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About

With a career that spans performances for presidents, dignitaries, royalty and even The Temptaions, this internationally acclaimed harpist brings world class artistry to your special day.

Experience

A former President of the DC Chapter of the American Harp Society, Cheryl has performed as soloist on prestigious stages across the globe. Her repertoire flows effortlessly from classical to romanticm jazz standards and your favoirte modern songs customized just for you. Cheryl's music will add a touch of timeless beauty, grace and sophistication to your wedding


Services Offered

Elegant and timeless music for your special day.

Ceremony: Starting at $600

Add Cocktail Hour + $100

Harp & Flute Duo

A beautiful blended sound for a truly enchanting atmosphere

Ceremony up to 90min

Starting at $900

Add Cocktail + $200

There is nothing like the rich cascading sound for two harps playing in harmony

Starting at $1000

Add Cocktail + 200

Custom music selections and special requests are available upon inquiry

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Flute
Harp
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music

Reviews of Cheryl Roeske, Harpist

Beverly
Beverly Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Addition for our wedding

When we wanted to book a harpist, I knew Cheryl would be our person. She provided great song selections to make our ceremony and first look memorable. I really enjoyed the process with her and if you are looking for a unique and beautiful touch for your wedding hire Cheryl.
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Dawn Sent on 04/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful experience!

Cheryl was a dream to work with. Very responsive, accommodating, kind and professional. The entire family said Cheryl's music elevated the experience. I would highly recommend Cheryl!
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Tracey Sent on 04/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful music

I wish I could have heard more from Cheryl, but I was tucked away during the prelude. What I did hear for my processional and recessional was just beautiful. I hope my videographer captured her in action. I know that I contacted Cheryl less than 2 months before the wedding. She was so helpful and reassuring. The week before the wedding, she called me and played a few samples to help me with a final selection. She was easy to work with and reasonably priced for her services. My guests commented that the music was just lovely!
Maralee
Maralee Sent on 08/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Harp Music, Professional and Flexible

Cheryl is a true professional harpist. A few months before the wedding, Cheryl stepped in for another harpist who was unable to perform on our wedding date. Cheryl graciously offered to learn a song for the wedding ceremony. We really appreciated Cheryl’s flexibility. Cheryl arrived extra early at the wedding venue and played a wonderful variety of songs for our guests as they arrived. We could hear Cheryl’s sweet and calming music when each member of the bridal party walked down the aisle at our outside wedding venue. As part of the planning process, Cheryl gave us tips on how to appropriately word the music selections which was very helpful. We highly recommend Cheryl who made our wedding experience very memorable and extra special!
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Matthew Sent on 12/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
An excellent musician and professional! I was QUITE impressed by her beautiful music. She collaborated with another music and added so much to the service.
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Robert Sent on 12/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Cheryl Roeske is a professional harp player who is highly competent. She is punctual and professional. She provides a great quality service, always asking what are the special needs of each customer. She is a delight to work with.
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Rebecca Sent on 06/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Cheryl (plus a flutist and cellist) did the ceremony music for us at our church. Cheryl is an incredible musician and was excellent at helping us choose music for our ceremony. My mother was very "hands on" about the music (lots of questions and requests for info), and Cheryl was extremely patient, flexible, and understanding about that. Cheryl felt it was unnecessary to attend the rehearsal, which made my mom nervous, but everything was perfect on the wedding day. Set up was flawless and music was absolutely beautiful. Cheryl knows a lot of very talented musicians who play a variety of instruments, and was willing to pull together a trio of musicians that worked very well together. Suggestion: Text messages seemed to be the most effective way to communicate with Cheryl. HIGHLY recommend, if music is important to you.
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Virginia Sent on 04/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I, the mother-of-the-bride, would give Cheryl Roeske the highest recommendation possible. At our request, she put together a top-notch trio including herself, a harpist; Eric Abalahin, a flutist; and Joshua Bermudez, a cellist; and they played the ceremony music for our daughter's church wedding in March, 2017. All three are excellent musicians and played a beautiful mini-concert of classical music for the prelude, processionals, recessional, and postlude. Many guests commented on what a joy the music had been; even the minister said from the pulpit it was one of the most beautiful weddings he had ever officiated because the music was so exceptional and inspiring. In addition to the quality of their performance, I give all three, but especially Cheryl, as leader of the group, high marks for agreeability (I was very fussy about choosing the music, avoiding most of the standards) and flexibility. The start of the ceremony was delayed because of the late arrival of the bus from the hotel and some problems getting the wedding party organized, but you'd never know it because the trio continued to play very professionally four additional classical pieces to fill up the time. I know Cheryl also plays as a harp soloist and with a variety of instrumentalists, in combination with many more harpists, with a flute or violin as a duet.. . . and I am sure all are very pretty. She is an experienced, versatile musician. I personally and especially love the sound of these three instruments together: the harp for its gentle ethereal rolling background, the flute for its clear soaring melodies, and the cello for its deep, sonorous, and mellow support. It's gorgeous! I found Cheryl very easy to work with as well. She is reliable, accommodating, and very patient. Hire her, with no reservations whatsoever.
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User2986050 Sent on 02/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Cheryl is wonderful. She realized the wedding of my dreams!
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Brian Sent on 12/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Book her as early as possible! She is much in demand!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
MSP Wedding Photography MSP Wedding Photography Wedding Photographers

I have worked with Cheryl and hired her numerous times and I fully give her my recommendation. Professional, very talented and a great spirit to have involved in any event. I am always looking forward to our next event together.

Total Exposure Band Total Exposure Band Wedding Bands

Very Professional and Highly Recommended.

Weddings by Lance Weddings by Lance Wedding Officiants

I've worked with Cheryl for years. Not only is she a fantastic musician, but she is simply elegant in her presentation and professional interactions. Polite, sweet, and a real crowd pleaser. I just love working with her.

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