Melissa Tardiff Dvorak Harpist

• Sharon Pabon - Flute
• Emily Leader - Violin
• Chelle Fulk - Violin
• Adrienne Gifford - Cello
• Alicia Kosack - Flute

Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, a full time professional, conservatory-trained harpist, is devoted to the magic of the harp, delighting her audience with a varied and distinctive repertoire.

Melissa is an active soloist and chamber music musician in the Greater Washington DC area, performs regularly at locations including the US Supreme Court, US Department of State, the Kennedy Center, Myerhoff Symphony Hall, Strathmore Music Center, US Naval Academy, DAR Constitution Hall, the Georgetown Club, The Willard Intercontinental and other area landmarks. Her recent orchestral appearances include Washington National Opera, National Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Maryland Symphony, Arlington Symphony, and Salisbury Symphony.

Melissa was the featured harpist for the 55th Presidential Inauguration.

She has appeared with the Anne Murray and Connie Francis Touring Bands, with the Mambo Kings, and at the world premiere of the hit movie "Gods and Generals". She has performed for dignitaries including Prime Minister Tony Blair, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Justice Clarence Thomas, Senator Hillary Clinton, and for numerous state leaders and ambassadors including those from Great Britain, Spain, Austria, France, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Israel, and Jordan.

Melissa is currently serving as Mid-Atlantic Regional Director of the American Harp Society.

Melissa holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Harp Performance from The Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. While a student, Melissa was the recipient of both the Merit Scholarship and the Peabody Career Development Grant. She has studied with world-renowned harpists Alice Chalifoux and Jeanne Chalifoux, and attended the prestigious Salzedo Summer Harp Colony for 7 summers.

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.

• She was on time, looked great, music was beautiful. -- Paul L, Haymarket, VA, 4/29/2012
• Melissa arrived in plenty of time for the scheduled event and did a wonderful job. We had several people comment on her playing ability and how beautiful it sounded. We were more than happy with her contribution to our daughter's wedding and would advise anyone to also have her at your event. Additionally she was a joy to work with both before, during, and after the event - very accomodating and timely responses to all communication. -- Bobbi S, Woodbridge, VA, 8/19/2011
• Melissa was professional yet very personable and pleasant. She truly made our parents anniversary party extra special. Should the need arise, we would work with Melissa again in a heartbeat. -- Karen F, Gainesville, VA, 8/13/2011
• Melissa was fantastic! I would hire her again in a heartbeat and recommend her to friends and acquaintances. -- Erin W, Washington, DC, 4/9/2011
• The music was a perfect complement to our entire event and was so excellent that we and our guests actually stopped to listen to them directly --which is not often the case with accompanying music. Both musicians were also perfect professionals -- on time, properly attired and took no breaks except for dinner. We look forward to hearing their music again and highly recommend them to any other event hosts. -- Constance C, Alexandria, VA, 12/5/2010
• She and the flutist were absolutely the best that I could have asked for! I only wish I had another event to hire her for! -- Allyn L, Mitchellville, MD, 10/25/2009

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