Having played the harp professionally for over 20 years (since the age of 12), Aimee and her gold concert grand harp add a touch of elegance to any occasion. Aimee has played engagements for companies such as Boeing; Monsanto; A.G. Edwards; Ralston Purina; Emerson Motor Company; Gray, Ritter, and Graham Law Firm; and the Olin School of Business at Washington University. Her venues are equally wide-ranging, including the Ritz Carlton, Macy's (in St. Louis and Columbia, MO), Dillard's, 9th Street Abbey, the Adams Mark, the Missouri Athletic Club, the Jewel Box in Forest Park, the Butterfly House, the UMSL Provincial House Chapel, the Missouri Botanical Gardens, the Piper Palm House, Tower Grove Park, the Desloges Mansion, Pere Marquette Lodge and numerous private residences and churches.
For seven years, Aimee studied with Laura Hearne of St. Louis, who played for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Muny for many years. In addition, Aimee attended Harp Masterclass with world-renowned harpist Susann McDonald at Indiana University for three summers. During high school, Aimee played with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra for four years, two years as the principal harpist. Throughout high school and college, Aimee played with numerous other orchestras including the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, the Washington University Orchestra, the Musical Diversion Society, the University of Illinois Orchestra, and the University of Illinois Illini Symphony. While attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Aimee studied under Dr. Ann Yeung, a world-renowned harpist in her own right.
Her repertoire of Classical, Pop, Traditional, Wedding (Christian, Non-Denominational, Jewish), Sacred, Seasonal, Celtic, or Orchestral is the perfect addition to Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Cocktail Hours, Receptions, Parties, Banquets, Corporate Events, Open Houses, Grand Openings, Religious Services, Memorial Services
The type of venue for your special occasion or event can be wide-ranging across the St. Louis, Missouri metro area and southern Illinois. Aimee has played in virtually all types of indoor and outdoor settings, including a river cruise.
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Hi Aimee,
I just wanted to write you to thank you for the beautiful music you
provided at our wedding. You did an amazing job and everybody enjoyed the music you played for us. I wouldn't have chosen any other option for our wedding music. You truly are a professional and made
all of our wishes come true. I'm glad you were able to share our special day with us. Thanks again for a memorable experience. - Aaron (Groom), March 2012
Dear Aimee,
Thank you so much for playing at my reception last July. Everyone said at the time how much they enjoyed your repertoire and even six months later they still comment on how lovely the music was. Thank you so much for making my wedding day so beautiful! Best wishes, Catherine (Bride)
Dear Aimee--
Thank You! Thank You! You are a gifted, talented musician and share it with people in such a beautiful way! So many compliments were given to you through us! Thanks again. - Mary J. (Mother of Bride), May 2008
Aimee-
Thank you so much for the beautiful music...it was beautiful through the processional, the mass and the recessional. - Marilou (Mother of Bride), October 2009
Dear Aimee,
Thank you for the beautiful music you provided during our wedding and cocktail hour! Not only did we think the music was perfect, but our guests gave many compliments throughout the evening...It was a pleasure to work with you! Thanks again for everything! - Mallie and Scott F. (Bride and Groom), February 2009
Aimee, Your playing at Lauren & Matt's wedding was just perfect. All of the selections were so special and set such a perfect background for the entire wedding ceremony...Everything sounded so lovely... Many people did comment on how beautiful your playing was. Thank you for working with us and the organist - you were wonderful. -
Donna H. (Mother of the Bride), May 2009
Aimee, Thank you SOOO much! EVERYONE complimented you a ton and said how beautiful your harp playing was! People are still talking and asking me for your info so I hope you don't mind I have been giving them you website! Thank you again! Everything went very smoothly and wonderfully! - Amanda (Bride)
I just want to Thank You for a beautiful job at my daughter's wedding. I received so many compliments on your music. Once again Thank You for helping to make her ceremony so beautiful! - Julie R. (Mother of Bride)
Hi Aimee, I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for your services/talent yesterday! You and Michelle (violinist) did a great job at the wedding and my guests LOVED you guys! You helped to make our wedding beautiful. Thanks again! - Jen S. (Bride)
Thank you very much. You were awesome!!!!!!! I had never attended a wedding with a harpist and most of our guests hadn't either. So, it was really a treat. Everyone loved you. Thanks again for your professionalism and for sharing your wonderful talent with us. - Sharonda and Charles (Bride and Groom)