New Haven County Connecticut

Megan Sesma
Harpist — Madison, Connecticut
Megan Sesma is a professional harpist.  She is the principal harpist with the United States Coast Guard Band, harp instructor at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT and adjunct instructor of harp at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. She is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and New York University.  She is available for chamber recitals, concerts and other events. sesma_m@hotmail.com

Julia Shrake
Harpist — New Hartford, Connecticut
I am a Celtic Folk Harper teaching and playing in CT., Southern Mass. and Eastern N.Y. State.
I specialize in Traditional Irish music — mostly lovely aires and ballads —
 with some Medieval/Early Music and Original tunes mixed in.
I play a custom 31 string floor harp of green ashwood with Celtic designs and knotwork
 painted on the pale yellow soundboard that I made at Folk Craft Instruments in Winsted, CT.
 I am available for any gathering where soothing, non-intrusive music is appropriate.
 I have great references from weddings, showers, Irish Festivals, Historical Societies (in costume),
Seniors Groups, workshops and students. You can find me on my website at:
www.serenestrings.com
 Slan go foill!

Sharon Hanjian Rondeau
Harpist — Stafford Springs, Connecticut
With over 25 years of professional experience, I have performed at hundreds of weddings, receptions, dinner parties, concerts, and special events throughout New England.  My specialty is tailoring the music to each customer's needs, and your satisfaction is guaranteed.  Please visit my website at www.harpinmotion.com.   Email:  sharonhr@yahoo.com.  Phone (860) 851-9252 or (860) 930-1026.

Olivia Lu
Harpist — New York, New York
Olivia Lu graduated from Boston Conservatory with two M.A. degrees in Harp Performance and Piano Pedagogy. She has performed with the Boston Conservatory Orchestra, the Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, and completed a Solo Tour in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities. She has two recorded C.D.'s in Classical, Contemporary and Church music and has performed at close to 100 weddings in New York (Tavern on the Green, Terrace on the Park, Rockefeller Center, The Yale Club, NYIT), Boston, and Taipei. Periodically, Olivia and her students give harp and piano performances at several Queens Libraries. Her repertoire includes Italian, Irish, Gospel and Jewish Melodies. You can email her at:
  olivia_lu@hotmail.com, phone  917-750-1969  or visit her website: www.harpmusic.bravehost.com 

Laura Sherman
Harpist — New York, New York
Laura Sherman is a New York City freelance harpist who has been performing on Broadway
and at weddings, parties, and Tri-State restaurants since 1985. Ms. Sherman's performing career
has taken her around the world as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player
and she is also an active teacher. Her repertoire includes classical, popular, jazz and ethnic music
for solo harp, as well as for instrumental combinations such as flute/harp, and flute/strings/harp.
For experience, elegance and sophistication at your wedding or special event,
contact Laura at www.laurasherman.net or email her at harpist@laurasherman.net.

Mia Theodoratus
Harpist — New York, New York
Electric and Acoustic Celtic Harp with vocals
Celtic harps offer a portable and refreshing entertainment for all sorts of gatherings including weddings, receptions and large events.  Besides just playing private events for over ten years I also play venues like the Knitting Factory, Caesar’s Place in Atlantic City, Tonic, Carnegie Hall and tour nationally with my electric harp and tabla (Indian drums) duo Jah-La.  The 2003 season was highlighted by performances in the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Besides playing I also sing traditional folk songs and don’t mind learning songs for your occasion! If you are thinking bigger than just solo harp I also play with viola, flute or cello! For a bit livelier event I highly recommend having hand drums as well as harp!  www.frantone.com/mia/home.html

Brandee Younger
Harpist — New York, New York
Known for her musical versatility, Ms. Younger has performed and recorded with some of the best musicians and artists  in Classical, Jazz and Hip Hop.  Performing for over 9 years for a wide variety of events, this young harpists' radiant personality and enthusiasm for her art shines through at every performance.   She is available solo, or with an ensemble. She holds degrees in Harp Performance and Music Business and is on the faculty at The Hartt School, at the University of Hartford. Please visit her website at www.brandeeyounger.com and feel free to email her at brandee.younger@gmail.com.

Grace Cloutier
Harpist — Tucson/Phoenix/New York City/New Haven
Professional harpist Grace Cloutier has been performing since 1987. Known for her passionately rich sound and expressive musicality, Grace Cloutier, who trained at The Juilliard School, Yale University and in France, has performed within the major concert halls of the United States, Europe and the Middle East. She recently gave her solo debut recital at Carnegie Hall in 2006 and has been invited to for a return solo recital. As a freelance artist, she has performed in venues ranging from the Plaza Hotel to the Trump Towers. She is available for weddings, background music and all special occasions. Her performances at your special occasion promises to provide elegance and a musical experience to remember. Please visit www.gracecloutier.com for more information.

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