For over 20 years, Jenny Glass has performed harp for weddings, receptions and other events. Her repertoire includes classical, contemporary, Irish and religious music perfectly suited for your event. Jenny is presently employed by the Arlington Symphony. She loves people and brings a professional and yet personal touch to each event. She has performed harp music both in Ireland and the US and has been televised performing harp on BBC, England. Her harp music is broadcast on classical and Celtic radio stations, as well. Jenny was chosen to play harp for the British Royal Family, former First Lady Hillary Clinton, visiting bishops from the Vatican of Rome and Mary Robinson, past President of Ireland.


Jenny proudly plays a Venus Encore concert pedal harp made of mahogany with bronze accents. It is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 85 pounds. It is seen easily by guests from a good distance yet it fits into a limited space of 40" x 60" that accommodates both harp and harpist. The harp is a gentle sounding instrument sometimes needing electronic amplification that Jenny can provide at no additional charge. For weddings in large venues, she brings a professional system. This system consistently yields a clean and controlled sound for all microphones including singers and a CD player for backing vocals. For small venue weddings, or when power is not available, she provides a battery powered amplification. Your minister can always use her wireless lavaliere microphone if arranged in advance. She can also plug her microphone into any venue's sound system. There is no additional cost for amplification or set up and take down.

What is a typical wedding like with a harp? She arrives early so that she can set up and tune. There is no additional charge for set up. She starts playing when your guests arrive approximately 20 to 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. They enter into an atmosphere of elegant music telling them something special is about to happen. She plays musical selections chosen by the bride for processional of parents, the bridal party, and the bride. She often plays during the ceremony for the lighting of the unity candle. She plays recessional music for the exiting of bride and groom, wedding party and family and finishes with music for your guests to depart. Typically, this is about one hour of time.

Who decides what music is played and when? You can have as much or as little to do with the decision making process as you like. After your deposit is made, you receive a written invitation to Jenny's home to choose music for your wedding. Relax and have a cup of tea while selections are played for your consideration. This consultation is available on weekday evenings giving you the opportunity to hear and select music in a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere. Because we live in a busy world, and time is valuable, some brides say "You are the expert; I trust in your talent and experience. Please make the musical decisions for me." Others choose their selections by telephone or e-mail. For receptions, brides usually give preferences as to the type of music they want (classical, contemporary, Irish, or a combination). If given Jenny's choice, she enjoys playing a variety of styles. Guests at a wedding reception are diverse and hopefully each guest will hear something that is special to them.

Why pay money for a live musician when a CD will do? A live musician plays the music that you have selected for various parts of a ceremony. A live musician makes a wedding appear perfectly choreographed even when things don't go as planned. A live musician can slip from one song to another as to what is happening at the time. Jenny shortens or lengthens a piece so that everyone walks into the music just as the bride envisioned.

Is a demo CD available? Yes. If she is available for your event date, Jenny will mail a free Demo CD. It demonstrates Harp alone, and Harp and Violin together. On the CD, Jenny also talks about which tunes fit each part of a wedding ceremony. The CD is packaged with a helpful wedding guide and a "Music Agreement" form.

Do you come to rehearsal? For an additional $50, Jenny can bring her small harp to play for a rehearsal. This can be arranged by phone. Most of the time, music at a rehearsal is not needed. A wedding rehearsal involves assembling a group of people and organizing them in the sequence of their entrances, where they will stand and the way they make their exits. Most attendants do better knowing who they follow rather than taking cues from the music.

Do you play for vocalists? Not often. Singing with a harp is very different than singing with a piano. Vocalists require a great deal of practice time to adapt to a harp. When advance arrangements are made, Jenny brings an amplification system with a wireless microphone that plays a singer's backup music.


Earnie Taft performs classical and lively violin music providing you the option of violin and harp. Earnie's versatility adds life to the music. His experience includes performing with classical performers and with a band that plays Irish music. Earnie, also, has been heard playing swing music in a lively C&W Band. Earnie is open to whatever style of music the listener desires. If his name is familiar, his father Harold Taft, was a beloved weatherman for Channel 5 for many years. He is a wonderful musician and a very dear friend of our family. The choice of whether you choose, harp alone or harp and violin is a personal choice. We want you to know we will listen to your desires and put forth all our experience to make the event of your dreams come true.

Jan Cermak Is an excellent violinist and a professional singer with a rich baritone voice. His versatility extends to playing and teaching classical violin and playing organ each Sunday at his church. Jan comes from an old established family of New Orleans and Jan has played with some of the greats including Pete Fountain. Jan also performs regularly with a well loved local Irish - Scottish band, Seamus Stout.