With a choice of Medieval, Celtic, Electric or Pedal Harp Betsy offers a wide variety of musical styles for all occasions. Although her specialty is Early Music, particularly music of the Renaissance period, she also enjoys playing arrangements of sacred and popular music. Betsy is a student of Phyllis Ensher-Peters and Ellen Tepper.
Betsy has performed at weddings, funerals, dinners, receptions, and in a variety of church settings. In addition, she works regularly with nursing homes and retirement centers, where she provides harp music for residents, especially in assisted living and Alzheimer’s units. As a Certified Clinical Musician (CCM), Betsy works in hospitals and hospice settings to provide harp therapy to aid in relaxation and improve the quality of life for patients.
As a performer, Betsy works with Village Productions, and with the Tapestry Historic Dance Company. She has provided period appropriate music and danced in costume for the Renaissance, Baroque, Colonial, Regency, and Civil War eras. She frequently works with classical guitar player Russ Ferrara to provide a wide variety of music for dinners and cocktail hours. She has also performed in the pit band for musicals.
Combining her knowledge of stress-reduction techniques and music, Betsy works with Kathy Gracenin to present “Music, Movement and Meditation” retreats for individuals and groups, as well as a "Healing Harmonies" program with Dorian Abel, Yoga instructor. In addition, Betsy provides Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy™ (VAHT); see www.harptherapy.com for more details on this exciting new application of harp music.
Whatever your needs, let Betsy help make your event a day to remember!
To buy Betsy's first CD, "Rose: Solo harp music for reflection and relaxation" click here:
To buy Betsy's second CD, "Because We Care: Spoken word for inspiration, harp music for relaxation" recorded with Rev. Barry Moyer of Caring Hospice you have two options. You can download it here:
or buy a physical CD here:
