Hello Melissa,

Do you remember Barbara Rosnyk? I believe you were with her at I. U. Anyway, I was her first harp teacher in Winnipeg. I think of Barbara often. So sad, her passing so young. I’ve wondered how her parents are in Edmonton.

Anyway, the reason I am answering your blog about “The Rite of Spring” is that my violin duo partner. (We both live in Southwest Florida) is in the process of making a 3 harp ensemble part of “The Rite of Spring” from the piano part. He was intrigued that they’re attempting it with Wind Ensemble. I spoke with him and he’d be interested in talking with you– via e-mail. His name is Ron Erickson and his e-mail is ronerick@earthlink.net

Ron has arranged several Symphonic pieces for the Naples Harp Ensemble in Naples, Florida (Dickie Fleisher, Principal Harp of the Naples Phil is our director. )We perform a series of 4 concerts a year and we have a Harp Festival weekend every year. This year it will be February 21, 22 and 23. Pending, we have Elizabeth Hainen, Principal Harpist in the Philadelphia Orchestra, as our guest artist. We’ll have ensemble rehearsals, a Master Class and workshops. If you’re free at that time, we’d love to have you attend and play in the Harp Ensemble. There is no charge for registration. The Naples Harp Ensemble will be performing a concert along with Adult Afficiondos at the American Harp Society National Conference in New Orleans. June 22-25, 2014. Our concert is June 25 and we’ll feature several of Ron’s Harp Ensemble arrangements. Dickie will also be directing the Massed Harp ensemble Concert with All the Harp Ensembles participating. So, Mark your calendar. (February 21,22 and 23) and June 22-25, 2014.

I hope Ron can help out on your part for Rite of Spring.

Sincerely,

Barbara Kraichy

Hello Melissa,

Ron Erickson is waiting to hear from you about “Rite of Spring”

email Ron at ronerick@earthlink.net