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A Message From Our President
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Dear Harpists,
I hope you all are staying healthy and well. So much has happened in the last month, and I know we are all feeling the effects of the immense disruptions to our lives. I am grateful that this community exists, and we can still connect with one another even while being physically distant. I hope harp playing and music can bring you peace and comfort in this difficult time, and please let the GHC know if we can help you in any way. The American Harp Society (our parent organization) has put together this website with resources during this difficult time: https://americanharpsociety.wordpress.com/. If you are doing any live streaming from your home, or publishing online content, please share with us so we can enjoy your music! We look forward to the day when we can again plan to come together to enjoy music and community, but in the meantime, stay home, play music, and keep in touch.
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Hope Cowan
GHC President
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Emily Levin, principal harpist with the Dallas Symphony, streamed a lunchtime concert on Facebook on 3/30. She performed works by Bach, Faure, Brahms, and finished the program with “The Rainbow Connection.”
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Stephanie Gustafson performed Debussy’s “First Arabesque” on March 28 for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s @home concert series.
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Harp Column has been posting almost daily livestreams of Harp Column Academy master teachers (Grainne Hambly, Sunita Staneslow, Isabelle Perrin, and more!) on their facebook page.
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Chapter Recital Postponed
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Our GHC Student Recital, originally scheduled for April 19th, has been postponed for the safety of our community members. Details about the new concert date will be coming shortly, but will take place in the early fall. Any questions and comments can be directed to Hope Cowan, at hope.k.cowan@gmail.com or 507-993-4969.
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Pictured above: Houston Symphony Principal Harpist Megan Conley with her son, Osian.
Check out the Houston Symphony’s facebook page for videos of symphony musicians performing repertoire from their homes, including a recording of Megan’s rendition of “Maid with the Flaxen Hair” by Claude Debussy. |
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AFA Summer Music Festival
Application and audition information available here.
Middle School Program June 6-20, 2020, 5th–8th grade
Work with harp faculty Emily Klein at the High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in brand-new facilities. Daily orchestra, harp ensemble, and class piano are part of a selection of class offerings for students. A master teacher will provide a special master class for students to perform a solo. Camp will culminate with a harp ensemble and orchestra concert both taking place at HSPVA.
High School Program June 22 to July 11, 2020, advanced 8th–12th grade
Work with harp faculty Emily Klein at the High School for Performing and Visual Arts in downtown Houston. Daily orchestra, harp ensemble, and music electives are part of a selection of class offerings for students. Students will be joined by a master teacher one day of camp for solo and harp ensemble coaching. Two orchestra concerts take place, one at Miller Outdoor Theatre and one at HSPVA, in addition to a chamber music concert featuring the harp ensemble.
Audition Requirements for both programs: 2 contrasting pieces demonstrating the student’s ability. Pedal harps are provided at camp. Students are welcome to bring their instruments to camp.
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Houston Summer Harp Festival
Register now for the 2020 Houston Summer Harp Festival! July 6th-11th. Featuring 3 levels of harp ensembles, workshops, masterclass, private lessons, performances, and more. We offer a fun, educational, and non-competitive environment for learning about the harp and its history, and making music and new friends. Welcoming 6th—graduating 12th grade lever and pedal harpists who have a minimum of 6 months of previous instruction on the harp and the ability to read treble and bass clef.
Registration Deadline: May 24th, 2020
Scholarships available. Scholarship Deadline: May 10th, 2020
On-campus housing available. Rental harps available.
For more information and registration, visit: houstonsummerharpfestival.com. Questions can be directed to Hope Cowan at hope.k.cowan@gmail.com or 507-993-4969.
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TCU Summer Harp Workshop
The TCU Summer Harp Workshop 2020 will take place July 8–10. The camp features three days of solo masterclasses and ensemble rehearsals as well as interactive and informative sessions about the harp. There is a festival recital at the conclusion of the workshop. This year’s workshop will celebrate the music and legacy of Texas harp legend Louise Trotter. Guest artist Anne Sullivan, creator of Harp Mastery, will lead participants in an interactive webinar session. Focus on health and wellness will be led by TCU’s Dr. Kristen Queen in her Yoga for Musicians class. Dr. Laura Brandenburg will direct the harp ensemble and present a technique class as well as “The Gig Life,” an informative session on how to get started in the freelance market. The TCU Summer Harp Workshop is open to young pedal harpists in 8th grade and above, intermediate to advanced level. Overnight dorm accommodations and recreation activities are available.
For more information and ensemble repertoire, click here.
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Aoyama 47 string concert grand harp available in Bryan, TX. Purchased for $13,000, appraised in 2007 at $16,000. Asking $10,500 with bench and soft cover included. Will consider renting. Contact: Donnalee Dox at donnaleedox@gmail.com. More info here.
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PRICE DROP: Bonnie Goodrich has a Lyon & Healy concert grand style 100 in excellent condition with beautiful tone for sale, priced at $12,000 or best offer. If interested, contact her at 832.496.7302 or bgoodrich43@comcast.net.
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Reduced price: pedal harp for sale
- Lyon & Healy petite pedal harp with 40 strings (discontinued 85 model) with bonus accessories.
- Bonus accessories include deluxe padded harp cover, padded bench, and tuner.
- Serial number 53074
Text Belinda for more information at 281-633-6341
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Hope Cowan, President
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Kate Gabriele, Vice President
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Alaina Graiser, Treasurer
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Stephanie Gustafson, Secretary
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Elizabeth Webb, Webmaster
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