Candace Lark
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Norristown, PA
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Harpist
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3 Verified Bookings
Candace's 20 plus years of experience allows for ease and accommodation your planning. Her diverse selection of music allows her to fit nicely into any event…
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I love helping couples select music that showcases their personalities and relationship! Whether it is the traditional Bridal March, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, or the Beetles, I can play it all!
There is the option of two different harps available for your wedding or special event: the traditional concert grand pedal harp, and the sleek carbon fiber lever harp. The pedal harp is perfect for indoor events and can be amplified to ensure your guests can hear and enjoy the music. The carbon fiber harp is great for all outdoor events as it can better withstand the elements. It also can be amplified and is light enough to be taken places that I may not be able to go with my pedal harp.
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Price Range: Starting at $500 (Varies depending on the event)
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Amber has a liability insurance policy and can provide a certificate of insurance if your venue requires it.
Create a one-of-a-kind event with completely custom experience from start to finish. You can be as involved as much or as little as you would like to with the music selections - from hand-picking each song, to simply selecting a genre. Amber will work with you to tailor her performing to your needs, preferences, and event. From celebrating a marriage to remembering a loved one, Amber can set the tone and create an atmosphere suitable for your needs. FREE consultations throughout the planning process are included for every event booking.
If you are interested in a harp duo/trio, I frequently collaborate with other musicians for weddings and special events. Please include those details in your inquiry. Groups offered: Harp/Violin, Harp/Cello, Harp/Violin/Cello. Other instrumental options can be available upon request!
Amber Mecke Duncalfe desires to share her passion for music and the harp with those around her through performance, arts leadership, and education. A recent graduate of the Eastman School of Music, where she studied with Kathleen Bride, Amber is now an active professional in the South Jersey/Greater Philadelphia Area and performs in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. As a performer, Amber infuses her music with the dynamic energy and passion she brings to everything she does.
In 2017, Amber graduated from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Summa cum laude, where she studied with Ina Zdorovetchi. The rigorous performing and academic schedule at the Boston Conservatory exposed Amber to a variety of experiences, from playing in operas, dance shows, musical theater productions, orchestras, new music ensembles, and more. Previously she studied with Kimberly Rowe and Elizabeth Hainen at Temple University. Amber has also played in masterclasses for world renowned harpists Kathleen Bride, Agnes Clement, Rita Costanzi, Jaymee Haefner, Elizabeth Hainen, Susann McDonald, Elzbieta Szmyt, Ghislaine Petit Volta, Ina Zdorovetchi, and Jessica Zhou.
Wedding Song Suggestions:
Mothers/Bridal Party Processional & Entrance of the Bride
Classical:
Canon in D (great for a short processional)
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Prelude in C – Bach
Bridal March – Wagner
The Swan - Saint-Saens
Other:
Perfect – Ed Sheeran (great for longer processional)
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri (great for longer processional)
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis
All of Me – John Legend
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Moon River (from Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
The Nightingale – Henson-Conant (great for any length processional)
Sanctuary – Twila Paris
Beauty & the Beast – Disney
I Choose You – Sara Bareilles
(Optional) Mid-ceremony (unity candle, signing of the certificate, etc.):
The Nightingale – Henson-Conant
“Meditation” from Thais
The Swan – Saint-Saens
Romance without Words – Felix Godefroid
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
All of Me – John Legend
Recessional (newly married couple is pronounced and walks down the aisle):
Classical:
Bridal Chorus – Mendelssohn
Hornpipe – Handel
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
Rondeau – Mouret
Other:
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
I Choose You – Sara Bareilles
Best Day of My Life – American Authors
Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
If you don't see your favorite song on this list, don't worry! Although this is by no means a complete list, there may be pieces that I do not have music for. In most of these circumstances I am able to make arrangements to accommodate special requests.
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