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13th USA International Harp Competition announces jury

13th USA International Harp Competition announces jury

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced the jury for the 13th USAIHC, which will take place May 14–24 in Bloomington, Indiana. Harpist Patrizia Tassini (Italy) will serve as jury president. Harpists Karen Lindquist (United States), Sivan Magen...

USAIHC announces contestants for 13th competition

USAIHC announces contestants for 13th competition

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced the 45 harpists from 19 countries competing in its 13th contest, which will take place May 14–24 in Bloomington, Ind. The USAIHC is a triennial competition that takes place at Indiana University’s Jacobs...

USAIHC announces winner of 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest

USAIHC announces winner of 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest

Canadian harpist and composer Kalen Smith is the winner of the 8th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest with his composition Bioluminescence. According to a press release from the USAIHC, the jury also acknowledges and...

USAIHC updates timeline for 13th competition

USAIHC updates timeline for 13th competition

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced the dates of its upcoming 13th Competition as May 14–24, 2025. The competition will take place at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Ind., and is open to harpists of all...

USAIHC updates timeline for 13th competition

USAIHC accepting applications for 2025 competition

The USA International Harp Competition is now accepting applications for its 13th edition, which will take place in Bloomington, Indiana, in the spring of 2025. Applications are due January 15, 2025. The competition is open to harpists of all nationalities between 18...

USAIHC announces new executive director

USAIHC announces new executive director

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has appointed Francine (Fran) Marseille as its new executive director. Marseille was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was raised in California. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from California...

USAIHC seeks new executive director

USAIHC seeks new executive director

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is searching for an executive director. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $47,000–$57,000 and includes a health care supplement. The executive director leads the management, planning, and fundraising...

USAIHC appoints new Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director

USAIHC appoints new Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) announces the appointment of its new Artistic Director Elizabeth Hainen and Associate Artistic Director Emmanuel Ceysson. Since founding the USAIHC in 1989, Susann McDonald has served as its Artistic Director. She will...

USAIHC announces 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest

USAIHC announces 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is calling for scores for the 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest. Composers of all nationalities are invited to submit new unpublished works for solo harp, between six and eight minutes in duration. The USAIHC...

USAIHC appoints Li as executive director

USAIHC appoints Li as executive director

The USA International Harp Competition, Inc. (USAIHC) has appointed Mei Li as its new executive director, effective August 1. Li is replacing Moya Wright, who served as executive director of the USAIHC from 2003–2005 and again from 2020–2023. In a press release, the...