The Fort Smith (Ark.) Symphony has appointed Emily Duncan principal harp. Duncan began her position in 2023 and recorded The Music of Louis Wayne Ballard with the Fort Smith Symphony; the album of world premiere recordings was released on NAXOS later that year. “The...
The Ohio State University (OSU) has appointed Abigail Bachelor to its faculty, beginning in the fall 2024 semester. “My goal as a music teacher at OSU is to help students become an even better musician,” Bachelor says. “More importantly, I want to help them be able to...
The Civic Orchestra of Chicago has appointed Kari Novilla principal harpist, to begin performing with the orchestra in October. She has also been named a Civic Fellow with the orchestra’s professional development program this season. “I intend to make the most of this...
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 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...
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 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....
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...
