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Pegi Engelman, Harpist
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Pegi is a graduate of The Ohio
State University School of Music. She is an internationally recognized artist in the field
of pop and jazz for harp, as well as amplification techniques for acoustic harp. Well
known in Columbus for her years performing at the Columbus Steak House, Lindey’s and
the Embassy Suites, Pegi moved to Germany in 1989. While living in Germany, Pegi performed
and recorded extensively in Europe as a soloist and as part of the duo "United
Sound". She has performed for Mercedes-Benz, Sony Germany, Joop! Cosmetics, the KD
German Rhine Line, as well as for many different Ministries in the German government. She
was a regular performer at the American Embassy Club and Scandic Crown Hotel in Bonn.
Since returning to the United States, Pegi continues to perform for a wide variety of corporate and private events of every size. Pegi’s eclectic repertoire provides an elegant and unusual addition to any gathering. Her repertoire includes classical, pop, and jazz favorites, as well as many of her own "Windham Hill" style compositions. Pegi also offers a wide variety of traditional and contemporary music for weddings, worship and memorial services of all faiths. She has been active using harp music to help cancer patients, critically ill and hospice patients.
A Harp at your Event
This information about the harp may assist you in making a decision about music for your event. With so many choices available to you, I am glad you are considering having harp music. Since the moment I first saw and heard a live harpist, I have loved the beautiful sound and appearance of the instrument. Most people aren’t very familiar with the harp, so I would like you give you a bit more information that might further help your decision process.
The beauty and elegance of Pegi’s unique style makes any event extra special!
About Weddings…….
Pegi has over 20 years experience helping brides plan their wedding music! Planning music for your wedding can be fun… and simple with Pegi’s expert assistance. Your ceremony can (and should) reflect your personal taste and wishes. Whether you plan to have 10 guests or 300, the harps lends a very special touch and atmosphere.
Let’s look at the ceremony itself. Catholic wedding masses and Jewish weddings will differ somewhat from this general outline, but this should give you an idea of what is involved in planning wedding ceremony music.
Prelude – 30 minutes prior to ceremony Usually a mix of different classical styles; special pieces of couple’s choice.
Seating of Mothers / Lighting of Family Candles Popular choices: Canon in D, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, or a piece meaningful to the Mothers.
Attendant’s and Bridal Processional Bride should have her "own" music; music changes after all attendants reach altar. Many brides love the traditional "Bridal Chorus", but there are several other pieces that also work very nicely as a processional. It’s all about what you want, and the mood you want to set.
Unity Candle The couple uses the two family candles lit previously by the mothers to light the center Unity Candle. Usually a short classical piece is played, or a piece meaningful to the couple. Sometimes the couple will take flowers to their families at this time, also.
Recessional The Wedding March, Ode to Joy, Trumpet Voluntary are all popular choices...upbeat classical pieces are best here.
Postlude The upbeat, classical mood continues as the guests are released by ushers or the bride and groom. You will get personal attention to the musical details of your big day!
Beautiful elegant harp music by one of Columbus’ most versatile musicians…
Some recent clients: American Health Foundation, Arter and Hadden, The State of Ohio, Victoria’s Secret Catalog, Ohio Independent Insurance Agents, The Hyatt on Capitol Square, New Albany Country Club, Muirfield Country Club, Ohio Health, Wendy’s International, Columbus Museum of Art, J.C. Penney, Easton Towne Center, The OSU Medical Center…. Plus many private individuals parties and weddings.
In addition to many places of worship, the following is a brief list of fine ceremony and reception sites where Pegi has recently performed: Kelton House, Franklin Park Conservatory, The River Club, Cherry Valley Lodge (Newark), Whetstone Park of Roses (shelter house), Cheers Chalet, Tall Timbers, Wedgewood Country Club, Muirfield Village Golf Club, New Albany Country Club, Scioto Country Club, Greystone Winery, Columbus Athenaum, Stagecoach Inn (Logan), Fawcett Center, Medallion Club, Lakes Country Club, Grand Host East, Valley Dale, The Castle Inn (Circleville), Four Points Sheraton, Jessing Center at the Josephinum……
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