Monica Schley, Harpist Harpist from Seattle, WA
Will travel up to 500 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 12 Reviews
- 21 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2008
- 2 Awards & Badges
- Virtual Services Offered
- Accepts Online Payment
About Vendor
Learn more about this vendor for your event.
Monica Schley plays solo harp or in combinations with flute; violin; voice; bass; and/or cello. Classical - Celtic - Jazz - Pop - Broadway - Original Compositions :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: WEDDING HARP The harp is an instrument synonymous with peace, love and relaxation. If you are planning your wedding right now, congratulations! This is a very fun and special event in your life. I believe there is no right or wrong way to pick out the details of this event, so choose music that suits you and is emblematic of your relationship. Examples of wedding ceremonies I have played: - traditional Jewish wedding ceremony - all songs by The Beatles for a church wedding - classical music in a chapel - pop music (Radiohead, Nora Jones) in a park - improvised music for a simple backyard ceremony - Gothic theme (Dead Can Dance, Renaissance music) for an twilight candlelight ceremony Why choose live harp music? Harp music creates an atmosphere of sophisticated comfort that adds a special pleasure to any occasion! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: CORPORATE MUSIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS I have been hired by Microsoft and regularly perform at Seattle's historic Sorrento Hotel, among many other events I also play: - House Concerts - Funerals/Memorials - Graduation Ceremonies - Dance Accompaniment - Cocktail Parties - Tea Parties - Holiday Parties :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ABOUT MONICA Monica Schley is a life-long musician. She has a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she studied poetry and music. Her main instrument is harp, and she also sings, plays piano and composes. Monica is a Certified Clinical Musician (playing is hospitals and hospice), a private harp instructor, recording artist, poet, and performer at public shows and private events. She has recorded on over a dozen albums and played for over 250 weddings! In 2004, she received an artist residency from the Espy Foundation. She has composed for site-specific work at Seattle Center with fiber artist Mandy Greer, and has worked with artists Sarah Kavage & Adria Garcia for their site-specific Kabuya piece in the King County Parks System. Monica has been a featured artist on Nancy Guppy's ArtZone (Seattle Channel) and at after hours events at Seattle Art Museum and Bellevue Art Museum. She is also former president of the American Harp Society Seattle Chapter. She leads a chamber pop trio, The Daphnes. She has had the pleasure to work with pop stars, jazz luminaries and indie rockers, including: Jim Knapp; Eyvand Kang; Jherek Bischoff; Evan Flory-Barnes; Ahamefule Oluo, Samantha Boshnak; Butch Morris; Seattle Rock Orchestra; Bill Horist; Kanye West; Lori Goldston; Rosalyn DeRoos; Jesse Sykes; and with the bands Hey Marseilles, Secret Chiefs 3; Parenthetical Girls, The Dead Science and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Services
View a list of services offered by this vendor.
Reviews
Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash.
Sort:
Review by Ashley T.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 10, 2021•From Woodinville, WA
Review by John H.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 5, 2021•From Issaquah, WA
Review by Naniofa P.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 26, 2018•From Des Moines, WA
Awards & Badges
See why this vendor is top rated on The Bash.
Song List
Get a feel for the songs performed by this vendor. Contact them directly for special requests.
- Ave Maria | Bach
- Reverie | Debussy
- Claire de Lune | Debussy
- Pavane | Faure
- Moonrise | Robertson
- The Swan | Saint-Saens
- Bridal March | Wagner
- Air from Water Music | Handel
- Gavotte | Salzedo
- Canon in D | Pachelbel
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring | Bach
- Muzetta's Waltz from La Boheme | Puccinni
- O Perfect Love | Barnby
- Sonatina | Dussek
- Sheep May Safely Graze | Bach
- Sleepers Wake | Bach
- Tango | Salzedo
- Trumpet Voluntary | Clarke
- Wedding March | Mendelssohn
- 18th Century March | anon.
- The Boatman | Scottich
- Carrickfergus | Irish
- Chanter | Irish
- Charles O'Conor | O'Carolan
- Haste to the Wedding | Irish jig
- Inis Siar | Welch
- Irish Country Dance | Irish
- Last Rose of Summer | Irish
- Of She Goes | Irish
- Chances Are | Allen
- Embracable You | Gershwin
- Come Away With Me | Jones
- I Get A Kick Out of You | Porter
- Exit Music from a Movie | Radiohead
- Norweigien Wood | Beatles
- La Vie En Rose | Piaf
- One Hand, One Heart from West Side Story | Bernstein
- September Song | Weill
- Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise | Romberg
- Moonglow | Milles
Booked Events
: The Bash Verified Bookings
Upcoming Events
No upcoming eventsPast Events
Plan, book, celebrate—with confidence
Find Harpists in Seattle, WA to bring your event to life.
Trusted Vendors
With verified reviews and thousands of ratings, it's easy to book the perfect Harpists for all types of events in Seattle, WA—no matter how big or small.
Money-Back Promise
You'll never lose a deposit or balance payment made through The Bash with our 100% money-back guarantee. Online payments are secure through Stripe.
Top-Rated Service
Our US based team of Account Specialists are here to help every step of the way. Since 1997, we've connected planners with vendors for over half a million events.