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A Message From Our President
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Hello Harpists!
Hope you are enjoying a relaxing summer and staying cool. If you are travelling with your harp make sure to share pictures with us! Members can upload photos to our website (https://houstonharpists.com/photos/), and we would love to have more photos of our fantastic members! Our board has been hard at work planning the upcoming season, so stay tuned for more details about recitals, student events, and social events.
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Hope Cowan
GHC President
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Hope Cowan, President
Susanna Campbell, Vice President
Kelsey Sham, Secretary
Alaina Graiser, Treasurer
Elizabeth Webb, Webmaster
Naomi Hoffmeyer, Milligan Competition Chair
Emily Klein, Student Events Chair
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Houston Summer Harp Camps
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Virtual Houston Summer Harp Festival
July 26th – 28th
Tuition: $145
Registration deadline: July 12th at midnight
Who: Middle School aged – Adult Harpists.
Platform: Zoom, links will be sent out to registered participants.
Registration is Now Open! Register here.
Our virtual camp will be an opportunity for harpists to participate in workshops and masterclasses and tap into more expressive and confident playing on solo music. Over three days, students will participate in exciting workshops, enjoy one-one-one instruction from our faculty, get to know fellow harpists in break-out rooms, and hone performance skills.
There won’t be any prepared ensemble parts required for participation, but please select two solo pieces you know well and want to take to the next level. Stay tuned for exciting announcements about workshops, guest artists, and more!
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GHC Historian Position Open
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Are you always taking photos? Love attending harp events? Love harp photography? We want YOU to be our chapter Historian. We have so many great events and harpists in our chapter, and want to get more organized about documenting and celebrating the chapter. If you are interested in serving in this role (or know someone who would be perfect), contact Hope Cowan: hope.k.cowan@gmail.com, 507-993-4969.
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Peter Wiley Harp Regulation
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The HarpDoc will be visiting Houston from August 26th the September 6th, and he’s ready to regulate your harp! If you’re interested in learning more about the process, you can read more here.
The current price for a pedal harp regulation is $365. Harps that Peter has serviced within the last three years will receive a $25 “Good Care” discount.
To sign up for an appointment or get additional information, please email Hope Cowan by July 12th at hope.k.cowan@gmail.com.
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Houston Youth Harp Ensemble
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Registration for the Houston Youth Harp Ensemble is now open!
This Saturday-morning program directed by Stephanie Gustafson and Naomi Hoffmeyer is open to all middle and high school students who play lever or pedal harp.
“All That Jazz” will feature rhythmic and jazzy duos/trios written for harp ensemble. Parts are sent out in August and assigned based on individual students’ abilities. Each semester concludes with a concert and celebration.
To take advantage of early bird prices, register by August 1. Visit houstonyouthharpensemble.com to learn more.
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Congratulations to the Lagniappe Trio (Rachel Taratoot Ciraldo, flute, Christopher Lowry, viola, and Stephanie Gustafson, harp), who recently performed a family-friendly virtual concert that explores the world of insects.
The concert features lots of photos and interviews with the composer, a zookeeper, a beekeeper, in addition to music that depicts beetles, flies, ants, bees, and butterflies!
You can view their performance here.
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Original Model Harp Caddy for Sale for, new price $195 Or Best Offer (Retail price $325), contact Emily at kleinemilys@gmail.com (pictures attached)
- 3-Wheel Design
- Side handles
- 5 inch lip
- Non-slip, rubber-covered base
- Red oak handles
- Shearling wool for protection
- Industrial strength nylon straps at neck and base (not pictured)
- Extremely maneuverable
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Lyon & Healy Chicago Concertino Extended Harp for Sale.
Made and purchased in 2014. Comes with dust cover, extra strings, bench, and custom travel case (over $550 value)! Good condition. $14,000. Please contact Monica Griffin at griffinmd@sbcglobal.net or 281-681-1182!
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Lyon and Healy Troubadour VI for Rent: $90/month. Contact Emily Klein for rental terms kleinemilys@gmail.com.
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For other rental harps currently available in the Houston area, click here. For harps available for purchase, click here.
If you want your instrument listed in the monthly newsletter, please email kelsey.sham.harp@gmail.com.
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Hope Cowan, President
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Susanna Campbell, Vice President
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Alaina Graiser, Treasurer
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Kelsey Sham, Secretary
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Naomi Hoffmeyer, Milligan Committee Chair
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Elizabeth Webb, Webmaster
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Emily Klein, Student Events Chair
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