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Wanted Harpist or Flautist

  • 05-08-2009 02:25PM
    #1
    Ex Flex Member
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭


    hI all

    Am looking to hire a harpist or flautist for the wedding .

    It would be for 1.5 to 2 hours only to take place between the end of the ceremony and the start of the meal.

    Wedding is based in Dublin and takes place on a thursday

    Have made a few enquiries but have been quoted "mad" money (in my opinion)

    Anyone know anybody we could contact that would do it for a reasonable price !?

    many thanks

    EFM


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  • #2
    trad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,696 ✭✭✭trad


    Classical or traditional ?


  • #3
    Ex Flex Member
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭Ex Flex Member


    classical or traditional ?

    havent a clue !! have to say i dont know a think about either except that I really like the "soft" type of music that harpists play . am not sure about flautists.

    we are looking for some kind of "soft classical type music" that can be played in the background whilts the photos etc are being taken

    "trad" brings to mind (correct me if im wrong" traditional irish session type music which we dont want

    thanks


  • #4
    Dolbert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    PM sent.


  • #5
    thedizzler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭thedizzler


    Hi Ex-Flex,
    First thing I'd say is decide more specifically on what type of music you want (trad/classical, and also if you've any specific pieces you'd like- Jésu, joy of man's desiring is beautiful). Then, ask around. University orchestras or church ensembles should do it very reasonably.
    If you're being quoted more than €200 in the Dublin area, youre being ripped off.
    PM me if needed! Best of luck on your big day!


  • #6
    trad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,696 ✭✭✭trad


    thedizzler wrote: »

    If you're being quoted more than €200 in the Dublin area, youre being ripped off.
    PM me if needed! Best of luck on your big day!

    With the greatest of respect, take 2 taxi fares in a 7 seater taxi (to carry the harp) out of the fee and it can take a great hunk out of the fee. A harp won't fit in your inside pocket like a tin whistle or fit in your backpack on the DART.


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  • #7
    smelltheglove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,503 ✭✭✭smelltheglove


    We used http://www.weddingsonline.ie/supplier-directory/item/7286/mairead-whelan-wedding-singer-and-harpist/74/

    I know she is based in Cavan but may travel, she was fantastic and for a tiny amount extra a girl came along with ehr to play the flute. She covered the church, amazing classical songs but as we were getting married at christmas they also included traditional christmas songs also.

    They then came along to the reception and played before the meal which again was fantastic. Very very reasonable also.


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