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News from the American Harp Society, Inc.
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August 2015
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Welcome to the August, 2015 American Harp Society, Inc. (AHS) newsletter. This issue includes news from the Board of Directors meetings in Logan, and a peek at what is available in the AHS International Harp Archives. Look for dues renewal information in the mail, with an exciting new membership option.
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The Mission of
the American Harp
Society, Inc.
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A mission statement is a one-sentence statement describing the reason an organization or program exists and is used to help guide decisions about priorities, actions, and responsibilities. Good mission statements should be clear, memorable and concise.
The mission statement of the American Harp Society, Inc. has been appearing in slightly different versions online and in print, prompting a review to resolve it into a single consistent statement. That process led to lively and creative Board discussions of the entire statement and the sense that the language could be more comprehensive and inclusive for the future. As a result, the following new mission statement was adopted by the Board of Directors during its June meetings in Logan, Utah:
The mission of the American Harp Society, Inc. is to celebrate our legacy, inspire excellence, and
empower the next generation
of harpists.
Examples of this mission abound in AHS's programs. We celebrate our legacy through maintaining the rich International Harp Archives; publication projects such as the recent Space Odyssey edition of a work by Aristid von W�rtzler; the release of recordings of Marcel Grandjany and Carlos Salzedo; performances and tributes during Conferences and Summer Institutes; and the Lifetime Achievement awards. Excellence is inspired through national events, chapter programs, Music Education Auditions and Evaluations, and of course various competitions and awards. Those efforts also empower our next generation of harpists and harp enthusiasts, along with scholarships, programming at the Summer Institutes and Conferences, and access to the mentoring of teachers and colleagues through various AHS activities and resources. Applicants for the dynamic Grants Program, just renewed by the Board for 2015-2016, will find a wide variety of projects fit well with this new mission statement.
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Inspiring Excellence
Concert Artist Katherine Siochi |
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Empowering the Next Generation
Young harpists and two coaches take the stage for the Orchestra Project |
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As AHS grows and develops, this mission statement will guide new and existing initiatives alike, and hopefully encourage you to explore and participate fully in your American Harp Society, Inc.
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 Keep an eye out in your mailbox for your membership renewal information - current year memberships expire August 31 st. But you don't have to wait for the mailman, you can go online and renew today - no stamp needed! Consider taking advantage of our new discounted two-year term, to save a few dollars and avoid the hassle of renewing again next August.
We're also delighted to let you know that any dues amount over $50 is tax-deductible as a contribution to the American Harp Society, Inc., to the extent allowed by law. (It is always important to consult with a professional tax advisor about your own personal situation.) Dues only partially support the programs of AHS, so please also consider selecting a VIP-level membership (Contributing and up). You will be making a difference to the harp community. Thank you!
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Membership Questions?
Please contact Barbara Sooklal
An Important Notice for MembersOur hosting provider recently notified us that the AHS server may have been accessed by an unauthorized party. The AHS does not save credit card information on its servers, and this information was never at risk. While there is no evidence to confirm any unauthorized access, in an abundance of caution, we wanted to recommend that you update your AHS password. To update your password, simply Log In to the AHS website ( harpsociety.org) and click "Update Password." We also recommend changing your password at any other site that uses the same password.
The AHS is working with our hosting provider to ensure that any potential for unauthorized access has been eliminated. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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American Harp Journal Summer Issue
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"Lady Elizabeth Conyngham," by Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) Courtesy of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon.
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The summer issue of The American Harp Journal is at the printer and on its way to you later this month. Here's a sneak peek at the elegant cover and what you can look forward to reading.
(Note to new members: if you joined after July 26th, your first issue of the AHJ will arrive in January, 2016. Several articles from this summer issue will be available for review online shortly.)
Summer Issue Index
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John Egan: An Innovator and Inventor
From Ireland's Harp: The Shaping of Irish
Identity c. 1770-1880
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Tan Dun Works with Elizabeth Hainen to
Create a New Work
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Bochsa's Compositions for his Annual Benefit
Concerts of the 1830s
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Reinhardt Elster, the Met's Oldest Retiree,
Returns for a Visit
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The University of North Texas Receives
Historic Harps
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by Jaymee Haefner
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Symphony Spotlight: Douglas Rioth and
Nadia Pessoa
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by Julie Smith Phillips
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Recent Publications and Recordings
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Have you ever vi sited or logged in online to the International Harp Archives at the Harold B. Lee Library and Brigham Young University? It is a wonderland of interesting resources and information, either for serious research or just browsing for fun. Take a look . . .
The Archives house some highly unusual artifacts, like this 6" harp statue, probably from the Dale Barco Papers collection. Archives staff are uncertain of its purpose, but speculate it may be a blood vial due to its hollow glass column. Can you contribute to its identification or history? The Archives also houses both circulating and special collections, including:
Over 8,000 circulating scores: Markings from John Marson, Jack Nebergall, Sylvia Meyers, the Pratts, Dale Barco, Stella Castellucci, Alfred Kastner, Eleanor Fell, Grace Follet, Lucile Jennings, Dorothy Remsen, Bob D. Litterell, etc. 2,500 rare editions which represent:
Pre-1900's
Less than 5 copies known in libraries world-wide
Over 1,000 manuscripts including from:
Henriette Reni�, Marcel Tournier, Germaine Taileferre, Carl Oberth�r, Elias Parish Alvars, John Thomas, etc.
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P.1 of "Romance" by
Elias Parish Alvars
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An example is this Romance by Parish Alvars, of whom Hector Berlioz wrote, " This man is a magician. In his hands the harp becomes a siren, with lovely neck inclined and wild hair flowing, stirred by his passionate embrace to utter the music of another world."
Download the brochure above, learn more about its resources and explore the International Harp Archives at http://sites.lib.byu.edu/harp/. Please share your favorite discovery and perhaps it will be highlighted in an upcoming newsletter!
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