(From l. to r.) The medalists of the 13th USA International Harp Competition: Shamim Minoo of Iran (gold), Zhong Ming Wan of Canada (silver), and Huw Boucher of Wales (bronze). (Photos of Zhong Ming Wan and Huw Boucher are by James Brosher.) 14th USA International Harp Competition
The 14th USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) will take place in four stages June 7–17, 2028. The triennial competition is open to harpists of all nationalities between the ages of 18 and 32 as of May 31, 2028. Founded in 1989 by the late world-renowned harpist and Distinguished Professor Emerita of Harp at Indiana University Susann McDonald, the USAIHC takes place at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana.
The application for the 14th competition will open in the summer of 2027 and close in late 2027. All repertoire must be performed from memory, with the exception of the 9th USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest winning work in Stage III. For more information, visit the USAIHC website.
