Meredith McCrindle is one of Scotland’s most in-demand harpists. Meredith has played numerous celebrity events for public figures, politicians and royalty.
Meredith McCrindle is a native of Houston, Texas and has played professionally since 1999 and has been teaching harpists of all ages since 2004. In June 2016 she appeared in Vogue’s 100th issue and in June 2017 received a glowing review in the Tatler Magazine wedding guide. Meredith maintains an active performance career, which includes many weddings, special events and guest appearances in the U.K. and internationally. She also maintains resident harp positions at Dumfries House and Trump Turnberry.
Meredith received her Bachelor’s degree in Harp Performance and Music Business from Loyola University, New Orleans. In 2009 she moved to Scotland to begin her postgraduate studies at University of St. Andrews. There she was awarded a harp scholarship, while studying Management in the Creative Industries. She moved to Ayr in 2011, opening Scotland’s flagship music store, Ayr Guitar. In October 2013, Meredith became a mother to twin boys, William and Alexander. As a Hurricane Katrina survivor she has a keen interest in re-building communities. This interest has blossomed in Ayr where she is a member of the Ayr Town Centre Steering Group and is the Chair of a local festival, TamFest.
Education:
MLITT Management in the Creative Industries, University of St. Andrews, Fife; BA in Harp Performance and Music Industry Studies, Loyola University, New Orleans; Graduate, St. Agnes Academy, College Preparatory, Houston, Texas.