The Elegant Touch

717-235-4064

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Categories: glenville ceremony music Address: P.O.Box 127
7913 Glen Echo Road
Glenville, PA 17329
(map) Phone: 717-235-4064

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Tiffany
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06/02/2012

Kris made our ceremony such a beautiful experience. The music she played on the harp touched us. It truely made our wedding extra special. She is incredibly talented.

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daysoftheweeks
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05/16/2009

Kris Snyder was exceptionally easy to work with and get in touch with. She met with my husband and I a few months before our wedding at her home in PA to walk us through our ceremony and demonstrate music. She was patient and had excellent suggestions to help personalize the ceremony. She played during the ceremony and the cocktail hour. Highly recommended.

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05/04/2008

We used Mrs. Kris Snyder as our harper for our ceremony. She was VERY professional and accommodating. We met with her in her home and she demonstrated her abilities for us in person. She even took requests! :) She sat with us for a good amount of time picking out every last song for our ceremony and gave us a sample so we would know exactly what it would sound like! She also played for our cocktail hour, but unfortunately we were otherwise occupied so unable to experience it first hand. Our guests had nothing but compliments for her though. There was a song that was special to us that she didn't have in her portfolio, so when we could find it, we sent it to her and she modified it for her style of harp, the pedal harp, and preformed it for our special day! She was wonderful! I would definitely recommend her to anyone! She did our ceremony outside and was very happy to do so with the proper weather and shade from the sun.

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Vendor recommendation from Liberty Mountain Resort

The Elegant Touch, Kris is exceptional! We have been working with her for many years and always does a fantastic job! She is professional and very easy to work with.

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About The Elegant Touch

I am a 4th generation harper - and have been performing in the Northern Maryland/Southern Pennsylvania area for over 25 years. I use the more traditional/ancient harp - the lever harp. I have two recordings: "Innisfree-Celtic Dreams" and "Innisfree-Full Circle" - both available at Amazon.com and CDbaby.com. I am the Music Director for "The Muses" - York County's Premier Harp Ensemble, and I have over 23 students. I am a Certified Music Practitioner (prescriptive music at the bedside of the ill and dying) and am the Vice President on the Board of Directors for The Music for Healing and Transition Program. Music is my passion! My repertoire reflects this passion in the diversity- I have something for everyone: Celtic, Classical, Broadway, New Age, Pop, Religious, Renaissance. If you have a piece of music 'near and dear to your heart' that isn't on my expansive repertoire list - get me a copy of it - and I can usually re-write it to fit the lever harp. I have multiple sound systems and multiple costumes (for themed events).

FAQ for The Elegant Touch

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo

What instruments does your group play?

Harp

What is your usual attire?

Although I typically wear black, I can usually blend with any color pallet.

Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?

Clients are encouraged to come to my harp studio to hear personalized selections.

How much time do you usually need for setup?

I always arrive at least 1 hour prior to performance - although I usually only need 20 minutes to setup.

How much space do you usually require?

I don't need much space 3x3 feet is fine - I do require no direct sunlight/rain/mist on the harp.

Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?

Mileage charges are based on distance from my studio - I will go anywhere (Virginia,Maryland,DC,Pennsylania)

Additional Advice

"What types of services have you performed at?"
I have performed for many diverse ceremonies: Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Non-denominational, Wiccan and at Civil Service Ceremonies.
"I am having a Civil War themed wedding and want my vendors to blend - can you do that?"
I have a variety of costumes for themed events.

Your music selections are another way to truly personalize your day. Honor an important person in your life by having "their" song performed either during Prelude (the period when your guests are being seated) or as part of the Ceremony.