2019 Lyon & Healy Award winners announced
On March 16, Anya Garipoli, Claire Thai, and Noël Wan were chosen as the three…
Author Harp Column
Harp Column Podcast Episode 46
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina…
Going Public
We take a closer look at six successful public school harp programs around the United States. —by Kela Walton
Public Record
Quick stats on the six public school harp programs we profile; plus, how do they get all those harps?
High Profile Alumni
A look at some high profile public school program alumni.
Listen Up
Musicians’ ears are under constant assault. We explain how your hearing works and how to protect your most valuable sense. —by Louisa Ellis Woodson
Hearing the Call to a New Profession
Author Louisa Ellis Woodson follows a new path.
To Edit or Not to Edit
Musical short cuts versus the longer, more scenic route
Elizabeth Steiner
Philadelphia freelancer Elizabeth Steiner kicks off our new series on navigating the early years of a harp career.
Changing Strings
Why is it important to change worn out strings before a regulation?
Pomp and Circumstance
—by Mary Ellen Holmes The call came Tuesday for the Friday gig. “Would you consider…
New Issue Sneak Peek—March-April 2019
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Arizona State University and Mesa harp program announce partnership
The Arizona State University School of Music and the Mesa Public Schools Harp Program have announced…
Israel harp contest announces 2021 repertoire
The International Harp Contest in Israel announced the repertoire for its 21st competition, scheduled to…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 44
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with your host…
Grace Roepke wins Minnesota Orchestra concerto competition
The Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra named harpist Grace Roepke the grand prize winner in…
Angelica Hairston and Elizabeth Steiner selected for SphinxLEAD
Harpists Angelica Hairston and Elizabeth Steiner will be participants in the Sphinx Organization’s inaugural program,…
Sidsel Walstad releases debut album
Sidsel Walstad released her debut album, Sidsel, on Oct. 12, 2018. An experimental record, the…
Mallory McHenry named young artist with Performance Today
Mallory McHenry was recently named a young artist with American Public Media’s program, Performance Today.…
2019 Guide to Spring Harp Festivals
2019 has arrived, so it’s time to make good on those harp resolutions. These upcoming…
2019 Suoni d’Arpa Competition Announced
The Italian Harp Association has announced details regarding their ninth international harp competition, “Suoni d’Arpa.”…
Does Size Matter?
What size harp is best for you? Experts Meko, Deborah Nyack, and Kayo Ishimaru weigh in.
The Flames of Love Burn Brightly
Acouple of years ago, I was hired to perform during a wedding ceremony. It was…
New Issue Sneak Peek—January-February 2019
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Top 10 #practicalharpist Instagrams of 2018
With harpists everywhere using Instagram to share their musical journeys, our @harpcolumn feed is filled…
30 Day Practice Challenge 2019
30 Day Practice Challenge 2019 30 Days in France! The 30 Day Practice Challenge is…
Uno Vesje wins 2018 USA IHC Composition Contest
The USA International Harp Competition announced that Uno Vesje is the winner of the 2018…
DownBeat magazine interviews Alina Bzhezhinska
Ukrainian–Polish harpist Alina Bzhezhinska was interviewed in DownBeat, following the release of her debut album,…
Remembering Josef Molnar (1929–2018)
—by Sasha Boldachev “It is painful for all the harpists to lose the father of…
Kyunghee Kim–Sutre appointed harp professor at new Tianjin Juilliard School
Kyunghee Kim–Sutre has been appointed harp faculty at the newly created Tianjin Juilliard School, opening…
Floraleda Sacchi wins Latin Grammy Award
On Nov. 15, 2018, harpist Floraleda Sacchi, alongside composer Claudia Montero and producer José Domenech,…
Renée Murphy takes home top prize in 2018 Nippon Harp Competition
Following the 30th Nippon Harp Competition, Renée Murphy has been awarded the top prize. “I…
Zagreb Harp Competition announces 2018 winners
The 2nd Zagreb Harp Competition was held Nov. 16–18, 2018 as part of the 6th…
Angela Schwarzkopf named harp professor at McMaster University
Angela Schwarzkopf has been appointed harp professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. “I am…
Mary Brigid Roman celebrates 50 years at Florida State University
Mary Brigid Roman recently celebrated 50 years as harp professor at Florida State University. To…
The Big Finale
If you use Finale to arrange your music, we’ve got some hot harp tips you need to know. —by Rachel Green
Tales from the Road
Rocking out on the road with the band Florence + the Machine. —by Tom Moth
Website or social media?
