Kathryn Andrews appointed to harp faculty at Montclair State University
Montclair State University has appointed Kathryn Andrews to its harp faculty. “I am incredibly honored…
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PoppyHarp announces 2021 competitive online harp festival
PoppyHarp has announced its 2021 competitive online harp festival will take place Feb. 27. The…
USA IHC announces 2021 composition contest
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced its 7th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest. Submissions…
Sivan Magen appointed to faculty at Musica Mundi
The Musica Mundi school in Belgium has appointed Sivan Magen to its harp faculty. An…
Mary Lattimore praised by NPR
Mary Lattimore’s latest album Silver Ladders is gaining national attention. The album made The New Yorker’s “Best Music of…
Kirsten Agresta Copely receives Global Music Award
Kirsten Agresta Copely’s album Around the Sun received a silver medal for outstanding achievement from the Global…
Carolyn Munford and Vonda Darr present “An Evening in Paris”
International travel has been nearly impossible for the last year, but harpists Carolyn Munford and…
Julia Coronelli appointed to harp faculty at DePaul University
DePaul University has appointed Julia Coronelli to its harp faculty. “The position begins in Sept.…
Albums from Mary Lattimore and Brandee Younger featured in major publications
Two harpists have received praise from major publications for their latest albums. Mary Lattimore’s album…
Brandee Younger appointed to faculty at New York University and The New School
Brandee Younger has been appointed to the harp faculty at both New York University and…
Camac launches “Classical Thursdays” from its Paris showroom
French harpmaker Camac Harps has launched the online concert series Les Jeudis Classiques (Classical Thursdays)…
Mallory McHenry joins harp faculty at Texas Christian University
Mallory McHenry was recently appointed to the harp faculty at Texas Christian University. “This position…
Glowing Harp announces 2021 competition
The Glowing Harp Competition has announced the repertoire for its 2021 contest, which will take…
Haley Rhodeside named harp professor at University of Central Florida
Haley Rhodeside has been named harp professor at University of Central Florida. “University of Central…
USAIHC appoints Moya Wright executive director
Moya Wright has been named the new executive director of the USA International Harp Competition…
Boosey & Hawkes publishes Ginastera harp sonatina
Boosey & Hawkes has published the 1938 harp sonatina written by Alberto Ginastera. Written when…
Western University appoints Noël Wan to harp faculty
Noël Wan has been named the new professor of harp at Western University’s Don Wright…
Joanne King appointed harp professor at Ball State
Joanne King has been named the new professor of harp at Ball State University following…
Lyon & Healy launches Drake lever harp
Lyon & Healy has launched the Drake, a new model of lever harp. This instrument…
Camac unveils new harp model, Égérie
French harpmaker Camac Harps has announced the launch of a new concert grand pedal harp,…
University of Wisconsin–Madison hires Johanna Wienholts
Johanna Wienholts has been appointed to the harp faculty at University of Wisconsin–Madison following the…
Fort Bend hires Margaret Davis and Stephanie Gustafson as harp specialists
Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) recently named Margaret Davis and Stephanie Gustafson harp specialists…
Matt Dupont wins second in Prix Orford Musique
Matt Dupont won second place in the 2020 Prix Orford Musique, following a live semi–final…
Remembering Ann Griffiths (1934–2020)
The Welsh harpist Ann Griffiths died peacefully at her home in Raglan, South Wales on…
Q and A with Morwenna Louttit-Vermaat
Morwenna Louttit–Vermaat and husband Creag recently caught the attention of Yahoo News for their innovative…
Remembering Brook Boddie (1968–2020)
Brook Boddie, harpist, organist, pianist, arranger and composer, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2020…
Angela Schwarzkopf wins JUNO Award
Angela Schwarzkopf won the 2020 JUNO Award for Classical Album of the Year: Solo or…
Young Artist’s Harp Competition announces prize winners
The Young Artist’s Harp Competition named winners of its 2020 event, held virtually in June.…
Camac introduces new model of harp for children
French harpmaker Camac has designed a new harp intended for young children, named the Telenn…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 65
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Anne Adams Awards and Grandjany Memorial Competition 2020 Results
The American Harp Society Foundation has announced prizewinners for the two competitions held May 20–21.…
Virtual Summer Camp Roundup 2020
