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Jess Garland to release film Harp and Sol

Jess Garland to release film Harp and Sol

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jess Garland's new experimental film, Harp and Sol, will be released for online viewing May 29. Presented by the Dallas-based arts organization AURORA, the work, which sheds light on environmental injustice through the arts,...

USAIHC announces repertoire for 2022 competition

USAIHC announces repertoire for 2022 competition

The USA International Harp Competition has announced repertoire and is accepting applications for its 12th contest, which will take place June 29–July 9, 2022. The competition takes place every three years in Bloomington, Ind. and is open to harpists of all...

Virtual Summer Camp Roundup 2020

Virtual Summer Camp Roundup 2020

If your summer music plans have been canceled and you're wondering what you can do to fill in the gap, look no further. We've found a dozen summer camps that are hosting their programs virtually, and there is something for everyone. Whether you're a beginning harp...

Mary Brigid Roman celebrates 50 years at Florida State University

Mary Brigid Roman celebrates 50 years at Florida State University

Mary Brigid Roman recently celebrated 50 years as harp professor at Florida State University. To commemorate the event, students past and present came together on Oct. 8 to perform a recital in her honor at Lindsay Hall and attend a tea–themed reception following the...

AHS Foundation announces 2018 Anne Adams Awards

AHS Foundation announces 2018 Anne Adams Awards

The American Harp Society Foundation has announced details for its 2018 Anne Adams Awards, which will take place May 29–June 1, 2018, prior to the AHS National Conference in Redlands, Calif. Three winners will receive $2,000 each for full-time study of the harp, along...

Joan Raeburn Holland

Joan Raeburn Holland

Interlochen Public Radio's Nancy Deneen interviewed Joan Raeburn Holland. Holland is harp instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy and University of Michigan. Listen to the interview here:...

The WOW factor – recital programing

The WOW factor – recital programing

How do you design your recital programs?  If you are in school you will most likely say that your teacher dictates at least some of what you play, and you fill in the rest with desires of your own.  If you are a professional and are out in the working world chances...

Freelance Chronicles Episode 10 – Celebrity Status

Freelance Chronicles Episode 10 – Celebrity Status

Last weekend I was playing for a cocktail hour at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Miami when it happened. Everything was going well.  The hotel had self-parking (I'll pay $30 not to have to deal with valet any day), the event was moved inside due to rain (not to...

Full Recordings of Hannah Lash’s Music

Full Recordings of Hannah Lash’s Music

As promised in episode 12 of Harp Column Podcast, please enjoy these recordings of Hannah Lash's music performed by the composer!  Also be sure to check out the Q&A with Hannah to learn more. Stalk [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpy8dplkREY[/embedyt]...