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, Jessye Norman, Sting, 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, Jessye Norman, Sting, 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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