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Sarah Thompson, Harpist
- Los Angeles, CA
- Harpist
- Travels up to 120 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Sarah Thompson has been dazzling audiences with her harp musicality for over 25 years. She began formal piano lessons at the age of 5 years and went on to develop her craft in harp, piano, and vocal music. She earned her music degree from Northwestern University in Harp Performance.
Sarah is active as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, recording studio musician, and harp instructor. She has premiered works by rising composers and performed for prestigious political figures. Sarah was featured in Chicago Talent Magazine as one of Chicago's top artists. She is the former Secretary of the Greater Chicago Chapter of American Harp Society.
23 Reviews
Sarah has such talent! She blew away our guests at our Professional Networking Mixer. The beautiful mix of genres and elegant sounds flooded our courtyard. We will definitely be booking again!
Harpist
I reached out to Gig Salad and Sarah replied immediately with specific questions about our event. She followed several times before the event. Showed up early wearing a dress perfect for the dinner party. She was friendly , beautiful, had a great disposition, and more important: she played beautifully and almost non-stop to everyone’s delight. I recommend her to anyone and everyone who is thinking of music during a dinner party or reception. Magical!
Sarah was absolutely amazing! Her song selection was fantastic, filled with beautiful, familiar pieces that everyone could enjoy. Each piece was performed with skill and passion. It was a joy to watch and listen to.
What impressed me even more was Sarah's professionalism. She arrived right on time, set up quickly, and was ready to go without any fuss. Throughout the event, she remained composed and focused, ensuring that everything went off without a hitch.
Overall, Sarah made our event truly special. If you're looking for a harpist who not only plays beautifully but also brings a level of professionalism and grace to their performance, Sarah is the one to choose. Thank you, Sarah, for an unforgettable performance!
Harpist
Sarah was absolutely incredible! She showed up on time, prepared and ready to play. Things did not start on time and she handled it with extreme professionalism. Her harp’s esthetic's are beautiful. Even without the sound the look of the harp will elevate any event. I hired her for my daughter’s wedding. My job was to make her wedding dreams come true. Therefore, when she said she wants a harpist, we made it come to fruition. Sarah played beautifully for our outdoor golf course wedding. The only negative is I wish I was able to interact with her more. I know from our video call she is very personable and a delight. She truly desires to make the day unforgettable for the bride & groom.
Sarah was amazing. She was competent. She was on time. She handled everything perfectly. She kept in touch with us up until the last hours of the performance . She was totally professional!
Her music selection was perfect. Everyone was so impressed and delighted to have her. She played to over 50 adults for a birthday tea. It was such a memorable afternoon for many, not only the 95-year-old birthday girl!
Harpist
Sarah was amazing! She was polite and professional. Everyone was raving about her and saying how much they enjoyed the harpist.
Harpist
I highly recommend Sarah as a performer for any of your events. She conducts herself with utmost professionalism and her musical skills are exceptional, creating a beautiful ambiance.
Harpist
Sarah was absolutely amazing. Helped create an enchanting night for all of us!
Harpist
Sarah and her harp was exactly what my wife's birthday party needed. Sarah did a wonderful job playing songs that everyone was able to recognize.
Sarah is talented and personable. Booking her was a breeze and communication was thorough. I’m so happy we did this for our Christmas Eve.
Harpist
Sarah was her early and set up and ready for event start. Our membership loved the harp background music.
Very professional and friendly. Will definitely call her for our next event needing a harpist.
Harpist
Sarah played beautifully, worked in all of our music requests and elevated our wedding to more than we could have dreamed of. Easy to work with and a true professional.
Harpist
Sara was absolutely lovely. She made my daughters wedding ceremony like a fairy tale.
Harpist
Sarah is very detail oriented and makes sure you get exactly what you want. She is very responsive and professional! Would absolutely recommend in a heart beat. Thank you so much for making our day so special!
Harpist
Sarah is very professional. She is a excellent harp player. She definitely added class to the party.
Would definitely hire her again.
Harpist
Having Sarah perform at our wedding added an unbelievable element to the entire ceremony. She took the time to setup a Zoom call before the event to get to know us and talk about the ceremony, what songs we wanted her to play, and even was thoughtful enough to ask about the color scheme/theme of the wedding so she could dress accordingly.
Everyone at the wedding was so impressed with her performance and my wife and I feel so lucky to have found her. If you are thinking about having a harpist at your event, Sarah should absolutely be your first choice!
Sarah showed up on time and played a wide variety of music during the event. Guests were very excited and loved all the music.
Harpist
we had a last-minute 'elopement style' wedding and thought live music would be great to have. choosing Sarah and her harp was the best decision we made in planning! her playing really brought the ceremony together and made most of the guests cry. it was spot on!
communication with Sarah was great and easy as well and she is very thorough and meticulous. thank you Sarah for joining us and we appreciate you. #fairyTaleElopement
Harpist
Everyone enjoyed the performance and the range of music she played. We would definitely have her again
Harpist
Response from Sarah Thompson, Harpist:
Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure performing for your event!
Sarah was a beautiful addition to our event and her skillful artistry was very much appreciated. Made for a lovely day.