If your summer music plans have been canceled and you’re wondering what you can do…
Anna Dunlap wins Huntsville Symphony audition
Following an audition that was held on January 27, Anna Dunlap was named the new…
Dusty Strings uses equipment to make face shields for Seattle hospital
Though harp maker Dusty Strings has been closed to customers since March 23 to comply…
American Harp Society and World Harp Congress postpone conferences
Both the 2020 American Harp Society National Conference in Orlando, Fl. and the 2020 World…
Peabody appoints June Han to harp faculty
The Peabody Institute has announced that June Han will be added to their faculty roster…
Oberlin launches concert series featuring Yolanda Kondonassis
On April 14, Oberlin Conservatory will launch “Stage Left,” a concert series streamed at oberlin.edu.…
Rosanna Moore appointed harp professor at University of Oregon
University of Oregon has appointed Rosanna Moore harp instructor for the university’s school of music…
Glowing Harp cancels festival, livestreams harp marathon
The Glowing Harp Festival, scheduled to take place this April, has been canceled as a…
Full-time position open for harp instructor in Arizona
Mesa Public Schools (MPS) has announced a job opening for a full–time harp instructor to…
Four new music videos
With the increase of electric harp options, pedal loopers, and high–quality recording devices, harpists are…
Position open for harpist with U.S. Navy Band
The U.S. Navy Band has announced a harp audition for a full–time harpist in their…
World Harp Congress announces Cardiff lineup
On July 25, harpists will gather in Cardiff, Wales for the opening day of the…
Buffalo Philharmonic appoints Madeline Olson principal harpist
Madeline Olson has been appointed principal harpist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO). Runner-up in…
Lyon & Healy Awards announces 2021 repertoire
Lyon & Healy Harps has announced the music selected for its 2021 competition. Scheduled to…
Angela Schwarzkopf nominated for JUNO award
Angela Schwarzkopf has been nominated for a 2020 JUNO Award for her album, detach. Nominated for classical…
USAIHC announces opening for executive director
The Board of Directors for the USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced a search…
USA International Harp Competition announces 2022 repertoire
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced repertoire for its 12th competition. The competition takes…
American Harp Society Foundation announces 2020 competitions
The American Harp Society Foundation has announced details for the 2020 Anne Adams Awards, taking…
2020 Guide to Spring Harp Festivals
What harp resolutions did you set for the new decade? How do you stay focused…
5 Tips for First-time Campers
One harpist reflects on her summer camp days to give sage advice to first-time campers.
An Extra Special Concert
An out-of-this-world musical experience.
Confessions of a Nervous Harpist, Part 1
Putting mind over matter when you walk on stage.
Assessing a Used Harp
What to look for when buying a used harp.
Brushing Up in the New Year
New books to work on your technique and special effects.
An Undisclosed Location
A surprise location yields an unexpected comment.
Sarah Bullen named harp faculty of new DePaul program
Sarah Bullen will join the faculty of the DePaul University School of Music to begin…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 58
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
International Harp Contest in Israel hosts 60th anniversary gala
The International Harp Contest in Israel hosted a 60th anniversary gala on Dec. 12 in…
Worth a Closer Listen: Dec-19
Looking for some new musical inspiration? The three albums recently released by Park Stickney, Angela…
30 Day Practice Challenge 2020
30 Day Practice Challenge 2020 Something Old, Something New Harpists, are you ready for a…
Amy Nam wins Lyra Society composition contest
Amy Nam has been selected as the 2020 Costello Competition winner. The seventh competition organized…
Q and A with Maria Krushevskaya
When Russian harpist Maria Krushevskaya won the principal harp position with the Bolshoi Theatre in…
Yolanda Kondonassis nominated for Grammy
Yolanda Kondonassis is nominated for a 2020 Grammy Award in the “Best Classical Instrumental Solo”…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 57
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Marguerite Lynn Williams appointed principal harpist with Minnesota Orchestra
Following auditions that took place in October and November, Marguerite Lynn Williams has been named…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 56
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch. In this episode, we talk with columnists Hope Cowan and Katy Wong, featured in our September-October 2019 issue.
