Harp Concert ~ Southwest Michigan
Last Wednesday evening, I presented a solo harp concert at the Lincoln Township Library in Stevensville, Michigan. I had given a concert there a few years ago, and was delighted to be back! The program included works by Bach, Handel, Godefroid, Weinzweig, Andres, Salzedo and Gustavson, along with folk songs and the popular songs “At […]
Chicago Harp Concert
The beginning of the year is always a slower time for weddings, but it gives me an opportunity to play the harp for other events. The Chicago School of Hot Yoga began a new concert series last month. Every Sunday at 4:00 pm, they have a musical group come in and follow the concert with […]
Valentine’s Day ~ Romantic Harp Music (Middlebury & Valparaiso IN)
There is nothing more elegant and romantic than listening to harp music on Valentine’s Day! It is always a busy day for me, and this year was no exception. The day began with a solo performance that I gave for a tour group that was on a Valentine’s Day Mystery Tour. They enjoyed a family […]
Northern Indiana Harpist
On December 12th, I was scheduled to play a Christmas concert on the harp at the Peabody Public Library in Columbia City, Indiana. A winter storm threatened to drop two feet of snow on Northern Indiana, but the show went on! It never got quite as bad as predicted, and a little bad weather never […]
Harp Concert in Angola, Indiana
On August 27th, I returned to the Carnegie Public Library in Angola to give another concert. I played a Christmas concert there last December, and this performance was for their Book the Night fundraiser. The repertoire included some traditional Welsh & Scottish folk songs, classical pieces, and popular songs from the 1950’s to today. Suogan, […]
Studio Recital – Harp Ensemble & Chamber Music
Over the summer, I have my students paired up to play duet music together. Sometimes it is with a sibling or family member, other times it is with another student at their level or with me. Playing with another musician helps students develop their listening skills and teamwork. It also proves that counting is important! […]
2010 Studio Recital
On Friday, March 19th, I held my annual formal studio recital. Students of all ages from beginners to advanced performed on the piano and harp. The program included: Merrily We Roll Along (Traditional) Down by the Station (Traditional) I’m a Little Teapot (Traditional) Grandfather’s Clock (Noona) Pirate’s Life (Leaf) Chanson de la petite gardeuse d’oies (Traditional) Wooly […]
Christmas Harp Concerts
My final two performances of 2009 were back-to-back library concerts of Christmas music. In spite of the cold weather, both were very well attended. The afternoon performance was at the Peabody Public Library in Columbia City, Indiana. The photo below is from the evening concert at the Carnegie Public Library in Angola, Indiana. It is never too […]