Carol Farrar
Carol Farrar is an acclaimed harpist residing in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. She discovered the harp later in life after being inspired by famed Canadian harpist Loreena McKennitt. Her harp career quickly took off, and to date she has performed at over 1000 weddings, as well as many and varied types of events.
Credits:
- Radio credits include airplay on CBC radio 3 and WBFO Celtic Hour
- Television credits include A.M. Buffalo and PBS WNED
- Two-time winner of the Knowne World Harp Competition in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Fine dining venues including The Prince of Wales Restaurant, Queen’s Landing The Skylon Tower, and a two-year stint at The Wildflower Restaurant in Fonthill
- CD-produced and sold out over 4000 copies of her CD, ‘Red Spirit Rising’
- Seniors Assisted Living including Portal Village, Garrison Place, and Lundy Manor
- Outdoor festivals include the Rock The Lock Celtic Night in Port Dalhousie, Rockton Celtic Festival, Balls Falls Thanksgiving Festival
- Art Openings and Shows include The Niagara Falls Art Gallery, Jordan Art Gallery, Friends of Crystal Beach Art Show opening, Pelham Art Show
- Afternoon Teas including The Roselawn Theatre, and The Prince of Wales Hotel
- Corporate events include performing at honorary dinner for politician Mike Duffy, and the swearing-in ceremony of a judge in New York State
- Charity Events including The Nightengale, and The Memorial Forest Vigil
About
Carol Farrar is an acclaimed harpist based in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada.
Carol and her harp perform at a wide range of events, including:
- Wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours
- Background music during social events
- Celebrations of Life
- Art Openings
- Corporate events
- Hotels
- Seniors Assisted Living homes
- Birthday celebrations
- Backyard events
- Afternoon Teas
- Hotel lobbies
- Outdoor Festivals
- Charity Events
Weddings
Wedding Ceremony
- Includes travel, preparation and set-up
- Harp music approximately 10 minutes prior to start time
- During the Processional {Pachelbel’s Canon}
- During the Rose, Sand or Wine ceremony if there is one
- During the Signing of the Register
- The Recessional at the end of the ceremony.
Pre-dinner Reception
- The harp is an elegant way to entertain your guests between the ceremony and dinner during cocktails, receiving line or while photos are taken
- A flat rate of up to 1.5 hours
Wedding Package
- Combine both of the above for an excellent pricing deal !
Booking and Inquiries:
email: harpniagara@hotmail.com
Call #905-708-9091 (+1 for overseas)
“Thank you so very much for making our day extra special. Our guests enjoyed your gift of music, we both received tons of compliments on your behalf. Thank you again.”
– Lisa and Steve Wilson
Celebrations of Life, Hotel, and Corporate Functions
Celebrations of Life
- during visitation at funeral homes
- during funeral service
- graveside ceremonies
- scattering of ashes rituals
Hotels
- The Harp adds an immediate visual first impression of class to your hotel guests as they check in.
- The sound of the harp lowers the stress of weary travellers and leads to a more positive interaction of employees and clients, as well as a memorable stay.
- Carol’s Hotel credits include The Prince of Wales Hotel, Queen’s Landing, The Sheraton Foxhead, and The Sheraton Fallsview.
Corporate Functions
- Cocktail hours for conventions or groups
- Christmas Office Party events
- Background music during dinner which allows guests to socialize at a comfortable level for easy conversation.
Testimonials
Hear what people have to say
“The distinctive sound of the harp can be joyful, melancholy, regal, spiritual, merry, romantic, and quieting
Carol Farrar’s talent is that she can elicit ALL these sounds and moods from her chosen instrument, making it seem elegantly easy.”
– Tribune, May 21, 2003
“Thank you so much for playing at the Tea. Your music is a wonderful asset to the event. We are very grateful and hope to see you again soon.”
– Betty, Amherst Museum
“Allen and I both wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your new CD release. What lovely music for heart and soul!
We appreciate your ability and talent both in writing the songs and performing the beautiful music. We look forward to many hours of enjoyment listening.”
– Irene & Allan Konstaw
“We wanted to tell you how much we are enjoying your new CD ‘red spirit rising’. The music is very soothing and we especially like your comments for each piece. You and your family must be very proud. Congratulations!”
– Lee & Lois Remington
“Thank you for sharing your time and talent to make our wedding day so special. Whenever we remember this day and all it means to us, we’ll also remember how much your music added to the beauty of our wedding.”
– Thomas & Amy Norman
“Thank you so very much for making our day extra special. Our guests enjoyed your gift of music, we both received tons of compliments on your behalf. Thank you again.”
– Lisa and Steve Wilson
“Thank you so much for bringing the beauty of your music to our wedding ceremony. Everyone commented on the unique and romantic element it added to the day. You did an amazing job, and you helped turn our wedding dreams into reality. Thanks again!”
– Chris and Erin Holloway
Recordings
All about Carol Farrar’s C.D. ‘red spirit rising’
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT!
- 18 tracks-one solid hour of music
- six original compositions
- recorded in Toronto at The Finishing Room
- produced by up-and-coming modern Celtic recording artist Heather Dale
- features Karen Graves on violin, recording artist with Tom Cochrane
- other instruments on the recording include guitar, accordian, tin whistle, bodhran, keyboards and percussion, as well as some solo harp
- mixed at Silverbirch Studios, Toronto, who handle Canadian bands Oasis and Nickelback
- released to critical acclaim (to read a review click here)
- sold out of the first pressing in one month
- airplay on WBFO Celtic Hour
Click below to hear samples from the CD.
