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737-280-9232 (cell - takes texts) - caroltatummusic@yahoo.com - www.weddingharpist.com, NOW IN THE AUSTIN / SAN ANTONIO / LAKEWAY / ROUND ROCK / BOERNE/ FREDERICKSBURG AREAS!

***Voted Gigmasters "Best Of 2012-2019"*** Former Windham Hill Records recording artist Carol Tatum is available to play harp for your wedding or event from Austin and beyond!


CLIENT REVIEWS:

WEDDING CEREMONY:Carol was amazing. She handled all special requests I had and even the last minute changes, she introduced herself as soon as she got there. Dressed up elegantly and to match my wedding colors. Played that harp like an Angel. Everything about her was 100% professional and well done. Would definitely hire her again. She made our wedding much more magical.” Grace P., Driftwood, TX *****FIVE STARS

BABY SHOWER: “We had the pleasure of hosting Carol for our son and daughter in laws baby shower. We are so glad we did! Her skills on the harp are unmatched. She set the mood for the afternoon and we received multiple compliments from our guests. Very calming and peaceful musician. Carol was a great communicator and prompt. A true professional. Thank you Carol!” George H., San Antonio, TX *****FIVE STARS

WEDDING CEREMONY: Carol provided lovely and elegant harp music for our wedding and reception. She was very kind, professional, organized, detail oriented, and clear in communication. Prior to the event she made time to discuss the specifics details surrounding the day. Including the attire she would wear to coordinate with the wedding theme. She arrived very early to set up and for last minute discuss. She wanted to make sure the day would be perfect. Carol is a must hire for your next event. She was absolutely fabulous Angie C., Boerne, TX *****FIVE STARS

PRIVATE PARTY: Carol was very punctual and went with the flow of things she differently was another big highlight of my daughter’s event. She communicates very well and did just amazing!! She got along well with my guest and even though I didn’t have time to chat with her because I was extremely busy I felt her beautiful addition to our event! Thank you Carol!” Lorina R., Austin, TX *****FIVE STARS

WEDDING CEREMONY: Absolutely fabulous to work with! Lovely music. Good selection to choose from. Very professional. Carol is truly a kind soul who cares about your event and delivers exquisite music.” Claire D., Warwick Hotel, Dallas, TX *****FIVE STARS

WEDDING CEREMONY: “I just wanted to let you know that you were absolutely fantastic at Courtney’s wedding! Everyone said it was beautiful and that the music was heavenly.” Chris. S., Salado, TX *****FIVE STARS

WEDDING CEREMONY: “Very friendly and personable and her harp performance was excellent! We really enjoyed every song she played. We are glad we went with her. Loved her personality and how sweet she was as well. Best wishes to Carol and we will be sure to put in a good word for her with our friends and family.” Gloria R., Luling, TX *****FIVE STARS

WEDDING CEREMONY: "Carol did a wonderful job! She added a sophisticated, romantic ambience and enhanced our ceremony 10x over. Great at communicating up to the event and delivered everything we discussed. All my guests loved her and she was even considerate enough to coordinate what she was wearing to my wedding colors." Victoria E., Bulverde, TX*****FIVE STARS

WEDDING CEREMONY: Carol did a wonderful job at our wedding! She arrived on time in spite of terrible and unexpected traffic, played beautifully and was perfectly friendly, professional and polite (even when great grandma interrupted her performance to have a little chat). In addition, she provided some very good suggestions to help us organize the processional and ceremony during the planning process. We received many compliments about her beautiful playing. The day wouldn't have been the same without her. Highly recommended.” Robert A., San Antonio, TX *****FIVE STARS

WEDDING CEREMONY: “Carol was amazing! She made everything super easy! She was always available to answer my questions and even helped me pick our wedding songs. Carol is super sweet! and not to mention BEAUTIFUL. She matched our wedding colors, spot on. Her performance was lovely and I couldn’t have been happier! Hire her today!!!” Nyree N., Corinth, TX *****FIVE STARS

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Former WINDHAM HILL RECORDS recording artist Carol Tatum is available to play harp for your wedding or special event.

Carol performs primarily as a SOLO HARPIST.

Carol performs for WEDDINGS, corporate and private events, parties, etc. Carol's group, ANGELS OF VENICE, has performed for The SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS, Henry Kissinger, Cardinal Roger Mahoney, Phyllis Diller, BOB HOPE, STING, Don Henley and many more. Carol has also played for the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, etc., and for charities such as WeSpark (recently seen on 'Entertainment Tonight' and 'Access Hollywood', Project Angel Food, Children's Health Coalition, etc.

