Mary Keener, harpist
Mary Keener, Denver Colorado harp player
Mary Keener Biography

Mary Keener is a professional, Denver-based harpist performing regularly throughout Colorado. With more than a decade's worth of experience, she has performed for hundreds of weddings and other special events.

She attended the prestigious Eastman School of Music, earning a degree in harp performance. Mary's teachers have included Kathleen Bride, professor of harp at the Eastman School, Courtney Hershey Bress, principal harpist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Renee Wilson, principal harpist of both the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra.

Mary has performed in many diverse settings including recitals, weddings, funerals, receptions, private parties, formal dinners, conventions, commencement ceremonies, and church services. She has performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Opera Colorado, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, the Boulder Philharmonic, the Littleton Symphony Orchestra, the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, the MahlerFest Orchestra, the Denver Pops Orchestra, the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra, the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra, the Eastman Philharmonia, the Eastman Wind Ensemble, the Eastman Opera Orchestra, and OSSIA New Music.

Mary’s large repertoire includes classical, popular, and sacred music. She is available to play for just about any type of event and also teaches harp lessons to students of all ages.

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