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Claire Happel Ashe is a professional wedding harpist based in Macomb, Illinois. She comes to the area with over ten years of experience performing for events and concerts in the Chicago region. As a classically-trained musician, Claire has provided beautiful music for celebrations including weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, and rehearsal dinners at venues such as the Drake Hotel in Chicago and Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. She holds degrees in harp performance from Yale and the University of Illinois and has performed for audiences all over the world in halls ranging from the Rudolfinum in Prague to Carnegie Hall in New York to Symphony Center in Chicago.

Services Offered

With an extensive repertoire of musical selections, Claire's music adds beauty to every part of your wedding day, including the ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour. She loves being a part of each couple’s special day and approaches each event with professionalism and passion. Known for her versatility and personable manner, she works closely with each couple to create a perfect, personalized list of songs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$400

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Harp

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
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Reviews of Claire Happel Ashe, Harp

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Kyna M. Sent on 06/10/2021
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The best wedding harpist!

Claire was such a pleasure to work with for our big day and played the harp so beautifully! She played our ceremony, as well as prelude and postlude. Having her stay the additional 15 minutes past the ceremony time was so wonderful as we all took photos, not to mention she has a pretty impressive repertoire to choose from. We also pivoted our wedding venue about 5 months before our date, and she was so willing to make the trip and be flexible with us! Claire added something special to our wedding day, and we are so happy we had her there to play. If you're thinking about a harpist in the Chicago area/midwest, Claire is certainly the one!
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Karen W. Sent on 08/26/2020
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Dream Wedding Music!

I got married at an outdoor venue in October 2018. Not having access to electricity and being a classical musician myself, I knew I wanted a live musician and harp is just the perfect instrument for a wedding. Claire did an absolute outstanding job not only performing during the ceremony, but with my questions and requests before the big day. Also, it was so great to be able to depend on her professionalism on the big day. As a bride who also felt like she had to run the show, it was nice to have a musician who really knew a lot about where best they should set up, arrived early for the ceremony, and played so beautifully. Additionally, not only did she help me choose music to fit my wedding, she also helped in making a harp arrangement of a vocal piece I really wanted for my walk down the aisle. She is highly qualified, SUPER nice, and could do anything you needed for your big day! I HIGHLY recommend Claire for your wedding (or any other event)!
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Colleen Sent on 08/21/2020
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Claire is the best!

Claire played her beautiful harp at my wedding, and did a phenomenal job! Sounded great, she made everything super easy, great communication, and her song selection was perfect. My husband was also very impressed and happy with her performance - he was glad I pushed for the harp! Thanks so much Claire!
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