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Upcoming Appearances
- Saturday, May 26, 2012
- 5:00PM - private wedding ceremony
- Natchez, MS
- Sunday, May 27, 2012
- 11:30AM - National World War II Museum- Stage Door Canteen Brunch
- New Orleans, LA
- Sunday, May 27, 2012
- 2:00PM - Windsor Court- Afternoon Tea
- New Orleans, LA
- Sunday, May 27, 2012
- 6:30PM - City Park- private wedding
- New Orleans, LA
- Sunday, June 03, 2012
- 11:30AM - National World War II Museum- Stage Door Canteen Brunch
- New Orleans, LA
- Saturday, June 09, 2012
- 4:00PM - Vermilionville Chapel- private wedding
- Lafayette, LA
- Sunday, June 10, 2012
- 11:30AM - National World War II Museum- Stage Door Canteen Brunch
- New Orleans, LA
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- 6:30PM - Saint Aloysius Church- private wedding
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Saturday, June 16, 2012
- 4:30PM - Roosevelt Hotel- private wedding
- New Orleans, LA
- Sunday, June 17, 2012
- 11:30AM - National World War II Museum- Stage Door Canteen Brunch
- New Orleans, LA
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Past Appearances
- Tuesday, May 22, 2012
- 6:00PM - The Roosevelt Hotel- private event
- New Orleans, LA
- Sunday, May 20, 2012
- 11:30AM - National World War II Museum- Stage Door Canteen Brunch
- New Orleans, LA
- Sunday, May 20, 2012
- 3:30PM - The Victorian- private event
- Saint Francisville, LA
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
- 6:30PM - Acadian Village Chapel- private wedding
- Lafayette, LA
- Sunday, May 13, 2012
- 11:30AM - National World War II Museum- Stage Door Canteen Brunch
- New Orleans, LA
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- 4:30PM - Ritz Carlton- private wedding ceremony
- New Orleans, LA
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- 6:30PM - St. Mary's Assumption- private wedding
- New Orleans, LA
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
- 12:00PM - City Church- Tea
- New Orleans, LA
- Friday, May 11, 2012
- 2:00PM - Windsor Court- Afternoon Tea
- New Orleans, LA
- Sunday, May 06, 2012
- 11:30AM - National World War II Museum- Stage Door Canteen Brunch
- New Orleans, LA
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- Location:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 100 miles from Baton Rouge.
- Pay Range:
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$200-$400 per event
- Member Since:
- 2006
- Primary Category:
- Classical Harp
- Additional Categories:
- Broadway Harp, Celtic Harp, Chamber Music Harp, Harp, Pop Harp
- Influences:
- Not Available
Description
Ashley Toman is a full time professional freelance harpist in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Northshore, and Lafayette areas, though her career as a harpist has taken her all throughout the United States and Europe. She holds a Bachelor's and Master of Music degrees from the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester New York. She has also performed with the Louisiana Philharmonic and the Baton Rouge Symphony.
Ashley is a fan of all types of musc and plays everything from Bach to the Beatles. Her Metallica Tribute Harp Duo "Harptallica" has been featured on the WGN Chicago Network as well as Fox News, and has toured throughout the United States and Europe.
Ashley started playing the harp as well as her study in music at the age of 15 in Traverse City Michigan. Hard work, a lot of practice, and discipline got her into the Eastman School of Music two and a half years later where she received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in harp performance.
For five summers she was the harpist in residence at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Michigan where she performed daily three hours a day. It is there where she gained priceless experience playing weddings every week and where she built up her gigantic repertoire of music that spands over eight hours. She also performs at the Capitol Center Hitlon in Baton Rouge, occasionally at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, and every Sunday for brunch at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Even though she tours, teaches, and plays with the symphony, her favorite jobs to play on the harp are her freelance jobs of weddings, parties, dinners, teas, and receptions. Feel free to call or email her for a price quote or to set up a complimentary consultation.
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- A wonderful contribution to a beautiful evening! -- Sara E, New Orleans, LA, 11/26/2011
- Ashley was great! I didn't get much of a chance to actually see her or talk to her, but the harp sounded great and she was very accommodating and played exactly the songs i requested with great beauty! Thanks Ashley! -- Christy M, Lafayette, LA, 11/4/2011
- It was everything we imagined it would be and much more. Thanks. -- Jodie G, Gonzales, LA, 6/25/2011
- Ashley was a delight to work with. -- Leigh S, White Castle, LA, 4/29/2011
- Ashely is a world class harpists. Not only is her musical talent superb, she is a wonderful person and very sincere in helping provide the best music for your event possible. Her performance at our wedding established it as a stylish and classic event. Chris and I recommend Ashley highly for your wedding or any other event you may choose to use her talents to make your event successful and beautiful.
-- Gary W, New Orleans, LA, 2/19/2011
- Ashley did an exceptional job. She was on time, professional, and made our wedding extra special. -- Aubrey P, Baton Rouge, LA, 10/23/2010
- Ashley Plays beautifully, is very prompt and professional as well! Ashley was a wonderful addition to the wedding ceremony and we are so happy she was available to play! -- Jeanie L, New Orleans, LA, 10/16/2010
- Ashley was simply amazing! She looked beautiful and performed spectacularly well! Beyond that, she was lovely to deal with leading up to the event and I consider her to be much more than a hired musician! Thank you again, Ashley!!! -- Mary D, New Orleans, LA, 10/1/2010
- She was wonderful. I highley recommend her.
Debbie Anderson -- Debbie A, Baton Rouge, LA, 12/5/2009
- Ashley,
You did an outstanding job of making my special day so wonderful!
Thank you for everything! Thank you for being a part of a day my husband and I will never forget! -- Jessica H, French Settlement, LA, 5/29/2009
- Ashley was prompt, delightful, and very talented. Such a gem! -- Laura B, New Orleans, LA, 11/1/2008
- Ashley did a wonderful job. The music was beautiful and everyone was very pleased. I would definitely hire Ashley again for future events -- Jennifer M, Lafayette, LA, 11/24/2007
- Excellent Performance and very professional!
Would hire again. -- Judy J, Baton Rouge, LA, 2/13/2007
- Ashley is extremely talented and added so much to my ceremony. People continuously comment to me about how beautiful the music was. I would and have recommended her, and my brother has already booked her for his upcoming wedding! -- Tara C, New Orleans, LA, 1/13/2007
- Ashley performed beautifully for our party. Her presentation was excellent all of our guest truly enjoyed her music.
Thank you. -- Marian B, New Orleans, LA, 12/24/2006
- I never spoke to Ashley personally. All our communication was done via email. She was very helpful in suggesting the music selections. She was very easy to work with. I would definitely recommend her to others. -- Jennifer K, White Castle, LA, 10/28/2006
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