Kirsten Carrell

As a graduate of the Indiana University Jacob's School of Music as well as the North Carolina School of the Arts, Kirsten Carrell has more than 10 years of experience in providing elegant harp music for any occasion. Whether you are planning a wedding, dinner party, reception, luncheon, church service, holiday party, corporate event, or any other special event, Kirsten will provide memorable music for your occasion. Her versatile repertoire includes classical, popular, Celtic, contemporary, religious, and many other styles. Kirsten has performed for various celebrities including John Cougar Mellencamp, Arnold Palmer, and on stage with Art Garfunkel. She also appears with various orchestras throughout NC and VA including the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. She is the instructor for the Roanoke Youth Symphony's Harp Ensemble. She teaches privately in Roanoke, VA, Winston-Salem, Lexington, and Charlotte, NC.

If you are interested in a harp and trumpet duo, Kirsten performs with trumpeter, Bryan Osborne. Please see related press kits to view his profile.

• Canon in D - Pachelbel
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Bridal March - Wagner
• Wedding March - Mendelssohn
• Water is Wide - traditional
• Scarbarough Fair - traditional
• In the Garden - C. Schuetze
• Ave Maria - Schubert
• Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell
• Mediation from "Thais" - Massenet
• Wind Beneath My Wings - Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar
• The Rose - Amanda McBroom
• Evergreen - Barbra Streisand
• To a Wild Rose
• Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise - Sigmund Romberg
• Dream - Johnny Mercer
• Days of Wine and Roses - Henry Mancini
• Fools Rush In - Rube Bloom
• Somebody Loves Me - George Gershwin
• Lover, Come Back to Me! - Romberg
• Secret Love - Sammy Fain
• Misty - Erroll Garner
• Ain't Misbehavin' - Thomas "Fats" Waller
• Body and Soul - John Green
• It's Been a Long, Long Time - Jule Styne
• Everybody Loves Somebody - Ken Lane
• Time After Time - Jule Styne
• Moonglow - Will Hudson
• Chances Are - Robert Allen
• Tea for Two - Vincent Youmans
• Don't Get around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen
• Autumn Leaves - Johnny Mercer
• Simple Gifts
• Lord's Prayer - Malotte
• "Andante" from Violin Sonata No. 2 - J.S. Bach
• Clair de Lune - Debussy
• Maid with the Flaxen Hair - Debussy
• Edelweiss - Richard Rogers
• Like Someone in Love - Jimmy Van Heusen
• Basin Street Blues - Spencer Williams
• Can't Help Falling in Love - Weiss/Peretti/Creatore
• Somewhere Out There - James Horner
• All I Ask of You - Andrew Lloyd Webber
• Crazy - Willie Nelson
• From This Moment On - Shanie Twain/ RJ Lange
• What a Wonderful World - Weiss/ Thiele
• Sunrise, Sunset - Harnick/ Bock
• The Way You Look Tonight - Jerome Kern
• And Many More!!

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• If I could give Kirsten a higher rating than five, I would. Matter of fact, her true rating is off the charts. She played beautifully during my wedding and made a lasting memory for me. She was the icing on the cake. To be completely honest, she made the wedding what it was. Without her there, it would not have been the same. I could go on forever about how impressed my husband and I were. Our guest could not stop talking about her. If you desire an unforgettable event, hire Kirsten to play! -- Amanda F, Charlotte, NC, 10/24/2009
• Kirsten was the epitome of professionalism and overwhelmingly talented. My wedding guests loved her performance and reiterated that to me over and over. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much! -- Amy S, Locust, NC, 5/16/2009
• Kirsten's music was incredible. She is such a talented artist. I planned my wedding from out of state, and she was always available to discuss music styles, help me select music, and offer recommendations. I would definitely hire her to play at another event. Everyone is still talking about how much they loved having a harpist during the ceremony. -- Crystal W, Asheville, NC, 10/25/2008
• Working with Kirsten has been and absolute pleasure. She made my wedding such a special occasion. I am so pleased with how everything turned out. I would most definately recommend Kirsten to friends!!! -- Wilma R, Charlotte, NC, 7/11/2009
• Kirsten played her harp for our Holiday Breakfast of about 1500-1700 people. She played loud enough that everyone could hear and it was a beautiful addition to our event. We will use Kirsten at our next event. She was amazing on the harp, playing all the different holiday songs you could think of. We are very happy!!! -- Rachel D, Charlotte, NC, 12/12/2007
• Kirsten was absolutely perfect for our wedding at Biltmore Estate! She played beautifully, presented herself well, and was extremely easy to work with prior to the event. She did everything exactly as she said she would; her punctuality & professionalism were both A+. I would definitely suggest her services to everyone! -- Lynn A, Asheville, NC, 6/14/2008
• Kirsten was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed her music at the wedding and she had great suggestions for the music choices that went over beautifully. -- Kristy G, Lake Lure, NC, 9/20/2009
• Kirsten did a great job!! She was very easy to work with. She did everything she said she would and she was beautiful to watch!! -- Linda D, Clemmons, NC, 3/21/2009
• Kirsten did such a wonderful job playing at my wedding on June 27th...the music was beautiful and people all night were telling me how much they enjoyed her and her music. Thank you for making my wedding night so special. -- Kelly G, Mooresville, NC, 6/27/2009
• Kirsten was GREAT!!! She made my wedding day even more special with the beautiful harp and wonderful music. Kirsten was very accomidating to what I needed and I would definately recommend her to anyone. Tabitha Schwebke Banner Elk, NC -- Tabitha D, Banner Elk, NC, 6/21/2008
• We were very pleased with our decision to hire Kirsten. She was very punctual, friendly and professional. The harp was a nice compliment to our company's holiday party, everyone said they enjoyed listening, and she was very talented. -- Jessica C, Charlotte, NC, 12/14/2007
• I was VERY pleased to have Kirsten play for my wedding. She was always prompt to reply and easy to talk to. I would recomment Kirsten to anyone not even for a wedding. The sound of harp was just amazing. -- Sumire K, Charlotte, NC, 9/13/2008

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