Bethany Bailey Harpist

What Bethany Provides For Your Special Event:

A Free Phone consultation to choose music and answer any questions you may have.
Bethany will show up early and have the harp ready and tuned in time for your event.

Bethany can play almost anything. If you would like a special requests please give her at least one weeks notice to find the and learn the music before your event.

Playing Conditions For The Harp: Due to its size and delicate nature, the harp requires certain environmental considerations to keep it safe and prevent damage. In general, about 5 or 6 square feet of space is needed.

Indoor vs. Outdoor Events
Outside: Bethany has played in many outdoor events and it is very possible. With a little thought, care, and pre-planning, having the harp at an outdoor event can be truly fabulous. Here are the main factors involved: (1) The harp will need to be on dry, level ground. If the ground is grass or gravel or something like that, I have some small rugs that can be placed under the harp to protect it from the ground itself. (2) The harp will need to be completely in the shade and protected from any potential precipitation. (3) The location for the harp needs to be accessible enough by vehicle that the harp doesn’t have to be carried or carted a very long way (this can be discussed). (4) Protection from heavy winds is also very helpful. (5) Extreme cold or heat will be difficult on the harp, and when the temperature gets below approximately 52 degrees fahrenheit it will make it virtually impossible for me to play as my hands will stiffen up and I won't be able to move my fingers well.

Inside: There are a few main considerations about playing inside: (1) Stairs – If there are a lot of stairs leading to the spot where you want the harp to be, she will need help carrying it up and down. Organ/choir lofts are particularly difficult, and if they can be avoided it’d be better; if they can't be avoided, Bethay will need two strong men to carefully carry the harp for me. (2) Heating / air-conditioning: Being too close to either of these can be very dangerous for the instrument, so it’s best to avoid it if we can. (3) Power sources:

Sound & Lighting
Bethany is prepared to play with or without amplification, depending on the situation we may need to mic the harp. Many venues have a microphone that we can use. If the venue does not provide this Bethany can bring her own equipment but please note that this may be an additional charge. Please also let me know if there will be low lighting so that I can be prepared with a stand light.

Bethany Bailey has been studying harp for over 12 years and is Suzuki trained. In 2006 Bethany started participating in Harp Festivals with the American Harp Association where she received superior ratings for 7 years. Bethany now Judges at these festivals and performs in various settings. Bethany has performed with BYU Vocal Point, Piano Guys, Jenny Oaks Baker, and Dallyn Vail Bayles. Bethany has performed with many different groups and orchestras including the BYUI Symphony, BYUI Harp Ensemble, American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic, and many others. She studied harp performance at BYUI for 3 years where she traveled with the symphony to Eastern Canada and New York.

Bethany studies under Doctor Alicia McQuay who holds a Doctorate of Music in Harp Performance and Literature from the world-renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Bethany is an active orchestral harpist at the Utah Valley University Symphony where she is currently studying harp performance under the Principal Harpist of Ballet West, Janet Peterson. Bethany will graduate with her Bachelors degree in Harp Performance December 2020. Bethany has been trained in harp pedagogy and is currently teaching harp in Lehi Utah.

Playing Conditions For The Harp: Due to its size and delicate nature, the harp requires certain environmental considerations to keep it safe and prevent damage. In general, about 5 or 6 square feet of space is needed.

Indoor vs. Outdoor Events
Outside: Bethany has played in many outdoor events and it is very possible. With a little thought, care, and pre-planning, having the harp at an outdoor event can be truly fabulous. Here are the main factors involved: (1) The harp will need to be on dry, level ground. If the ground is grass or gravel or something like that, I have some small rugs that can be placed under the harp to protect it from the ground itself. (2) The harp will need to be completely in the shade and protected from any potential precipitation. (3) The location for the harp needs to be accessible enough by vehicle that the harp doesn’t have to be carried or carted a very long way (this can be discussed). (4) Protection from heavy winds is also very helpful. (5) Extreme cold or heat will be difficult on the harp, and when the temperature gets below approximately 52 degrees fahrenheit it will make it virtually impossible for me to play as my hands will stiffen up and I won't be able to move my fingers well.

Inside: There are a few main considerations about playing inside: (1) Stairs – If there are a lot of stairs leading to the spot where you want the harp to be, she will need help carrying it up and down. Organ/choir lofts are particularly difficult, and if they can be avoided it’d be better; if they can't be avoided, Bethay will need two strong men to carefully carry the harp for me. (2) Heating / air-conditioning: Being too close to either of these can be very dangerous for the instrument, so it’s best to avoid it if we can. (3) Power sources:

Sound & Lighting
Bethany is prepared to play with or without amplification, depending on the situation we may need to mic the harp. Many venues have a microphone that we can use. If the venue does not provide this Bethany can bring her own equipment but please note that this may be an additional charge. Please also let me know if there will be low lighting so that I can be prepared with a stand light.