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USAIHC spring concert features Aletheia Duo

USAIHC spring concert features Aletheia Duo

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Spring Concert features the Aletheia Duo, consisting of Ann Yeung, harp, and Jonathan Keeble, flute. The concert will take place May 5 at 5 p.m. EDT at the Indiana University Collections at McCalla in Bloomington, Ind....

Rogue Valley Symphony announces principal harp opening

Rogue Valley Symphony announces principal harp opening

The Rogue Valley Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp for the 2024–2025 season. Applications are due via Acceptd by May 15. The auditions will be held June 12 in Ashland, Ore., for this core orchestra position. See the audition listing for more...

Dewberry School of Music seeks adjunct harp professor

Dewberry School of Music seeks adjunct harp professor

The Dewberry School of Music at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., has announced an opening for Adjunct Applied Harp Professor to teach individualized lessons, starting August 2024. The application deadline for full consideration is April 25, but the position...

DHF World Harp Competition announces prize winners

DHF World Harp Competition announces prize winners

The World Harp Competition at the 2024 Dutch Harp Festival (DHF) awarded Breton harpist and singer-songwriter Kevin Le Pennec first prize, as well as the audience prize, at the contest's final round on April 20. According to a press release, Le Pennec performed a solo...

DHF World Harp Competition announces finalists

DHF World Harp Competition announces finalists

The jury of the Dutch Harp Festival’s World Harp Competition has announced the three finalists: Kevin Le Pennec (France), Ariel Sol (United States), and Amy Nam (United States). The final round will take place this Saturday, April 20, during the 2024 Dutch Harp...

Symphony Tacoma announces principal harp opening

Symphony Tacoma announces principal harp opening

Symphony Tacoma has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must email a one-page resume in PDF format to scline@symphonytacoma.org by May 2. Auditions will be held May 18. View the audition listing for further details. Symphony Tacoma is a per-service...

Cape Symphony announces principal harp opening

Cape Symphony announces principal harp opening

The Cape Symphony, based in West Barnstable and Falmouth, Mass., has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must send a one-page resume by email to weshopper@capesymphony.org by May 31. The auditions will be held June 11 at the Cape Symphony Falmouth...

AHS announces 2024 conference lineup

AHS announces 2024 conference lineup

The 45th American Harp Society (AHS) National Conference will take place June 16–19 at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Central Florida Chapter of the AHS, the conference centers on the theme “That’s Entertainment!” inspired by...

American Harp Society announces 26th National Competition

American Harp Society announces 26th National Competition

The 26th American Harp Society (AHS) National Competition will be held May 28–June 1, 2025, at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, California. The competition is open to harpists up to the age of 30 as of June 1, 2025. The online application form link and competition...

Wang appointed to National Ballet of Canada Orchestra

Wang appointed to National Ballet of Canada Orchestra

The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra has appointed Clara Wang principal harpist, following auditions held Oct. 15, 2023. Wang has begun her two-year tenure review procedure with the orchestra. Wang says of her appointment, “I’m beyond excited to be joining the...