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.
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
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
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
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
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
60 seconds of Bring a Torch, classic Christmas carol with solo hammered dulcimer. A lively, bright sound for your project that stays out of the way of your message, but delivers the ringing Christmas song 2 times through. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
Hammered dulcimer and Celtic harp perform this traditional Christmas carol. Lively, ringing sound of the dulcimer give this instrumental version an unusual sound. Great background, bump or underscore for your project. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
A beautiful version of this familiar Christmas carol with harp and flutes. A gentle background or underscore for your project. Melody begins with solo harp, adds flute and then variations with multiple flutes. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
Lively dance from the 13th century performed with percussion, hammered dulcimer, guitar and penny whistles. Steady driving beat. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Hammered dulcimer and Celtic harp perform a lively 30 second version of this Christmas greeting song! Great for 30 second spots or short greetings in commercial projects! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
A quick bright "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" with sleigh bells, hammered dulcimer and Celtic harp. Great for transitions, idents and stingers. Lovely ringing sound of the hammered dulcimer is an unusual instrument to catch your listener's ear. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Solos
Female 4 part harmony for this Cornish Christmas carol. A lesser known but upbeat carol for something a little unusual. A Capella, Christmas, Christmas Carols
16th Century Spanish Villancico sung in Spanish by female ensemble with classical guitar, hammered dulcimer and castanets. Begins with classical guitar on melody. Lively piece with 3 and 4 part harmonies. A lesser known Christmas song or lively rhythmic World music piece. Female Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Vocals
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, Christmas, Xmas World