Looking to diversify your repertoire with some international flair? Look no further! In this month’s episode join host Dr. Kristina Finch as she shares the joy of Latin American music for harp, all available on Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and...
Q and A with the Harp Column team!
Want to know more about the people behind Harp Column? Get ready to meet a new team member each month in a series of Q and A posts here and on social media. (Follow @harpcolumn on Instagram to stay in the loop!) Do you have questions for the team? Get in touch with us...
Alisa Marie releases debut EP
Celtic artist Alisa Marie released her debut original EP Music of the Woods on July 1. Inspired by the magic of the woods, the recording features harp, ocarina, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhran. Alisa Marie is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer from...
BUTI honors Pilot, names new director
The Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) Young Artists Showcase celebrates Ann Hobson Pilot in a performance at 1:30 p.m., July 24 at Seiji Ozawa Hall. Hobson is the former principal harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and directed the BUTI Young Artists...
Wan wins 12th USA International Harp Competition
Noël Wan of Taiwan won the gold medal winner at the 12th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) following the final stage of the triennial contest held July 9 in Bloomington, Indiana, capping four stages of competition over 10 days. Huw Boucher of Wales won the...
Remembering Molly E. Hahn
Harpist, teacher, mentor, and champion of the harp, Molly Hahn passed away on May 11, 2022, at the age of 92. She was also my mom, my first teacher, and my biggest fan. At age 5, Molly’s grandmother gifted her with her first harp. She wanted her to learn an instrument...
12th USA International Harp Competition preview
More than 40 harpists from 20 countries gather in Bloomington, Indiana, this week to compete in the 12th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC). The 10-day event includes four stages of competition, as well as several additional events and...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 83
A Musical Roadtrip In this episode, take a musical road trip across the USA as host Dr. Kristina Finch explores titles on Harp Column Music from around the country. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 82
Take a listen to music for a summer day with host Kristina Finch. All of the music featured is available for instant download on Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 81
In this episode, we’re exploring music featured in the 2022 American Harp Society National Conference that is available on Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and tune in for more podcasts taking you behind...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 80
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the music with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we're taking a listen to the top ten customer favorite to download at Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and information visit Harp Column and tune in...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 79
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, it's another Holiday Listening Party featuring new holiday collections to download at Harp Column Music. For more practical harp news and...
November-December 2021
Download the November-December 2021 issue of Harp Column featuring Şirin Pancaroğlu Download...
Remembering Kelly Yousoufian
The Michigan harp community was shocked and saddened by the unexpected death of our dear friend Kelly Yousoufian, who died on July 26, 2021. Kelly was an accomplished harpist and a 1980 graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, who had performed in New York,...
AHS Foundation announces 2022 competition repertoire
Updated Feb. 2, 2022 The application deadline has been extended to April 5 for both American Harp Society Foundation competitions. The Anne Adams Awards will be held virtually on May 24. The scholarship award has been increased to $3,000 for each of the three winners....
Dusty Strings introduces knot tying alternative
Seattle-based harpmaker Dusty Strings has created a new product that provides an alternative to tying a traditional knot on the end of a harp string. The company’s new String Buttons are larger than a traditional string anchor, reusable, can be threaded in a simple...
Upcoming Israel Contest announces order of competitors
In less than four months, all eyes in the harp world will turn to Israel as musicians representing 24 countries compete in the 21st International Harp Contest in Israel. The triennial competition announced the order of appearance of its 61 contestants in the...
10th International Harp Contest in Italy announces repertoire
The 10th International Harp Contest in Italy "Suoni d’Arpa" (Sounds of Harp) has announced the repertoire for its 2021 contest, rescheduled from 2020. The competition, created by the Italian Harp Association, will take place Aug. 29–Sept. 1, 2021, at the Fondazione...
Q and A with Edmar Castañeda
Colombian-born harpist Edmar Castañeda released his seventh album, Family, on May 21, featuring a blend of original compositions and traditional Colombian songs with his wife, Andrea Tierra, as guest vocalist. We talked to Castañeda to learn more about the inspiration...
Q and A with Mike Baldwin
Instrument maker Mike Baldwin has released Harp Making in Late-Georgian London, available from Amazon and Bookshop.org. Through historical papers, 19th-century etchings, and patent drawings, Baldwin explores the contributions of less-familiar instrument makers to the...