FURTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS
Communication in advance is key! In order for us to provide you with an optimal performance, please note the following:
WEATHER CONCERNS of Precipitation, Heat/Cold and Wind:
**The harp must be placed on a stable, secure, flat surface. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that such a place exists in your chosen venue. If there is a sprinkler system, the client must ensure that the venue does not water immediately before set up time for the harp. The harpist may choose to provide a 4’x5’ surface to provide for these conditions if there is any question as to suitable dryness or security for the base of the harp.
**The harp cannot be placed in direct sunlight on a day above 85 degrees. You will need to arrange shade with your venue if none naturally exists. A large Patio Umbrella or canopy often works well. If nothing exists on site and you arrange in advance, we can provide a 10’ x10’ white canopy for $100 (the set up and breakdown time is extra) Likewise, the harp cannot be played outdoors in temperatures below 55 degrees.
**The harp cannot be outdoors in heat conditions above 95 degrees, even in the shade. For all outdoor weddings between June 1st through September 15th we will need a consultation prior to booking to discuss your venue location, the shade available and your indoor "Plan B" options in case of extreme heat on your wedding day.
**The harp cannot be exposed to rain, mist or extreme weather conditions such as high winds. For rain or mist, the canopy mentioned above will be used for a charge of $100, except in the case of high winds where a canopy can be blown away. The harp cannot be exposed to temperatures below 55 degrees or extreme heat, above 95 degrees, in which case playing may be impossible.
DIFFICULT LOADING or ENTRY ZONES:
**Please advise me in advance if your venue has stairs, steps, gravel paths, rocky walkways or steep walkways to gain access to your ceremony or party site. This includes advance notice if your event is on a boat that may require a "jump" to load. Most commercial venues have disability access and wheelchair ramp accommodations. If someone in a wheelchair can get to your ceremony or party site, then I can wheel my harp in on my hand truck. If not? Please discuss this with me ahead of time.
** In some cases a smaller harp may be appropriate for your venue, be it difficult access or on a boat, for example. The repertoire is limited on a smaller harp but you can still have lovely music at your event. If you have any concerns about access, please discuss this option with me.
OVERTIME:
**The Start time and the End time are noted at the time of our booking. If you have questions about how to figure this time frame, let me know. The End time must also be the time that I am able to fully exit with my harp and sound gear and also have access to the my loading/unloading zone in order to leave the venue. If your event runs over time, including me not being able to exit, you will receive an invoice and be responsible for $100 per 30 minutes of overtime.
Examples: 1) if your ceremony ends and I am packed up but unable to exit the site because your wedding party is taking photos in a place that impedes my exit via the wheelchair ramp, this is considered overtime. 2) if your ceremony start runs 1 hour late, I will continue playing prelude music for your gathered guests, but will charge $200 for this as overtime. 3) if I am booked to begin playing at 5:30 pm for your cocktail hour and reception, but I must be set up 2 hours prior due to your ceremony being held in the exact same site, this is not overtime. It is an important consideration and does involve my time. We need to discuss this in advance, but it will not be charged at an overtime rate as we can all plan ahead for this conflict and decide on a discrete way to allow for my set up prior to your event start.
OTHER MUSICIANS/REHEARSALS:
**If an additional musician of the client’s choosing requires a rehearsal it will be held in a timely manner before the event at the ceremony location. If the musician requires a rehearsal at a separate time, the rehearsal will take place in my home studio and a $50-$100 fee will be charged to the client, depending on the time and complexity of the rehearsal and music selected.
**I do not usually attend the rehearsal. If I am requested to attend the wedding rehearsal and am available, there is at least a $100 fee for my time, without the harp, and more if the location requires travel outside of Austin.
OTHER:
**If the actions of a guest or the wedding party put my harp or sound equipment in jeopardy, inflicting damage whether intended or unintended, the client is responsible for a charge of $500. Damage to my instrument can result in up to 6 months of a loss of use if it needs to be shipped to Chicago for factory repairs. Examples include but are not limited to: Firework fallout, Champagne spray or Bubble Machine fluid damage to the laquer finish or soundboard of the harp or moisture damage to my amplifier, someone knocking the harp over or otherwise hitting the harp with a solid object that damages it.
**If under any circumstances the musician is unable to fulfill their contractual obligation, the fees already paid shall be refunded or the musicians will do all that is reasonably possible to find you a qualified, professional substitute and transfer the initial funds to them directly.
**If the wedding is postponed, a new contract will be required
By signing above I agree to these terms.