North Carolina composer and musician Donna Marie has a wealth of experience as a performer and recording artist with numerous solo and ensemble projects. She plays the concert harp, Celtic harp, and the hammered dulcimer, performing a range of styles including Classical, Celtic, New Age, and World music as both a soloist and with musical ensemble groups. Many of her tracks also feature the Classical guitar, flute, and violin. You will enjoy Donna's more traditional pieces, as well as her New Age variations of these elegant Classic themes.
Donna Marie's specialty is the hammered dulcimer, a percussive stringed instrument used for World and Classical music. Its sound fits into many Ethnic categories and is particularly used for Celtic music within the US. It has a very distinctive, ringing sound ranging from bright and lively to ethereal and mystical.
Beautiful instrumental version of Schubert's Ave Maria with classical violin, concert harp and background strings. Perfect for Christmas, religious projects, weddings, background, underscore or other dramatic use. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Franz Schubert
Lively instrumental version of this Christmas favorite with hammered dulcimer, flute and classical guitar. Energy builds throughout with the ringing, bell-like sound of the hammered dulcimer. A Christmas favorite for your project! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer and keyboard present a New Age version of this traditional favorite. The beautiful Greensleeve melody is obvious with an interlude and introduction. The unusual ringing sound of the hammered dulcimer adds interest and an ethereal feel. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
30 seconds spot of Deck the Halls with the unusual sound of the hammered dulcimer, Celtic harp and sleigh bells. The song plays one time through and makes a lively background for an ad, webpage or many other Chritmas products. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Various harp glissandos in pentatonic D. Ascending, descending, fast, slow, continuous or ending on a final note. Concert harp, Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Music
Beautiful light soprano and harp version of the quintessential Christmas carol. Begins with harp glissandos leading to solo singer for the first verse. One instrumental verse on harp with background vocals follows. Third time through is a second verse sung with 3 part harmony. Female Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Vocals
Clean and simple Celtic harp recording of one variation of this Christmas song. One time through for an uncomplicated background for your project. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Solos
The classic Christmas carol with the lovely voice of Leigh Ann Singleton accompanied by harp. A gentle, easy version with simplicity and beauty. Female Vocals, Christmas, Xmax Vocal Solos, Adolphe Adam
An instrumental lullaby with harp and keyboard. A great underscore, background or lullaby for children with a traditional Celtic melody, The Gentle Maid. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Sound of a hummingbird in flight. There are a few other birds in the background as well, but clear sounds of the hummingbird's wings in flight! Birds, Birds
Classic children's song with unusual instrumentation! Hammered dulcimer and harp give the song a lively, bright sound. Several times through in 2 octaves. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Pentatonic harp glissandos for that dreamy effect, in a variety of keys: C, D, F, G, A. Cut and paste what you need for your project! A variety of speeds, ascending, descending. Strings,
Lively Celtic jig beginning with solo bodhran and gradually adding instruments. Hammered dulcimer performs the melody with a strong ringing sound, Celtic harp, guitar and bass are added as the energy continues to build. Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
Lovely, gentle sounds of a wind chime actually tuned to musical pitch. A hint of a melody within the random sounds of the chimes. Suggests a spiritual, ethereal feel or a summer breeze! Foley, Wind Chimes
Beautiful, well-known Italian aria from Puccini's opera Gianni Schicchi. Performed by soprano, harp and acoustic bass. Sung in Italian, the singer is begging her father for permission to marry the man she loves. Imagine an afternoon on the Italian Riviera! Licensable in US only, until 2040. Female Vocals, Classical, Opera, Giacomo Puccini
An instrumental version of this beautiful aria with flute and harp. A familiar love song for weddings, but also a beautiful background for most any project. Instrumental, Classical, Opera, Giacomo Puccini
60 seconds of the beautiful melody from Saint-Saens' Swan with violin and piano. A gentle background for a 60 second spot or many other types of projects. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Camille Saint-Saens
A lively 60 second version with hammered dulcimer and Celtic harp. A familiar Christmas tune with unusual instruments! The bell-like sounds of the dulcimer rovide a lively background for your 60 second spot or project. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
Short version of this Christmas instrumental with concert harp. Begins and ends with glissandos for that "heavenly" feel. A quiet, gentle background for an ad or other Christmas project. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
