Upcoming Events
Virginia Harp Center is proud to be an integral part of the harp community and passionate in our mission to sponsor growth and connection opportunities for harpists. We organize a variety of concerts, masterclasses, and conferences along the East Coast, welcoming harpers and harpists of all ages and experience levels. If you would like for us to be part of your next event, please contact us. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!
For more information about any of our upcoming events, please do not hesitate to contact us.
45th AHS
National Conference
June 16h - June 19th
Orlando, Florida
Virginia Harp Center is proud to be part of the American Harp Society’s 45th National Conference. Stop by our booth in the exhibit hall and play a wide selection of harps, browse music, and stock up on your Premier Strings! If you are interested in trying a particular instrument, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to have that instrument available for you. David, Amy, and Megan look forward to seeing you soon!
Somerset Folk Harp Festival
Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21
As one of the highlights of our summer, Virginia Harp Center is excited to the Somerset Folk Harp Festival in Parsippany, NJ. If you are interested in trying a particular instrument, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to have that instrument available for you. Be sure to stop by our booth and say hello to Amy, Kayla, and Megan.
Hangin’ with the Harp
Stop by Tuesday, May 21st @ 4PM EDT on Facebook or Zoom and hang with Alfredo Rolando Ortiz.
Introduction to Latin American Rhythms:
The Rhythm is Gonna Get You!
We are thrilled to join internationally acclaimed harpist Alfredo Rolando Ortiz as he guides us through a variety of Latin American rhythms. Building on a simple tune, Alfredo will introduce basic music patterns sure to add heat to your repertoire. Don’t forget to have your harp handy for this hang. With Alfredo’s expertise and guidance, YOU will get the rhythm!
Dr. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz is a renowned soloist, composer, author, educator and recording artist on the Paraguayan harp. He was born in Cuba and emigrated to Venezuela when he was 11. He studied medicine in Colombia, supporting himself by playing the harp. After working in the medical field for several years, he surrendered to the harp, has recorded over 40 albums and is the author of several music books and articles.
Zoom link:: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84214766081