The Vancouver (Washington) Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. To apply and receive the repertoire list, interested harpists must email a one-page resume to orchestramgr@vancouversymphony.org by Sept. 8. Auditions will take place in...
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, French harp maker Camac Harps reveals a new harp model, the Jubilé. The harp features an asymmetrical and multifaceted column and base, with geometric soundboard decoration. Camac’s president, Jakez François, sketched the new...
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must email a one-page resume to auditions@tucsonsymphony.org by Sept. 13—see the audition listing for formatting requirements. Auditions will be held Sept. 27–28 for this permanent,...
Ellis Schuman, composer, pianist, harpist, and teacher, passed away on June 22, 2022, in San Francisco. Born May 25, 1931, in Chicago, he received his early education in his hometown. He continued his studies earning degrees in music from Roosevelt University and Ohio...
Hawaiian-born harpist Lara Somogyi releases her debut solo album Sept. 23 on the London-based record label Mercury KX. Recorded in Somogyi’s home studio in Los Angeles, her new album is entitled ! —a nod to her search for greater expressive range on the harp through...
Harpist and composer Alina Bzhezhinska is set to release her second album, Reflections, Sept. 23 on BBE Music in vinyl, CD, and digital formats. The album is available for pre-order on Bandcamp. Born in Ukraine, Bzhezhinska is now based in London, where she founded...
The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra (BRSO) has announced an opening for principal harp. The application deadline is Sept. 9. Auditions will take place Sept. 18. For more information, visit the BRSO website or contact the director of artistic operations at...
Technological University (TU) Dublin Conservatoire is seeking to recruit a Permanent Wholetime Assistant Lecturer in Harp Performance. The Conservatoire is now located at a new center for the performing and creative arts in the TU Dublin City Campus at Grangegorman....
The Young Artist’s Harp Competition (YAHC) has announced the winners of this year's competition, held June 21–25 in Chestertown, Maryland. The competition takes place every two years in conjunction with the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar summer training programs....
Updated Sept. 18, 2025 The International Harp Contest in Israel is postponing its 22nd competition and will now take place January 11–21, 2027. This marks the second time the 22nd Israel Contest has been postponed. The competition was originally scheduled to take...
