Eilidh McRae – Harpist

Eilidh McRae
Harpist

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Eilidh McRae will be performing Debussy’s Beau S

Eilidh McRae will be performing Debussy’s Beau Soir, Andrew Jacobson’s Aki to Fuyu and John Thomas’ Watching the Wheat. @metroharpnyc

What an honor to play this concert to celebrate St

What an honor to play this concert to celebrate Stamford Chorale’s 75th Anniversary. Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and works by Paulus. A whole concert of Harp and Choral music! Please join us if you’re able - it promises to be a wonderful evening to lead us into the holidays. #ceremonyofcarols #britten #ct #darien #darienct #fairfield #stamfordct #ctmusic #ctmusicians #choralmusic

Special effects make any lesson so fun - why wait

Special effects make any lesson so fun - why wait till Halloween?! Today I found myself trying something with paper to keep a student’s fingers from creeping up up up! She loved it so much we played for the whole lesson with the paper in!! Also check out Dan Brown’s ‘Wild Symphony’ - a book about different instruments in the orchestra and with beautiful poems and positive affirmations. He composed music for each animal and the harp is used for the spider!! Point the phone at the pages and the Wild Symphony app plays the music - it’s magical and such a useful teaching tool when the kids just need a brain break! Don’t be a spider - keep those fingers low! #harpteachers #harp #harplessons #halloween #halloweenmusic #specialeffects #musicisfun #musiclessons #teachingmusic #danbrown #wildsymphony

As much as I love all the colors of summer there i

As much as I love all the colors of summer there is something so striking about my black electro-acoustic harp and the simplicity of a black and white photo. @thewaterview #ctweddings #wedding #weddingmusic #weddingmusician #weddingharpist #ceremonymusic #harp #camacharps #weddingday #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #luxury #luxurywedding #bespokeservice

The most romantic combination of instruments- Flut

The most romantic combination of instruments- Flute and Harp! Today we played music by mostly French composers. Ballet and Opera themes are always so popular! We also paired the traditional Saint Saens Swan with Villa Lobos’ Song of the Black Swan, and Elgar’s Chanson de Matin with Glinka’s Nocturne. Loved hearing one lady singing along to the swan and Carmen themes!! #branfordct #fluteandharp #recital #weddingmusic #ctweddings #ctweddingsandevents #seniorliving #darienharpist #romanticmusic #frenchmusic

Want to try the harp AND take home your very own i

Want to try the harp AND take home your very own instrument?! Look no further! As a passionate harp teacher and music educator I’m so excited to be a part of this ‘Discover the harp’ in NYC! It’s the perfect gift to a friend, family member, work colleague….or yourself!!
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I think I’m in love…….this park, those ancie

I think I’m in love…….this park, those ancient trees, this season, this beautiful house and the intricate inlay of my harp! There is just something heavenly about playing my music in this vast space where it just drifts on the wind for whoever wants to catch it! My Salvi Arriana harp just blends so naturally into the tapestry of autumnal tones and the grandeur and elegance of Waveny House! I’m so fortunate to have this on my doorstep - not that I take my harp there every day! I’m heading there now with my dogs. Where is your happy space? Take a moment to enjoy the beautiful weather and breathe in the wonder of nature this weekend. @wavenyhousevents @wavenyparkconservancy #wedding #ctweddings #newcanaanct #weddingmusic #ctweddingvenue #ctweddingplanner #ctweddingvendor #halo #nycweddings #harp #ceremony #heaven #fall #happyplace #weddinginspiration #darien #ctmusic #ceremonymusic #elegance #harpist #weddingharpist #wavenypark

Introducing my latest collaboration with @modernst

Introducing my latest collaboration with @modernstrings. Booking for celebrations, parties, weddings and events into 2026. Some availability for holiday parties 2024. Add a touch of relaxed refinement and elevate the elegance of your event with the aesthetic beauty of this duo with the singing strings of violin and harp. Perfect for indoor or outdoor and can be fully amplified using our wireless Bose speakers. What could be more perfect for a wedding ceremony prelude to greet your guests to help relax them. Then merge into cocktail hour and enjoy sipping some crafted cocktails whilst enjoying a wide range of beautiful repertoire- everything from Bach to Beyonce, Pachelbel to Ed Sheeran’s Perfect! As experienced professional musicians we take pride in offering a bespoke service - everything from our repertoire to our gowns, and even a choice of harps can be tailored to your event/celebration! Why wait?… don’t be disappointed as this duo will be booking up fast! Enquire now through my website www.harpnyc.com or send an insta message. @wavenyhousevents #ctweddings #ctevents #darien #darienct #newcannanct #new #violin #harp #ceremony #ceremonymusic #weddingmusic #fairfieldct #ct #music #events #parties #weddinginspiration #duo #goldenhour #aesthetics #darienmusician #amplified #bose #bosespeakers #cocktailhour #weddingplanning #nycevents #nycwedding #nycweddings #weddingharpist

An orchestral day is always a lot more work and dr

An orchestral day is always a lot more work and driving than playing! But the joy of working with others and the feeling of being part of the intricate tapestry of sound is addictive and keeps pulling me back! Prokofiev with all the chromatic pedal movements means red pen is essential!! Used leather hand bag straps to save my fingers from being shredded by glissandi but sometimes there’s no time to pick them up and the finger takes a beating. Always good to meet a new harp friend @maecookeharp #umass #orchestra #orchestralife #orchestralharpist #prokofiev #longday #lovemyjob #harp #harpist #harpistlife #redpen #chromatic #salvi #blister

