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AHS scholarship recipients
Clockwise from front left: Emily Maldonado, Gian Torrano Jacobs, Tinsley Stokes, Samantha Horn, Sophie Graf. |
Harp Quilt Raffle
Winner Eleanor Reich (left) with Susan Brady. |
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| This program is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA also receives support from its partner agency, the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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Announcing the 2012
Young Artist's Harp Competition
YAHS will sponsor the 2012 Young Artist's Harp Competition in conjuction with our 2012 seminar. The dates are:
July 11–14, 2012 Young Artist's Harp Competition
July 14–28, 2012 Young Artist's Harp Seminar
(Students are not required to attend both events.)
The competition is open to harpists of all nationalities ages 11–19. The Emerging Artist division (ages 11–19) will award prizes up to $1,000. The New Artist division (ages 11–14) will award prizes up to $750. Both divisions are eligible for the Fatrock Ink Special Prize for the best performance of a free choice work written after 1950. (Note: free choice works must be approved by the competition.)
A preliminary video DVD is due by May 1, 2012. Judges will invite up to 12 harpists in each division to compete in person at the final round in Rabun Gap, Ga.
Visit harpcompetition.com for complete rules, repertoire, and entry form.
All events take place at the Rearden Theater of the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, in Rabun Gap, Ga. More information. |
YAHS Recieves Grant from AHS
The Young Artist's Harp Seminar is a proud first-time recipient of a grant through the new American Harp Society Grants Program. Five AHS student members (pictured left) received partial scholarship assistance to attend the 2011 season of YAHS thanks to help from the AHS. Here's what they had to say about their experience:
"The Young Artist’s Harp Seminar was my entrance into the harp world. Thanks to YAHS, I now know over 30 other harpists and, more importantly, have been introduced to the major harp repertoire. I am incredibly thankful that my American Harp Society scholarship allowed me to find a superior harp experience."
—Sophie Graf, San Diego, Calif.
"By the end of the two weeks, I had played in two stage presence classes, two mock orchestra auditions, a masterclass, a solo recital, and countless classes and workshops. Each of these performances boosted my confidence, making me feel a little more comfortable on stage."
—Samantha Horn, Niceville, Fla.
"At YAHS, I was able to listen to over 30 harpists play their current repertoire. This, as well as the encouragement from faculty and friends, provided me with the inspiration to take up new and more challenging pieces."
—Gian Torrano Jacobs, New Egypt, N.J.
"Attending YAHS has really built confidence in myself as a harpist and also a musician. It was amazing to realize how much I had in common with everyone there. My teacher taught me that I am capable of more than I realize, and I made lasting relationships with so many amazing students."
—Emily Maldonado, Harrisonburg, Va. |
Harp Quilt Raffle Winner!
Congratulations to YAHS 2011 student Eleanor Reich, winner of our 2011 harp quilt raffle! The quilt was designed and sewn by Artist Faculty Susan Brady, and raised nearly $700 for the YAHS scholarship fund. Thank you to our generous friends for your support. |
Join us in 2012
The Young Artist's Harp Seminar will be in residence at the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, in Rabun Gap, Ga., July 14–28, 2012. Visitwww.harpseminar.com for more information on the program or concert events.
Are you a YAHS alumni with news to share? Let us know!
Are you interested in helping a student attend YAHS? Contribute to our scholarship fund! |
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