Bethany Evans

Harpist Bethany Evans was born and raised in Salem, Oregon, where she began her music studies at the age of five. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona, one of the world's leading schools for harp studies, in May 1999, with a degree in Harp Performance. In January 2005, she entered the University of Oregon to pursue a Master of Music in Harp Performance and graduated in June 2006 with a 4.0 GPA. Bethany also obtained a law degree from Willamette University in 2003.

Bethany has performed throughout the United States, as well as in the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Her recordings include albums with the Argonauts Salem Boys' Choir, the University of Arizona Harp Ensemble, Harpfusion, Hymns from the Harp, a recording of original hymn arrangements for two harps and various instruments, a recording of new music by the group I Sonitori, and she has another recording project planned for 2010.

Bethany has performed with groups as varied as the El Paso Symphony, Las Cruces Symphony, Rose City Chamber Orchestra, Columbia Symphony, Willamette Master Chorus, Washington County Chorale, Salem Concert Band, Newport Symphony, Portland Symphonic Choir, Festival Chorale Oregon, Salem Chamber Orchestra, and is a current member of the Ariel Consort, based out of Portland, Oregon. She also teaches piano and harp and continues to tour and perform.

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Great performance, easy to coordinate with. We used Bethany for the beginning as guests were arriving and through the ceremony as guests departing from their seats. Our venue was a vineyard and so the reception was at the same place and we had our other music take over. Smooth transition and received many, many wonderful comments from people about Bethany. Would definitely do again. -- Troy R, Dayton, OR, 10/8/2011
• Beautiful performance at our wedding! -- Emily H, Portland, OR, 9/24/2010
• Bethany was great. We met at her house to discuss music choices and she had many recommendations available since we weren't too particular. The music was great and we have received several comments from our guests about how much they enjoyed listening to her play. -- Heidi V, Harrisburg, OR, 6/5/2010
• Bethany Evans did an outstanding job performing for our beautiful wedding. She arrived before the ceremony and played prelude pieces beforehand, allowing the guests to feel completely engulfed in the ceremony at hand. As the bride came down the isle, the "Bridal March" was performed and was performed beautifully as all watched and listened intently. Upon completion of the ceremony, Bethany performed music that fit the spirit of the occasion. E-mail communication was great throughout the "design" process of the wedding, and she was able to accommodate any needs that we had. We would definitely recommend Bethany to any of our friends or family. -- Cory P, Newport, OR, 8/8/2010

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