The Public is invited to a FREE HARP CONCERT Friday evening at THE WELL which is held in the Fellowship Hall of Plymouth’s First United Methodist Church. Harpist Mary Kay Bonner is the performing musician.
Mary Kay Bonner was introduced to the healing power of live harp music while attending a conference on music and medicine. It was 1988 and the researchers were presenting the findings about human cells positive response to the music of the harp. That was all she needed to hear. She purchased her Celtic harp and began her career as a Music Therapist.
Bonner, who was reared in Plymouth, now lives in the Indianapolis area. Many in the Plymouth community will remember Bonner as Cullison. Her parents were well known in Plymouth as well as her Uncle Oscar. Bonner’s father sold real estate and her mother was a Home Economics teacher in the Plymouth School system.
Bonner’s instrument of choice is a Celtic harp, also known as a folk harp. It differs from the large pedal harps you would see played with a symphony orchestra. Bonner’s harp stands 5 feet tall, has 31 strings (about 4 octaves) and is handmade of cherry and maple wood. The sound produced can be gentle in an intimate setting or can be enjoyed for a church wedding, restaurant or other more open spacing.
Bonner will play many different genres of music throughout her concert. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at THE WELL located at 199 E. Adams Street across the alley from the Main Church. Childcare and refreshments will be served. A free will offering will be taken however, this should not limit attendance to the concert. All are invited and welcome to attend.
Photo Caption: Harpist Mary Kay Bonner shown with fellow musician Autumn Wilson of Plymouth will present a FREE concert Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at THE WELL.
