Harpist Marguerite Lynn Williams has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Asia as a
soloist, chamber musician and orchestra member. Ms. Williams has been awarded prizes in numerous
competitions including the American Harp Society National Competition, the National Endowment of the
Arts Artist Recognition Talent Search, the National Federation of Music Clubs, the American Opera
Society, Sigma Alpha Iota and two-time award winner of the Anne Adams Award.
Among other solo engagements, Marguerite Williams has been featured as soloist with the International
Chamber Artists, New World Symphony, Handel Society, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, Roosevelt
University Chamber Orchestra; has premiered numerous compositions including Augusta Read Thomas'
...The Soul is Light...; and is under high demand for her performances of contemporary music including
Berio's Circles for voice, harp and two percussionists. Recent performances have included
collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Renee Fleming, Maxim Vengerov, Kanye West and appearances as royal
entertainment for H.I.H. Princess Thi-Nga of Vietnam.
An experienced orchestra musician, Ms. Williams has appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra,
Minnesota Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, Ravinia Festival Orchestra, Toronto Symphony and San
Diego Symphony. She is currently substitute Principal Harp for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
(2008-2009 season), as well as Principal Harp of the Colorado Music Festival (Boulder, CO). She was
previously Principal Harpist of the New World Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, New
Philharmonic Orchestra (Glyn Ellen, IL), and DuPage Opera Orchestra. Ms. Williams is a founding
member of the International Chamber Artists, Project Copernicus and Fifth House ensembles.
Marguerite Lynn Williams attended the Eastman School of Music where she received both a Bachelor of
Music degree and Performer's Certificate studying with Kathleen Bride. She then attended Roosevelt
University to study with Sarah Bullen, where she received a Master's Degree in Orchestral Studies.
Previously on faculty at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami from 2006 until 2008, Ms.
Williams maintains a small private harp studio in Chicago. Along with being a passionate pedagogue, she
is an avid arranger of harp music including two volumes of harp ensemble music published by Lyon &
Healy.
soloist, chamber musician and orchestra member. Ms. Williams has been awarded prizes in numerous
competitions including the American Harp Society National Competition, the National Endowment of the
Arts Artist Recognition Talent Search, the National Federation of Music Clubs, the American Opera
Society, Sigma Alpha Iota and two-time award winner of the Anne Adams Award.
Among other solo engagements, Marguerite Williams has been featured as soloist with the International
Chamber Artists, New World Symphony, Handel Society, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, Roosevelt
University Chamber Orchestra; has premiered numerous compositions including Augusta Read Thomas'
...The Soul is Light...; and is under high demand for her performances of contemporary music including
Berio's Circles for voice, harp and two percussionists. Recent performances have included
collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Renee Fleming, Maxim Vengerov, Kanye West and appearances as royal
entertainment for H.I.H. Princess Thi-Nga of Vietnam.
An experienced orchestra musician, Ms. Williams has appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra,
Minnesota Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, Ravinia Festival Orchestra, Toronto Symphony and San
Diego Symphony. She is currently substitute Principal Harp for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
(2008-2009 season), as well as Principal Harp of the Colorado Music Festival (Boulder, CO). She was
previously Principal Harpist of the New World Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, New
Philharmonic Orchestra (Glyn Ellen, IL), and DuPage Opera Orchestra. Ms. Williams is a founding
member of the International Chamber Artists, Project Copernicus and Fifth House ensembles.
Marguerite Lynn Williams attended the Eastman School of Music where she received both a Bachelor of
Music degree and Performer's Certificate studying with Kathleen Bride. She then attended Roosevelt
University to study with Sarah Bullen, where she received a Master's Degree in Orchestral Studies.
Previously on faculty at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami from 2006 until 2008, Ms.
Williams maintains a small private harp studio in Chicago. Along with being a passionate pedagogue, she
is an avid arranger of harp music including two volumes of harp ensemble music published by Lyon &
Healy.
| Biography |
| Marguerite Lynn Williams marguerite@mlwharp.com 773-791-7520 Chicago Harpist ~ Marguerite Lynn Williams ~ Professional musician in Chicago, IL~ Providing elegant harp music for wedding ceremonies and special events. Harp Lessons, party entertainment, classical, jazz, Celtic and chamber music. |
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