September 2021 Glissando

The Gulf Coast Harpers invite you to join us for our monthly harp circles. We meet at different churches around Houston and play (mostly sight read) through music together as a harp ensemble. We are adult harp players of all levels and harp types, and we would love to have you join our next session! Our next meeting is at Christ Church Sugar Land on Saturday, August 27 from 1-4pm.

For more information, contact Gulf Coast Harpers President Elizabeth at elizabeth@houstonharpmusic.com or this month’s host, Molly at mollyanneness@hotmail.com.

Help Melody’s clear out some music (harp, piano, vocal, and recorder), as well as other miscellaneous items!

21626 Gentry Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
Melody’s Traditional Music
Sunday, September 12 from 2-4PM CST

Snacks, tea, and coffee will be provided. If you can’t make the event, virtual sales and shopping may take place after the event by appointment. Anything leftover will be put on Ebay. 

Please contact maryradspinner@gmail.com for details.

These items have been donated, slightly damaged in shipping, hurricane damaged, or are old inventory. Put what you want in a bag and donate to the Milligan Competition fund!

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.

Visit houstonyouthharpensemble.com to learn more. 
 

Houston Symphony principal harpist Megan Conley will give a masterclass for high school students preparing for region auditions.

September 26, 3-5pm
Dudley Recital Hall
3401 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77004

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get a fresh perspective on their region repertoire, learn from a master harpist, and shake out some performance jitters before audition. Masks will be required for all in-person participants.

Please use the form at this link to register. Registration is $25 for performers and $10 for auditors. We’re hoping to have this event in person, but it may be moved online due to the pandemic.

All performers and auditors must be members of the Houston Harp Chapter. If you are not already a member, you may join here: https://houstonharpists.com/join/

A Zoom link will be provided at further notice.
 

Whether your passion is performing, teaching, music therapy, or all of the above, Sam Houston State University will give you the solid, versatile foundation you need to flourish with the harp in whatever your chosen career path is. The combination of a comprehensive, personalized curriculum; excellent performance opportunities with large ensembles and chamber groups; and the calm, friendly atmosphere both on and off campus is the perfect launch pad for the next chapter of your musical life. 

 

To register, please email the following information to Dr. Graiser at asg044@shsu.edu by October 9th:

-Parent/Guardian’s name

-Student’s name

-Contact email and phone number

-Student’s anticipated graduation

-In-Person or Virtual Meeting Preference

-If the student would like a campus tour, private lesson or to participate in a masterclass

 

Please email questions or thoughts to Dr. Graiser at asg044@shsu.edu.

The Milligan Winners’ Recital will feature a recital prizewinners of the 2021 Mildred Milligan Harp Competition.

Sunday, September 19 at 3PM CST
St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church
8915 Timberside Dr, Houston, TX 77025
 

Hope Cowan, President

Susanna Campbell, Vice President

Alaina Graiser, Treasurer

Kelsey Sham, Secretary

Naomi Hoffmeyer, Milligan Committee Chair

Elizabeth Webb, Webmaster

Emily Klein, Student Events Chair