Grace Wepner Ludtke

Harpist, Grace Wepner Ludtke is available for professional bookings, including weddings, receptions, special events, church and school performances, and harp presentations for clubs and/or civic groups. Grace enjoys her career as a professional harpist, performing solo, chamber, and orchestral music for audiences throughout the Southeast. She has performed in famous performance venues throughout the United States and Europe, including Carnegie Hall, St. George's Church, Lincoln Cathedral, and Liben Castle. Grace is the Ensemble Manger of the North Carolina Harp Ensemble and performs with their Touring Ensemble. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music with a concentration in harp performance from Converse College's Petrie School of Music. Grace previously studied music at the North Carolina School of the Arts. She also teaches private harp lessons in Greensboro and Newton, North Carolina

• At Last - Gordon/Warren
• Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Ashford/Simpson
• Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
• How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - Holland/Dozier/Holland
• Can't Help Falling in Love - Weiss/Peretti/Creatore
• All You Need is Love - John Lennon (The Beatles)
• From this Moment On - Shania Twain/RJ Lange
• What a Wonderful World - Weiss/Thiele
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• The Way You Look Tonight - Kern
• Over the Rainbow - Arlen/Harburg
• You Raise Me Up - Lovland/Graham
• The Prayer - Sager/Foster
• How Beautiful - Twila Paris
• Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison (The Beatles)
• Amazing Grace - American Melody
• Londonderry Air - Irish Melody
• Jesus Loves Me (based on Claire de Lune) - Bradbury/Debussy
• Canon in D - Pachelbel
• Ode to Joy - Beethoven
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
• Air on the G String - Bach
• Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod
• Meditation from "Thais" - Massenet
• The Lord's Prayer - Malotte
• The Ash Grove - Thomas
• Harmonious Blacksmith - Handel
• Clair de Lune - Debussy
• Trumpet Tune - Purcell
• Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell
• Bridal March - Wagner
• Wedding March - Mendolssohn
• Psalms 19 - Marcello
• Allegretto & Largo from "The Four Seasons" - Vivaldi
• Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
• First Arabesque - Debussy
• Andante from Violin Sonata No. 2 - Bach
• Concerto in B-flat Major - Handel
• Happy Birthday - American Melody
• AND MANY MORE!

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, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Grace was absolutley fabulous, she met all of the request that my daughter had. Her performance was grand, everyone loved the music. I would highly recommend her for any occasion, total professional and easy to work with. Thanks again Grace, you made my daughter's wedding so special. Sincerely, Carla Robertsz -- Carla R, Lexington, NC, 10/30/2011
• Grace was Fabulous!! Extremely talented and extremely professional! The music was absolutely beautiful! Thanks for helping make the wedding day PERFECT!! -- Angie C, Browns Summit, NC, 11/12/2011
• Words cannot describe how professional and talented Grace is. Not only was she accomodating, but she even took time to learn new pieces for me, and being a musician myself, I know that takes time and effort. She made my ceremony seem like an absolute dream and I would recommend her for any occasion that is calling for a lovely harp music and a lady that not only is professional, but has beautiful technique as well. -- Laura W, Eagle Springs, NC, 12/31/2011
• Grace Wepner's performance was ABSOLUTELY SUPERB in all respects!!! She far exceeded my highest hopes. She was warm, personable, and it was very easy to work with her. Everyone loved her playing and musical selections. On a scale of 1 to 10 Grace Wepner deserves a 20. She gets my VERY HIGHEST recommendation!!! Sincerely, James Ball, M.D. -- James B, Winston-salem, NC, 10/6/2008
• Grace was fantastic!! Her music was so soothing and couldn't have been a more perfect touch to the party!! I highly reccommend her!! She was very professional and talented! -- Pat V, Charlotte, NC, 10/12/2008
• Grace was a wonderful addition to my wedding. Her harp playing was absolutely beautiful and she was so very accommodating and helpful prior to the ceremony. I would highly reccomend her to anyone looking for an added touch of elegance and class to their wedding. Michelle Griffin -- Michelle G, Myrtle Beach, SC, 10/18/2008
• All I can say is that Grace was wonderful. We enjoyed her to to the upmost. She did an awesome job at the banquet and we would definitely have her again. Everybody was amazed at her performance. She is still te talk of the town. Thanks again Grace for a job well done. -- Thomas L, Williamston, NC, 10/24/2008
• Wonderful harpist! Great personality and compliments galore!! A GREAT choice for any occasion. -- Robert K, Greensboro, NC, 12/6/2008
• Grace did a marvelous job for our anniversary celebration. Her performance was outstanding! She was just the right touch for our event. Thanks so much! -- Holly B, Greensboro, NC, 1/2/2009
• Grace was an excellent addition to my parents' 50th anniversary celebration. She took the time to talk to the guests and answer their questions about the harp as well as providing excellent entertainment. She is highly recommended! -- Rhonda L, Madison, NC, 2/14/2009
• Ms Wepner has a magnificent talent. She was a part of our Valentine's Day Event and received many compliments. Will be contacting her for future events. Brett Food & Beverage Manager Cardinal Country Club Greensboro, NC -- Brett C, Greensboro, NC, 2/14/2009
• Grace was wonderful!!! We were already nervous enough on our wedding day with eveything that was going on, However Grace's professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile was great. Hope to use her services agian and would highly recommend her for ANY function!! Gerald & Kelli Stutt Married May 2nd 2009 -- Gerald S, Hampton, VA, 5/2/2009
• What a privilege it was to have Grace perform at our garden wedding ceremony!!! My fiance had a special request for a song he wanted to hear as I walked down the aisle. Although Grace did not have the selection in her repertoire, she was able to transcribe a piano piece in order to grant my new husband's wish! Grace is fabulous and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to add a touch of elegance to an event!! -- Carma T, Winston-salem, NC, 7/17/2009

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