Marie Grandstaff believes in the power of therapeutic harp. She knows its healing power, as a family member caring for a critically ill loved one, a patient, and, more recently as a harpist playing for patients. She is one of many angels working with and supporting The Harp Foundation (THF) in its mission of transforming lives and healing hearts.

Mrs. Grandstaff was introduced to The Harp Foundation in late 2003, when Joyce Buekers (Executive Director and Harpist) played for her critically ill husband, Del. After that first meeting, The Harp Foundation arranged to have a THF harpist (Sherry Cook) play once a week in Del’s room. The soothing sounds of the harp brought Marie a sense of peace during that difficult time. As her husband’s health faded, Sherry came to Del’s room and asked if Marie still wanted her to play.  As she held her husband Del in her arms and the sweet tones of the harp filled the room, his spirit left his body. Marie says, “His transition was so peaceful, so serene.  What a grand finale for Del!”

Mrs. Grandstaff also credits the tones of the harp for accelerating her own recovery from a stroke she suffered several years ago.  Indeed, this harp  music became a fixture in her life when she learned to play the instrument (one of Sherry’s prize pupils).  She is now a benefactor, advocate and musician for The Harp Foundation.   In 2007, Marie’s generous gift to THF, initiated the Angel Song Program at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center making harps available at patients’ bedsides.  Marie has renewed her support for The Harp Foundation and its work at Banner Del Webb in conjunction with Sun Health Foundation.   The Harp Foundation, Sun Health and Marie call to your heart through the music of the harp.  Sun Health Foundation’s Harps for Healing January event kicks off our 2010 Harps for the Arts Series with the hospital providing a therapeutic harp model for other hospitals.

Marie Grandstaff believes in the power of therapeutic harp. She knows its healing power, as a family member caring for a critically ill loved one, a patient, and, more recently as a harpist playing for patients. She is one of many angels working with and supporting The Harp Foundation (THF) in its mission of transforming lives and healing hearts. Mrs. Grandstaff was introduced to The Harp Foundation in late 2003, when Joyce Buekers (Executive Director and Harpist) played for her critically ill husband, Del. After that first meeting, The Harp Foundation arranged to have a THF harpist (Sherry Cook) play once a week in Del’s room. The soothing sounds of the harp brought Marie a sense of peace during that difficult time. As her husband’s health faded, Sherry came to Del’s room and asked if Marie still wanted her to play.  As she held her husband Del in her arms and the sweet tones of the harp filled the room, his spirit left his body. Marie says, “His transition was so peaceful, so serene.  What a grand finale for Del!” Mrs. Grandstaff also credits the tones of the harp for accelerating her own recovery from a stroke she suffered several years ago.  Indeed, this harp  music became a fixture in her life when she learned to play the instrument (one of Sherry’s prize pupils).  She is now a benefactor, advocate and musician for The Harp Foundation.

In 2007, Marie’s generous gift to THF, initiated the Angel Song Program at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center making harps available at patients’ bedsides.  Marie has renewed her support for The Harp Foundation and its work at Banner Del Webb in conjunction with Sun Health Foundation.   The Harp Foundation, Sun Health and Marie call to your heart through the music of the harp.  Sun Health Foundation’s Harps for Healing January event kicks off our 2010 Harps for the Arts Series with the hospital providing a therapeutic harp model for other hospitals.