Two Canadian musicians, harpist Erica Goodman and flutist Suzanne Shulman, mark 50 years of musical collaboration with their new album, Being Golden. Released July 7 via Wolftone Media, the album is available on Bandcamp. The album’s centerpiece is a suite the duo...
Abigail Kent has been appointed principal harpist of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, following the retirement of Patricia Anderson. Kent was chosen from multiple candidates who were invited to work with the orchestra throughout the prior season. She will begin her...
Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, has appointed Kela Walton to its harp faculty. We asked Walton, a frequent contributor to Harp Column, to share her thoughts on the position. What specialized skills or interests do you bring to the position at...
The Sarasota Orchestra appointed Hannah Cope Johnson as principal harpist, following three rounds of auditions May 15–16. Cope Johnson begins her first season with the orchestra in September. Cope Johnson says preparing 14 excerpts and three solos and auditioning over...
The Louisville Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams announce the permanent position of principal harp. Qualified applicants must either email or mail a typed one-page résumé to be received by Sept. 2. Auditions will take place Oct. 16–17. The salary for Principal...
The Salvi Electra, now available from Salvi Harps, comes with 48 pickups: one for each string, plus one for the soundboard. The soundboard pickup is designed to capture not only the harp’s overall vibration, but also any percussion effects using the harp’s wood. A...
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...
