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Harp Column Podcast Episode 98

Harp Column Podcast Episode 98

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Remembering Kelly Yousoufian

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

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

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...

Q and A with Edmar Castañeda

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

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...

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