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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
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"...
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...
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 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...
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...
The 2017 American Harp Society National Competition and Lyon & Healy Awards took place this week alongside the AHS Summer Institute, at St. Olaf College, Minnesota. Winners are as follows: Junior Division 1st Prize – Isabella McCormick 2nd Prize – Emma Phippen 3rd...
The results of the Young Professional Division of the 2017 American Harp Society National Competition have just been announced, following the finals of the competition on Sunday, June 25th, at St. Olaf College, Minnesota. First prize was awarded to Abigail Kent, who...
Harpist Rachel Lee Hall has been chosen as one of the six winners of the Astral Artists 2017 National Auditions. Each year, following a rigorous selection procedure, a select pool of musicians is invited to the Astral National Auditions in Philadelphia, where they...
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