonna Fly Now – from Rocky
• Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Green Day
• Grenade – Bruno Mars
• Grow Old with Me – John Lennon
• Hallelujah – L. Cohen/R. Wainwright
• Halo – Beyonce
• Happy Together – The Turtles
• Havana – Camila Cabello
• Heaven – Bryan Adams, DJ Sammy
• Heaven – Kane Brown
• Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
• Heroes – David Bowie
• Hey Jude – Sylvia Woods
• Home – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
• Hotel California –
• How Does a Moment Last Forever – from Beauty and the Beast Motion Picture
• How Far I’ll Go – from Moana
• I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
• I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyes Peas
• I See the Light – from Tangled
• I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
• If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
• I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
• In My life – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
• I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
• Is This Love – Bob Marley
• Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
• Jolene – Dolly Parton
• Just Breathe – Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder
• Just Give Me a Reason – P!nk
• Killing Me Softly – Lori Lieberman/Roberta Flack
• Kiss the Girl – from The Little Mermaid
• Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
• Lean On Me – Bill Withers
• Let Her Go – Passenger
• Let It Go – from Disney’s Frozen
• Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear – Elvis Presley
• Let’s Go Fly a Kite – from Mary Poppins
• Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor
• Linus and Lucy – from Peanuts
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
• Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
• L.O.V.E. – Nat Cole
• Love Again – Dua Lipa
• Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
• Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
• Love Story – Taylor Swift
• Lover – Taylor Swift
• Mad World – Tears for Fears
• Made You Look – Meghan Trainor
• Marry Me – Train
• Marry You – Bruno Mars
• Memories – Maroon 5
• Memories are Made of This – Dean martin
• Moon River – from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
• Mon Soleil – from Emily in Paris
• My Heart Will Go On – James Horner
• Never Enough – from The Greatest Showman
• Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
• Numb – Linkin Park
• Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da – The Beatles
• On Eagles Wings- Michael Joncas
• On My Own – from Les Miserable
• One Dance – Drake
• One Hand, One Heart – from West Side Story
• One Love – Bob Marley
• Only Time – Enya
• Orinoco Flow - Enya
• Over the Rainbow – from The Wizard of Oz
• Paint It, Black – The Rolling Stones
• Paint the Town Red – Doja Cat
• Part of Your World – The Little Mermaid
• Perfect – Ed Sheeran
• Phantom of the Opera – from The Phantom of the Opera
• Photograph – Ed Sheeran
• Piano Man – Billy Joel
• Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
• Puff (The Magic Dragon) – Peter Paul and Mary
• Pure Imagination – from Wily Wonka
• Rainbow Connection – from The Muppet Movie
• Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head – Burt Bacharach
• Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx
• Ring of Fire – Johnny and June Cash
• Rise Up – Andra Day
• Rocketman – Elton John
• Rolling in the Deep - Adele
• The Rose – from The Rose/Bette Midler
• Safe & Sound – from The Hunger Games
• Save Your Tears – The Weeknd
• Say Something – A Great Big World
• Seasons of Love – from Rent
• Shallow – from A Star is Born
• Shut Up and Dance with Me – Walk the Moon
• Singin’ in the Rain – from Singin’ in the Rain
• Sirius Eye in the Sky – Alan Parsons Project/Nebraska Huskers Tunnel Walk
• A Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay
• Smile – Charlie Chaplin
• Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye
• Someday My Prince Will Come – from Snow White
• Someone Like You – Adele
• Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
• Somewhere Only We Know – Keane
• Somewhere Out There – from An American Tail
• The Sound of Silence – Peter, Paul, and Mary
• Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
• Star Wars Theme – from Star Wars
• Stay with Me – Sam Smith
• Sunrise, Sunset – from Fidler on the Roof
