The Georgia Chapter is proud to host the 42nd National Conference in Atlanta, next June 30 - July 3, 2016 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.
The AHS National Conference is dedicated to bringing world class presenters and performers to Atlanta to captivate the next generation of harpists and to develop the talents and careers of our current members.Please join us for dynamic concerts and workshops, and to enjoy true southern hospitality with friends old and new. Please check www.harpsociety.org/ConferenceInstitute/2016Conference
often for updates on the program, schedule, housing and registration.
AHS Concert Artist
Congratulations to the 2015-2017 AHS Concert Artist, Katherine Siochi! Local chapters have a wonderful opportunity to invite Katherine to give a recital and masterclass in their region. Consider a chapter event that would support this talented harpist and enrich your local community! For more information about the program and Katherine please visit: www.harpsociety.org/About/Programs/ConcertArtist.
Membership
Have you renewed your membership for 2016-2017? The new membership year began September 1st. Don't miss the wonderful upcoming winter issue of The American Harp Journal, or miss out on grant opportunities, insurance discounts, national e-newsletters and much more by letting your membership lapse. It's easy to renew online today at www.harpsociety.org/Membership/JoinRenew.
Minnesota Chapter
Minnesota
Nikki Lemire, President
The music education auditions and evaluations, held last spring, included 10 participants.
L to R: Glynis Tuve, Katya Smith, Molly Holbrook,, Emma Dangers, Mary Hernandez, Sandy Waterman, Diane Smith, Darcy Bell-Meyers, and Laura Manske (not pictured: Sophie Stone}
The ARCH award for an original composition or arrangement for harp was won by Rachel Brandwein. Runner-up was Meredith Henke. These new works will be performed at one of this year's meetings.
Cathy Victorsen tries out a Chinese-made harp at Stoney End in Red Wing, MN
Rachel Brandwein ARCH Award Winner
The first meeting of the new season was a networking and social event in a St. Paul coffee shop. We shared stories about how we got started playing the harp. There were several surprising and amusing anecdotes.
The Minnesota Chapter plans include a scholarship competition, Music Ed Auditions and Evaluations, Celtic Ornaments workshop and a AHS Young Professional recital.
Jubal (Sioux Falls) Chapter
South Dakota
Anna Vorhees, President
The chapter members and friends of the harp are practicing harp ensemble music in preparation for their yearly fund-raising recital.
Milwaukee Chapter
Wisconsin Gerry Elliott, President
Preparations are underway for a harp ensemble recital featuring music of stage and screen to be held at the residence of Jeanne Henderson.
Contact
Elinor Niemisto North Central Regional Director NorthCentralRD@harpsociety.org
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