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AHS announces 2025 Summer Institute and first Harp Ensemble Festival

AHS announces 2025 Summer Institute and first Harp Ensemble Festival

The American Harp Society (AHS) will hold its next Summer Institute in June 2025 in the metropolitan area of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. The upcoming AHS Summer Institute will take place alongside two other events: the 26th AHS National Competition and the inaugural AHS...

AHS announces 2024 National Conference

AHS announces 2024 National Conference

The American Harp Society (AHS) will hold its 45th National Conference June 16–19, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. The Central Florida Chapter will host this conference, centered on the theme “That’s Entertainment!” Workshop topics include repertoire, technology for musicians,...

World Harp Congress announces an online Focus on Youth program

World Harp Congress announces an online Focus on Youth program

The Focus on Youth committee of the World Harp Congress (WHC) is initiating an online version of its Focus on Youth program in September 2024. The WHC states on its website, “The goal of the Focus on Youth Concerts is to establish a platform for gifted young...

Pancaroğlu releases album of original Turkish music

Pancaroğlu releases album of original Turkish music

Turkish harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu is releasing her new album Alâim-i Semâ (Rainbow) on all digital platforms Sept. 29. Her single “The Cry of the Flamingos” is available now. The album features a series of Pancaroğlu’s compositions, which she describes as “shaped by...

Wienholts appointed to Lawrence University faculty

Wienholts appointed to Lawrence University faculty

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...

Academy of Early Irish Harp announces new online courses

Academy of Early Irish Harp announces new online courses

The Historical Harp Society of Ireland’s autumn Acadamh na gCláirseach—Academy of Early Irish Harp will present three online courses, starting Oct. 14, suitable for players of any kind of harp from post-beginner to professional levels. The course topics include...

Romano releases new solo album for lever harp

Romano releases new solo album for lever harp

Lever harpist and composer Amelia Romano is set to release a new album Sept. 20. Levers Engaged: Classical Works Re-imagined for Harp features 20 works ranging from 17th-century Scarlatti sonatas and an 18th-century Naderman sonatina to works by 20th-century...

USAIHC announces 2023 fall concert featuring Crimson Duo

USAIHC announces 2023 fall concert featuring Crimson Duo

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has announced its fall concert, to be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Auer Hall. Tickets are available for purchase in advance on the USAIHC website or at the door. The concert features the Crimson Duo (Jaymee Haefner,...

Lattimore releases fifth album

Lattimore releases fifth album

Mary Lattimore’s fifth album is set for release Oct. 6 and is now available for pre-order. The new album features six original tracks that the artist describes as reflections on the passage of time and the changing world around her. “When I think of these songs, I...

First Utah Harp Competition announces winners

First Utah Harp Competition announces winners

The Utah Chapter of the American Harp Society (AHS) has announced the results of its inaugural Utah Harp Competition, held Sept. 9 in Salt Lake City. Nearly 30 students between the ages of 8 and 23 competed in four divisions for a total of $1,350 in prizes. Monet...