Noteworthy News

New Member Benefit: Professional Liability Insurance!

NEW MEMBER BENEFIT FOR PERFORMERS AND TEACHERS! Discounted Professional Liability Insurance The American Harp Society has partnered with Insurance Canopy to offer professional liability insurance plans for Performers and Music Teachers. As an AHS...

A successful Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024!

  We are so grateful for an outstanding Giving Tuesday 2024 and for all who participated.  We were thrilled to exceed our $10,000 goal!  We're now at more than $13,500 and still climbing! Thank you! Did you miss our fun online perf...

Concert Artist Kaitlin Miller Performs at Chapters Around North America

We caught up with (the very busy!) Kaitlin Miller, who shared a bit about her experience over the last year as the AHS Concert Artist. Be sure to join us on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd at 2 pm Eastern Time for a special live online performance of A...

Participants in the Junior Division of the AHS Competition can get Free Music

Participants in the Junior Division of the AHS competition, did you know for a limited time you can request a free copy of the FOUNTAINEBLEAU SUITE? Send your request via email to sales@vamospublications.com including your name, address, and phone o...

The 2024 National Conference videos are now available!

The concerts were exciting and amazing, and the workshops inspiring, educational and enjoyable!  And you can still experience it all with a virtual registration, and watch on your mobile device or on our website.  Learn how here!

AHS Annual Meeting & Keynote with Ann Hobson Today

The 2024 AHS Annual Meeting is today at 2 pm EDT.  Join us online at https://www.harpsociety.org/AHSLive.

In Memory: John Gill, Melody's Traditional Music founder, 1955-2024

AHS sends condolences to his wife Mary Radspinner, his family and friends, and the entire harp community on the passing of John Gill, founder of Melody's Traditional Music, on May 26, 2024.

New U.S. Law for all LLCs Could Cost Small Businesses $500 Per Day

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. The AHS does not provide financial or legal advice to our members. Please consult your own tax and legal professionals for advice about your unique situation.  Many harpists have regist...

Ruth Wickersham Papalia Winner Announced

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Ruth Wickersham Papalia Scholarship Award, Zora Evangeline Dickson. A student at Boyer College of Music at Temple University, Zora is a Harp Performance major with a passion for using the harp to pro...

Papalia Scholarship Deadline Extended to April 5th

This annual tuition scholarship award is open to upper division harp performance majors enrolled in an accredited conservatory or school of music in the United States of America. The 2024 award is for $1,000.  Learn more and apply online.

Learn about 2026 "One Harp World" Volunteer Opportunities!

Did you miss us on YouTube Sunday, February 18th?  You can still watch the  "One Harp World" team and learn about volunteering in Toronto in 2026!  If you would rather just view the slideshow that was shared, you can find it here.&nb...

National Conference shirts are here!

National Conference shirts are available now in multple colors, sizes, and styles, from zip-up hoodies and sweatshirts to tank tops!  Kids sizes too!  Order by December 1 for Christmas gift delivery!   Design on the left front...

Invest in AHS on Giving Tuesday Nov. 28th!

Join us for Giving Tuesday again this year to help celebrate our legacy, inspire excellence, and empower the next generation of harpists.  And if you have a donor-advised fund, AHS can now accept gifts directly from your DAF!  Learn more...

Meet 2023-2025 Concert Artist Kaitlin Miller

We had a chance to catch up with 2023-2025 Concert Artist Kaitlin Miller. In the interview, she talks about her competition prep routine, career aspirations, and exciting upcoming projects.  How did you prepare for the National Competition th...

AHS Seeks Advertising Manager

Do you have outside sales experience?  AHS is in search of a part time Advertising Sales Manager.  This independent contractor will  solicit advertising for The American Harp Journal as well as the national event program books.  W...

JUNIOR DIVISION RESULTS

1st Prize:  Sonnet Wilson (Finalist E) 2nd Prize: Victoria Yoon (Finalist J) 3rd Prize:  Ruby Anderson (Finalist I) 4th Prize:  Noella Lee (Finalist B) & Natalie Joo (Finalist C) (tie) 5th Prize:  Colin Hong (Finalist A) &...

