The Young Artist’s Harp Competition (YAHC) has announced the winners of this year's competition, held June 21–25 in Chestertown, Maryland. The competition takes place every two years in conjunction with the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar summer training programs. Launched in 2007, YAHC aims to encourage young harpists to strive for a high level of artistic achievement by providing them with an open forum for performance, positive feedback, and nurturing competition.
Emerging Artist Division (19 and under)
First Prize: Anastasia Seckers (U.S.)
Second Prize: Audrey Morris (Canada)
Third Prize: Sophia Jho (U.S.)
Fourth Place: Jadelyn Ding (U.S.)
New Artist Division (age 14 and under)
First Prize: Sihan Wu (U.S.)
Second Prize: Amelie Jade Knapp (Austria)
Third Prize: Grace Hong, Los Angeles (U.S.)
Preparatory Division (age 11 and under)
First Prize: Colin Hong (U.S.)
Second Prize: Natalie Joo (U.S.)
Third Prize: Sarah Howell (U.S.)
For more information, visit YAHC's website.
