DePaul University has appointed Julia Coronelli to its harp faculty. "The position begins in Sept. 2021," says Coronelli. "As a native Chicagoan, I am especially excited and proud to build a harp studio in one of the best musical cities in the world. It's a renowned...
Two harpists have received praise from major publications for their latest albums. Mary Lattimore's album Silver Ladders made The New Yorker's "Best Music of 2020" list, coming in at number three. The list's author Amanda Petrusich describes the album as "dissonant...
Brandee Younger has been appointed to the harp faculty at both New York University and The New School. We spoke with Younger about her new positions at both institutions. On her appointment at NYU, she says "as an alum of NYU Steinhardt, I am delighted to join the...
French harpmaker Camac Harps has launched the online concert series Les Jeudis Classiques (Classical Thursdays) in collaboration with musician and filmmaker Julien Hanck. The concerts will be livestreamed on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. CET from the stage at Camac's...
Mallory McHenry was recently appointed to the harp faculty at Texas Christian University. “This position is so meaningful to me because I am able to carry on the torch of my very first harp teacher, Dr. Laura Brandenburg,” McHenry says. “The harp program at TCU is...
The Glowing Harp Competition has announced the repertoire for its 2021 contest, which will take place online. The contest is open to harpists of all nationalities and is divided into four categories by age. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2021, and must...
Haley Rhodeside has been named harp professor at University of Central Florida. "University of Central Florida is a large school with a lot to offer students," shares Rhodeside. "It is an especially great option for Florida students who are looking for a school that...
Moya Wright has been named the new executive director of the USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC). "I am thrilled to return to the USAIHC to direct the organization of the 12th USA International Harp Competition, which will take place in 2022,” says Wright....
Boosey & Hawkes has published the 1938 harp sonatina written by Alberto Ginastera. Written when the composer was just 22, the work is approximately 10 minutes long and includes three movements: a prelude, aria, and toccata. A collaboration between Boosey &...
Noël Wan has been named the new professor of harp at Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music in London, Ontario. "The harp program at Western has been inactive for many years, so I'm really excited to be revitalizing the harp studio and contributing to a more...
