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A Message From Our President
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| Spring brings a new look to the GLISSANDO. Stephanie Gustafson Amfahr will happily add your programming notes and other news to the newsletter. She is a staff writer for the Harp Column and a Young Artist with Da Camera of Houston. Many thanks to Stephanie, who is our incoming GHC Secretary.
I am sure you will be at the Grace Browning Recital and Masterclass on May 5th. Be sure to stay for the reception. This is a free concert for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to Emily Klein for arranging this very special event, and be sure to read further for more information regarding this event.
We have new officers who are ready and excited to build our GHC community in so many ways. Programs, summer workshops, and the Mildred Milligan Competition set for spring 2019. Spring always brings new beginnings, and we are working to grow our chapter. Please invite your friends to Grace’s recital; it’s going to be great!
–Mary Jane Sinclair |
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| 2018-2019 Officer Nominees |
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Kate Gabriele, nominee for Vice President
Kate Gabriele has played the harp since 2006. She is a lifetime member of both the National American Harp Society and the American Harp Society in Dallas. Kate served on the Board of Directors for the Dallas chapter from 2013-2016, where her responsibilities included organizing student events and coordinating hospitality.Therapeutic music is one of Kate’s many interests. In December 2016, she completed the Public Music for Medical Environments training, earning the title of Healthcare Lobby Musician.
Kate has been a member of the AHS Greater Houston Chapter since moving to Houston. She is honored to serve on the board and looks forward to working with members to offer programs and events to further educate and inspire local harpists and students.
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Alaina Graiser and Stephanie Gustafson Amfahr, featured in the March 2018 GLISSANDO, are the nominees for Treasurer and Secretary.
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Thurs, April 5 at 7:30 pm
Organ Recital Hall
Moores School of Music
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| The University of Houston Women’s Choir conducted by Brian Cook will perform works by Britten, Holst, and Reinberger. GHC member Hope Cowan will accompany the choir on harp. The concert is free to attend. |
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Alaina Graiser in Recital
Sun, April 8 at 2:30 pm
Belvin Buchanan Hall, FAMC
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| With works by Britten, Faure, Salzedo, Tournier, and Graiser, this free recital will be presented by the professor of harp at Sam Houston State University, Alaina Graiser. |
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Sun, April 8 at 4 pm
Cole Hall, Stephen F. Austin University
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| As part of the Calliope Concert Series at Stephen F. Austin University, artist-in-residence and harp professor Emily Mitchell will perform with past and present SFA students, including GHC members Susanna Campbell and Hayley Brant, with poetry read by Dr. Jamie Weaver. |
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Degree Recital: Caitlin Mehrtens
Fri, April 20 at 5:30 pm
Duncan Hall, Rice University
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| Caitlin Mehrtens will present her graduate recital with works by Britten, Berio, Bach, Ravel, and Castelnuovo. She will be joined by cellist Fanny Spangaro and harpist Cindy Qin. |
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Sat, April 21 at 1:00 PM
Formosan Presbyterian Church
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| GHC member Susanna Campbell and shakuhachi player Shawn Head are presenting a program blending eastern and western culture with an assortment of Japanese folk music and 20th century French favorites. Suggested donations: $10 adults, $5 students. |
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Save the Date: May 5, 2018
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Grace Browning: Recital and Masterclass
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Boulevard
Recital at 1 pm
The performance is free to attend, but donations will be accepted to help offset the GHC chapter’s costs. Attendees are invited to a reception following the recital.
Masterclass at 3 pm
The registration deadline for participants has passed, but the class may be audited for those interested.
Questions? Contact event coordinator Emily Klein at kleinemilys@gmail.com for more information. Scroll down to learn more about Grace or visit her website.
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Praised for her “superb technical acumen and sensitive musicality” (South Florida Classical Review), Grace Browning has established herself as a prominent orchestral harpist, avid soloist, and engaging chamber musician. After spending three years with the New World Symphony, Grace won the principal harp position with the Dallas Opera Orchestra in 2014. One year later, Grace was appointed principal harpist of the Santa Fe Opera, where she now performs every summer. In addition to opera, Grace’s 2017-2018 season also includes performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and a European tour with the Houston Symphony.
As a soloist, Grace has performed with the Pacific Symphony, the New World Symphony, and the National Repertory Orchestra. She was a winner of the Young Texas Artists Solo Competition and the Aspen Music Festival Competition in 2015. As a chamber musician, she loves performing with the Dallas Harp Quartet and arranging new works for the unique ensemble. She has also premiered harp and voice transcriptions of arias, art songs, and lieder in collaboration with soprano Sara Gartland Lomeli. Grace studied at The Juilliard School with renowned harp pedagogue Nancy Allen after receiving her undergraduate degree at University of Michigan in 2009.
Starting in 2018, Grace will be leaving the Dallas Opera to join the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as principal harpist. She is incredibly grateful for her four years in Dallas and is looking forward to new experiences up north!
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Texas Summer 2018 Study Opportunities
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Texas Toot: Early Harps
June 3 – June 9, 2018
Currently celebrating its 19th season, Texas Toot is a week-long program offering classes for all levels, with technique sessions, coachings, and large ensemble. The early harps program is led by GHC member and harpist with the Texas Early Music Project Therese Honey, with a focus on historical harp, including Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. Based at Concordia University in the hill country of northwest Austin, this program is both friendly and intensive. Click here to find out more. |
TCU Summer Harp Workshop
June 6 – June 8, 2018
Three days of solo masterclasses and ensemble rehearsals, harp seminars, and a final recital concluding the workshop. Principal Harpist of the Dallas and Santa Fe operas Grace Browning will lead workshops, and TCU harp professor Laura Brandenburg will direct the harp ensemble and present a masterclass on glissandi performance practice. Open to young pedal harpists 8th grade and above, intermediate to advanced level. Click here for more information.
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AFA Summer Music Festival
June 25 – July 14, 2018
Run by the American Festival of the Arts, this orchestra and chamber program is held at High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. The harp program led by Emily Klein and open to harpists in grades 9-12. Students will have the chance to participate in orchestra, harp ensemble, master and studio classes, and enrichment classes such as music in film and music theory. Rice University’s harp professor Paula Page will lead a masterclass. Merit and need-based scholarships are available. Get more information here and apply by clicking here. |
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Houston Summer Harp Festival
July 9 – 14, 2018
A program for young harpists in a fun, educational, and non-competitive atmosphere. Led by GHC harp members Kimberly DeRosa, Hope Cowan, Susanna Campbell, and Therese Honey, the camp includes harp ensemble, private lessons, a wedding workshop, masterclasses, and optional “after hours” classes. Open to 6th-12th grade students who are comfortable reading bass and treble clef, with a minimum of six months of harp instruction. Registration deadline is June 11, 2018. Scholarships are available. Click here to find out more. |
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UNT Summer Harp Class
Aug. 4, 2018
The UNT Summer Harp Masterclass is a one-day harp immersion event taking place at UNT’s Voertman Hall in the College of Music. The day includes masterclasses led by harp professor Jaymee Haefner and a performance wellness clinic with Dr. Sajid Surve. The event is appropriate for all ages and all levels of harpists, beginners through advanced players. Get more information here.
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Lyon & Healy 23
- Pedal harp for sale
- In excellent condition
- Rich, open tone
- Contact Ellie Campbell
- 832.544.4072
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Lyon & Healy 85P
- Pedal harp for rent
- Contact Emily Klein
- Kleinemilys@gmail.com
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