Rachel Avery (celtic harp) & Terri Pepper (violin)

Enjoy live harp music or harp with violin for your next special occasion!

Rachel Avery is a folk harp teacher in Madison, WI. She has been playing harp since age 16 and has studied with harpist Beatriz Martin-Ruiz in Champaign, IL. Rachel has extensive experience playing both outdoor and indoor events, from weddings to dinner and birthday parties to award ceremonies. She typically performs on her 5-octave Dusty Strings celtic harp, but she also has a double-strung Dusty Strings harp and a Sandpiper lap harp. Terri Pepper has been playing the violin since age 8, and enjoys playing a variety of musical styles includes classical and celtic. She has performed in several community and university orchestras.

Enjoy music from the celtic traditions or choose from more standard classical and religious repertoire. Special requests, favorite movie themes, and pop songs are welcome too!

The celtic harp is ideal for more intimate gatherings as well as larger events, and the music varies from the lively to the sublime. The harp with violin can also be easily arranged if desired, and Rachel can also play the piano if you'd prefer piano and violin. A free consult is available for interested parties prior to signing the contract, and there is no obligation with the consult.

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• These two ladies were amazing, and everyone loved the music at the ceremony - they were professional and kept playing as if nothing were wrong even when we got the flowergirl and junior bridesmaid out of order (one was supposed to be the cue for my entrance, but the girls went out of order!) All the guests loved the wide range of music, and the ambiance was perfect for an outdoor wedding! Thank you SO much, Terri and Rachel! -- Virginia L, Madison, WI, 6/5/2009
• Rachel and Terri were absolutely amazing! They made our wedding day incredibly wonderful with the beautiful music they played during our wedding ceremony. Thank you so much! -- Jessica A, Janesville, WI, 10/4/2008
• We hired Rachel to play for our wedding. She did an excellent job catering to our specific music taste! She was very professional and we heard many wonderful comments about her music from our guests. We would not hesitate to refer her to anyone! -- Karen P, Madison, WI, 8/16/2008
• Rachel and Terri sounded beautiful at our wedding in the Atrium room at Olbrich gardens. I'm sure they would sound lovely anywhere, but I think this was a particularly good venue for them. They were both professional and relaxed, as well as super easy to work with--I would definitely use them again. Thanks, Rachel and Terri! -- Josephine H, Madison, WI, 4/25/2009
• Rachel provided the most beautiful harp & harp/violin duet music for our outdoor commitment ceremony. All the guests were commenting on how fantastic the selections were (and she was very accomodating to our requests). She was punctual and played until the last guest filtered into the reception hall. Very friendly and easy to work with; I would recommend Rachel to anyone looking for an amazing harp experience at your wedding or other event. -- Melissa S, Madison, WI, 7/12/2008
• Rachel is an absolute professional and I would highly recommend her to anyone desiring a harpist for their wedding or event. From inception to completion she was more than accommodating and went above and beyond with even assisting me in finding a photographer three days before my wedding! Her skills as a harpist, in both song selection and ability, are second to none! My husband and I are incredibly grateful for the lovely ambiance that was created by her presence. She is a true talent and quite a gem. Our day would not have been complete without her. Thank you for everything Rachel! -- Margette L, Madison, WI, 8/25/2007

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