Harpist, Rev. William Reister

• Susan Reister - Organ, Piano, Keyboard

Celestial Strings is the music ministry of Rev. William Reister, an ordained Lutheran Christian minister, and his wife, Susan, an organist and pianist with more than 35 years of experience. Pastor Bill is a harpist, vocalist, and pianist with many years of experience as a soloist and member of choral and instrumental ensembles. He is a member of the American Harp Society and plays for dozens of events each year including weddings, banquets, worship services, community groups, private parties, retirement communities etc. He plays a Salvi Orchestra pedal harp and also performs on his celtic lever harps. He welcomes the opportunity to play the harp for your elegant occasion. He provides amplification if needed. He is also available to officiate weddings or conduct funerals in addition to playing the harp. A wedding package is available which includes pre-service harp music, piano, organ or keyboard music by Susan, and officiating by Pastor Bill.

Educational programs featuring the harp are also available. Call to request a complete listing of available programs or to create one for your group or organization. The music of the harp will add elegance to your special event as it has for the hundreds of venues where Pastor Bill has performed in the last ten years. A list of previous events or a demo CD is available upon request. He has performed for the One Ocean Spa, Hospice of NE Florida, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Queen's Harbor Yacht and Country Club, Children's Home Society, Osprey Cove Country Club, Jacksonville Electric Authority, Southside Baptist Church, Town and Country Funeral Home, San Jose Elementary School, and many other satisfied corporate or individual clients. Please call or e-mail him today to reserve the date for your special event. Ask about special rates for non-profit organizations, clergy, and the military.

• Arioso - J. S. Bach
• Cannon in D - J. Pachelbel
• O Perfect Love - Joseph Barnby
• Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremiah Clarke
• Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
• The Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn
• Finale from Royal Fireworks - G. F. Handel
• Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - J. S. Bach
• Trumpet Tune - Henry Purcell
• Largo - G. F. Handel
• Ode To Joy - Ludwig Von Beethoven
• The Prayer - Carole Sager
• All I Ask of You - Lloyd Webber
• You Are My All in All - Dennis Jerning
• Etude #3 - Chopin
• Dreaming of You - Tom Snow
• The Lord's Prayer - Malotte
• Ave Maria - Schubert
• Annie's Song - John Denver
• A Time for Us - Nina Rota
• The Wind Beneath My Wings - Larry Henley
• Morning - Edvard Grieg
• Can't Help Falling in Love - George Weiss
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen
• Hello Young Lovers - Rodgers & Hammerstein
• Be Our Guest - Alan Menken
• A Whole New World - Alan Menken
• Theme from "Ice Castles" - Marvin Hamlisch
• My Sweet Lady - John Denver
• BeThou My Vision
• The Wedding Song
• The Rose - Amanda McBroom
• St. Anthony's Chorale - Brahms
• The Sound of Music - Rodgers & Hammerstein
• From This Moment On - Shania Twain
• Scarborough Fair
• My Favorite Things - Rodgers & Hammerstein
• My Own True Love - Max Steiner
• Great Is Thy Faithfulness - William Runyan
• Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - Robert Robertson
• I Sing Praises to Thy Name - Terry MacAlman
• Celtic Meditation - Turlough O'Carolan
• As the Deer - Martin Nystrom
• Hornpipe - Henry Purcell
• Simple Gifts (Lord of the Dance)
• Clair De Lune - Claude Debussy
• Love Divine All Loves Exceling
• You Are My Star - William Mahan
• You Changed My Life (A Wedding Song) - William Mahan
• The Royal Dream
• Andante from Sonata in A - Mozart
• Romance - Carol Wood
• Sleepers Awake - J. S. Bach
• Sheep May Safely Graze - J. S. Bach
• Warm Sienna - William Mahan
• Greensleeves
• Bittersweet - Kim Robertson
• The Windows of Paris - William Mahan
• All in a Garden Green - John Playford
• Inis Siar - Thomas Walsh
• Promises - Rojean Loucks
• Amazing Grace - John Newton
• Celebration - Rojean Loucks
• The Water is Wide
• Chorale - Linda Wood
• Concert Etude - Susann MacDonald
• Sonata No. 9 - Mozart
• Minuet - Johann Kuhnau
• Now Strike the Harp
• Let It Be Me - Gilbert Becaud
• I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry - John Ylvisaker
• Where River Turns to Sky - Sharon Thormahlen
• This is My Father's World
• To a Wild Rose - Edward MacDowell
• Air - Monteclair
• Carolan's Dowry - Turlough O'Carolan
• Windward Island's Magic - Randall Hartzell
• The Ash Grove
• In the Valley - Janice Glover
• Moonlight - Susann MacDonald
• Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor - Irving Berlin
• Sweet Is My Ladye Love - Valerie Von Pechy
• The Sea - Palmer-Lethco
• Act of God - Sharlon Thormahlen
• Processional - Linda Wood
• Canyon - William Mahan
• This is My Country - Don Raye/Al Jacobs
• I Cannot Live Without Thee - Rev. William Reister
• God Bless the U.S.A - Lee Greenwood
• Now Strike the Harp Gladly
• Nyth Y Gwew (A Welsh Folksong)
• Introduction, Theme, and Variations on an English Folk Song - William Mahan
• Sorrow - Rojean Loucks
• Fanny Power - Turlough O'Carolan
• Happy Birthday to You!
• Some Enchanted Evening - Rodgers and Hammerstein
• An Iowa Winter - William Mahan
• Sakura - Japanese Folk Song
• Angels in Waiting - Rev. William Reister
• Many, many, more selections

