Biography
"Noa's talent and professionalism added an elegant atmosphere to our event at London Fashion Week, and we will be hiring her for future events without hesitation. Multiple celebrity and successful guests commented on the quality of the music and how impressed they were by the artistry and sophistication Noa's live music brought to the room."
- Steve Sharpe, organiser of the fashion show at Beaufort House (part of London Fashion Week 2019)
Noa is a harpist, based near Bicester (Oxfordshire), with several years of experience playing at weddings, functions, orchestras, and recording sessions throughout England and Wales. She covers South Wales, the East, South (including London and the home counties), and West of England as well as the Midlands and surrounding areas. She also travels internationally for work.
She started playing the harp when she was 7 years old with various teachers, including Catrin Morris-Jones. After 7 years, she began to study with Karen Vaughan (head of harp at the Royal Academy of Music and former co-principal harpist of the London Symphony Orchestra).
In December 2018, she was given the opportunity to play with the Royal Welsh College harp department and the royal harpist, Anne Denholm, in front of the Prince of Wales for his 70th birthday celebrations.
She has played with various orchestras and ensembles, including Duet Philharmonic Orchestra, Rhondda Symphony Orchestra, Leicester University Orchestra, London School Symphony Orchestra, Watford School of Music Youth Orchestra, and Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra. Additionally, she was previously the first reserve harpist for The National Youth orchestra. Playing in these orchestras has provided her with opportunities to play at well-known venues, such as The Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican, BBC Hoddinott Hall (in the Wales Millenium Centre), and the Birmingham Symphony Hall.
Weddings:
Noa provides live music for ceremonies (including the guests’ arrival beforehand), the drinks receptions, and the wedding breakfast.
Events and Corporate Functions:
She provides live background music for a range of functions, most notably London fashion week. The Harp is suitable for any event from a surprise birthday party to playing at luxury events.
Music:
Music choices are catered to each client based on their personal preferences. They can choose from an extensive repertoire list or they can request songs that are not on there. Upon consultation, short samples can be sent to clients so they get a taste of what their requested songs will sound like on the day. She can also guide clients in their music choices by suggesting music that will suit their event.
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Talent Card
Musician
London, United Kingdom
Harpist
50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Alternative, Blues, Bollywood, Brazilian, Carols, Chinese, Christmas, Classical, Classics, Commercial, Contemporary, Covers, Easy Listening, English, Fusion, Indie, Instrumental, Italian, Jazz, Latin, Lounge Music, Mainstream, Meditative , Middle Eastern, Motown, Multi Genre, Oldies, Old School, Opera, Oriental, Original, Pop, R&B, Rock, Rock and Roll, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, World Music
Hotels & Restaurants, Clubs & Pubs, Wedding, Festival, Public Event, Cruise Ship, Corporate Event, Private Party, Exhibition
English
Experience
Harpist for Euphoria London
2021
Deputy Harpist at The Grove Hotel
2021
Harpist for London Fashion Week
2019-2020
Requirements
- Harpist Requirements
- On-site or nearby parking
- Step-free access to performance space
- Storage for bags and cases
- Dressing room/space for wardrobe change
- Food and drink - a meal if the booking is more than 2 hours long, at least snacks for shorter bookings (no pork or seafood).
- Nearby accomodation for bookings that finish late, start early or are further than 30km away (or abroad).
- Tech Rider
- Sound System
- 2 small condenser mics
Packages
General rate
Duration:
Per Hour
Includes:
Unlimited requests, online consultation and original arrangements.
No of sets:
2
Excludes:
Parking and travel expenses
Price
USD 281 /hour
Recording session
Duration:
Per Hour
Includes:
Setting up, packing away and preparing parts
No of sets:
0
Excludes:
Parking charges and congestion charge in London
Price
USD 78 /hour
Questions See more
Do you take requests?
The harp is a versatile instrument so if you ask me to play your request, the answer will almost certainly be yes!
Do you perform outdoors?
Yes absolutely, I can perform indoors and outdoors! For outdoor performances, I need shelter from the elements.