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Yvonne LaMothe Schwager Competition Winners’ Recital 2019

Presented by the Bay Area Chapter of the American Harp Society

Congratulations to all our participants in the Yvonne LaMothe Schwager 2019 Competition! 

The winners’ recital will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 5pm at Crowden Music Centre, 1475 Rose Street, Berkeley.
Come hear the wonderful winners of the Yvonne LaMothe Schwager Competition perform!

We are looking for volunteers for the Yvonne LaMothe Schwager Winners’ Recital on June 2nd in Berkeley.  If you can make it, please email Sarah Goss at harp@sarahgoss.com.

Welcome to the Bay Area Chapter of the American Harp Society’s newsletter for October 2018!   We wish you all a wonderful start to the school year!

1. Membership Reminder
2. Yvonne LaMothe Schwager Competition
3. Josh Layne Workshop Invitation from the Santa Barbara Chapter
4. Writing Opportunity
5. Housekeeping
6. Upcoming Member Events
7. Member News
8. Classifieds

1. Renew Your Membership!

Membership Renewals were due last month! If you haven’t already, please renew your membership at the link below:
bacharp.org/membership/
Thank you for your continued support – we can’t do this without you!

2. 2019 Yvonne LaMothe Schwager Competition Recap

We are looking forward to hearing many harpists play for the Yvonne LaMothe Schwager competition! The details were announced in August. Just to recap, we’ve included the most important information below:

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2019

Competition Date: May 19th, 2019
Venue: Peninsula Jewish Community Center
Address: 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

Winners Recital Date: June 2nd, 2019

Application Information: The application form will be made available on the BACAHS website on January 1st, 2019.

Repertoire and Other Information: Click here to open
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Questions? Contact Sarah Goss at harp@sarahgoss.com.
Invitation from the AHS Santa Barbara Chapter

3. Heading to the Central Coast? Check out this great concert and workshop with Josh Layne hosted by our sibling AHS chapter in Santa Barbara.

Workshop
November 10, 2018
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Topics: Memorization, Composition, Technique, and Practicing Performance
Price: $25
Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. to have time to unload your harp.
To reserve a spot, please contact malawer@gmail.com.

Concert
November 11, 2018
2:30 p.m.
Goleta Presbyterian Church
6067 Shirrell Way, Goleta, CA
Tickets – $15 at the door or online

4. Writing Opportunities!

Do you have article ideas for the BACAHS newsletter? Would you like to write a concert review or discuss ideas for practicing sight-reading or share tips for getting harps up terrible stair cases? Share your perspective! This is an open call for short articles on any topic related to the harp and our local harp community for our newsletter and blog. Interested? Email BACAHS Newsletter Editor Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com for more information.

5. Housekeeping:

Please send us your member news!

Whether you’re performing in public for the very first time, or playing as a member of a symphony, we want to have an ongoing calendar of all your musical pursuits.

No matter how large or small your harp-related event is, we’d love to hear about it to allow other members to support you!

You can submit your recent news, member events, and classified ads just by clicking on the following links:

Classifieds:

Classified Ads

Member News:
https://goo.gl/forms/mRZH7ZYdpnhZyjhi1
Upcoming Member Events:
https://goo.gl/forms/1igGOStOO2h8xLYp1

Please submit by the 1st of the month to guarantee inclusion in that month’s newsletter.

Questions?
Email Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com

6. Upcoming Events From Our Members:

All Members can submit upcoming events: https://goo.gl/forms/1igGOStOO2h8xLYp1
Event information will appear as submitted.

October 20th – Jessica Siegel
Learn How To Put Strings on Your Harp! Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Harps Etc. in Walnut Creek. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 due at time of registration. RSVP by October 18th at 800-836-5559 or email info@harpsetc.com. Learn the tricks of the trade to make replacing the strings pedal or non-pedal harp easy! You can bring your harp and change your strings or use a store harp for practice. Please let Harps Etc. know if you need a set of strings so we can be sure you have fresh strings for the workshop.

October 26th – Meredith Clark
On Friday 10/26, Meredith will play with the SF Gay Men’s Chorus for a 40th Birthday Concert celebrating the chorus’ past, present and future. The Chorus will perform the reflective “When We No Longer Touch.” Composed in 1991, this work is the first requiem dedicated to those lost to AIDS. This concert will be performed at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 8pm. 650 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118. Tickets are available here: https://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2492

October 28th – Meredith Clark
Sunday 10/28, Meredith will perform a recital with cellist Emil Miland (also a member of the Joshua Trio) at 4pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Lafayette. The recital will feature varied works both written specifically for cello and harp, as well as arrangements by the artists. The program is focused around the Lou Harrison Suite for Cello and harp, and will also feature a work by David Carlson written specifically for the duo. Works by Wagner, Saint-Saëns, von Paradis, as well as some harp solos will round out the program. 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549.