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, 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, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Rev. Reister was absolutely wonderful! He was so kind, coorperative, professional and talented - he is one of the only people involved in this wedding that I didn't have to stay on top of constantly. Instead, he knew his stuff and just did such a great job that it was one of the only parts of the day I didn't have to worry about. We were very grateful for his willingness to play at our wedding, especially with it being New Year's Eve. I would HIGHLY recommend him! -- Casey C, Jacksonville, FL, 12/31/2011
• Everything was absolutely wonderful regarding Rev William Reister. Everyone was very impressed and enjoyed his music. He definitely was a great addition to the wedding ceremony. -- Rosella D, St Augustine, FL, 12/3/2011
• We were thrilled with the music Pastor Bill played for our outdoor ceremony! He arrived early and coordinated perfectly with our officiant to play at the appropriate times. I highly recommend Pastor Bill for your ceremony! -- Adrienne Z, Palm Coast, FL, 11/11/2011
• Reverend Reister is WONDERFUL. Our Ceremony was beautiful and he really personalized his Sermon for us. He was so helpful to me and I would HIGHLY recommend him as both a Harpist and Minister. He learned a Special Song for Our Ceremony and we were extremely happy. VERY SATISFIED :) -- Sherri S, St Augustine, FL, 10/29/2011
• Rev. Reister and his wife did a wonderful job! The music for the ceremony and cocktail hour was lovely; the guests raved about the music! -- Tressa K, Hilton Head, SC, 10/8/2011
• Rev. Reiser and his wife were awesome. They are very professional and were even more so accommodating to our group. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them. They are such wonderful people. -- Patricia N, Savannah, GA, 4/4/2009
• Rev. Reister played beautifully at my outdoor wedding yesterday. He was very professional and is extremely talented. He was also very easy to work with and great at suggesting songs. He is knowledgeable about the message/story surrounding many of the pieces he plays, which really helps when choosing songs for certain occasions. Overall, he was wonderful and I would definitely recommend him. -- Lisa L, Saint Simons Island, GA, 10/4/2008
• We are so happy we found Rev. Reister. He is friendly, caring, warm, talented, professional and accommodating. We liked how prepared he was and how he helped us to find the music that fit our wedding. Anyone who has the chance to hire him will be not only glad, but lucky! Thank you so much! Kathryn & Luke Mansfield -- Kathryn E, Fernandina Beach, FL, 8/1/2008

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