Pictured from l. to r.: Susann McDonald, Founder and Artistic Director; 12th USAIHC gold medalist Noël Wan of Taiwan; silver medalist Huw Boucher of Wales; and bronze medalist Hyejin Kim of South Korea. Photo by James Brosher 13th USA International Harp Competition
The 13th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) will take place May 14–May 24, 2025, at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. The competition takes place every three years and is open to harpists of all nationalities between the ages of 18 and 32 as of May 14, 2025. Contestants will perform required and free choice repertoire over the course of four stages.
For more information, visit the competition website. Subscribe to Harp Column to read our 2022 cover story with Noël Wan, the first prize winner of the 12th USAIHC.