• Summertime – George Gershwin
• Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns ‘N Roses
• Tequila – The Champs
• That’s Amore (That’s Love) – Dean Martin
• Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
• A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
• Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
• Titanium – David Guetta/Sia
• To a Wild Rose – Edward Mac Dowell
• To Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan/Garth Brooks
• Tomorrow – from Annie
• Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers/from Ghost
• Under the Sea – from The Little Mermaid
• Unforgettable – Irvin Gordon/Nat King Cole
• Up Theme Song – from Pixar’s Up
• Viva La Vida - Coldplay
• Waterfalls – TLC
• The Way You Look Tonight – from Swing Time
• What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
• What Was I Made For – Billie Eilish
• What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell/Snoh Aalegra
• Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, sera) –from The Man Who Knew Too Much
• When I Fall in Love – Jeri Southern/Nat King Cole
• When You Wish Upon a Star – from Disney’s Pinocchio
• Whenever Wherever Whatever – Maxwell
• A Whole New World – from Aladdin
• Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift
• The Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
• Without Me – Halsey
• Yellow – Coldplay
• Yesterday – The Beatles
• You are the Reason – Calum Scott
• You Raise Me Up - Secret Garden featuring Brian Kennedy/Josh Groban
• You’ll Be In My Heart – from Disney’s Tarzan/Phil Collins
• You’ll Never Walk Alone – from Carousel
• Young and Beautiful – Lana Del Rey/from The Great Gatsby
• Your Song – Elton John
• You’re My Best Friend – Queen
• Zelda’s Lullaby – from Zelda video game
• Zombie – The Cranberries
CLASSICAL
• Adagietto – Jean Damase
• Air – from The Water Music/Handel
• Air Tendre – Couperin
• Allegro – Mozart
• Ave Maria – Schubert
• Barcarolle – from Tales of Hoffman/Offenbach
• Blue Danube Waltz - Strauss
• Bride’s March (Here Comes the Bride) – R. Wagner
• Canon in D Major – J. Pachelbel
• Caprice – from Alceeste/Gluck
• Choral – Schumann
• Clair de Lune – Debussy
• Concerto in D Major – A. Vivaldi (Harp specific)
• Divertissement – Hullmandel
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart
• Emperor Waltz – Strauss
• Flower Duet – from Lakeme
• Gymnopedie – E. Satie
• Hallelujah Chorus – from The Messiah
• Happy Farmer – Schumann
• Hornpipe – from The Water Music/Handel
• I Vow to Thee, My Country – from “Jupiter” of The Planets/Holst
• Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J.S. Bach
• King William’s March – J. Clarke
• La Donna E Mobile – from Rigoletto/G. Verdi
• Largo - Handel
• Laura – A. Challan (Harp Specific)
• L’ecossaise – T. Latour
• Lullaby – J. Brahms
• Meditation from Thais – Massenet
• Melodie – Schumann
• Minuet – J.S. Bach
• Minuet in G – J.S. Bach
• Musetta’s Waltz – from La Boheme/Puccini
• New World Symphony Themes – A. Dvorak
• Ode to Joy – Beethoven
• On Wings of Song – F. Mendelssohn
• Passacaille – Handel
• Pavane – P. Wachs
• Pavane – G. Faure
• Pie Jesu – Andrew Lloyd Webber
• Purcell’s Ground (in F Major) – H. Purcell
• Reverie – C. Debussy
• River Flows in You – Yiruma
• Romance – Kotzeleuch
• Rondeau (Masterpiece Theatre song) – J. Mouret
• Saraband – G. Handel
• Simple Gifts (Shaker Hymn) – E. Joseph
• Sonatine – Beethoven
• Spring from The Four Seasons – Vivaldi
• Traumerei - Schumann
• Trumpet Tune – H. Purcell
• Trumpet Voluntary – H. Purcell
• Valse russe – J.L. Gatayes
• Variations on a Theme of Haydn (St. Anthony Chorale) – J. Brahms
• Voluntary – J. Stanley
• Waltz – J. Brahms
• Wedding March – Mendelssohn
• Winter from The Four Seasons – Vivaldi
SPIRITUAL/CHRISTIAN
• Amazing Grace
• Christ the Lord is Risen Today
• Come, Christians, Join to Sing
• Doxology
• For the Beauty of the Earth
• Jesus Loves Me
• Kum Ba Yah
• Lord is Good to Me
• Nearer, My God, To Thee
• Now The Day is Over
• O Perfect Love
• The Lord’s Prayer
• This is My Father’s World
• We Gather Together (Prayer of Thanksgiving)
Setup requirements
If stairs are involved, I require additional help in moving the harp.
Ample lighting should be provided.
I provide my own platform if performing outdoors on a non-concrete surface.
I provide own amplification, if needed.
I require a 5' x 5' area to perform.