Annette Bjorling - Harpist
- Evanston, IL
- Harpist
- 21 Verified Bookings
John S. said “Annette played our wedding and cocktail hour. It was so beautiful to have her play. My only complaint was I had no time to listen to the beautiful music!…”
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Gretchen Brumwell is Principal Harpist with Orchestra Iowa and performs for weddings and other events around eastern Iowa. Committed to excellence in performance and service to clients, she is eager to discuss how she can help make your event a success.
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Gretchen did an amazing job playing and working with the song we requested. Prompt and professional especially on a wedding day where we are running around like crazy people. It sounded Beautiful and we can't thank her enough!
Gretchen was the perfect fit for my daughters wedding! She was easy to work with, and had examples of songs for the different parts of the ceremony. This was nice as we were not sure how to choose songs. She was very professional and kind. We would definitely recommend her.
She played new and old. She was punctual and quick with communication. She was the first to respond to our inquiries.
Gretchen did a fantastic job! She was very professional, a great communicator, and helped make our big day extra special. We are so happy to have had her for our ceremony!
I recommend her for your event! She Played wonderfully!
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Gretchen Brumwell is principal harpist of Orchestra Iowa and an active performer throughout eastern Iowa. In addition to her work as an orchestral and freelance musician, she has appeared as a featured soloist with many area symphonies, including Orchestra Iowa, the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony, the Fort Dodge Area Symphony, and the Iowa City Community String Orchestra. As a chamber musician, she is a regular performer on Orchestra Iowa’s Showcase Chamber series.
A passionate educator, Ms. Brumwell serves as harp instructor at the University of Northern Iowa and Coe College and maintains an active private teaching studio. In the summer, she is the harp instructor at the Five Seasons Chamber Music Festival. She has previously held faculty positions at Grinnell College, Wartburg College, Cornell College, the Lutheran Summer Music Festival, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and the Orchestra Iowa School.
Ms. Brumwell followed an unusual path to the field of music, receiving a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and humanities from Grace University before earning her master’s degree in harp performance from Rice University. While at Rice University, she was a regular substitute with the Houston Symphony and the Houston Ballet Orchestra. She has studied with Paula Page, Mary Bircher, and the legendary Alice Chalifoux.
September 22, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 21, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 31, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
January 26, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Fundraiser |
September 02, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 17, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 21, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 15, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 28, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 02, 2022 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 11, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 30, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 17, 2022 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Easter Party |
April 02, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 03, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 16, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
John S. said “Annette played our wedding and cocktail hour. It was so beautiful to have her play. My only complaint was I had no time to listen to the beautiful music!…”
Deeann W. said “Erin made our daughter’s private event spectacular! We are looking for a reason to have her again soon! She is as sweet as she is talented!”
Andrea R. said “Boris was an absolute pleasure. His playlist was out of this world! We gave him a few requests and he knew them all. I could listen to him play all day…”
Ana M. said “She was absolutely the best! i booked last minute and everything was smooth and perfect!! definitely gave the wedding that elegant and premium feeling.”