Amanda is a resident of Austin and has enjoyed playing the harp since 1995. She has played professionally at many different venues in the Central Texas area including weddings, receptions, high tea parties, real estate open houses, Christmas parties, church events and anniversaries.
Her extensive repertoire includes classical music, pop songs, traditional & contemporary wedding music, movie themes, inspirational music, and many international styles.
In 2005, she was the winner of a national scholarship competition sponsored by Guardian Life Insurance Co. The award was given in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments as a successful young entrepreneur and founder of two businesses. She also received a scholarship from the Austin Harp Society and enjoys participating in the local chapter.
Amanda is in her third season of performing with the Austin Wind Symphony, under the direction of Patrick Phillips. The ensemble performs several concerts per year, with an exclusive repertoire of television and film scores.
In spring of 2007, she had the honor of performing with Josh Groban on his Awake World Tour for the concerts in Houston and San Antonio.
Amanda recently returned from a contract with the Cunard cruise line, where she provided entertainment aboard Queen Mary II.
In addition to her career as a professional harpist, Amanda teaches ballet lessons at the Austin School of Classical Ballet, where she is also a member of the premiere dance company the Austin Classical Ballet. |
