Luminaria offers a stunning musical pairing to the greater Madison and Chicagoland areas. The duo’s unique sound features rich, soprano melodies with the elegant touch of the harp. Luminaria’s musicians bring warmth and expressiveness to each note, leaving guests feeling uplifted and connected through their music.
As versatile and classically trained musicians, Rose and Emily bring over two decades of experience performing a variety of genres, making them a perfect duo for weddings, cocktail parties, holidays, and other private events. They closely collaborate with clients to provide an individualized experience that enhances the mood and atmosphere of each occasion.
For information on booking Luminaria for your special event, please email events@luminariamusic.com and follow us on social media @luminaria_music.
Rose Heckenkamp-Busch, Soprano
Rose Heckenkamp-Busch is a classically trained, coloratura soprano who brings more than 20 years of solo, small group, and choral singing experience to Luminaria. People who hear her sing have remarked on the beautiful tone, range, and power that she is able to achieve. Rose enjoys singing a wide variety of genres, including classical, musical theater, and jazz. She is the current President of the Madison Symphony Chorus and a frequent featured guest artist with the Ben Ferris Octet. She graduated from St. Norbert College with a music minor and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a masters in Speech-Language Pathology.
Emily Wonder, Harpist
Music has been a part of Emily’s life from a young age, and she believes there are few things more powerful than the ways in which music connects people. She began playing harp at age 12 shortly after attending a Celtic harp concert with her grandparents. She remembers being mesmerized by the unique sound of the instrument and feeling drawn to play.
A versatile player, Emily moves between classical, contemporary, sacred, and improvisational styles to offer a reflective space for listeners. She is classically trained, grounded in Celtic influences as well as the Salzedo method. While studying harp at Luther College, she served as principal harpist of the Luther College Symphony Orchestra for four years, also leading the Luther College Harp Ensemble. Emily is an experienced wedding harpist and has played at venues spanning from churches in the Midwest to waterfront resorts in Cancun, Mexico. She currently plays harp for the Middleton Community Orchestra and mentors young harpists through the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra.
