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New issue, with Paula Page

Page, pictured during a Houston Symphony rehearsal, thinks the music world is a different place than it was when she was graduating from school. “I knew I wanted to play in an orchestra, and I worked really hard and took auditions and was very fortunate to have an orchestra career. It’s not that simple anymore,” she says.
November 13, 2014

The new issue of Harp Column is out, featuring our interview with Paula Page, who recently retired from her 30-year career as principal harpist with the Houston Symphony. We know you’re going to love reading Paula’s insights on teaching and her relationship with mentor Alice Chalifoux.

Also in this issue, what to do when it’s time to Leave the Nest. Angela Schwarzkopf takes a look at how to approach a new piece on your own, without the aid of a teacher. Do you suffer from stage nerves? Jaymee Haefner tells why exercise may be the solution you’ve been looking for in Work Out Stage Stress. Plus, how to maintain your harp’s finish, what to do when you have to call in sick, reviews, and more.

We hope you enjoy our November-December 2014 issue! Download it now, or look for it in your mailbox any day!

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