Brigham Young University in Idaho has just announced that, as of this fall 2017, they will be expanding their course offerings to include a complete four-year bachelor's of music degree in harp performance. Heading the harp program is Dr. Alicia Duncan McQuay, and...
AHS Seeks New Journal Editor
The American Harp Society is looking for a new editor/publication manager for its official publication, The American Harp Journal. The Journal is a biannual publication sent to AHS membership, institutional subscribers, and paid advertisers. In collaboration with the...
Back to School Q and A with Ann Yeung
As harp students across the country are heading back to school to start their fall semester, we reached out to University of Illinois (U of I) professor Ann Yeung to find out what the back-to-school scene looks like for her and what tips she has for students hoping to...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 26
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with Rachel Brandwein, author of Do I Have to Learn This? in our September-October 2017 issue. For more practical harp news...
Back to school, back to the harp
Three simple steps to get back on track with the harp this fall. Looking for a bit of back-to-school motivation? Harp Column has all the tools you need to crank it up to the next level! Follow our three simple steps for guaranteed motivation now and throughout the...
New Issue Sneak Peek!
The new issue of Harp Column is out, and we promise you are going to love Elizabeth Jaxon's feature interview with Classic Celtic harpist Nikolaz Cadoret! The multi-faceted Breton describes how he discovered his true musical identity, as well as what it's like...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 25
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with Katherine Siochi, USA International Harp Competition winner and author of A Wild Ride in our July-August 2017...
DHF launches World Harp Competition
Applications are open for the Dutch Harp Festival’s new World Harp Competition, and the deadline is on September 15th, 2017. The DHF World Harp Competition is a new format of international harp competition, set to accompany the Dutch Harp Festival’s upcoming fifth...
Mexico competition announces competitors
The Mexico International Harp Competition and Festival has announced competitors for its fifth event, which will take place Nov. 10–17 in Mexico City. The competition includes four divisions for harpists up to age 35 with prizes up to $2,000. Competitors in the 2017...
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...
Young Artist’s Harp Competition announces 2018 repertoire
The Young Artist's Harp Competition has announced repertoire for its biennial event, which will take place July 4–7, 2018. The event precedes the Young Artist's Harp Seminar program, which is based in Rabun Gap, Ga. The competition is open to harpists of any...
Barbara Weiger Lepke-Sims receives Lifetime Achievement Award from AHS
Barbara Weiger Lepke-Sims was honored with the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Harp Society (AHS) on June 25. The award is given "to honor extraordinary service to The American Harp Society, Inc. and the harp," according to the organization. Weiger...
The Camac Festival heads to D.C.
The Camac Festival will head to the U.S. November 3–5, 2017. All events take place at the Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria, in Alexandria, Va., just outside of Washington, D.C. The festival is co-sponsored by Camac Harps and the Virginia Harp Center. French harpist...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 24
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host Kristina Finch. In this episode, Kristina chats with Anne Sullivan, renowned teacher, music theory expert, and author of our regular column Student Scenarios. For more...
Laurie Riley receives lifetime achievement award
Laurie Riley has received the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Somerset Folk Harp Festival. The award is bestowed annually by festival director Kathy DeAngelo, and recognizes prominent folk and lever harp players. "Laurie Riley’s primary instrument may be a...
Remembering Ángel Padilla
Harpists are remembering Ángel Padilla, who died suddenly on Friday, July 21, 2017. Born in Mexico City, Padilla studied at Indiana University and the Royal College of Music, in London, and was beloved by harpists around the world. He served as a member of the Board...
Midwest Harp Festival underway
Are you at the Midwest Harp Festival? We'd love to hear from you! Tag #midwestharpfest on social media so we can share your updates! Check back here for updates from blogger Annie King. [gallery type="rectangular"...
Q and A with Nadja Dornik
Leading up to the 13th World Harp Congress this July in Hong Kong, we’re talking with performers for the ever-popular WHC Focus on Youth showcase concerts. Check in each week as we present insights from these talented young artists. Give us some background: when did...
New Issue Sneak Peek; July-August 2017
The new issue of Harp Column is out, featuring Jennifer Swartz, principal harp with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. In our feature interview with the Canadian harp icon, Jennifer talks all about her quest for a balanced life and the rich Canadian harp...
Lyon & Healy Announces Award Winners
Lyon & Healy Harps has announced its annual Award Winners, following a competition at Carleton College in St. Olaf, Minn., preceding the American Harp Society’s 12th Summer Institute. Madeline Jarzembak (San Francisco, CA), Subin Lee (Seoul, South Korea) and Ching...
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