Yolanda Kondonassis releases new book
Yolanda Kondonassis has released her fourth book, A Composer’s Guide to Writing Well for the Modern Harp. Published by Carl Fisher Music, it is billed as “a comprehensive guide and conversational text on composing idiomatically for the harp.”
A Laskine Legacy
Living legend Marielle Nordmann talks about how her time studying with Lily Laskine has shaped her life. —by Myriam Serfass
A New Attitude About Etudes
Author Anne Sullivan shows us how much there is to love about the much-maligned etude.
An Etude a Day Keeps Bad Habits Away
Check out these lists of etude books for beginners to advanced harpists.
The Traveling Harp Student
Observations from a wandering harp student.
The First Rehearsal
A seven-step guide to sounding like a pro in your first rehearsal.
Joseph Rebman
Composer-harpist Joseph Rebman returns to his roots in Cincinnati.
Getting Comfortable With a Metronome
Teaching students about the magic of the metronome. Experts Anne Sullivan, Erica Driscoll, and Alexander Boldachev weigh in.
New Tunes for Everyone
Discover two new compositions from Cindy Horstman.
Missing Cues
Cue the harp
Remembering Ruth Wickersham Papalia (1935–2019)
Ruth Wickersham Papalia died peacefully on Oct. 8, at Aster Retirement Community Home in Cottage…
Angelica Hairston receives governor’s award
Angelica Hairston was given a 2019 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities by Governor…
Remembering Louise Trotter (1923–2019)
“It has taken me a long time to realize that there comes a time when…
Anneleen Lenaerts awarded Opus Klassik award
On Oct. 13, Anneleen Lenaerts was awarded an Opus Klassik in the category of “Classics…
Worth a closer listen: three new harp albums released
Three distinct album releases have caught our eye this month. A harp and violin duo…
Maria Krushevskaya wins principal position with Bolshoi Theatre
Maria Krushevskaya has been named principal harpist with the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia following an…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 55
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Emmanuel Ceysson wins job with LA Phil
Emmanuel Ceysson has been named principal harpist with the LA Philharmonic following auditions that took…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 54
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Julia Coronelli wins Milwaukee Symphony audition
Following an audition that took place Sept. 14–17, Julia Coronelli was named principal harpist with…
Salvi opens new Berlin showroom
On Sept. 23, Salvi will open a new showroom in Berlin. The store is set…
Suoni d’Arpa announces 2019 winners
Suoni d’Arpa announced the 2019 prize winners following its 9th competition in Saluzzo, Italy. Held…
Remembering Calista McKasson Kovin (1976–2019)
Calista McKasson Kovin passed away on August 2, 2019, in Tacoma, Wash. She was an…
Helen Gerhold named executive director of Lyra Society
Helen Gerhold has been appointed executive director of the Lyra Society, succeeding Elizabeth Steiner in…
Remembering Linda Wellbaum (1922–2019)
Linda (née Iacobucci) Wellbaum, age 97, died peacefully on July 15, 2019, surrounded by her…
Remembering Samuel Milligan (1932–2019)
“I love [the harp], and I think everyone should play it. And that’s been my…
New Kid on the Block
What to do when you’re the new kid on the block. —by Grace Browning
2019 Guide to Fall Festivals
Just like that, summer is nearing its end, and for many, the school year is…
Remembering Suzann Davids (1930—2019)
When Suzann Davids turned 80 years old, current and former students and their families came…
Remembering Gerald Goodman
Gerald Goodman passed away on June 26, 2019. Originally from Ohio, Goodman attended Cleveland Institute…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 52
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
University of Nebraska creates new harp program led by Mary Bircher
Following the hire of Sergio Ruiz as director of the Glenn Korff School of Music,…
Rachel Brandwein appointed to harp faculty at St. Olaf
Following the retirement of Elinor Niemisto, Rachel Brandwein was appointed harp professor at St. Olaf…