The American Harp Society (AHS) has recently announced changes to several upcoming programs and events. The organization said in a press release that the adjustments better align the AHS and World Harp Congress joint event, One Harp World (to be held in Toronto,...
The School of Music at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, is accepting applications for a part-time, non-tenure-track harp faculty position. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate applied harp, as well as other related subjects based on...
Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a part-time instructor for the fall 2024 semester to teach private studio harp lessons. All part-time faculty in Trinity University’s Music Department are hired on a per-semester basis, with the possibility of...
The Hampton Roads Harp Festival (HRHF) and Competition is now accepting proposals for its next event on March 1, 2025, at the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. The HRHF Competition is divided into two age categories. A...
George Mason University (GMU) has appointed Taylor Ann Fleshman to its faculty beginning in the fall of 2024. “I'm really excited to grow and mentor the harp department at GMU!” she says. “Each student brings something unique to their musical journey. By encouraging a...
The music school Glasbena Matica is organizing the first edition of the International Harp Competition “Adriatic.” According to its website, the aim of the contest is to promote musical culture and bring music and music studies closer to young people. The competition...
The Minnesota Orchestra has appointed Cheryl Losey Feder principal harpist. Feder begins performing in her new role in the 2024–2025 season. “It is a tremendous honor to be joining the Minnesota Orchestra, an ensemble with an outstanding musical legacy and a lineage...
From 1929 to 2001, harpists came from around the world to study at the Salzedo Harp Colony at the end of Marine Avenue in Camden, Maine. Harpists will gather again on July 12–14 to perform two free concerts open to the public as part of the Camden Harp Celebration, a...
King Charles III has appointed Welsh harpist Mared Pugh-Evans the King’s Harpist. Pugh-Evans becomes the seventh official harpist to His Majesty since he re-established the role in 2000 as Prince of Wales to foster Welsh talent on the harp, the national instrument of...
The San Francisco Opera Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications are due online by Aug. 9. Auditions will be held October 2–6. Please see the audition listing for further details. Led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim, the San Francisco Opera...
The Omaha Symphony has appointed Janna Young principal harpist, following three rounds of auditions held April 14–16 in Omaha. Young begins performing in her new role with the orchestra in September 2024. “I’m so excited to be joining the Omaha Symphony!” Young says....
The Concours Français de la Harpe has announced required repertoire for its 14th edition, to be held Feb. 28–March 2, 2025, in Limoges, France. The annual competition’s 12 repertoire divisions are open to harpists of all nationalities, with no age limit. Harpists can...
The International Harp Contest in Israel has announced the new dates of its 22nd competition, which will now take place Dec. 1–11, 2025. Applications will open on June 1, 2025, and are due no later than Aug. 1, 2025. The competition was originally scheduled to take...
Irish harper, composer, and educator Holly Geraghty is set to release her debut solo harp album, Musical Musings from Mayo, on June 27. The album will be available for purchase on Geraghty’s website and on major streaming platforms. According to a press release, the...
Noelia Cotuna has won the audition for the principal harp position at the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana (OCV), which performs at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia, Spain. “I am so excited to join the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana and to start my trial...
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has appointed Claire Thai principal harpist, following auditions held June 9–12. Thai begins performing with the orchestra this fall. “I am thrilled to join such a wonderful ensemble—throughout my audition and trial process,...
The Cape Symphony Orchestra has appointed Violetta Norrie principal harpist, following auditions held June 11. Norrie will begin performing with the orchestra in the 2024–2025 season. The Cape Symphony Orchestra is based in West Barnstable and Falmouth, Mass. “I am so...
San Diego-based harpist and composer Tasha Smith Godinez has released her sixth studio album, A New Day, on World Music Day, June 21. The new album is available through Ennanga Records & Publishing, which she founded. According to a press release, Smith Godinez...
Michigan State University is accepting applications for a part-time harp faculty position. Review of applications begins June 28. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and three recommendation...
The 1st International Harp and Harp Composition Competition “Ángel Padilla Crespo” has announced the winners of its inaugural contest. Hosted by the “Opera Zero” Cultural Association of Bari (Italy), the online competition is open to musicians of all nationalities....
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