The relevance of the musician’s good, old-fashioned website in the age of social media.
Charming More Than Wedding Guests
The snake charmer. — by Rebecca Swett
New Issue Sneak Peek—November-December 2018
Check out the November-October 2018 issue of Harp Column! Log in to your subscription account…
Woojin Lee wins first prize at Hong Kong International Harp Competition
Woo Chin (Woojin) Lee of Korea takes home the top prize at the fourth Hong…
Gwyneth Wentink named harp professor at Codarts Rotterdam
Gwyneth Wentink was named harp professor at Codarts University for the Arts in Rotterdam, Netherlands.…
Ida Aubert Bang wins job with Norwegian National Opera and Ballet
Ida Aubert Bang was recently named principal harpist with the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet.…
Repertoire for 2019 Glowing Harp Competition announced
Repertoire for the 2019 Glowing Harp Competition has been announced. Taking place Apr. 5–10, 2019…
Miriam Overlach appointed harp professor at Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp
Miriam Overlach was recently appointed harp professor at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp. Based in…
Joost Willemze takes home top prize at Suoni d’Arpa competition
Dutch harpist Joost Willemze won the top prize at the 8th “Suoni d’Arpa” International Harp…
Brittany DeYoung named harp professor at University of Michigan–Flint
Brittany DeYoung was recently appointed harp professor at University of Michigan–Flint. “I am thrilled to…
2018 Guide to Fall Festivals
With fall just around the corner, we want to make sure you start out your…
Matthew Tutsky appointed harp professor at Oregon schools
Matthew Tutsky was named harp professor at both University of Portland and Reed College. Having…
ECHO names Anaïs Gaudemard a Rising Star
The European Concert Hall Organization (ECHO) recently named Anaïs Gaudemard a Rising Star for its…
American Harp Society announces 2020 competition repertoire
The American Harp Society Foundation Awards has announced repertoire for its upcoming competitions. Though the…
Mario Falcao receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Mario Falcao recently received the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Harp Society. An…
Susanna Campbell appointed to faculty at Stephen F. Austin State University
Susanna Campbell was recently appointed professor of harp at Stephen F. Austin State University, following…
College fair announced at Virginia Harp Center
The Virginia Harp Center will present a college fair in Gibbsboro, N.J., on Sat., Nov.…
Jay Witcher receives Somerset Lifetime Achievement Award
Jay Witcher recently received the 2018 Somerset Lifetime Achievement Award. Considered a “master harp builder,”…
Winners announced in the 2018 Young Artist’s Harp Competition
The winners of the 2018 Young Artist’s Harp Competition have been announced. From July 4–7,…
Midwest Harp Festival moves to Chicago in 2019
This year’s Midwest Harp Festival will be the last of its kind. Historically held at…
Dates announced for 2019 USA IHC
The USA International Harp Competition has announced dates for its 11th harp competition. Taking place…
Michelle Gott joins harp faculty at University of Arizona
Michelle Gott was recently appointed to the harp faculty at the University of Arizona. Gott…
Remembering Lisa Spurlock Gilmore
—by Ann Yeung After a tragically brief period following a cancer diagnosis, Lisa Spurlock Gilmore…
Mary Lattimore’s new album reviewed by The New Yorker
Mary Lattimore’s new album, Hundreds of Days, was recently featured in The New Yorker. Reviewed…
Remembering Ken Gist
Harpists are mourning the loss of Ken Gist (1962–2018). A talented harpist, composer, and arranger,…
Cheryl Losey Feder wins Buffalo Philharmonic audition
Cheryl Losey Feder is the new principal harpist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Following the…
Winners of 2018 Anne Adams Awards announced
Mana Azimi, Abigail Enssle, and Adam Phan are the winners of the 2018 Anne Adams…
Highlights from Harpes au Max
Harpes au Max, Camac Harp’s international harp festival, took place for the second time on…
Amy Thompson wins BMI Student Composer Award
Amy Thompson was recently awarded a 2018 BMI Student Composer Award. Open to young composers…
Registration open for 4th Hong Kong International Harp Competition
Registration is now open for the 4th Hong Kong International Harp Competition, taking place in…
Guide to Summer 2018 Festivals
If you’re looking for ways to stay motivated through the summer, we’ve got you covered.…
Sarah Bullen featured in Chicago Sun-Times
Sarah Bullen, principal harpist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, was recently featured in the Chicago…
Yolanda Kondonassis will premiere concerto by Jennifer Higdon
Yolanda Kondonassis will premiere a new harp concerto by Jennifer Higdon with the Rochester Philharmonic…
Matthew Tutsky wins job with Colorado Springs Philharmonic
Matthew Tutsky was named principal harpist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic after a three-round audition…
Results from the 2018 Korea International Harp Competition
The results are in from the 2nd Korea International Harp Competition. Valerio Lisci of Italy…
Ingrid Bauer wins job with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Ingrid Bauer is the new principal harpist with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, following the retirement…
Ann Hobson Pilot to receive honorary doctorate at CIM
Ann Hobson Pilot will receive an honorary doctorate at Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) on…
AHS announces 2019 competition repertoire
The American Harp Society has announced repertoire requirements for its 2019 national competition. Located at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the competition is slated to take place in June 2019, prior to the AHS Summer Institute.