Christmas stinger of Joy to the World with sleigh bells and hammered dulcimer. An unusual instrument for a familiar Christmas song. Great for ident or seasonal stinger. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Solos
Underscore for a minor mode Celtic melody with harp, hammered dulcimer and strings. Lovely, gentle feeling for a background or soundtrack. The full song, Grenadier and the Lady also available. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Flute and Celtic harp perform this beautiful, sad Celtic traditional melody. Great for a pensive background sound. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Scottish fiddle, hammered dulcimer and bodhran will get you moving in this rhythmic instrumental march. Add some determination to your project or have an unusual rintone! Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
short version of this lively Celtic jig. Full song, Kesh Jig, also available. Starts with bodhran followed by hammered dulcimer playing the theme for a quick Celtic feel. Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
A clear, simple version of this children's classic with hammered dulcimer for a bright ringing sound. Several repetitions in 2 octaves. A simple background for your project that won't interfere. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Try this classical favorite for your corporate program or other commercial project. Performed with hammered dulcimer and orchestral sounds, it is a familiar piece with an unusual lively performance. Convey energy and enthusiasm with real music! Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Luigi Boccherini
60 second concert harp version of this beautiful classical melody. Great for a background, underscore, or many commercial projects. Gentle melody and instrumentation won't interfere with your message. Full song also available. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Felix Mendelssohn
Classical guitar and hammered dulcimer perform this lively, familiar piece by Bach. Known to rock fans and classical music lovers alike! Lively classical dance rhythm, a great background, underscore with some energy and class! Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
A lively Renaissance piece with hammered dulcimer and classical guitar. A great selection to convey energy or activity within your project. The ringing sound of the dulcimer is complemented by the fullness of the classical guitar. Instrumental, Classical, Renaissance
Harp, hammered dulcimer and keyboards perform two classic Oriental melodies: Red Dragonfly (Japan) and Arirang (Korea). Beautiful flowing melodies make a great meditative background. Begins with harp glissando, positive, uplifting feeling for inspiring productions. Instrumental, Japanese, Western Classical
A gentle, instrumental version of this familiar Irish song with intro and interlude for variety. Great for quiet listening, background, underscore or commercial projects. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A traditional Celtic aire beginning with distant solo penny whistle joined by Celtic harp. Great for a moody background or underscore with space for foreground sounds. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Need to add an ethereal, New Age feel to your project? Concert harp glissando matches the notes of the tuned wind chimes E, F#, G#, B, C#, E. (6 chimes including octave E) Background to a voice over or intro to music. Instrumental, New Age, Meditation
60 second version of this beautiful, classical melody with flute and harp. Meditation from the opera "Thais" is a quiet flowing melody with dramatic peaks. Add punch to your message with a well-known classical melody and beautiful instrumentation. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Jules Massenet
A New Age Celtic version of this well known piece with harp, hammered dulcimer, background strings and voices. Great for underscore or that meditative, ethereal feel for your project. Vocals remain in the background for just a hint of the lyrics and mystical feel. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Harp glissando introduces the traditional bridal march played with concert harp. A quick, direct message to instill fear or joy at the thought of marriage! Instrumental, Themes, Wedding Music, Richard Wagner
30 seconds of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen with solo hammered dulcimer. An unusual but very ringing sound for your Christmas spot! Simple and clean enough not to interfere with your message but an interesting, engaging sound. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
4 lively Christmas favorites with hammered dulcimer, flute, guitar and harps. Deck the Halls, Carol of the Bells, Ding Dong Merrily 30 seconds each, Come All Ye Faithful 1:18. Great for a collection of ads, backgrounds, e-greeting cards or other Christmas projects. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
A lively, bell-like version of this well known Christmas song with hammered dulcimer, guitar, chimes and keyboards. Great for ads, websites or projects requiring non-vocal Christmas music to allow you to focus on your own message. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Hammered dulcimer and harp perform this well known Shaker hymn. Moderately slow version for a gentle background sound. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
