Jayne Hockley

The harp is a unique instrument that can set the mood for an event like no other. Jayne Hockley spins magic when she plays!

Jayne has extensive performing experience, including orchestral work, recordings, television appearances, radio broadcasts, and high profile corporate and private functions.

As a soloist, performance highlights include a cocktail party for Elle McPherson, being the guest soloist of Victor Borge at the Opera House, playing at receptions for Prince Edward and the Crown Prince of Thailand at Government House in Perth, and at the wedding ceremony of Bec Cartwright and Lleyton Hewitt in the Opera House.

As a freelance orchestral harpist, Jayne has played in the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and the Sydney, West Australian and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras. She has also performed in the musicals Evita, 42nd Street, The King and I, South Pacific, Me and My Girl, My Fair Lady and The Producers.

Other orchestral career highlights include playing in two Hollywood film scores (recorded in Perth), and playing with the Electric Light Orchestra in Perth in 1995.

Jayne has recorded a CD, with flautist Naomi Halls titled Moon over the Ruined Castle, a collection of well known classical and Japanese melodies. And a second CD, Thyme & Roses was released featuring harp and voice, with soprano Taryn Fiebig.

Jayne enjoys in playing music at wedding ceremonies, corporate functions and other special occasions. Playing as a soloist, in a duo of harp and flute, a trio of harp, flute and cello or accompanying singers. Jayne’s concert harp, built in 1929 by the Wurlitzer Company in Chicago, is an exquisite instrument. Beautifully decorated, it produces a magnificent sound.

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