Business Details
35 Years
experience
Celtic Music Performances in Salt Lake City
Idle Wild Music is a Celtic music ensemble formed in 1991 by David and Carol Sharp. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, and the Isle of Man, blending early European and Old Time American influences. Our performances feature over 20 authentic instruments, including Celtic harps, flutes, dulcimers, and bodhrans, delivered with scholarly precision and artistic passion. We have performed at major festivals like the Utah Arts Festival and Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, while also offering therapeutic harp sessions and educational programs.Our work has been recognized in national publications such as *Dulcimer Player News*, and we maintain a global reach through 15+ solo albums and digital platforms. As unionized musicians (AFM Local 104), we combine technical mastery with storytelling to preserve and innovate traditional music for modern audiences.
Services
Celtic Music Performances
Storytelling Shows
Harp Therapy Sessions
Instrument Workshops
Cultural Festivals
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in traditional Celtic music performance
- 20+ authentic instruments played by expert musicians
- Award-winning storytelling and puppetry integration
- Certified harp therapy sessions for wellness
- Featured at major festivals including Utah Arts Festival
Associations and certifications
- International Harp Therapy Program
What people say
Authentic music
Engaging storytelling
Therapeutic harp sessions
Cultural expertise
Family-friendly shows
Services
Celtic Music Performances
Idle Wild Music delivers authentic Celtic music using over 20 historical instruments. Our repertoire spans Irish jigs, Welsh hymns, and European folk tunes. Performances adapt to weddings, festivals, and corporate events with ensembles ranging from duos to seven-piece groups.
Harp Therapy Sessions
Carol Sharp provides certified harp therapy sessions using techniques from the International Harp Therapy Program. These sessions focus on stress reduction and emotional wellness through therapeutic harp melodies in clinical and private settings.
Storytelling Shows
The Glastonbury Duo combines Celtic myths and Renaissance tales with live music. These interactive shows feature puppets, period costumes, and audience participation at festivals, schools, and cultural events across the Western U.S.
Instrument Workshops
We offer hands-on workshops teaching traditional instruments like mountain dulcimers, flutes, and bodhrans. Sessions cover playing techniques, instrument history, and cultural context for all skill levels.
Cultural Festivals
Idle Wild Music performs at major cultural festivals including Timpanogos Storytelling Festival and Utah Arts Festival. Our shows feature period costumes, historical dances, and authentic instrumentation to showcase Celtic and European traditions.
People
David Sharp
Musician & Composer
David Sharp plays 20+ instruments including Celtic flutes, dulcimers, and world flutes. A former animator and union musician (AFM Local 104), he combines technical mastery with cultural research to preserve traditional music.
Carol Sharp
Harp Therapist
Carol Sharp is a certified harp therapist specializing in Celtic harp performances and therapeutic sessions. She holds a BS in Human Development and focuses on music's healing benefits for children and medical patients.
Questions
What type of music does Idle Wild Music perform?
We specialize in Celtic traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Europe, with elements of Old Time American and Renaissance music.
Do you perform at weddings and private events?
Yes, we provide live music for weddings, corporate parties, and private celebrations with ensembles ranging from duos to seven-piece groups.
Are harp therapy sessions available?
Carol Sharp offers certified harp therapy sessions focusing on stress reduction and emotional wellness through therapeutic harp melodies.
Can you perform at festivals and public events?
We regularly perform at cultural festivals including Utah Arts Festival and Timpanogos Storytelling Festival with traditional music and storytelling shows.
Do you offer music workshops?
Yes, we teach workshops on Celtic instruments like mountain dulcimers, flutes, and bodhrans for all skill levels.
