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A Message From Our President
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Fall is here! Like everything else this year, the start of the school year and our 2020/2021 season looks a little different, but we are planning and excited for the new season. On August 30th we had a fantastic student recital on Zoom. 15 students played harp solos for an appreciative virtual audience. Their performances and support of each other were inspiring and we are so proud and happy for our students. We look forward to more events this year, virtual and otherwise! Please send any ideas you have, and renew your memberships!
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Hope Cowan
GHC President
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Susanna Campbell performs a piece by Yamamoto Hozan with shakuhachi player Shawn Renzoh Head.
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Megan Conley continues her series, Mornings with Megan, with the Houston Symphony. “Opposites” is the fifth video in the series.
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Looking Back on the GHC Virtual Recital
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Thanks to all who participated and watched our chapter’s FIRST ever virtual recital, held at 3 pm on Sunday, August 30. The recital included 15 participants in grades K–12, and there was a great crowd that tuned in to support the students! The board is so proud of all the performers for their hard work and willingness to share their music. Congratulations, all!
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Congratulations to Margaret Davis and Stephanie Gustafson
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Margaret Davis and Stephanie Gustafson were recently hired as harp specialists for Fort Bend ISD. Click here to read Harp Column’s article announcing the news and to learn more about the positions.
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1) Milligan Competition Committee
One of our most successful and exciting chapter events is the Mildred Milligan Scholarship Competition. Every other year, school–aged harpists prepare and compete in an adjudicated performance. We are looking forward to the next competition in the spring of 2021, but we need help! Typically the Milligan committee meets once during the summer to select repertoire and set the schedule. Then, a few administrative tasks are done virtually throughout the fall and spring. On competition day, committee members assist judges, coordinate competitors, and help with logistics.
2) Composition Contest Committee
The GHC would like to start a composition contest for young Houston area composers, with the goal of fostering creativity, generating exciting new repertoire, and providing opportunity to young and emerging composers. We need 3–5 people to form a committee to discuss and determine the format and rules, set schedule, and organize the competition. The committee would meet as needed and report to the board.
3) Harp Grants Committee
The GHC board would like to explore the possibility of starting a grant application program for our local chapter to support members and local harp projects. We would like to form a committee of 3 or 4 people to discuss, research, and implement grant application procedures. The committee would meet as needed and report to the board.
If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, please contact Hope Cowan (hope.k.cowan@gmail.com) for more information.
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Elizabeth Webb has several harps available for rent. Please click here to view the harps currently available.
For more information, you can contact her at elizabeth@houstonharpmusic.com.
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Emily Klein has one harp currently available for rent:
- A Lyon and Healy Petite 85: $140/month
Contact her at kleinemilys@gmail.com for more information.
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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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We want your harp news! Email upcoming events, professional announcements, classifieds, and photos of past GHC events to stephanie.gustafson2@gmail.com.
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