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A Message From Our President
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Hello Harpists,
Summer is here! Make sure to check out the summer opportunities found here, and I hope you all get some time to relax after this strange year. I want to welcome our new board members: Susanna Campbell, Kelsey Sham, and Emily Klein. Our board will be meeting over the summer to make plans for next season, so please let me know if you have any ideas for programming or want to get involved!
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Hope Cowan
GHC President
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Announcing your 2021-2022 GHC board:
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
Thank you to all who voted. The board is excited to serve in the upcoming year!
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Houston Summer Harp Camps
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Houston Summer Harp Festival
July 12th – 17th, 2021 at Houston Baptist University:
Registration is Now Open! Register here.
Bringing together young harpists in a fun and educational atmosphere for a 6-day non-competitive immersion of the harp and its music. We offer: On-campus housing
2 levels of harp ensembles
Workshops
Master classes
Private lessons
Faculty performances
Finale concert by our participants
Make new friends
FOR LEVER AND PEDAL HARP STUDENTS
Ages 11 – 19
Commuter students are welcome
Scholarships available
Limited instrument rental available
No audition required for participants
Registration Deadline: June 1st, 2021
Scholarship Deadline: May 20th, 2021
Read about our Covid19 safety protocols here.
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Virtual Houston Summer Festival Harp Experience
Dates: July 26th – 28th
Times: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Registration deadline: July 12th
Who: Middle school aged – Adult harpists
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. 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. Whether you are a 6th grade beginner, an advanced high school player, or an adult learner, we are excited to help you take your playing to the next level and inspire you to reach your harp goals!
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One Pedal Off Digital Conference & Competition
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Founded by harpist Kristina Finch, the One Pedal Off Conference and Competition focuses on topics such as new music, professional skills, and how to compose for the harp! Guest speakers include Brandee Younger, Katherine Siochi, Rosanna Moore, Noel Wan, and more. Visit the website here for more information.
July 30 – August 1, 2021
Competition Details:
High School Division (Ages 14-18)
College Division (Ages 18-25)
Professional Division (Ages 25+)
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Dulles Middle School Harp Ensemble Recital
May 18, 2021
Congratulations to these harp students and their teachers, Stephanie Gustafson Amfahr and Caitlin Mehrtens, for a beautiful recital and for all their hard work this year!
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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 and Healy Troubadour VI for Rent: $90/month. Contact Emily Klein for rental terms kleinemilys@gmail.com.
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| For 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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