January-February 2017

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Interviews

Carrying on the Tradition

A fascinating conversation with Marie-Claire Jamet about the French harp tradition in which she grew up and now passes on to future generations of harpists. —by Myriam Serfass

Feature

Summer Harp Camp Roundup

—by Kristina Finch

We’ve rounded up over 60 programs where harpists young and old, beginner and advanced, can spend their summer. —by Kristina Finch

Feature

The Right Rep

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Finding your voice as a newbie in orchestra can be a challenge. We have some great repertoire ideas to get you started. —by Michelle Gott

January-February 2017

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Columns and more

From the Editor

Going Camping

—by Alison Reese

Summertime, and the camping’s easy.

Student Scenarios

Style Points

—by Anne Sullivan

In the first installment of this new column, Anne Sullivan helps find solutions to their most puzzling situations with students. —by Anne Sullivan

Sounding Board

Searching for a Better Way

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Playing the harp doesn’t have to hurt, but for many it does. Elizabeth Landis looks into some of the reasons why and some ways to stop pain before it starts. —by Elizabeth Landis

Advice

Conquering Performance Anxiety

When performance anxiety strikes, find out how to stay cool as a cucumber.

Strange But True Harp Stories

Abandonment Issues

During 30 years of playing the harp professionally, I had (spoiler alert) never missed a gig. From lake effect snowstorms in Cleveland to blizzard conditions in Michigan to monsoon season in Houston, neither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of another holiday office party could stay me from arriving, usually early, at my appointed destination. One […]

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