Harp Column

Harp Column Practical news for practical harpists, since 1993. Get harp news and discussions online and read the latest issue at www.harpcolumn.com.

You finished the 30 Day practice challenge...now what? We're thrilled to announce a new and fun way to stay inspired all...
01/02/2025

You finished the 30 Day practice challenge...now what? We're thrilled to announce a new and fun way to stay inspired all year with our Monthly Music Club! We’re choosing two selections each month—one for pedal harp and one for lever harp—for you to learn along with us “book club” style. We'll all learn the same pieces and join together for monthly live Zoom sessions with the artists behind the music to ask questions and get their tips.

Check out the February piece selections and learn more: https://harpcolumn.com/music/monthly-music-club-february-2025/

🎉 You did it!  Congratulations on completing the  ! Whether you explored one era or all four, you took on the challenge ...
30/01/2025

🎉 You did it! Congratulations on completing the ! Whether you explored one era or all four, you took on the challenge and grew as a musician—way to go!

But this isn’t goodbye... an exciting new opportunity to keep the momentum going is just around the corner! 👀 On February 1st, we’ll be announcing a way for harpists to come together and learn music in a fun, supportive space. Stay tuned—you won’t want to miss it!

We are deeply saddened to report that Somerset Folk Harp Festival founder Mary Geraldine “Gerry” Nitsch Serviente passed...
28/01/2025

We are deeply saddened to report that Somerset Folk Harp Festival founder Mary Geraldine “Gerry” Nitsch Serviente passed away on January 24th. The Somerset Folk Harp Festival tribute reads "Gerry’s vision and dedication shaped the Somerset Folk Harp Festival into what it is today. In 2001, she founded this incredible gathering, and for nearly a decade, she served as its heart and soul, guiding the festival with passion, love, and an unwavering commitment to the folk harp community."

Read more about her life here: https://harpcolumn.com/blog/remembering-mary-gerry-serviente-1944-2025/

Join us tomorrow at 12 p.m. E.T. for our last   Zoom session all about the Modern era of music! We’re thrilled to welcom...
27/01/2025

Join us tomorrow at 12 p.m. E.T. for our last Zoom session all about the Modern era of music! We’re thrilled to welcome harpists Lauren Scott, Maurice Draughn, and Fabio Rizza as our special guests. They’ll be sharing their expert advice and tips for learning and performing music from this era.

Join the Zoom: https://harpcolumn.com/practicechallenge/

If you’re a fan of Rhett Barnwell's arrangements (and who isn’t?) then you’ll be as pleased as we were to know that his ...
26/01/2025

If you’re a fan of Rhett Barnwell's arrangements (and who isn’t?) then you’ll be as pleased as we were to know that his company Seraphim Music, known for its sacred, classical, and meditative works for harp, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, we asked Rhett to tell us a little more about how Seraphim came to be in our latest Q & A.

Read about it here: https://harpcolumn.com/music/25-years-of-seraphim-music/

It’s Day 23 of the  , and we’re stepping into our last era of the challenge, the Modern Era!✨Did you know that the harp ...
23/01/2025

It’s Day 23 of the , and we’re stepping into our last era of the challenge, the Modern Era!✨

Did you know that the harp began to be more integrated into larger orchestral works during this era? Composers like Stravinsky (The Firebird, The Rite of Spring) and Bartók (Concerto for Orchestra) used it to add distinct textures to their works.

Join us tomorrow at 12 p.m. E.T. for a FREE Zoom session all about the Romantic era as part of the  ! We’re thrilled to ...
20/01/2025

Join us tomorrow at 12 p.m. E.T. for a FREE Zoom session all about the Romantic era as part of the ! We’re thrilled to welcome harpists Maria Luisa Rayan, Elzbieta Szmyt, and Tamsin Dearnley as our special guests. They’ll be sharing their expert advice and tips for learning and performing music from this timeless era.