November 3rd and 4th – Kristin Lloyd
Kristin Lloyd will play in the performance ensemble for the fall concert for the National Association of Composers/USA, San Francisco. This concert, entitled “Cycles of Light” will feature chamber works for harp, oboe, violin, cello, and piano. The first performance will take place on Saturday, November 3, at 8pm at the Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos. The second concert is on November 4, at 3pm at St. Theresa of Avila, 1490 19th St, San Francisco, CA.

November 7th – Meredith Clark
On Wednesday November 7th, Meredith joins forces with soprano Ann Moss and many other Bay Area Musicians for a Joni Mitchell 75th Birthday Tribute Concert. The performance is an expansion of Ann’s ongoing and evolving project, The Joni Mitchell Suite. The project explores the broad and multifaceted spectrum of musical worlds Ann inhabits, through the processes of arranging, performing and recording the music of Joni Mitchell. This concert takes place at 7:30pm in Berkeley’s The Back Room – an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to acoustic music of all kinds. 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704. More information and tickets may be found here:
https://backroommusic.com/events-1/2018/11/7/joni-mitchell-75th-birthday-tribute-concert

December 1 – Stephanie Janowski ,Heather Paschoal, and Anna Maria Mendieta
20 Harps for the Holidays Harpeggio Music will present their holiday concert on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 4pm at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos. The program features our studio ensemble playing festive seasonal music. Guest artist, Anna Maria Mendieta, is known for her classical, flamenco and tango harp music and has performed internationally for audiences including European royalty, heads of state, and Pope Benedict XVI. For more information, see harpeggio.com/concert.html. For tickets, contact Stephanie Janowski at (408) 366-8810 or events@harpeggio.com. Proceeds go to Harpeggio Music to help support studio activities, including this concert.

7. Member News:

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News will appear exactly as submitted.

From Jessica Siegel
New at Harps Etc! Join the Saturday Harp Circle directed by Jessica Siegel. We meet one Saturday a month from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learning to play music with others is a wonderful skill and will enable you to play with other instruments and ensembles. You’ll play a wide variety of music. We have harp parts for all levels of experience. You’ll make new friends and dramatically improve your playing and sight reading skills. This group is intended for harp students between the ages of 6 – 18 with at least one year of lessons. Older students may participate upon request. Contact Harps Etc. at 800-836-5559 or email info@harpsetc.com for audition information. Auditions are by appointment. Class meets on Saturday, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1 and December 8. Our recital is on Sunday, December 9th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. We’ll provide the harp, you bring a bench, music stand, tuner and tuning key. Come join the fun of creating music with others. Fee: $175.00, plus the cost of the music, due at the time of registration.

8. Member Classifieds

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Members can place classified ads by clicking on the link below and filling out the form at the bottom of the page:

Classified Ads

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2019 Yvonne LaMothe Schwager Competition

We are looking forward to hearing many harpists play for the Yvonne LaMothe Schwager competition! The details were announced last month, but we are recapping them below to make sure everyone sees the information: 

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2019

Competition Date: May 19th, 2019
Venue: Peninsula Jewish Community Center
Address: 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

Winners Recital Date: June 2nd, 2019, location TBA

Application Information: The application form will be made available on the BACAHS website on January 1st, 2019.

Repertoire and Other Information: Click here to open
(Note: if you have trouble opening the link, please try going to the top of this email and clicking the link to view the newsletter in your browser.)

Questions? Contact Sarah Goss at harp@sarahgoss.com.

Writing Opportunities!

Do you have article ideas for the BACAHS newsletter?  Would you like to write a concert review or discuss ideas for practicing sight-reading or share tips for getting harps up terrible stair cases?  Share your perspective!  This is an open call for short articles on any topic related to the harp and our local harp community for our newsletter and blog.  Interested?  Email BACAHS Newsletter Editor Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com for more information.

Housekeeping:

Please send us your member news! 

Whether you’re performing in public for the very first time, or playing as a member of a symphony, we want to have an ongoing calendar of all your musical pursuits.

No matter how large or small your harp-related event is, we’d love to hear about it to allow other members to support you!