Harpist
Very nice. Helped make the evening.
Harpist
She added a great touch to the ceremony. It was very soothing to listen to her music in he background. Highly recommend for future events.
Harpist
Sarah did a beautiful job at our holiday party. She is an amazing musician.
Harpist
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
For all inquiries, I respond within two business days.
For wedding ceremonies, I conduct consultations virtually. For all other events, I conduct phone consultations to discuss music details.
On the day of the event, I will arrive 45 minutes prior to the event or my performance time to setup. Typically, I will be dressed in concert black, unless otherwise discussed. I will perform for the agreed upon time and will leave after the performance.
About
Sarah Thompson began formal music training on the piano at the age of 5 and began harp lessons at age 12. She received musical instruction at Northwestern University. After earning her B.M. in Harp Performance, she began teaching privately and performing in the Midwest. Sarah was featured in Chicago Talent Magazine as one of Chicago's top talents in 2011.
As a seasoned and versatile musician, Sarah performs with elegance and style for engagements ranging from weddings, receptions, memorial services, banquets, religious services, corporate hospitality, and other special events. She offers a unique experience to each event, providing the perfect musical ambiance. Sarah’s ability to play an eclectic variety of music makes customizing a performance easy. Her musical range includes classical, contemporary/pop, broadway, jazz, spiritual, Spanish, Celtic, and ethnic music.
Sarah is based in the Los Angeles area and travels throughout the west coast performing, teaching, and presenting workshops.
Sarah has studied with Jeanene Gage, Elizabeth Cifani, Dr. Nan Gullo-Richmond, and Dr. Kathy B. Moore.
Additional Booking Notes
If stairs are present at the venue, I may need assistance moving the harp.
For outdoor performances, I reserve the right to refuse to play or unload the instrument under the conditions: Rain, snow, heavy wind, extreme cold or hot temperature.
Amplification may be needed depending on the venue and event size, which I can provide.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
June 06, 2025 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
December 24, 2024 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 15, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 08, 2024 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 05, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 07, 2024 • 7:00am - 9:00am | Corporate Event |
September 25, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 10, 2024 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
June 30, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
June 09, 2024 • 10:30am - 1:30pm | Baby Shower |
June 01, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
May 25, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 17, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Graduation |
May 01, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 27, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 02, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Baby Shower |
February 10, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
December 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 11, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 09, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 14, 2023 • 9:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 06, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
November 19, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 22, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 20, 2022 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 04, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 18, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 21, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 14, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:30pm | Baby Shower |
May 23, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 15, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 29, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 12, 2020 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
December 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
June 23, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
December 25, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 17, 2017 • 1:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 21, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 25, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
December 18, 2016 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
November 19, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Bridal Shower |
November 17, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Anniversary Party |
October 01, 2016 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
September 11, 2016 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 04, 2015 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
Set List
I enjoy performing all genres and styles of music, including but limited to classical, pop/contemporary, spiritual, rock, classic rock, world, Celtic, orchestral, Broadway.
Most Requested Repertoire:
CONTEMPORARY
100 Years – Five for Fighting
Annie’s Song – John Denver
Beauty and the Beast Theme –from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Over the Rainbow – from The Wizard of Oz
Puff (The Magic Dragon) – Peter Paul and Mary
Rainbow Connection – from The Muppet Movie
Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – from Disney’s The Lion King
Celebration – Kool and the Gang
Clocks – Coldplay
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Edelweiss – from Sound of Music
Embraceable You – Gershwin
Feather Theme – from Forrest Gump
Fireflies – Owl City
Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
From This Moment On – Shania Twain
Gonna Fly Now – theme from Rocky
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Green Day
Grow Old with Me – John Lennon
Hurt – Nine Inch Nails
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
Let It Go – from Disney’s Frozen
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Memory – Andrew Lloyd Webber/from Cats
Moon River – from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
My Cup Runneth Over – from I Do! I Do!
One Hand, One Heart – from West Side Story
The Rose – Bette Midler
Seasons of Love – from Rent
Send in the Clowns – from A Little Night Music
Somewhere Out There – from An American Tail
Stairway to Heaven – Led Zepplin
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Tomorrow – from Annie
Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers/from Ghost
Theme from Up – from Pixar’s Up
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
A Whole New World – from Aladdin
The Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
CLASSICAL
Ave Maria - Schubert
Bride’s March (Here Comes the Bride) – R. Wagner
Canon in D Major – J. Pachelbel
Concerto in D Major – A. Vivaldi
Danny Boy – Traditional Irish
Gymnopedie – E. Satie
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J.S. Bach
Laura – A. Challan (Harp Specific)
L’ecossaise – T. Latour
Ode to Joy – L. Beethoven
Romance – Kotzeleuch
Simple Gifts (Shaker Hymn) – E. Joseph
Spring from The Four Seasons – Vivaldi
Trumpet Tune – H. Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary – H. Purcell
Valse russe – J.L. Gatayes
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
Setup Requirements
I require a 6' x 6' area to perform.
If stairs are involved, I require additional help in moving the harp.
Ample lighting should be provided.
I provide my own platform if performing outdoors on a non-concrete surface.
I provide own amplification, if needed.