Harp for Christenings
Harp Music for Christenings and Naming Ceremonies
A christening is intimate. It is about family, promise and quiet significance.
The music should reflect that.
A harp does this effortlessly. It fills the space without overwhelming it. It softens nerves. It holds the room.
Why a harp works beautifully for a christening
• Gentle, reassuring sound. Ideal for babies and young children.
• Elegant but never intrusive. Perfect during the ceremony itself.
• Flexible repertoire. Traditional hymns, classical pieces, film themes or something personal to your family.
• Seamless transitions. Music as guests arrive, during ceremony and as you leave.
When the harp can be played
Before the ceremony
As guests arrive and take their seats. Calm. Reflective. Welcoming.
During the ceremony
Entrance music. Gentle underscoring during candle lighting or blessings. Music while documents are signed.
Exiting the ceremony
Joyful, uplifting music as family and friends leave the ceremony.
If your ceremony is in a church, I liaise directly with the vicar or organist to ensure everything runs smoothly. If it is a naming ceremony or home celebration, I can advise on timings and placement so the harp enhances rather than dominates.
CEREMONY
- Pre-service music. Up to 30 minutes of live harp music as your guests arrive.
- Music for the baby’s entrance. A chosen piece to mark the beginning of the ceremony.
- Exiting music. A joyful, uplifting piece as you leave as a family.
- Electro-acoustic amplification. Discreet amplification where needed to ensure the harp carries beautifully in larger or more open spaces.
£225
Choosing Your Music
You may already have favourites. If not, I provide guidance and a curated list suited to christenings.
Popular choices often include:
• Traditional hymns arranged for harp
• Bach, Handel or gentle classical works
• Film themes such as A Thousand Years or A Whole New World
• Soft contemporary pieces with sentimental value
Practical details
The harp requires a small footprint and can be positioned at the front of the church, beside the font, or discreetly to one side. I arrive early to set up and coordinate with the venue so you do not need to think about it on the day.
Everything is handled professionally and quietly.
What music would you love to hear?
This is just a small selection of my repertoire to choose from.
I will also learn personal songs for your special day...
Always With Me - Spirited Away
A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
A Whole New World - Aladdin
At Last - Etta James
Annie's Song - John Denver
Beauty and the Beast Theme - Tale as Old as Time
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Can you feel the love tonight?
- The Lion King
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Danny Boy
Endless Love - Lionel Ritchie
Fairytale - Enya
Flower Duet - Delibes
Fields of Gold - Sting
First Arabesque - Debussy
Granada - Albeniz
Greensleeves
Halo - Beyonce
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Harp of Gold
Havana - Camila Cabello
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
How Long Will I Love You -Ellie
Impossible - Nothing But Thieves
I will always love you - Whitney Houston
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
La Vie En Rose -Edith Piaf
Love on Top - Beyonce
Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
Lovely - Billie EilishMake you feel my Love - Adele
May It Be - Enya
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Morning - Grieg
Moon River - Breakfast at Tiffanys
Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
Orrinoco Flow - Enya
Over the Rainbow - Wizard of Oz
Pachelbel's Canon - Pachelbel
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan
Prelude in C - JS Bach
Salut d'Amour - Elgar
Shallow - Lady Gaga
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
Stairway to Heaven - Robert Plant
Stand By Me - Ben.E King
Summertime - Gershwin
Talking to the Moon - Bruno Mars
The Rainbow Connection - The Muppets
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Time to Say Goodbye - Andrea Bocelli
Up - Theme from Disney-Pixar
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
What Was I Made For - Billie Eilish
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Yellow-Coldplay
You Are the Reason - Callum Scott
