Tomoko Sato, Harpist serving Orange County and Los Angeles County |
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Add a touch of elegance and beauty on your special day. The harp's rich sonority and graceful appearance will be a beautiful addition to the perfect setting. The harp is suitable for both indoor and outdoor weddings- at a peaceful and religious ceremony in a church, at a garden ceremony at your favorite restaurant, or at a cliff on a beautiful hill overlooking the ocean.
Service by Tomoko
Musical Choices Choose from Harp Solos, Harp & Flute or Harp & Violin Duos, Harp, Flute and Cello Trios. The harp can also accompany a singer during a ceremony.
Free Consultation Wedding couples are welcomed to come for a consultation at no charge. This is a great way to listen and choose your ceremony music on the harp, whether it's classical, romantic, traditional, and/or non-traditional songs.
Large Repertoire Choose from Classical, Popular Standards to Contemporary, Broadway, New Age, Jazz, Celtic/Irish, Religious and Sacred, and International music. Classical music is suggested for the ceremony, and Popular Standards are more suitable for the cocktail hour. Requests are welcomed if asked in advance of the event.
Professionalism The highest standard of harp performance is provided. In addition to excellence in performance, you can expect clear communications throughout the planning process up to the day of the event, as well as timeliness at the event and proper attire.
Personalized Service Music will be customized to fit the style of your wedding ceremony. Music for other instruments and different genres can be arranged for the harp.
Ceremony Music Prelude Approximately half an hour of music is being played while guests are being seated. Selections are usually classical or popular love songs, including you and your family's favorites. Here are typical music selections:
Popular Love Songs
All I Ask of you Always At last Beauty and the Beast Can you feel the love tonight Don’t know much A dream is a wish your heart makes Don’t know much Ebb Tide Endless love Estrella Everything I do I do it for you For Sentimental reasons From this moment on Forever in love I can’t help falling in love I left my heart in San Francisco It had to be you Kissing you Love is here to stay Memory Mona Lisa Moon river Moonlight in Vermont Love theme from ‘Out of Africa’ Over the rainbow Prelude to a kiss Save the best for last Someone to watch over me Somewhere in time Start Dust Sweet memory Tenderly That’s All Through the eyes of love Till there was you Unchained melody Unforgettable Very thought of you You’re my sunshine What a wonderful world When I Fall in Love Wish Upon a Star
Classical Music
Air on G Arioso Ave Maria Barcarolle Canon in D Clair de Lune First Arabesque Four Seasons by Vivaldi Water Music by Handel Jesu, Joy or Man’s Desiring Lord’s Prayer Meditation from ‘Thais’ Midsummer Night’s Dream On Wings of Songs Panis Angelicus Pavane Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Royal Fireworks Sheep May Safely Grace The Swan Trumpet Voluntary Opera Arias And many others
Music for Grandparents and Mothers (including Minister and Groom's men ) One same song will be played for all the family members. e.g. Jesu, Joy of man's desiring, Air on G
Music for Bridesmaids, Ring Bearer and Flower Girls Often times a slow song is selected for their entrance. e.g. Canon in D, From this Moment On
Processional Bride's Entrance- e.g. the traditional song, Bridal Chorus or other non-traditional songs, Trumpet Voluntary, or Pavane
Music During the Ceremony Music is played during the Flower Presentation, Unity/Sand ceremony, and Communion, or for a dedication of a special song to the couple. e.g. Ave Maria, Lord's Prayer, Arioso
Recessional Couple's Exit- e.g. the traditional song, Wedding March or non-traditional songs, Ode to Joy, Hornpipe from Water Music, Four Seasons by Vivaldi followed by a postlude Cocktail Hour/Reception Tomoko can also play for cocktail hour and/or reception. This is recommended for small wedding parties, or those who like to have intimate and quiet gathering during the meal. Other things to keep in mind (Important!)
Booking - Harp services can be booked one year in advance. Early bookings are recommended especially during the wedding season (April- October) and Christmas season.
Shading - When having the ceremony outdoor, it is required that the shading is provided, since the harp is extremely sensitive to the direct sun. The ground need to be solid, flat, and dry (no grass). If on the grass, Harp can be placed on the concrete platform and requires at least 6 by 4 space.
Amplification - Amplification fee is included in the service. It is useful for a party of 100 or more, or when it is an outdoor event.
Parking - When possible, please provide the best parking for the harpist. Due to its size, transportation can be difficult if parking is far away from the event site. Also, please notify any inconvenience at the location, especially stairways, Failure to do so may delay the contracted performance time. Thus, consideration for a good parking and extra hands are highly appreciated.
Rates - The standard wedding ceremony fee includes the consultation and amplification. Rates differ depending on the type of events, length, times, and location. Please understand that there may be an additional charge for long-distance travel, relocation of the event from one place to another, location with stairs, and other inconveniences. Also, please note that the quoted rate is not guaranteed until the contract is signed.
How It WorksPlease call/e-mail Tomoko with the date, time and location of your wedding along with your day/night phone numbers. She will contact you regarding the availability, fee, and other information. Upon agreeing on the service, she will fax/send a contract stating the wedding date, location and other necessary information for the event. Once a copy of the contract and a deposit is returned, the service is confirmed. You are welcomed to come for a consultation at no charge. Tomoko will play the standard wedding music during this time and answer any questions you may have. Tomoko can be reached at (949) 250-4810. *When emailing, please indicate "Harp service" and the Date of the event at the subject. *Sometimes server may be down. If you do not hear from me in two days, please call.
Testimonial 17 October 2005 19 Jul 2006
Tomoko, Thanks so much for making my wedding ceremony so special on July
9. The music was beautiful, and I especially appreciate your adding the
Old Irish Blessing with such late notice. It was wonderful! Thanks again
for your professionalism and talent. I truly enjoyed having your music as
an important part of my ceremony. Love, Megan Higgins 29 Oct 2007
First, of all I want to thank you so much for being a part of my
daughter's wedding. YOU WERE AWESOME!!!!!!! I would highly recommend you
to anyone interested in harp music. Theresa Chapman 15 Feb 2008
Tomoko: It was such a pleasure to meet you last night. My wife and I so
enjoyed your music during dinner, it made a wonderful evening
spectacular!!!! I look forward to giving your number to brides and grooms
in the future that might be interested in your music for their wedding
day. You have a great web site. I hope to hear you again soon. Reverend
Gary and Wendy Tucker
Tomoko is recommended by weddingministers.org and brides from knot wedding
Thank You Note
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