Meredith McCracken - Harpist - Worcester, West Midlands

Meredith McCracken

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Harpist

(16 Reviews)5.0
Also Performs As: Wedding Musician
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Worcester, West Midlands
Performs: Nationwide
From: £225
Why not add extra sparkle to your special event with some sophisticated, relaxing harp music?
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Description

Since moving to Worcestershire I delight in the personal world of weddings and special events. I enjoy writing my own arrangements of well known songs for the harp, so much of my music is uniquely mine. The harp is gaining increasing popularity with Asian couples who are looking for something a little different. They are thrilled to realise that many Bollywood ballads can sound wonderful on the harp. My extensive repertoire of music includes classical and light classical pieces, music from the shows, wonderful lyrical 'golden oldies', as well as favourite modern pop songs, traditional celtic m ...

Set-List

Here is some of the music I love to play!
Weddings and Civil Partnerships
Bach - Arioso
Bach - Air on the G String
Bach - Prelude No.1
Beatles - I Will
Beethoven - Ode to Joy  
Delibes - Flower Duet  
Giacchino - Married Life from Up 
Handel - March from Scipio
Handel - Air from The Water Music
Handel - Hornpipe from The Water Music
Handel - The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Henry Mancini - Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet
Mendelssohn - Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream
Pachelbel - ...

Biography

I graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama with a BA in Music Performance. For many years I enjoyed combining my position of principal harpist with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with my current role as principal harpist with the orchestra of the Scottish Ballet.

Reviews     (16 Reviews)

Meredith McCracken - Harpist - Worcester, West Midlands Event Location: Henley-on-Thames Event Type: Drinks Reception 24th November 2018
Amazing harpist! Meredith really made our day even more special. Her music created a fantastic ambience in the venue and everyone commented on how brilliant she was. Many thanks. Helen Walker (& Matthew) November 2018
Reviewed by: Helen
Meredith McCracken - Harpist - Worcester, West Midlands Event Location: Huddersfield, Yorkshire Event Type: Wedding 17th November 2018
Words can’t describe just how amazingly talented this lady is. You made our wedding day the perfect day. I cannot thank you enough for yesterday ☺️ Nicola Massarella-Tranter (& Phil Tranter) Yorkshire, November 2018
Reviewed by: Nicola
Meredith McCracken - Harpist - Worcester, West Midlands Event Location: Birmingham Event Type: User Group Meeting 13th November 2018
Meredith is one lovely lady, communication was second to none and when she arrived - Well what can I say, it was a perfect start to our event. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. I would have no hesitation in recommending Meredith for any event. Stephanie Shaw, Tosoh Bioscience, Birmingham, November 2018
Reviewed by: Stephanie Shaw

Experience

I have many years of experience performing either as a soloist, within a small group or an orchestra for audiences large and small, in theatres and concert halls, hotels and churches.

Previous Clients

Royal Centre for Defence Medicine
Tosoh Bioscience
State Bank of India, UK Ltd
Nationwide Building Society
Bovis Homes
BMW
Rudell the Jewellers and Patek Philippe
NORSACA / Autism East Midlands
Phoenix IT
The Orders of St John Care Trust
Bournville College, Birmingham

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Engagement Party Funeral/Memorial Service Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Additional Information

Musicians’ Union member.
Public Liability insurance of £10,000,000

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