The Glissando

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*     GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter February 2019         A Message From Our President       Quick! How many songs can you name that include the word “love” in the title? I “love” writing harp programs this time of year! I’m fortunate to perform for a number of groups who…

    GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter January 2019         A Message From Our President       Gotta ask. What is your New Year’s Resolution? Is it carving out more practice time? Finally mastering a massive harp score? Increasing your teaching studio? Getting organized for the umpteenth time? I’m like you. I…

    GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter December 2018         A Message From Our President       Happy Holidays to the GHC! I thought I’d send you this greeting which is so incredibly witty and musically accurate. If you play this piece, you will certainly appreciate this rendition. So, take a deep…

    GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter November 2018         A Message From Our President     GHC members at the October 7 copyright presentation led by Kate Gabriele   One of my favorite and most requested harp ballads is “Autumn Leaves.”  It is an exquisite French song that migrated to the United…

  GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter November 2018           A Message From Our President     GHC members at the October 7 copyright presentation led by Kate Gabriele   One of my favorite and most requested harp ballads is “Autumn Leaves.”  It is an exquisite French song that migrated to the United…

  GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter September 2018         A Message From Our President     Henriette Renie with Harpo Marx c. 1935, at her studio in Normandy   We are preparing for our Saturday, September 22 event which will showcase AHS Artist Abigail Kent in master class and recital. Please plan to join us…

  GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter August 2018     A Message From Our President As we wind up our summer vacations, many thanks to Emily Klein who is finalizing plans for the GHC opening event. AHS artist Abigail Kent will perform and teach a master class on Saturday, September 22. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Webb is putting…

  GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter July 2018         A Message From Our President       Summer definition: the year-round season in Houston. On the flip side, it is the time for summer harp workshops, a break for many of our school teachers and harp students, and time for getaway trips. I…

    GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter June 2018         A Message From Our President     The harp used in the royal wedding on May 19, 2018. It was played by Anne Denholm, the current Royal Harpist.   Emily Klein approached me a few months ago with her idea of bringing Grace Browning…

    GLISSANDO Greater Houston Chapter May 2018         May 2018 Events       Sumergida Sat, May 5 at 7 pm 14122 Ashland Landing Cypress, TX 77429Fri, May 6 at 7 pm 203 Holly Springs Drive Friendswood, TX 77546     AURORA, a Houston-based trio that includes harpist Susanna Campbell, will present…