INTERMEDIATE I RESULTS

1st Prize:  Naomi Gesk 2nd Prize: Grace Hong 3rd Prize:  Sihan Wu

INTERMEDIATE II RESULTS

1st Prize:  Ava Yeh (Finalist G) 2nd Prize: Sophia Jho (Finalist H) 3rd Prize: Nathan Zhou (Finalist A) 4th Prize: Miriam Kessler (Finalist F) 5th Prize: Kathryn Horton (Finalist B)

ADVANCED DIVISION RESULTS

1st Prize:  Margaret Anne Gunter (Finalist B) 2nd Prize: Sebastian Gobbels (Finalist D) 3rd Prize:  Julia Johnson (Finalist C) 4th Prize:  Raquel Nisi (Finalist A0

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DIVISION RESULTS

1st Prize:  Kaitlin Miller, 2023-2025 Concert Artist (Finalist B) 2nd Prize: Katherine Kappelmann (Finalist A) 3rd Prize:  Amy Ahn (Finalist C)  

Watch the AHS Annual Membership Meeting June 1st

If you can't join us in person in Los Angeles, you can still attend the AHS Annual Membership meeting right here!  Hear Les Marsden's keynote address on resiliency, and learn more about the operations of AHS.  The announcements will al...

Final Interview with Outgoing Concert Artist Elizabeth Yeoh-Wang

    We had a chance to catch up with outgoing Concert Artist Elizabeth Yeoh-Wang as she prepares for the next exciting era of her journey as a harpist. Read her interview, below.    What has surprised you about being Conce...

Give a Gift of Membership!

Playing the harp is a serious investment, of both time and money, so it's important to support this endeavor.   For less than the cost of ONE lesson, a yearly membership in the American Harp Society provides access to a huge amount of harp relat...

Support AHS on Giving Tuesday!

Join us for Giving Tuesday again this year to help celebrate our legacy, inspire excellence, and empower the next generation of harpists.  Give today!

AHSLive! Free Workshop Nov. 6th

Getting Started with Free Music Notation Software Learn about music notation software from three harpist-composers on Sunday, November 6 at 3 pm EST (note Daylight Savings Time ends the night before) on AHSLive! AHS and the Young Composers Project ...

Exciting news for our International members . . .

AHS is delighted to offer a discount for our new and renewing members who have a non-U.S. mailing address. If you would like to receive your American Harp Journal in digital format only (skipping the mailed printed version), use the discount code DIG...

New Member Portal Launched!

Check your inbox for a personal invitation to log into AHS's new membership database and portal!  We're excited about how easily you can update your contact information, renew your membership, explore and customize the updated Membership Directo...

AHSLive! Recital on April 4th

Tune in with the web app on AHSLive! this Monday to watch the live stream of two 2021 AHS National Conference winners in recital! On Monday, April 4, 2022 a rare joint harp recital will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Ken...

2023 AHS 25th National Competition Announced

The AHS 25th National Competition will be held May 31 - June 4, 2023 at the Colburn School in Los Angeles.  Details and repertoire are available at https://www.harpsociety.org/national-competition, and you may also download the repertoire here.

USAIHC 2022

Announcing the 12th USA International Harp Competition, June 29-July 9,2022

Harp world loses a legend

The harp world mourns the loss of harpist, art historian, and fierce champion of the harp, Roslyn Rensch Erbes (Noah), on November 6, 2021 in New York City.  Born in 1923, Ms. Rensch Erbes authored multiple texts on the history of the harp inclu...

Together We Gave

Thank You!    A heartfelt thank you to every member who contributed to the success of our 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign! From the performers and presenters who volunteered their time to be with us during the live stream; our comp...

Cynthia Otis Obituary

Cynthia Otis, a member of Local 802 for 73 years, passed away at the age of 91 on September 24 in New Haven, CT.  She was a harpist with an extraordinary career that began at age 16 when she appeared as soloist on one of the New York Philharmo...

Looking for ways to re-engage your chapter membership? - Part II

Looking for ways to re-engage your chapter membership? Here are some ideas to get you started   This is part II of a series on virtual chapter events. Read part I HERE. It has been a challenging year for many, and AHS chapters around the cou...

Looking for ways to re-engage your chapter membership?

Looking for ways to re-engage your chapter membership? Here are some ideas to get you started   It has been a challenging year for many, and AHS chapters around the country are looking for impactful ways to energize their membership and rekin...

