Coping with the stress and nerves of performing is one of the toughest obstacles to overcome at a high-level competition like the USA International Harp Competition. During the competition, the performers play for a panel of seven elite judges, plus the public...
Today was a rest day for the jury members and a practice day for the contestants who will be moving on to the second stage of the 2016 USA International Harp Competition. There were a few afternoon concerts today for the public to enjoy. The first was a Composer’s...
Well, the first round of the 2016 USA International Harp Competition in Bloomington, Indiana is coming to a close. Sixteen competitors played Thursday, sixteen more played yesterday, and the last eight will compete this morning. Those I spoke with seemed pleased...
Welcome to the 2016 USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Blog! My name is Natalie Hoffmann and I will be updating fellow harpists and competitors’ families and friends throughout the world with the results from each stage of the competition. So please stay...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced contestants who will participate in the organization's 10th competition to be held June 8–18, in Bloomington, Ind. The competition includes three stages of performance, culminating in a final stage...
The USA International Harp Competition has just named Jeremiah Siochi winner of its 5th Solo Harp Composition Contest (read more). We caught up with him to find out more about his winning composition, Sublimation. What inspired you to enter this contest? My sister...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has named Jeremiah Siochi, of the U.S., winner of its 5th Solo Harp Composition Contest for his work Sublimation. The composition contest is held prior to the USAIHC's triennial harp competition, which next takes place...
The USA International Harp Competition is asking former participants to share their experiences to be included in a tribute to Susann McDonald, the competition's founder and Artistic Director. The tribute will take place during the 2016 competition, June 8–18, in...
The USA International Harp Competition (IHC) has announced the dates for its 10th contest. The famed competition will take place a month earlier than usual, slated for June 8-18, 2016 in Bloomington, Ind. The USA IHC is held every three years on the campus of Indiana...
The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced their 5th Solo Harp Composition Contest, to take place in conjunction with the 10th USA International Harp Competition to be held in summer, 2016. Over 250 composers from 40 countries have participated in...
