Two harpists who have studied at the University of Illinois, alumna Mary Duplantier and graduate student Jonathan Schneider, have won principal harp auditions this fall. Duplantier is the new principal harpist of both the Akron Symphony Orchestra in Ohio and the...
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band appointed Taylor Fleshman as its harpist, following the retirement of Master Gunnery Sergeant Karen Grimsey. Fleshman began the position in July following the audition in the spring of 2023. In this role, she is a...
The Arena di Verona Orchestra has appointed Valerio Lisci principal harpist. “I'm really happy to have won this position,” Lisci says. “The orchestra has a prestigious summer festival, held in the Roman arena of the city [of Verona, Italy]. It also performs during the...
The Filarmonica de Queretaro in Mexico has appointed Joana Téllez Sosa principal harpist following its recent auditions. Téllez Sosa has won multiple prizes at the Mexico International Harp Competition, including first prize in the Intermediate II category in 2017.
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra has appointed Emily Granger as its new principal harpist. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Granger studied with Susann McDonald at the Jacobs School of Music and with Sarah Bullen at the Chicago College of the Performing Arts....
The Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec has appointed Honoka Shoji principal harpist, effective Oct. 1. Shoji replaces Annabelle Renzo in this role. “I am looking forward to growing both musically and personally in my new role with the Orchestre Philharmonique du...
The Sarasota Orchestra has appointed Phoebe Powell as its new principal harpist, beginning in the 2023–2024 season. Powell was previously principal harpist of the New World Symphony. Powell says of her appointment, “I’m so thrilled to be joining the Sarasota Orchestra...
The Bard College Conservatory of Music announces the appointment of harpist Mariko Anraku to its faculty. Anraku is also a faculty member of the Manhattan School of Music and the Pacific Music Festival. She has given masterclasses at the Curtis Institute of Music, the...
Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., has appointed Johanna Wienholts to its faculty, starting September 2023. “Lawrence [University] is an extremely nurturing and creative environment,” Wienholts says. “Dean [of the Conservatory of Music] Brian Pertl is committed to...
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has appointed Benjamin Albertson principal harpist after the retirement of former principal harpist Patricia Harris. Albertson begins the position this 2023–2024 season, following an audition in the fall of 2022. Albertson says he...
