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| AMERICAN HARP SOCIETY June 19-23, 2005 Welcome Letter (PDF) The American Harp Society is pleased to announce the Sixth Summer Institute and 16th National Competition, which will be held at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, June 19 – 23, 2005. The Institute will be sponsored by the entire Pacific Region of the AHS, so those attending will be welcomed by members of all four Southern California chapters as well as harpists from Hawaii. Our exciting National Competition is one of the main focuses of the Institute/Competition program. The schedule will be arranged to allow conferees to enjoy it all, including the opportunity to hear and learn from the bright and serious young competitors who have passed the rigorous tape examination to be admitted to the Competition’s final stage in Los Angeles. This year’s Summer Institute will include workshops and concerts geared to the teacher and the student. Kristie Withers, our AHS Young Artist and winner of the 2003 Young Professional Division will give the opening concert. Subsequent evening events will feature USA International Competition winners Maria Casale (1989) and Dan Yu (2001) in concert, as well as an entertaining and informative multi-media-enhanced evening about the “Golden Age” of studio recording featuring Catherine Gotthoffer, Dorothy Remsen, and Ann Stockton. Linda Wood Rollo will moderate the conversation, and David Ice will provide supportive audio/visual material from his extensive library of harp-related film and recording clips. Afternoon harp masterclasses will be offered by Maria Casale and Dan Yu for students of all levels. Three morning workshops are planned to address some of the needs of teachers. A variety of subjects will be presented, such as: Founding and sustaining a harp education or harp ensemble program in the public schools; Improvisation for students; and Ensemble repertoire for all levels. A special session will address “Why Wasn’t My Tape Accepted?” This seminar will allow the many excellent students and teachers of students whose tapes were not chosen as competition finalists to speak with panelists and discuss special considerations related to preparing for competition performance, as well as the recording. Following the traditional 2005 Competition Winners Recital, there will be a dinner and concert “on the lighter side” at a Los Angeles area venue, which will highlight the spirit of the Pacific Region. The USC campus is located in downtown Los Angeles, with accommodations available in the dormitories on campus or nearby hotels. There are several meal options available, including buffet-style meals on campus, and a wide variety of restaurants within walking distance of the conference site. There is ample parking available on campus. The University is across the street from the Museum of Natural History and Museum of Science and Industry. Just minutes from the new world-renowned Disney Hall, USC is also close to the LA County Museum of Art, the LaBrea Tarpits, the Getty Museum, Universal Studios, the Kodak Theatre (new home of the Academy Awards), Graumann’s Chinese Theater, and the Hollywood Bowl. Disneyland is within reasonable driving distance from the University (45 minutes) … and don’t forget the beaches (20 minutes)! Visitors to USC will find easy access from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); the Burbank and Long Beach airports are also centrally located. The great variety of cultural and entertainment sites makes Los Angeles a terrific destination for a family vacation before or after the AHS Summer Institute. A two-hour drive from Los Angeles to the north reaches the beautiful seaside community of Santa Barbara, with its lovely shops and tranquil scenery. Two hours to the south is San Diego, home of the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World and the border to Mexico. We cordially invite you to come to the Summer Institute in Los Angeles for a delightful week of listening, learning, and sharing with other harpists, and hope you will make it an important part of your summer plans! For further information, contact:
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