Agresta Copely performs world premiere of flute and harp concerto
Harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely and flutist Iris Derke will be performing the world premiere of…
Elizabeth Steiner named executive director of Lyra Society
Elizabeth Steiner was recently named executive director of Lyra Society, a music nonprofit based in…
Musical America names Abigail Kent “New Artist of the Month”
Musical America Worldwide has named Abigail Kent its February 2018 “New Artist of the Month.”…
USA IHC announces 2018 composition contest
The USA International Harp Competition has announced its 6th Solo Harp Composition Contest. Submissions are…
Spend your 2018 summer with Harp Column Academy teachers
If you have been enjoying lessons with our Harp Column Academy master teachers, you have…
DHF World Harp Competition announces Semifinalists
Following a series of quarterfinal rounds taking place in Hong Kong, Utrecht, and New York…
Lyon & Healy announces 2019 Awards competition
Lyon & Healy has announced details for the 2019 Lyon & Healy Awards, scheduled to…
Pollauf named coordinator of harp department at Blue Lake
Jacqueline Pollauf was recently appointed coordinator of the harp department at Blue Lake Fine Arts…
Gwenllian Llyr selected as artist with CMF
Welsh harpist Gwenllian Llyr was recently selected as an artist with City Music Foundation. The…
Jeanne Chalifoux, 1929–2018
Remembering Jeanne Chalifoux –by Rebecca Anstine Smith My first encounter with Jeanne Chalifoux was at…
Shortlidge and Laurance named editors of the American Harp Journal
The American Harp Society has announced that Leslie Shortlidge has been named Executive Editor for…
2018 Guide to Winter and Spring Festivals
2018 is here in full force, so we’ve found upcoming festivals happening around the world…
Williams joins harp faculty at Northwestern University
Marguerite Lynn Williams joined the faculty at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music in Jan. 2018.…
Sasha Boldachev embarks on a tour of North America
Russian-Swiss harpist and composer Sasha Boldachev has just announced a North American tour, to perform…
Xavier de Maistre releases new album of Spanish music
Internationally acclaimed harpist Xavier de Maistre has recorded a new album of Spanish music, titled…
Elizabeth Volpé Bligh retires from Vancouver Symphony
Elizabeth Volpé Bligh has retired from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, after 35 seasons as their…
IHC in Israel now accepting applicants
The International Harp Contest in Israel has announced that it is now accepting applications for the…
Grace Browning joins Rochester Philharmonic
Grace Browning is the new principal harpist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), following the…
Remembering Paul Wren
Paul David Wren (1964-2017) was a beloved member of the Mile Hi Chapter of the…
2017 Highlights in Harp News
As 2017 comes to a close, we’re looking back at another fascinating year of harp…
Pacific Harps raising funds for California schools
Pasadena-based harp retailer Pacific Harps launched a fundraiser for their Harp in the Schools program,…
NBC News features Sheela Bringi
Indian American singer and harpist Sheela Bringi was recently profiled by NBC News. Passionate about…
Madeline Olson wins first prize at Nippon Harp Competition
Madeline Olson is the first prize winner of the 29th Nippon Harp Competition. The three-round competition…
Opera News features Emmanuel Ceysson
Met Opera principal harpist Emmanuel Ceysson is profiled in the December 2017 issue of Opera News.…
Huffington Post reviews Janelle Nadeau’s new album
Shout out to Canadian harpist Janelle Nadeau for her recent feature in Huffington Post. The…