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Interviews

Signature Sound

—by Alison Reese

Electric harpist Kety Fusco on chasing sound, breaking rules, and reinventing what the harp can do, all in search of music that feels true.

Feature

This Wasn’t On the Syllabus

—by Katherine Siochi

Ten valuable real-world skills that aren't always taught in a college classroom.

Feature

Higher Ed Harp Directory (and Collegiate Advice)

—by Danielle Kuntz

Explore more than 140 college harp programs to find your right fit—plus advice from those who've been there

September-October 2026

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Columns and more

Alison Reese

From the Editor

Know Your Why

—by Alison Reese

What is your why?

Sounding Board

Accidental Harp Dealer

—by Carolyn Sykes

How a spontaneous house purchase led one harpist to discover an entirely new harp community in Mexico.

Tear-out Tunes

Music for Contrasting Moods

—by Monika Stadler

A Short but Sweet new tune that is anything but simple music.

Advice

How do I get started learning how to use live electronics?

Find out how to get started using live electronics with the harp.

Strange But True Harp Stories

When Life Hands Your Left Hand Lemons…

How to make lemonade with one hand

Reviews and extras

Recording Review

When She Awakens

—by Alison Young

Sunniva Rødland, harp. LAWO, 2026.

Recording Review

Our Roots

—by Alison Young

Lise Vandersmissen, harp. Etcetera, 2026

Recording Review

Also of Note

—by Alison Young

New recordings by Veronika Lemishenko and Stephanie Babirak are worth a listen.

Music Review

Back to the Basics

—by Jan Jennings

Music review editor Jan Jennings looks at new instructional material and holiday arrangements for solo harp.

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