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Alison Renee 

Alison has been performing elegant harp music for weddings and special events for over 18 years. Mixing classical, popular, and contemporary arrangements, she creates the perfect setting and ambiance.

Alison fell in love with the harp and began playing at the age of eight. She studied privately in her hometown of Washington DC and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in harp performance and psychology on scholarship at Roanoke College. Alison continued her harp studies at the University of Miami where she completed a graduate certification program in music therapy and performed on scholarship with the university orchestra and wind ensemble. During her time in Miami, Alison established a thriving music entertainment business, performing for countless events, both as a soloist and with chamber groups, orchestras, and bands throughout South Florida. 

Alison currently resides in Brooklyn and continues to maintain a busy events schedule, performing for weddings and special events throughout New York City and surrounding areas. In addition to playing the harp, Alison is a licensed clinical social worker and board-certified music therapist.

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Wedding Music Samples

by Alison Renee
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Wedding Music Suggestions

I’ve compiled the following list of commonly requested selections to assist you in planning your program. This list represents only a small fraction of my repertoire. I welcome your special requests! 

Prelude Music

Before the ceremony (approximately 20 minutes):

Ave Maria - Schubert

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Air on the G String - J.S. Bach

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach

Celtic Prelude (Kean O' Hara, Third Air) – O’Carolan

Largo (Winter, Opus 8, No4, The Four Seasons) - Vivaldi

The Prayer - Sager and Foster

Sunrise Sunset - Harnick and Bock

Arioso - J.S. Bach

Erev Shel Shoshanim – Hadar

Processionals

(Entrance music for bridesmaids/ bride)

Ave Maria - Schubert

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Trumpet Tune in D Major – Purcell

Largo (Winter, Opus 8, No. 4 The Four Seasons) - Vivaldi

Largo - Handel

Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet - Rota

Bridal March, Lohengrin – Wagner

China Roses- Enya

Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) - Clarke

Hornpipe (from the " Water Music") - Handel

Recessionals

(Exit music for bride and groom)

Ode to Joy – Beethoven 

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach

Wedding March – Mendelssohn 

Autumn from "The Four Seasons" - Vivaldi

Trumpet Tune – Purcell

Siman Tov – Traditional

Popular Love Songs

(Prelude, interludes, cocktail hour)

Across the Universe

All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera)

All of Me 

And I Love You So

Annie's Song

A Time For Us

A Thousand Years

Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Can't Help Falling in Love

Evergreen

Falling Slowly

From This Moment On

Greensleeves

Hey Jude

Here, There and Everywhere

Just the Way You Are

La Vie En Rose

Love Story

Moondance

Moon River

My Funny Valentine

My Heart Will Go On (from "Titanic")

My Own True Love (Tara's Theme)

O Mio Babbino Caro

Panis Angelicus

Sunrise, Sunset

The Prayer

The Rose

The Wind Beneath My Wings

Theme from "Terms of Endearment"

Through the Eyes of Love (Ice Castles Theme)

Wedding Song

Watermark (Enya)

What A Wonderful World

Unchained Melody

You are so Beautiful

...Your Special Requests!