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Reid-Foster releases new album of originals for Scottish harp

Reid-Foster releases new album of originals for Scottish harp

Composer and harpist Pippa Reid-Foster will release her second album, Undercurrents, on Sept. 6. The album is available now for pre-order via Bandcamp in digital, CD, and vinyl formats. After Sept. 6, the singles and album will also be available on major streaming...

Boise Philharmonic announces principal harp opening

Boise Philharmonic announces principal harp opening

The Boise Philharmonic has announced an opening for principal harp. Applicants must submit an online application form with a one-page resume by Sept. 6, and must also mail an audition deposit postmarked by Sept. 6. Auditions will be held Oct. 5 for this permanent,...

Hong Kong Philharmonic announces principal harp opening

Hong Kong Philharmonic announces principal harp opening

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced auditions for a full-time, permanent principal harp position. Applicants must submit an unedited video recording of the audition repertoire no later than Sept. 30. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of...

Novilla appointed to Civic Orchestra of Chicago, named Civic Fellow

Novilla appointed to Civic Orchestra of Chicago, named Civic Fellow

The Civic Orchestra of Chicago has appointed Kari Novilla principal harpist, to begin performing with the orchestra in October. She has also been named a Civic Fellow with the orchestra’s professional development program this season. “I intend to make the most of this...

Qin named to CBC Music’s 30 Hot Classical Musicians under 30

Qin named to CBC Music’s 30 Hot Classical Musicians under 30

Harpist and composer Renée Qin has been named to CBC Music’s 30 Hot Classical Musicians under 30, 2024 edition. Released by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the list is described in a press release as “a celebration of young Canadian talents shaping the...

Lattimore and McClements release harp-accordion album

Lattimore and McClements release harp-accordion album

Harpist Mary Lattimore and accordion player Walt McClements have released their debut recording as a duo, Rain on the Road, now available via Bandcamp. According to the album notes, “the Los Angeles-based duo became quick friends on overlapping tours, sharing both a...

Hoffmann releases album of Baroque transcriptions

Hoffmann releases album of Baroque transcriptions

Magdalena Hoffmann will release her second album with Deutsche Grammophon, titled Fantasia, on Sept. 6 in digital and CD formats. According to a press release, the album focuses on the music of the Baroque period, showcasing the harp in a selection of fantasias and...

AHS reschedules Summer Institute for 2027

AHS reschedules Summer Institute for 2027

The American Harp Society (AHS) has recently announced changes to several upcoming programs and events. The organization said in a press release that the adjustments better align the AHS and World Harp Congress joint event, One Harp World (to be held in Toronto,...

Sam Houston State University announces harp faculty opening

Sam Houston State University announces harp faculty opening

The School of Music at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, is accepting applications for a part-time, non-tenure-track harp faculty position. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate applied harp, as well as other related subjects based on...

Trinity University announces harp faculty opening

Trinity University announces harp faculty opening

Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a part-time instructor for the fall 2024 semester to teach private studio harp lessons. All part-time faculty in Trinity University’s Music Department are hired on a per-semester basis, with the possibility of...