Harpist Heather Finley is a professional, classically trained harpist with over 10 years of experience performing in the Greater Houston Area. She regularly performs for weddings, special events, and local orchestras & churches.
Heather's goal is to provide beautiful and unique music that adds a touch of elegance to your event. She creates a memorable experience from start to finish by helping clients select music that is tailored to their style. She has a repertoire that ranges from classical/traditional to modern/pop.
I’m writing to thank you Heather for your exceptional, outstanding performance during our 22nd Tree of Angels Ceremony at the Criminal Justice Center in Galveston, Texas. You exceeded all of our expectations and left such a positive impression, that we received great feedback from the families and guests who attended the event. The songs played were beautiful and inspiring for our guests, and we would highly recommend Heather Finley to anyone seeking a elegant, inspiring performer for your event!
Response from Heather Finley, Harpist:
Linda, thank you so much! It was an honor to play for such a special and meaningful ceremony, and I am so glad that the families and guests enjoyed the music!
I was SO fortunate to have Heather play for my wedding! She is a beautiful harpist and person—talented, professional, kind, hardworking, and easy to work with. Would recommend her to anyone!!
Response from Heather Finley, Harpist:
Kara, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to play for your beautiful wedding! I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and your husband to select music for your special day.
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Professional Harpist, Heather Finley, regularly performs in the Houston area for weddings, special events, local orchestras, churches, and chamber music groups. She also teaches harp lessons to students of all ages and ability levels.
Heather earned her Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance at Sam Houston State University in 2015 under the direction of Paula Page, the former harpist of the Houston Symphony. To extend her musical training, Heather participated in the Talis Festival & Academy in Saas-Fee, Switzerland and the MasterWorks Festival.
As an orchestral musician, Heather performs
with local orchestra including the Galveston Symphony, the Clear Lake Symphony, the Baytown Symphony, and the Pasadena Philharmonic Orchestra. She has experience with various wind ensembles, choirs, and chamber music groups.
As a freelance musician, Heather enjoys performing regularly for weddings and special events in the Greater Houston Area. She has played at various elegant venues around the city like the Hotel Galvez, Olde Dobbin Station, and The Bell Tower.
| December 07, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
Pop/Classics
All of Me – John Legend
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Best Day of My Life – American Authors
Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis
Despacito – Luis Fonsi
Fireflies – Owl City
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
From This Moment On – Shania Twain
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
Havana – Camila Cabello
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan/Adele
Marry Me – Train
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Photograph – Ed Sheeran
Señorita – Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes
Stay with Me – Sam Smith
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
That’s Amoré – Dean Martin
Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
You Are The Reason – Calum Scott
Zombie – The Cranberries
Classical
Air on the G String – Bach
Aria from “Lascia ch’io pianga” – Handel
Arioso – Bach
Ave Maria – Schubert
Bridal Chorus – Wagner
Butterfly Waltz – Brain Crain
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Clair de Lune – Debussy
Für Elise – Beethoven
Gymnopedie No. 1 – Satie
Hymne – Vangelis
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Jupiter from “The Planets” – Holst
Largo from the “New World Symphony” – Dvorak
Maid with the Flaxen Hair – Debussy
My Heart Ever Faithful – J. S. Bach
Nocturne in E-Flat – Chopin
Plaisir d’amour (The Joy of Love) – Martini
Prelude in C Major – Bach
Simple Gifts – Traditional American
The Nightingale – Deborah Henson – Conant
To a Wild Rose – MacDowell
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke/Purcell
Wedding March from “A Mid Summer’s Night’s Dream” – Mendelssohn
Movies & Broadway
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes – Cinderella
A Whole New World – Aladdin
All I Ask of You – Phantom of the Opera
Ashokan Farewell – PBS Civil War Series
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – The Lion King
City of Stars – La La Land
Edelweiss – The Sound of Music
How Does a Moment Last Forever – Beauty and the Beast Live Action
I See the Light – Tangled
Married Life – Up
Mia and Sebastian’s Theme – La La Land
Moonlight Densetsu – Sailor Moon
Moon River – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Music of the Night – Phantom of the Opera
Someday My Prince Will Come – Snow White
Somewhere in Time – Somewhere in Time
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – The Wizard of Oz
Tale as Old as Time – Beauty and the Beast
The Rainbow Connection – The Muppets
When You Wish Upon A Star – Pinocch
Christian
Abide by Me – Traditional Hymn
Amazing Grace – Traditional American
As the Deer – Traditional Christian
Be Still My Soul – Traditional Hymn
Be Thou My Vision – Traditional Irish Hymn
How Great Thou Art – Traditional Hymn
Hymne – Vangelis
In Christ Alone – Stuart Townend
In the Garden – Traditional Hymn
It is Well with My Soul – Traditional Hymn
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Nearer, My God to Thee – Traditional Hymn
O Perfect Love – Traditional Hymn
Simple Gifts – Traditional American Hymn
The Lord’s Prayer – Malotte
The Prayer – Josh Groban
Thy Word – Amy Grant
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
Level & dry spot for the harp, stool, and music stand
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