Grateful every day for my beautiful Norris harp an

Grateful every day for my beautiful Norris harp and for the years of attending the harp course where Savourna taught and inspired so many! Tickled pink was always on my ‘when I’m older I want to be able to play’ list and her music just seemed a magical world away from the classical pieces I had to learn. Last night was the first time viewing the northern lights since I was a child in Scotland and this morning the sun was glinting on my harp - our world is so beautiful we should take more time to appreciate the sights and sounds that surround us! What inspires you? #aurora #auroraborealis #harp #inspiration #nostalgia #childhoodmemories #magical #creativity #tickledpink

An autumnal wedding ceremony at The Waterview, Mon

An autumnal wedding ceremony at The Waterview, Monroe CT. The couple were so lucky the rain held off until just the last few minutes of the ceremony- but that’s supposed to be good luck! #ctwedding #ceremonymusic #weddingmusic #rainonyourweddingday #love #canthelpfallinginlovewithyou #harp #harpist #weddingharpist #ct #waterview #monroect #wedding #darienharpist

#disneyup #weddingmusic #weddingceremony #wedding

#disneyup #weddingmusic #weddingceremony #wedding #harp #weddingct #ceremony #weddingmusic #weddingharpist #ctwedding #ct #ariabanquets #ctweddingplanner #ctweddings #musician #music @ariabanquets

A rooftop oasis for this intimate wedding ceremony

A rooftop oasis for this intimate wedding ceremony at @arlokitchenandbar Northport. The father of the Groom requested Lady Gaga’s Hold Your Hand and it sounds beautiful on the harp! #ladygaga #northport #longislandwedding #longisland #wedding #weddingmusic #weddinginspiration #weddingceremony #harp #harpist #weddingharpist #holdyourhand #darienharpist #nyweddings #musician #lovemyjob

Brain breaks - everyone needs a break, but as a te

Brain breaks - everyone needs a break, but as a teacher recognizing what your student needs is so important! So often we feel the pressure to complete a piece or exercise but sometimes even just a few mins in the ‘Doing Great’ key can help a student feel more motivated. Or take the exercises to a whole new level of fun with some magical levers! Don’t be scared of taking a brain break - the kids need it and it’s an easy way to keep them motivated and feel like they’re being successful. #harp #harpteacher #harplessons #brainbreaks #motivation #music #musiclessons #harplesson #harplessonsonline #folkharp #musicisfun #harpist #magic #harpteaching #darienharpist #darienct #darien #darienmusic

How do you teach levers? Some students keep their

How do you teach levers? Some students keep their harps set in C major all the time, but I like to introduce moving levers from day one! It’s amazing how quickly they learn to move them and a little rhyme always helps to remember the first thing we have to do…..it’s our harp breakfast! Bacon And Eggs. Watch tomorrow for my brain break key! #harp #harpteacher #music #harplessons #harplesson #harpteaching #harpist #makeitmemorable #learning #learningthroughplay #musiclesson #musiclessonsforkids #leverharpist #leverharp #levers #darienharpist #ct #ctharpist #harplessonsonline

Share with me your most common technique challenge

Share with me your most common technique challenges! I will be sharing one teaching tip each day and hope it will help with some common problems. #harpteacher #harptechnique #harp #harpistproblems #sharing #toptips #musiceducator #harpist #leverharpist #handpositionmatters #securetechnique #harps #darienharpist #teaching #teachingideas

I’m still in awe of this beautiful Southampton w

I’m still in awe of this beautiful Southampton wedding that I had the privilege to play for this weekend. Des’ree ’I’m Kissing You’ from Romeo and Juliet suits the harp so perfectly, and also matched the space and elegance of this beautiful Meadow Lane residence. @brucerussellevents #southampton #hamptons #hamptonswedding #luxuryhomes #luxuryweddings #luxury #bespokewedding #wedding #weddingharpist #weddingmusic #ceremony #weddinginspo #hamptonsevents #darienharpist #weddingceremony #ceremonymusic #luxurywedding #luxuryweddingplanner #harplife #desree #song #romeoandjuliet #music #musician

Raining everywhere else but here!! The sun shone f

Raining everywhere else but here!! The sun shone for the prelude and ceremony at this exceptionally beautiful wedding in Southampton today. The couple chose ‘All you need is Love’ for the bridal party and ‘I’ll be Kissing You’ by Des’ree for the bride’s processional. Thank you to Bruce Russell events for my Hamptons debut. I hope to work for you again soon! @brucerussellevents #hamptons #hamptonswedding #southampton #hamptons #weddingceremony #luxurywedding #weddingmusic #ceremonymusic #weddingmusician #rainingeverywherebuthere #harp #harpist #darienmusician #meadowlane #southamptonwedding

#wedding #weddingceremony #weddingmusic #weddingmu

#wedding #weddingceremony #weddingmusic #weddingmusicians #weddinginspiration #nyweddings #outdoorwedding #musiclife #harp #harpist #continuomusic

Revisiting Edgehill for a second recital tonight b

Revisiting Edgehill for a second recital tonight brought me SO much joy!! Lovely engaging audience with interesting questions and great conversation afterwards! Connection to an audience is SO important and I enjoy sharing a mixture of information about the harp, composer, music harp techniques and personal stories. Repertoire tonight was mostly by harpists: Parry, Dizi, Tournier, Glinka, some jazz and a little Scottish. #edgehill #seniorliving #recitals #stamfordct #darienct #community #lovewhatyoudo #harp #salvi #seniors #bestaudience #retirement

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