Special Events

Whether it's an opulent affair or an informal gathering, the harp provides a distinct and memorable musical backdrop that adds elegance to any event.

Melissa performs regularly for high-profile events throughout Washington and has performed for notable guests including, Pope Francis, Jamie Foxx, Andre Boccelli, James Galway, former Presidents George H. W Bush, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, former First Ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Barbara Bush, Henry Kissinger, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Madeline Albright, Tony Blair, former UN Secretary General Kofi Anan, the King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan, and other royalty and pop culture icons from around the globe.

Recent events include the 55^th Presidential Inauguration, The DC Mayor’s Awards Gala for the DC Commission of Arts and Humanities at Lincoln Theater, the Ireland American Fund Annual Gala at the National Building Museum, the Horatio Alger Awards Program at the Mellon Auditorium, the Marshall Legacy Gala, the Saint Luke Institute Gala at the Vatican Embassy, dinners for the Meridian Ball and receptions at the State Department, the Russian Embassy, the French Embassy, the UAE Embassy, the Willard Hotel and the Ritz Carlton. Available repertoire includes an expansive range of music that can be tailored for your event. Selections include Classical, Romantic, Baroque, Jazz Standards, Classic Pop, Current Pop, New Age, Folk, Holiday, and Celtic.