Harp Programs

Trudy has written and presented programs for twenty-five years. Subjects include the harp, Biblical history, the music of Minnesota pioneers, and peacemaking. Trudy is the author of books on immigration and hospice, and many magazine articles.


Dear Trudy,
"The Villa Park Management and staff extend our heartfelt thanks for your delightful {harp} performance. You made our tea a most memorable event. God bless you for the joy you bring to others."

Darlene Pothen

Trudy Harper's Light-hearted Harp Programs

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Programs Description

Harp 101
We’ll all play harps in Heaven so get harp-smart with Trudy’s stories, facts and jokes about the harp and harpists. Hear Trudy perform songs you love: classical favorites, folk tunes and popular songs from Gershwin to the Beatles.

Blue Skies: Music and Nature
Discover how nature inspired famous composers to create familiar songs that express love of country and appreciation for Earth and sky. Hear Edelweiss, America the Beautiful, Moon River, Clair de Lune, It’s a Wonderful World and others.

Legends of the Harp
Harpists aren’t sissies! King David, Biblical harpist, fought a gigantic warrior. Irish harpers led soldiers into battle. A harpist freed his king from captivity during the crusades. Meet these heroes and famed modern harpists like Harpo Marx. Hear their stories. Enjoy their songs.

The Angel Connection
Why do people associate the harp with angels and Heaven? Trudy offers answers from the world of art, the Bible and the harp itself. Beloved carols, spirituals and gentle humor complete this program.

Dear Trudy,
Once again thank you for your concert and your stories. It was truly a magnificent performance. Your music was beautiful and soothing. You inspired us. Several of us want to learn to play the harp.
Joan Swanson Principal Children’s Center Montessori

Programs most recently presented for: Good Samaritan Center; The College of St. Catherine; Trinity Presbyterian of Woodbury; Ebenezer Park Apartments; Children’s Center (Elementary) Montessori; Nokomis Square; Highland Park Montessori; Forth Baptist Golden Agers; Pleasant Manor; Villa Park Community Condos, Bethel Care Center; Elim Baptist Seniors; Sunrise Senior Living; Comforts of Home…

Reserve a program for your group or school.
Trudy Harper (651) 665-9538 info@trudyharpist.com