Welcome harpists and harp enthusiasts to the Washington DC Chapter of the American Harp Society. We maintain this site for you, to provide you with updated information regarding DC-area harp events and a variety of harp resources.
Looking for a harp? Be sure to look at our classifieds page!
Be sure to have a look at the News and Events calendar for information regarding the Park Stickney Jazz Workshop and Concert, as well as other area events.
The AHS Music Education Auditions give students invaluable experience in performance and critique without the pressure of competition.
The Music Education Auditions are open to students of all ages who are national members, and consist of two auditions ('hearings') held approximately one month apart. At the first, the participants play two pieces of their own choosing. At the second, they play these again – to show their improvement – along with a third piece they have chosen.
In addition to playing for each other and for a friendly audience of family and friends, the participants perform in front of an Advisor. This program is not a competition. Comparisons are not made between participants. The Advisor will provide oral and written suggestions for each participant.
All pieces are left up to the participants. However, we do ask that the three pieces performed represent the Classic, Romantic, and Contemporary periods of music, if possible.
Written theory tests are given at the first audition. The tests are simply to impress upon the students the necessity of a good grounding in the theory of music.
Every participant who completes both auditions will receive a handsome Certificate of Participation from the American Harp Society, Inc.
For AHS DC members, it is time once again to send in annual membership dues. For those interested in joining the Chapter, this is the best time of year to join, allowing you to take advantage of a full year of membership. More information, including a membership form, can be found on the Join AHS DC page.
We are very happy to announce the results of the 2007 AHS DC Chapter Election:
President: Cheryl Roeske
Vice President: Elizabeth Blakeslee
Secretary: Sharon Strange
Treasurer: Brian Stevenson
Outgoing President, Melissa Tardiff Dvorak, has been elected Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for AHS.Congratulations to our AHS colleagues, and a special thank you to the AHS DC membership for participating in this year's elections.
Mark your calendars! We have an exciting May this year, starting with the AHS DC Annual Student Recital on Saturday, May 19th.
Along with our friends at the Virginia Harp Center, we will be sponsoring 2 days with Harpist Jan Jennings beginning on Monday, May 21st with a concernt in Falls Church, Virginia. On Tuesday the 22nd, she will provide private lessons for area students during the day, and a workshop for Arranging Harp Music in the evening. Don't miss this rare opportunity.
You can read all the details about the Student Recital and the Jan Jennings events on our News and Events page.
Those interested in harp news and harp-related events in the Washington, DC area should have a look at our News and Events page. It is the most comprehensive guide to classical harp events in our area anywhere on the Web.
Joining AHS/DC is easy. You can find out more on the Join AHS DC page.
If you are looking for a harp teacher, we have a list of AHS/DC harpists available for your consideration.
The Harp Technicians section maintains a list of technicians who can provide services for DC-area harpists.
Our Classifieds section offers our members an opportunity to sell or rent harp-related items, or to request the same.
The Members Websites page is your portal to AHS/DC member sites.
The Harp Links page is populated with Web links to other Harp resources.
And, of course, don't forget to visit the AHS National Website.
Thanks for visiting and we hope to see you again soon!
If you are an AHS/DC member and want to suggest features for the site or you wish to add your own information and Web links, please send an email to update@dcharp.org.