At the Virginia Harp Center, we are unique in our quest to bring harps to the people. We have traveled extensively up and down the East Coast carrying a mini showroom to conferences, master classes and other harp events, both local and national. If you would like for us to be part of your next event, call us at 1-804-378-3761 for the Richmond showroom or 1-856-428-1430 for the New Jersey showroom.
Master Class and Concert, Matthews, NC February 24-25, 2012
The Charlotte Chapter of the AHS and Virginia Harp Center are proud to present Sivan Magen in concert on Saturday, February 25th at the Cross and Crown Lutheran Church in Matthews, NC. Praised by the press as a “great musician who happens to be a harpist”, Mr. Magen is the first Israeli to have ever won first prize of the International Harp Contest in Israel (2006), and is a recent winner of the Pro Musicis International Award in New York. A highly respected teacher, he will also offer a Master Class on Friday, February 24th. Virginia Harp Center will be exhibiting during the event.
For more information, go to www.info@charlotteharps.org
Pops Music presentation March 1st, 2012
Beef up your cocktail hour gig book! Join the staff of the Virginia Harp Center Philadelphia for an evening of the best popular music available for lever or pedal harp. We will present works by Lady Gaga, The Beatles, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more pop standards that every harpist should know!
Don't worry, we do all of the work! Sit back and relax with a mocktail in hand while we present our favorite pop music arrangements. If you like what you hear, the music will be available for purchase following the presentation. Requests? If you are hunting for a favorite tune, let us know and we will be your sleuths! RSVP today because space for this FREE mocktail party is limited!
6:00PM LEVER HARP PRESENTATION
7:00PM PEDAL HARP PRESENTATION
Mid Atlantic Harp Festival, McLean, VA March 2-3, 2012
Virginia Harp Center will once again be exhibiting at the popular Mid Atlantic Harp Festival! This year the Washington DC Chapter of the American Harp Society will feature artist Elisabeth Remy Johnson, principal harpist of the Atlanta Symphony. Elizabeth will offer a Master class on Saturday and perform the closing concert. Events also include an opening concert by the American Youth Harp Ensemble, guest speakers such as Anne Sullivan and Ivan Gardner, a variety of vendors, and the 2nd Annual Student Scholarship Competition, now featuring two divisions. For more information and registration, go to www.dcharp.org
Harp Day and Membership DriveSaturday, March 10, 2012; morning and afternoon.
Location: Philadelphia, PA TBD
Join us for a day full of harp events including:
- "Tales from the Orchestra" featuring our very own Philadelphia Orchestra harp section of Elizabeth Hainen and Margarita Montanaro. These two harp icons will share stories and answer your questions about playing in the orchestra and working with various conductors throughout the years.
- Workshops on harp maintenance for lever and pedal harps by Liza Jensen
- "Music Sampling" sessions for lever and pedal harpists
- Student recital featuring area students. E-mail if you are interested in performing.
Beginning in the Middle: Williamsburg, VA, March 22 - 25, 2012
The Virginia Harp Center is pleased to present this special conference for people who have come to the harp as adults. This years faculty includes Robbin Gordon Cartier, Lynne Aspnes, Sunita Staneslow and Deborah Henson Conant. Please join us at the Williamsburg Lodge for an inspiring weekend of concerts, classes and companionship. www.beginninginthemiddle.com.
Somerset Folk Harp Festival: Parsipanny, NJ, July 28-29, 2012
The Virginia Harp Center is proud once again to be an exhibitor at the Somerset Folk Harp Festival taking place
at the Hilton Hotel in Parsipanny NJ. A day pass can be purchased for a nominal fee to shop in the vendor hall.
To register for the conference to to www.somersetharpfest.com. Stop by and say hello. We would love to see you!
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