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Harkins and Heller Duo
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2016/09 - September
Music is a wedding’s most important element.
It sets the mood. It connects two hearts. It soothes the anxious. It’s a melodious thread that stitches two extended families together.
Hiring the right musicians is central to a perfect union. Harkins and Heller, a flute and piano duo, have been the go-to wedding ensemble for Highlands, Cashiers, and Franklin weddings for five years.
“Our choice to provide music for weddings is a natural one for this area as there are so many wedding venues,” Sarah Harkins says. “We love to play the elegant classical music that is appropriate for weddings, church services, dinner/garden parties, bridal showers, gallery openings, chamber settings, festivals, and other events.”
Bryan Heller adds, “We also have a large repertoire of Celtic music tailor-made for the area’s Scottish/Irish heritage.”
While they adore performing together, they also play individually and in other ensembles. Bryan plays jazz and Broadway tunes at area country clubs. You might even catch him at restaurants and lounges, performing a variety of rock and pop. Bryan is also the pianist for Cashiers United Methodist Church, the part-time pianist for Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Highlands, and the pianist for the Highlands Chorale.
Sarah enjoys solo performing at area churches and is a member of the music trio Synergy.
She says, “In addition to all our weddings and concert performances we have a full teaching schedule.”
The fact they stay booked all year is evidence of their popularity and their excellence.
Even though they love classical music they say in unison, “We enjoy almost all types of music if they are well done. I guess you might say our taste runs from Palestrina to bluegrass!”
To learn more about performances and bookings, email them at [email protected] or visit harkinsandheller.blogspot.com. Inquire about their CD available soon.
