Linda
Umstead's parents recognized her musical potential when they discovered her playing radio and t.v. jingles, church hymns
and carols by ear on a small toy organ at the age of 2. She joined the church choir at age 4 and received a real organ
and lessons for her 6th birthday. She was enrolled in piano and flute lessons, participated in the church handbell choir,
and later began formal study of piano performance and theory through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Her harp instructor
and mentor is Phyllis Ensher-Peters, student of Carlos Salzedo at the Curtis Institute of Music and a principal harpist since
1958. Since 1984 Linda has been a music educator and freelance performer, providing various genres of music for
numerous public, private and religious venues. She has been privileged to share the stage with internationally known
as well as many talented area musicians. Linda is employed at Trinity UCC in Richland as Director of Music/Organist,
and is a member of the Harrisburg Harp Orchestra and the Ryeland Harp Ensemble. She is also the studio harpist for Cabinfever
Productions and is available for in-house and remote recording of musical, film and commercial projects.
Linda
is reliable, punctual and truly loves working with customers to create a meaningful and unique event at a reasonable
cost. She has primary and back-up instruments and transport vehicles so that you may select your
favorite music, relax and enjoy your special day.
Linda is rated 5/5 on the Wedding Wire for Quality
of Service, Responsiveness, Professionalism, Value for Cost and Flexibility. Since she places a high value on customer
satisfaction, she receives comments regurlarly such as the following-
"I wanted to thank you for
the lovely music you provided for the wedding on Saturday. Your playing added so much to the ceremony and I couldn't
have been happier with your talent. Please feel free to have any prospective client contact me if they would like
a reference."
Regards, Paula P. (mother of the bride, recent wedding/cocktail hour)
"Let me thank you
yet one more time. You were wonderful. I will give your card and/or information if ANYONE I know is looking for
a harpist. You were exactly what I was looking for. You make a beautiful presentation, and delivered everything
you promised."
Thank you, Laura and Jim M. (parents of the bride- recent wedding/reception)
"Linda was responsive to my emails and flexible with my requests. We received
great value for the $ paid. The harp was beautiful, the music she played was beautiful and all our wedding guests loved
it!"
Luxia H. (bride- recent wedding/cocktail hour)
Linda
Umstead
beautifulharp@aol.com
610
777 9984
call for a free consultation
