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Remembering Bernard Grandjany (1930–2024)

Remembering Bernard Grandjany (1930–2024)

The American Harp Society (AHS) announced the passing of Bernard Marcel Grandjany on its website and social media outlets, sharing the following tribute written by Rita Costanzi, Frances Duffy, and the AHS: “Bernard Marcel Grandjany, son of the esteemed French harpist...

Opera Zero in Italy announces new international harp competition

Opera Zero in Italy announces new international harp competition

The “Opera Zero” Cultural Association of Bari (Italy) will organize the 1st International Harp and Harp Composition Competition “Ángel Padilla Crespo” this spring. The online competition is open to musicians of all nationalities and is divided into four solo...

Fort Bend ISD announces full-time harp teaching position

Fort Bend ISD announces full-time harp teaching position

Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD), located in the suburbs of Houston, has announced a job opening for a full-time harp specialist to work with students grades 6 to 12. Responsibilities include coaching harp sectionals during orchestra class, leading harp...

Houston Grand Opera Orchestra announces principal harp opening

Houston Grand Opera Orchestra announces principal harp opening

The Houston Grand Opera has announced principal harp auditions, to be held April 3–4 in Houston. Applicants must register and submit a resume by March 3. Selected applicants will be notified of an invitation to audition by March 10. The winner of this audition would...

USAIHC seeks new executive director

USAIHC seeks new executive director

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is searching for an executive director. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $47,000–$57,000 and includes a health care supplement. The executive director leads the management, planning, and fundraising...

Englichová releases new album

Englichová releases new album

Czech harpist Kateřina Englichová released her new album As Time Goes By on the Arco Diva label on Jan. 26. The album is available from Multiland.cz and directly from Englichová at katerina@englichova.cz. In addition, As Time Goes By will soon be available on Spotify....

Omaha Symphony announces principal harp opening

Omaha Symphony announces principal harp opening

The Omaha Symphony has announced an opening for principal harp, with three rounds of auditions to be held April 14–16 in Omaha. Applicants must submit a one-page resume and $50 deposit by Feb. 26. Selected applicants will be notified of an invitation to audition by...

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp opening

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces principal harp opening

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) has announced an opening for principal harp, with auditions to be held June 9–12. Applicants must complete the online application by April 20. In addition, applicants must submit a $100 deposit check, to be postmarked by April...

Remembering Jude Mollenhauer (1939–2024)

Remembering Jude Mollenhauer (1939–2024)

Following a brief illness, harpist and teacher Jude Mollenhauer passed away on Jan. 19 at her home in Vienna, Virginia. Harpist Jeanne Norton describes Jude as a “good person who truly dedicated her life to the harp. She was with the [Columbus Symphony Orchestra] as...

United Kingdom Harp Competition open for applications

United Kingdom Harp Competition open for applications

The North London Festival of Music and the United Kingdom Harp Association have announced the 2024 United Kingdom Harp Competition. The competition is open to pedal and lever harpists of conservatoire standard or beyond, studying or residing in the United Kingdom or...