The next BACAHS Newsletter including ‘Member Spotlight’ and ‘Tips for Harpists’ will be distributed around March 25. Share your news—events, successes, plans, etc.—with the harp community via the newsletter and calendar. Please send your updates to Alice Yothers by March 22, 2016.
In the meantime, there are many harp events coming up soon so mark your calendars and make your plans:
Julia Kay Jamieson Fearless Improv Workshop and Recital in San Francisco, Sunday, April 10—Workshop 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Stay for the Recital 6:30pm. See the attached flyer for registration information. Sign up early—Workshop Participation limited to 20 attendees. Students and pros alike will gain greater ease in improvising with the harp, which translates to better, faster arrangement skills and recovery from ‘mistakes’. Auditors are welcome! More info.
Spring Social featuring recital by Member Naomi Hoffmeyer. Board member Henry Heines invites all members and friends to socialize and enjoy fine harp music in his home in beautiful Sebastopol, CA. Saturday May 7, 2015 at 3pm. More details to come.
San Jose Youth Symphony harp ensemble auditions begin in April. The Third season begins in September 2016. This ensemble is for harpists level 2 and above who are seeking to apply their private lesson education, motivate their growing and build a circle of young harp friends. It is for Junior High to High School. Kristal Barlaan leads the ensemble
SJYS Harp Ensemble meets every-other Wednesday nights September- May.
There are two main concerts per year. The Facebook page has application info:
https://www.facebook.com/SJYSHarp/
From our friends at Silicon Valley Chapter AHS
SVCAHS invites all BACAHS members to Harp Live! Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 3pm in the beautiful Moss Beach home of Gwen Halterman. Formerly called “Performance Practice”, Harp Live! is a quarterly gathering where chapter members are invited to bring their favorite pieces to share or play for the group. Sessions include solos, harp duets, and/or chamber ensemble pieces. All are welcome to bring music they are working on, or just come to listen and enjoy the company of other harpists. Remember, you do not have to perform; you can participate by coming to hear others play. You will always hear or learn something new. Most participants give a history of the piece or the composer, how they found the piece, or why they enjoy playing it. And, if you do play, it does not have to be a polished performance! Wonderful refreshments are served and harps are provided. It is a great time to rekindle your harp spirit. RSVP to gwenhalterman@gmail.com
SVCAHS is considering forming an Adult Harp Ensemble to enjoy playing together on an ongoing basis – probably once a month. Both pedal and lever harp would be welcome. This group is in the process of forming, and there has already been an enthusiastic response. If you would be interested in joining send an email to Sue Dinwiddie, sued@daise.com