American Harp Society - Los Angeles Chapter

(above: guest Advisor Stephanie Osborne offers tips to student Daniel at 2013 Music Education session.)

The Los Angeles Chapter offers the Music Education program annually in conjunction with the (national) American Harp Society, which provides a certificate of completion to all participants who perform at both sessions.  

This is an opportunity for harpists of all ages and levels (especially beginners and intermediates) to play for an Advisor (guest harp teacher) in a non-competitive setting and to receive an evaluation with advice and encouragement.  

This is a master-class-type setting: that is, in addition to their own session with the advisor, all students are encouraged to watch and learn as the Advisor coaches all the other students.

It often gives students a fresh perspective and new inspiration to get suggestions from someone other than their regular teacher, as well as to see and hear other students’ performances and feedback from the Advisor.

The fee of $25 covers both sessions (February and March).  

A pedal harp will be provided.  You may bring your own harp if you would prefer; no lever harps will be provided.  The workshop will be divided into two sections: 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Performance time will be determined by the approximate length of pieces and logistics of harp set-up.

Participants must be current members of AHS-LA. If you still need to join or renew for the current Sept 2013-Aug 2014 membership year,  click here.  The participants' family, friends and teacher are welcome to attend and listen from the audience.

First Baptist Church is located between Holly and Union streets, north of Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.  (See http://fbcpasadena.com/#/about-us/contact for more directions.) There is limited street parking around the church, but validated parking is available in the covered parking lot on Holly Street.  Enter through the courtyard with the fountain.  We will be in the Chapel.

The chapel will be open at 12:30. Please arrive promptly. You’ll have only a few minutes to get accustomed to the harp provided, so be sure to warm up at home before you come.  If you are bringing your own harp, you will be responsible for tuning it.

See reviews of 2013, 2012 and 2011 Music Education Sessions.

Click here for more on the history and mission of the Education Sessions, on the national American Harp Society website.