The Colorado Ballet Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must send a one-page resume by email to the orchestra personnel manager by May 11. Auditions will be held in Denver on May 25. Please see the audition listing for more information.
Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP) seeks teacher of sightreading class in harp
Mar 30, 2026
The Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP, a.k.a. the Paris Conservatory) has announced a part-time position for a teacher of its sightreading class in harp. The position is for three teaching hours per week (a 25 percent workload),...
Royal Academy of Music announces opening for head of harp department
Mar 30, 2026
The Royal Academy of Music in London is seeking to appoint a new head of harp to succeed outgoing Head of Harp Catrin Finch. The appointee will begin the position in September 2026 and will be responsible for the planning, organization, development, and day-to-day...
Colby College (Maine) seeks applied harp instructor
Mar 18, 2026
The Department of Music at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, is accepting applications for a part-time applied harp instructor position beginning in the fall semester of 2026. This is a one year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Review of applications...
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp opening
Feb 19, 2026
The Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must email a one-page resume to tom@harrisburgsymphony.org no later than April 27. Auditions will take place May 12. For more information, view the audition listing.
New York City Ballet announces principal harp opening
Feb 19, 2026
The New York City Ballet and Music Director Andrew Litton have announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must email a one-page resume to orchauditions@nycballet.com no later than March 15. Auditions will take place June 8–10. The start date for the position...
AHS seeks new Executive Director
Jan 29, 2026
The American Harp Society (AHS) is seeking a new full-time executive director, following its announcement that current executive director Kathy McManus is planning to retire as of December 31, 2026. McManus, who served in the AHS for nearly 11 years, says she is...
United States Coast Guard announces principal harp auditions
Dec 22, 2025
The United States Coast Guard Band has announced an opening for principal harp. Applications (including a one-page resume and audio recording) must be submitted by email by March 4, 2026. Auditions will be held May 5, 2026, at Leamy Concert Hall, U.S. Coast Guard...
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande announces principal harp auditions
Dec 15, 2025
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) has announced an opening for principal harp. Auditions will take place April 23–24. The application deadline is March 1. For more information, view the audition listing and application portal. Led by Music and Artistic Director...
Scottish Opera announces principal harp opening
Dec 10, 2025
The Scottish Opera, based in Glasgow, has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must submit recordings and applications via Musical Chairs by Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. After preliminary screening of recordings, the second and third rounds will take place in...














