Media and Reviews
Having performed in Colorado for over 20 years, I am grateful for all the wonderful experiences I've had and the special people I've met. Below are recent media moments, positive reviews and a bit more about my journey in music and healthcare.
Media
Check out these interviews and articles which highlight the strengths of the harp, some of my harping adventures and other life journeys.
Follow my Journey
Working as a therapeutic harpist in healthcare settings, I saw where I could contribute more, so went back to school and am now working as a nurse while continuing to share music for special occasions.
As a non-traditional age student, I eagerly embraced the experience of going back to school after first working as a geologist for 10 years then running my own music studio while raising my boys. At CU I led the CU Student Nursing Association and became an advocate for underserved communities working at the student-run DAWN clinic.
I now harp, teach, and work as a nurse while raising my two precious boys with my adventure-loving husband. When I'm not harping or saving lives, I love climbing in the sun, backpacking with my family, backcountry skiing on sparkling crisp days, and e-bike date nights with my soulmate. We are always scheming about how to fit in a family caravan trip to a new place on the continent with three generations.
If money were no object, I'd love to learn to fly, go to Nurse Practitioner School, traipse around mountain ranges of the world, and Join Cirque du Soleil. Let me know if you have a burning desire to fund any of these pursuits. Check out my Blog Here to follow my journey.
REVIEWS
"We hired Erin for our wedding elopement at the Maroon Bells in Aspen, Colorado. Erin was very professional with communication and scheduling leading up to our special day. Unfortunately it rained at the Maroon Bells but Erin was quick to make changes and set up her harp at our reception instead. She is very talented and her music is absolutely beautiful. We were all blown away. Thank you Erin Newton!"
Veronica Cienewski, Aspen wedding, April 1, 2022
"We hired Erin for our August 2021 wedding ceremony at North Star Gatherings in Idaho Springs. I reached out to a few different harpists in the Denver metro but hiring Erin was a no-brainer after just one email exchange. She asked thoughtful questions about our wedding day, offered TONS of song suggestions and had no problem with me suggesting other songs. She was also very quick to respond any time I had a question. She was wonderful on the wedding day. Having her play as guests arrived and during our ceremony made the day magical -- and Erin was so kind!"
Rachel S, Idaho Springs Wedding, Oct 22, 2021
"Erin is an incredibly talented musician and a lovely person! We enjoyed listening to her play as we picked out music a few weeks before the ceremony. At our wedding, her beautiful harp was the perfect touch of elegance and beauty - exactly what we wanted! She was a delight to work with. Thank you for being a part of our special day, Erin!"
Stephanie S., Estes Park wedding, July 4, 2016
"Erin was incredible to work with. She made our beautiful day so very special. My husband and I provided her with suggestions about what we wanted, and Erin went above and beyond. My wedding happened in May, yet here I am still crying happy tears remembering the beautiful music that Erin played as I walked down the aisle. You will not be disappointed working with her, and she is also wonderful to talk to. She made my day perfect and I could not recommend her enough.
Erin was also timely and over-delivered on every metric. Her harp and her art is absolutely beautiful. I felt like I was talking to a good friend as well. My guests also enjoyed the music, and my husband and I are still in awe of how perfectly everything went with the music. I had a vision and Erin brought it to life in ways that I never expected. She is truly a gift and extremely talented."
Risa K, Denver Wedding, Nov 4, 2019
"Erin was the most wonderful person to work with for our wedding. She was professional, warm, and understanding of our hectic planning days leading up to the wedding. Her music brought a magical feel that no other music, live or recorded, could have matched. We are extraordinarily grateful to have worked with her and to have had her and her beautiful music and instrument with us at our wedding."
Brian I, Red Rocks Wedding, Nov 14, 2021
