Meet Erin Newton
Colorado Harpist Erin Newton brings elegance to all occasions performing for special events across the Front Range and Rocky Mountains with rave reviews. Her exceptional talent and professional demeanor set the perfect tone for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. With a diverse repertoire and a love of sharing her music, Erin creates a magical atmosphere that captivates and enchants audiences of all ages. Whether you are seeking a soothing ambiance or a captivating performance, Erin's artistry on the harp is sure to elevate your event to the next level.
"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." Colorado Bride
About Me. And Mom
My mom was raised in a music-loving family who sang in harmony. She took me to live concerts whenever possible and at 9, when I saw my first harp performance, I was hooked. Until I became a mom, I didn't realize how much I lucked out getting mine. She treasured our time going to lessons together and made sure I was prepared to take on new challenges. Music has now carried me through life's celebrations and challenges. I am grateful to be able to share it now with you. And I'm grateful for my mom and her family legacy.
Career History: Education and Training
1989-2006
Classical Training
Erin Newton has been playing the harp since she was nine years old. She studied with many notable harpists, including Penny Beavers, Felice Swados, Susan Allen, and Courtney Hershey Bress. In her 15 years in Colorado, she has been the principal harpist with the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, and she has played with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, the Arapahoe Philharmonic, the Broomfield Symphony, the University of Colorado Opera, the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra, and the Breckenridge Repertory Orchestra. She has also played with percussion, brass and wind ensembles. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at Mount Holyoke College and her Master of Science from University of Otago, New Zealand with a focus in Geology and a Minor in music.
2000-present
Performance
Though she works primarily as a classical harpist, she plays a wide variety of music, including jazz, Celtic, popular standards, and hip-hop. She has performed with Kanye West, the Denver Brass, The Colorado Wind Ensemble, and percussion groups. In addition to playing as a soloist, she plays in duos, trios, quartets, and quintets (with any combination of harp, flute, violin, viola, and cello). Likewise, she has performed at a range of iconic venues including the Brown Palace Hotel, the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art, the Denver Art Museum, The Gates Theater at Denver University’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, library concert series across the Front Range, the Boulder Theater, and scores of stunning wedding locales across Colorado, from Aspen to Rocky Mountain National Park.
2004-present
Instruction
Having studied harp in private lessons starting at 9 years old through college and engaged in continuing education online, workshops, and masterclasses in person and through the Harp Column Academy, Erin has learned over the years that we all have different learning styles, things we appreciate about music, and ways we connect with learning a new instrument. She focuses on sight reading, technique, rhythm, and delivery. She makes opportunities for her students to perform periodically, but performance is not required. She learns first what goals each student has and focuses on helping them achieve those goals.
My Precious Ones
They are my sunshine.
Life is short. Enjoy the precious ones while you can. These are my precious ones. We love dancing to to the music together.
