Tomoko Sato
Harpist
Memorial and Celebration of Life

The harp’s gentle and resonant tone creates a calming and reflective atmosphere, which is ideal for moments of remembrance.
Please specify any religious affiliation to determine the appropriate type of music at the service. Musical genres often played are classical music, hymns, and selective popular songs.
Services offered:
Viewing:
Music is provided during the viewing of the deceased. This can be anywhere between one-two hours.
Memorial service:
15-minutes of music is performed prior to the memorial service as guests enter, any music during the service, and postlude, lasting about an hour and half to two-hours. Music during the services are interludes, songs to dedicate to the deceased, background music for video presentation, and flower presentation.
Burial:
Music is performed before/during/after the burial service. Musical interlude is offered during guests' arrival, any silent moments, dove release, flower giving, and as guests leave the site. Most of burial sites have no shading. Please provide a tent or an umbrella for shading as the instrument is very sensitive to the direct sun. Due to the outdoor setting and only a lever harp may be suitable for a burial service.
Reception:
Harp performance is available for a memorial reception. Generally families choose to have favorites songs of the deceased, and/or happy, uplifting songs to be performed.
Repertoire:
The following is a sample of memorial song repertoire.
Amazing grace
Angel
As the deer
Bridge over troubled water
Candle in the wind
Clair de Lune
Dance
Goodness of God
Go rest high on that mountain
Great is the faithfulness
Here I am Lord
Home (Michael Bubble)
Home (Phillip Philip)
How Great Thou Art
I am the bread of life
I will remember you
In the sweet by and by
It is well with my soul
Lamb of God
Morning has broken
Oceans
On Eagle's wings
One more day
Remember me, Coco
Soft and tenderly
Songbird
Tears in heaven
Ten thousand reasons (Bless the Lord)
There is a fountain filled with blood
Wind
Wind beneath my wings
You are my hiding place
Plus other Chrisitian hymns
Please provide details regarding other specifics and details. Music can be customized for your event.