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Classical
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Popular
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Jazz Standards
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Show Tunes
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Folk/Celtic
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Religious
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Local Travel: |
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100 miles |
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International Gigs: |
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Performing
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1993 |
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Also Provide Music Group: |
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Available with Harp: |
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Description: |
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The sounds of the harp add a
special touch to any event. Catherine enjoys providing
this service to her clients in a friendly and organized
manner. She works closely with brides and grooms to
select the perfect repertoire for each unique ceremony
and strives to make your event planning as relaxed as
possible. With years of experience in a variety of
venues, Catherine welcomes the opportunity to make your
event a memorable one. |
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Biography: |
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Alongside her work as a harpist
in various symphony orchestras in the U.S. and abroad,
Catherine has been an active freelance harpist as well,
playing numerous weddings, events and church services
wherever she may be. |
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Catherine began playing harp at
the age of 12, at the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Since then, she has held Principal Harp positions with
the Florida West Coast Symphony, Yucatan Symphony
Orchestra in Mexico, Singapore Symphony and Dayton
Philharmonic, as well as Assistant Principal Harp with
the Sao Paulo State Symphony in Brazil. She made her
debut with the Houston Symphony Orchestra in 2001,
playing the Harp Concerto by Ginastera. As a soloist,
Catherine has performed with the Doctors Orchestra of
Houston, Shepherd School Symphony, the Kingsport
Orchestra, and the Breckenridge Music Festival
Orchestra. Catherine appears on a New World Records
release of a world premiere performance of music by John
Luther Adams, and has also performed his solo harp music
at the 2006 National Harp Conference. |
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Catherine holds a Bachelor of
Music in Harp Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory
and a Masters degree from Rice University. Her teachers
include Houston Symphony harpist Paula Page, recording
artist Yolanda Kondonassis, and the grande dame of harp,
Alice Chalifoux. |
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Repertoire Sample: |
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Weddings & Classical:
Air, from Water Music- Handel
Bridal Chorus (Wedding March)- Wagner
Canon in D- Pachelbel
Caro Mio Ben- Giordano
Claire de Lune- Debussy
Gavotte, from Iphegenia in Aulis- Gluck
Gavotte (style of Lully) - Grandjany
Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana- Mascagni
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring- Bach
Largo- Handel
Mendelssohn Wedding March
Ode to Joy- Beethoven
Processional- Woods
Trumpet Voluntary
Rondo Allegro- Dussek
Popular & Jazz Standards:
Ain't Misbehavin'
Angel of Music
Beauty and the Beast
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Chances Are
Charade
Night & Day
Some Enchanted Evening
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Unforgettable
When You Wish Upon a Star
Religious:
Amazing Grace
Be Thou My Vision
Crusaders’ Hymn
Deck Theyself My Soul, With Gladness
The Lord’s Prayer
Vesper Hymn
Folk & Celtic:
Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Danny Boy
I Love My Love in the Morning
My Wild Irish Rose
Shule Aroon |
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Desired Events: |
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Anniversary
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Banquet
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Birthday
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Christening
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Christmas Party
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Church
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Commitment Ceremonies
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Corporate Function
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Country Club
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Cruise Ship
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Funeral
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Grand Opening
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Movie Soundtrack
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Private Party
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Reception
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Rehearsal Dinner
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Resort
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Restaurant
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Studio Session
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Wedding
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Other
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Price Range: |
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$250 - $600 per event |
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Prices vary according to each
event. Please contact me for details. |
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Visit my Website: |
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www.catherinecase.com |
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Reviews |
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"I have had the opportunity to hear Catherine Barrett on
two occasions- once during a performance of Mahler's 2nd
Symphony and once during a home performance. Her playing
was exquisite. She plays with great feeling, from
classical to contemporary. Hearing her is like listening
to an angel before the throne of God." |
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-Sr. Monica Paul, client |
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"Thank you very much for the beautiful music- adding
that 'special touch' at the brunch." |
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"... The more difficult task of the harpist is creating
the illusion of legato line and lyrical melody from
sound that begins to die the moment a string is plucked.
Ms. Barrett did that impressively, It was easy to be
caught up by the way she made Ginastera's exotic,
driving rhythms dance. It was far more rewarding to hear
how well she provided subtle shape and shadings in his
evocative, expressive music." |
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-Charles Ward, Houston
Chronicle |
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