Carol appeared in a TV episode of 'EXTREME MAKEOVERS: WEDDING EDITION' (Channel 7/ABC) as a harpist in a wedding scene with Liza Minelli singing for the reception and on the reality show 'RENNOVATE MY FAMILY' with Jay McGraw (Dr. Phil's son).

BIOGRAPHY/CREDITS:
Carol has TOURED THE UNITED STATES and was a featured artist on Windham Hill's 'Winter Solstice' tour performing at The Kennedy Center and other performing arts centers (3,500 seats). Her Windham Hill CD 'Angels of Venice' was submitted by her record label for a GRAMMY NOMINATION. She is on twenty one Windham Hill compilation CDs including 'Conversations with God, Disc 2,' 'Here, There and Everywhere: The Songs of the Beatles,' 'Winter Solstice On Ice' (including DVD), 'Summer Solstice I,' 'Summer Solstice II,' and more. Carol is a member of S.A.G. (Screen Actors Guild) and her music has been featured in documentaries, commercials and the feature film "Big Bully" with veteran soul group The Dramatics.

WEDDING INFORMATION:
Carol's RATES ARE REASONABLE and SHE WILL TRAVEL to your wedding destination (within 100 miles of Austin and San Antonio; travel fee applies).

Carol plays a CUSTOM MADE HARP and her harp tone is characterized as WARM, RICH, AND FULL SOUNDING unlike the thin, brittle tone of most harps. CAROL'S BEAUTIFUL HARP LOOKS LIKE AN ANTIQUE with tasteful gold leaves and vines painted on the soundboard.

Most brides do not realize that AN UNAMPLIFIED HARP IS HARD TO HEAR! Most harpists only play acoustically or run an amp without proper knowledge of EQ resulting in a thin, brittle sound. CAROL PLAYS THROUGH AN AMP OR A PROFESSIONAL P.A. SYSTEM and has many years of knowledge and experience running sound, thus creating a warm, beautiful, clear harp tone.

Thank You for considering Harpist Carol Tatum for your wedding or event!

737-280-9232

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
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What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo

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1 - 3

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Harp

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Harpist Carol Tatum

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Maryam Sent on 08/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Harp Playing!

Carol was a fantastic addition to our ceremony! It really was the classic touch we were looking for when our guests were arriving all the way through the ceremony. She played classical pieces as well as renditions of newer songs. She even learned our first dance song just a couple of months before the wedding! She really is a true talent and her playing brought tears to just about everyone's eyes. We are looking forward to the video to hear her play as we watch our ceremony. Highly highly highly recommended to add that touch of beauty and class.
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Brittani Sent on 11/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Carol was incredible! She met every expectation I had and I have already referred her to all my friends! She learned a new song that I wanted to hear and altered it perfectly for me to walk down the aisle to. It was the perfect addition to our ceremony.
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Chelsea Sent on 10/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Carol was SO amazing from the first time we spoke. She took the time to make sure she knew what we were looking for and helped with suggestions for songs from her list. She went above and beyond and learned our song for the ceremony and it turned out beautifully. She was a HUGE hit with our younger guests and her music was one of my favorite parts about my wedding! Do yourself a favor and hire this woman!
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Jujube Sent on 07/01/2014
4.7 out of 5 rating
Recommended by our self-chosen (as opposed to wedding-planner-recommended) officiant Daniel Deghi, Carol and her violinist Cathy were the perfect duo to breathe life into our lawn ceremony and cocktail hour at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The ethereal music from gentle pulls on the strings of their harp and violin fell upon the audience's ears like waterfall into ravine, creating a magical aura surrounding the enchanting sphere contortionist dancing on the lawn facing the Pacific Ocean. It had to be the most beautiful moment of our lives thus far, and would not have been possible without the music that gave it life.

Not only did Carol demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in performing at weddings in esteemed venues such as The Ritz-Carlton, but also maintained absolute professionalism throughout the process leading up to our wedding. She cared to ask us the color theme of our wedding so she can match her outfit to the occasion. She made it easy for us and the wedding team by knowing her instrument and sound equipment well, answering any questions The Ritz-Carlton and other vendors posed to her---thereby facilitating seamless collaboration.

Carol is also absolutely the sweetest and most endearing vendor on our wedding team. In our moment of crisis after the fall out with our first wedding planner, she very kindly offered her suggestion for Aquafuzion, which met our needs and saved the day given that we only had 4 months to plan our wedding ceremonies (in LA and Bangkok)!

Thank you Carol, for being the fairy godmother our wedding needed. We will always remember the entrenching beauty that your musical strings have brought to our special day, and the tears of joy it brought to our loved ones.
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