Meet harpist Helen Barley 01384 877 572 | www.helenbarley.co.uk I’m a harpist based in Kinver specialising in weddings and am passionate about helping couples have the best day possible. I’m a graduate of the Royal Manchester College of Music, and I later did my post-graduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. My work with a group of autistic children led me to buy a small harp as an experiment. Both the children and I completely fell in love with the instrument, and so a period of intensive training followed, including lessons from some of the country’s top harpists. I now enjoy singing at weddings and other functions. I sing and play covers in many different genres of music, offering a wide range of styles. I also teach the harp and am the director of the Kinver Harp Ensemble. My wide variety of harps are available for all situations, and amplification can be provided if required. I give my full commitment to providing the perfect music for the ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast. To that end, I offer a free consultation for couples to see and hear the harps and discuss their options. My charges depend on the date, location and which part of the wedding need my services. My minimum cost is £290 for any part of the wedding. For two parts, such as the ceremony and drinks reception, I don’t charge by the hour as I’ve found weddings rarely run on time, so I prefer to charge for the event and then it doesn’t matter if everything runs a bit late. I work alone and only play one wedding a day, so it’s essential to book as soon as you have secured your date and venue to avoid disappointment. My favourite part of playing at weddings is contributing to a couple’s happiness. I feel privileged to be part of such an important occasion, and I love every moment of it. 49 MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
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