Celebrating the Junior Division

A hearty congratulations to all finalists in the Intermediate I Division of the 2021 American Harp Society National Competition! Your commitment, passion and musicality were strikingly evident in all your performances. Get to know the finalists belo...

Celebrating the Intermediate I Division

A hearty congratulations to all finalists in the Intermediate I Division of the 2021 American Harp Society National Competition! Your commitment, passion and musicality were strikingly evident in all your performances. Get to know the finalists belo...

Celebrating the Intermediate II Division

A hearty congratulations to all finalists in the Intermediate II Division of the 2021 American Harp Society National Competition! Your commitment, passion and musicality were strikingly evident in all your performances. Get to know the finalists bel...

Celebrating the Advanced Division

A hearty congratulations to all finalists in the Advanced Division of the 2021 American Harp Society National Competition! Your commitment, passion and musicality were strikingly evident in all your performances. Get to know the finalists below, and...

Celebrating the Young Professional Division

A hearty congratulations to all finalists in the Young Professional Division of the 2021 American Harp Society National Competition! Your commitment, passion and musicality were strikingly evident in all your performances. Get to know the finalists ...

2021 AHS Chapter of the Year: Puerto Rico

Congratulations to the Puerto Rico Chapter for being named the 2021 AHS Chapter of the Year.  Read about all of their exciting activities and accomplishments in their Chapter report!

INTERMEDIATE I DIVISION RESULTS

INTERMEDIATE I DIVISION RESULTS 1st Prize:  Lydia Kessler (D)2nd Prize: Ava Yeh (F)3rd Prize: Sophia Jho (E)4th Prize: Nathan Zhou (B)5th Prize: Hannah Chen (G)6th Prize: Sophia Love (A)/Ella Brown (C)

INTERMEDIATE II DIVISION RESULTS

INTERMEDIATE II DIVISION RESULTS 1st prize: Eunice Park (G) 2nd prize:Janice Hur (L) 3rd prize: Naomi Sun (D) 4th prize: Marina Tiffany (A) 5th prize: Judy Liu (K) 6th prize: Shaylen Joos (C)/Emily Howard (J)

ADVANCED DIVISION RESULTS

ADVANCED DIVISION RESULTS 1st Prize: Renee Murphy (D)2nd Prize: Annette Lee (A)3rd Prize: Julia Johnson (C)4th Prize: Daniel Benedict (B)

JUNIOR DIVISION RESULTS

JUNIOR DIVISION RESULTS 1st Prize: Grace Hong (G) 2nd Prize: Emma Valdez (E) 3rd Prize: Colin Hong (B) 4th Prize: Charlotte Ngo (D) 5th Prize: Mira Vamos (C) 6th Prize: Eliana Anderson (A)

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DIVISION RESULTS

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DIVISION RESULTS: 1st Prize: Elizabeth Yeoh-Wang, 2021-2023 AHS Concert Artist (J) 2nd Prize: Alyssa Katahara (D) 3rd Prize: Adam Phan (C) 4th Prize: Hannah Cope (B) 5th Prize: Juan Riveros (F)/Seika Dong (H) 6th Prize: Haley...

2021 National Competition Begins!

The 2021 AHS National Competition begins June 25th at 10 am PDT, 11 am MDT, 12pm CDT, 1 pm EDT with the Young Professional Division.  Tune in on our web app to watch LIVE!  The entire schedule is also available there, with the Junior and Ad...

AHS Members Angelica Hairston and Elizabeth Steiner Awarded SphinxMPower Grant

Earlier in June, the Sphinx Foundation announced their SphinxMPower Grant recipients and we were thrilled to hear that two of them are Harp Society members! In fact, AHS members Angelica Hairston and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Steiner are the first harpists ...

Because I think I am making progress

The first recorded reference to this well known quote from cellist Pablo Casals is in a letter he wrote to a colleague in 1944, when Casals was 67 years old. In 1957 at the age of 80 Casals was the subject of a movie short, A Day in the Life o...

The launch!

Welcome to Noteworthy News, a space for the AHS to celebrate exceptional achievements and help the membership stay abreast of important current Society news.  We are very happy to bring this new website, refreshed logo, and new branding palette ...