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Carl, My rental lever harps often came back tuned diatonically in key of C, with all levers off. Those renters studied with teachers who have that philosophy of teaching, rather than mine. It took a while for those harps to have the strings in the Eb position, levers
To respond to the question on this thread, by Emily K: Rita Costanzi studied with Eileen Malone (Eastman), then Marcel Grandjany (New York), and then Jacqueline Borot (France). She plays with the French position, therefore, but is open
Mikay, let us know the area in which you live, as you really need to bring your own harp to a summer harp camp, by car rather than plane. Now, you need to acquire the June 13 2005 issue of “Harp Column” magazine, perhaps by calling the toll-free number: 800 582 3021 and buying this camp article or the whole magazine.
Lisa, Eastman has a more intensive program in summer from July 9-14. Enrollment is limited so do connect very soon with Kathleen Bride, the excellent Harp Professor there. Find her telephone, course description and all else you need at:www.esm.rochester.edu/summer, and
Saul, you might try, instead of a brochure (save that for when you seek a paid engagement as a harp performer) a business-card size ad in your neighborhood newsletter, if there is one. People seek out a music teacher for their youngsters close to home if possible, and often look at neighborhood-oriented mailings rather than tossing them out right away. All you would need are the basics: name, degrees, years of teaching experience, area in which you are located such as “Germantown area”,”no charge for first lesson”, and your telephone number. The flexibility of pre-teen children’s hands is very desirable
in learning the harp correctly, so you need to genuinely like children.
Jon, telephone the catering department of the Benson Hotel there in Portland. Over the years several professional harpists have played there, either on a regular basis, or for special events. Their repertoire would have included some popular, and contemporary
Laura, Harp Olympics by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood Rollo immediately comes to mind. That student might be ready for Stage III of the series, which has theory, tehnical studies, and solo piees
My friend Rosemary St John was the Adelaide Symphony harpist, and taught in the area. for many years. A few years ago she retired to the town of Murray Bridge, not far away, and still in the same state of South Australia. She will know not only the name of the harp professional who now holds that position, but also the names of Rosemary’s many students in or near Adelaide
Rebecca, if you are in the United States, find the nearest office of American Federation of Musicians (in the telephone book.) That professional group knows the answers to all of
Julie, type Rita Costanzi on your computer and you will be connected to the web site and many other press releases about this fine harpist in Vancouver, B.C. She has taught all ages of harp players for many years and will know who teaches in Ontario. She would also answer any questions you might have, about starting to learn the harp. Best wishes!