Join the Zoom: https://harpcolumn.com/practicechallenge/

The American Harp Foundation(AHF) is announcing dates and required repertoire for its upcoming awards and scholarships. ...
19/01/2025

The American Harp Foundation(AHF) is announcing dates and required repertoire for its upcoming awards and scholarships. These include the biennial Anne Adams Awards and Grandjany Memorial Competition, which will take place in May 2026, as well as the annual Kathy Bundock Moore Memorial Scholarship. The AHF is also announcing a new competition for 2025, the Lucile Lawrence Award.

Learn more: https://harpcolumn.com/blog/american-harp-foundation-announces-competitions-and-awards-for-2025-2026/

It’s Day 16 of the  , and we’re stepping into the passion and drama of the Romantic era! 💕✨Did you know the harp saw a s...
16/01/2025

It’s Day 16 of the , and we’re stepping into the passion and drama of the Romantic era! 💕✨

Did you know the harp saw a surge in solo repertoire during this time? Composers like Elias Parish Alvars, Henriette Renié, and Alphonse Hasselmans created virtuosic works that highlighted the harp’s expressive beauty and technical brilliance.

Join us tomorrow at 12 p.m. E.T. for a FREE Zoom session all about the Classical era as part of the  ! We’re thrilled to...
13/01/2025

Join us tomorrow at 12 p.m. E.T. for a FREE Zoom session all about the Classical era as part of the ! We’re thrilled to welcome harpists Isabelle Perrin and Kaffee Peck as our special guests. They’ll be sharing their expert advice and tips for learning and performing music from this timeless era.

Join the Zoom: https://harpcolumn.com/practicechallenge/

We hope you loved diving into the Baroque era during the  ! Today, we’re thrilled to kick off the Classical era! Did you...
09/01/2025

We hope you loved diving into the Baroque era during the ! Today, we’re thrilled to kick off the Classical era! Did you know the pedal harp as we know it today was developed during this time? 🤔Thanks to Sébastien Érard’s innovations, the harp flourished in salons and private gatherings, becoming a favorite for both solo and chamber music performances!

The January-Febryary 2024 issue of Harp Column is out!Find out how harpist Elisabeth Plank is making a name for herself ...
08/01/2025

The January-Febryary 2024 issue of Harp Column is out!

Find out how harpist Elisabeth Plank is making a name for herself in classical music’s capital city in this issue’s cover interview!

Other articles to check out:

What can harpists learn from Bushido, the way of the Japanese samurai? Harpist Motoshi Kosako shares how Bushido principles can lead to a more fulfilling harp life and could even hold the key to overcoming performance anxiety in “A Path of Harmony.”

Our annual “Summer Harp Camp Roundup” includes 50 summer camp programs for all ages and abilities.

+ a teat our tune by Megan Metheney, album reviews, advice, strange stories, and more!

Read today:

Turkish harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu has been appointed to three positions related to the cultural heritage of the Chinese h...
07/01/2025

Turkish harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu has been appointed to three positions related to the cultural heritage of the Chinese harp and other harp-like instruments. She has been appointed Executive Vice President of the International Harp-Related Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Safeguarding Association, advisor to the Jiuding Harp-Related ICH Museum in Xinxiang, the home of the angular harp in China, and has been chosen as an Envoy for International Cultural Exchange of the Chinese Harp.

Learn more about these appointments: https://harpcolumn.com/blog/pancaroglu-appointed-and-honored-as-cultural-ambassador-of-chinese-harp/

Happy Day 2 of the   and the start of Baroque Era Week! Need a hand staying on top of your progress? 📝 Download our cust...
02/01/2025

Happy Day 2 of the and the start of Baroque Era Week! Need a hand staying on top of your progress? 📝 Download our custom practice log to track your journey through the challenge and make the most of your practice time!

Download here:https://harpcolumn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Practice-Log-2025.pdf

Address


Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Harp Column posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Harp Column:

Videos

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Videos
  • Claim ownership or report listing
  • Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Share