Harpist Phyllis Taylor Sparks

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Tuesday, February 14, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Saffire Restaurant
  • Franklin, TN
  • Saturday, December 24, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Christ The King
  • Nashville, TN
  • Saturday, December 24, 2011
  • 11:00PM - Christ The King
  • Nashville, TN
  • Sunday, December 11, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Saint Saen Christmas Oratorio
  • Gallatin, TN
  • Thursday, December 08, 2011
  • 11:00AM - Pinnacle Building
  • Nashville, TN
  • Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  • 11:00AM - Pinnacle Building
  • Nashville, TN
  • Sunday, December 04, 2011
  • 6:30PM - Dillard's Green Hills
  • Nashville, TN
  • Saturday, October 01, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Nashville, TN
  • Thursday, July 14, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Grand Ole Opry House
  • Nashville, TN
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Location:
Nashville, Tennessee
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Nashville.
Pay Range:
$300-$1500 per event
Member Since:
2011
Primary Category:
Harp
Additional Categories:
Ambient Harp, Broadway Harp, Celtic Harp, Chamber Music Harp, Pop Harp
Influences:
Not Available

Description

The list of people whom Phyllis Taylor Sparks has played for reads like a virtual Who's Who, including the wedding of Natalie Cole, numerous events for former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, and for H.R.H. Prince Edward on his recent trip to Nashville, TN. In addition to her work as a solo artist, Ms. Sparks has played with the Nashville Symphony on their Carnegie Hall Tour, on the Amy Grant Christmas Tour and regularly records with the Nashville String Machine.
She is a former member of the famous Mantovani Orchestra. Phyllis performs and records regularly with the renowned Nashville String Machine. Ms. Sparks and her jazz trio, The Dream Machine, have played Nashville's prestigious Swan Ball. She has also accompanied Josh Groban, Martina McBride, Kip Winger, Dennis DeYoung, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Wynonna, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lorrie Morgan and the legendary Ray Charles, to name a few.
For two seasons, she performed the musical "Christmas Carol", starring actor Jamie Farr at the famous Ryman Auditorium. She also played with the orchestra for the pre-broadway run of Dream, The King and I, South Pacific, Camelot starring Lou Diamond Phillips, The Fantastics and the hit show The Producers at the Tennessee Performing Art Center.
Ms Sparks has also played on numerous FILM SCORES including the recently released Fireproof starring Kirk Cameron. She is featured playing Celtic harp on the song "Fire Within" sung by Natalie Rogers in the major movie release "SOUL SURFER".
Phyllis has recorded seven solo CD's

Song List

  • Song list available upon request - Popular Music
  • Song list available upon request - Classical Music
  • Song list available upon request - Celtic Music
  • Song list available upon request - Asian Music

Available For:

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.

Feedback

  • Ms. Sparks performed a beautiful ceremony for the entire wedding prior to, during, and after the vows. I would highly recommend her for her experience, professionalism, happy interactions, and talent! -- David G, Nashville, TN, 10/1/2011