You can submit your recent news, member events, and classified ads just by clicking on the following links:

Classifieds:
https://bacharp.org/classified-ads/
Member News:
https://goo.gl/forms/mRZH7ZYdpnhZyjhi1
Upcoming Member Events:
https://goo.gl/forms/1igGOStOO2h8xLYp1

Please submit by the 1st of the month to guarantee inclusion in that month’s newsletter.

Questions? 
Email Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com

Yvonne LaMothe Schwager Competition for Young Harpists 2019

Presented by the Bay Area Chapter of the American Harp Society

The competition will be held on  Sunday, May 19th , 2019 at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800

Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. The winners’ recital will be on  Sunday, June 2nd, 2019, location TBA.

The application form will be made available on the BACAHS website on  January 1st, 2019. The closing date for applications is  April 15th , 2019.

Music must be memorized. Students should plan on bringing their instrument for the competition and, if selected, the winners recital.

To qualify you must:
1. Be under 25 years of age as of June 1st 2019.
2. Reside in the Western Region (Northern California and Nevada ZIP codes 93600 through 96199)
3. Be a member of the American Harp Society (AHS)
-Not a member? Join here: https://www.harpsociety.org/Membership/
4. Be a member of the Bay Area Chapter of the American Harp Society (BACAHS)
-Not a member? Join here: https://bacharp.org/membership/
5. Submit the application form with $40 application fee by  April 15, 2019.
6. Be available for both the competition date (5-19-19) and the Winners Recital (6-2-19)

Age Groups:

Preliminary Level = 9 years and under as of June 1
Level 1 = 12 years and under as of June 1st, 2019
Level 2 = 15 years and under as of June 1st, 2019
Level 3 = 18 years and under as of June 1st, 2019
Level 4 = 25 years and under as of June 1st, 2019

Prizes:

There are 6 prizes to be won at each level as follows:

General Prizes:
Preliminary Level: Gold $100, Silver $75, Bronze $50
Level 1: Gold $150, Silver $100, Bronze $75
Level 2: Gold $200, Silver $150, Bronze $100
Level 3: Gold $250, Silver $200, Bronze $150
Level 4: Gold $300, Silver $250, Bronze $200

Special Harpiana Prize:
Preliminary: $50
Level 1: $50
Level 2: $75
Level 3: $75
Level 4: $100

Special MusicWorks Harp Editions Prize:
Preliminary: $50
Level 1: $50
Level 2: $75
Level 3: $75
Level 4: $100

Special Salzedo Music Prize:
Preliminary: $50
Level 1: $50
Level 2: $75
Level 3: $75
Level 4: $100

All music will be available from Harps Etc. www.harpsetc.com

Harpiana repertoire also available from www.harpiana.com

No substitutions will be accepted and the decision of the judges is final.

Repertoire is listed on the following page.
Further details will be provided in due course. If you have any immediate questions please contact Sarah Goss at harp@sarahgoss.com.

REPERTOIRE LIST
CANDIDATES WILL PLAY 2 CHOICES FROM THE 5 LISTED OPTIONS AT THEIR LEVEL

* = Playable on lever harp
PRELIMINARY LEVEL (9 years and under)
Play 2 options from:
P-1: A. Holy: Youngsters At Play from An Evening At Home (in F major)* (Harpiana Prize)
P-2: S. McDonald: Concert Etude from Graded Recital Pieces, Vol. 1* (MusicWorks Prize)
P-3: C. Salzedo: Any one piece from Short Stories Vol 1 or 2 (Salzedo Music Prize)
P-4: Grandjany: Reverie from Trois Pieces Faciles ed. Leduc (lever harps to play in C major) *
P-5: Free Choice – maximum duration 3 minutes.

LEVEL 1 (12 years and under):
Play 2 options from:
L1-1: A. Kastner: Morceau facile No. 1 (in Bb without pedals)* (Harpiana Prize)
L1-2: L. Wood: Sonatina in Classical Style* (1st movement only) from Graded Recital Pieces, Vol 4. (MusicWorks Prize)
L1-3: C. Salzedo: Seguidilla from Suite of Eight Dances (Salzedo Music Prize)
L1-4: J. Thomas: A Minstrel’s Adieu to his Native Land
L1-5: Free Choice – maximum duration 5 minutes

LEVEL 2 (15 years and under)
Play 2 options from:
L2-1: C. Oberthür; Le Papillon (Harpiana Prize)
L2-2: S. McDonald/L. Wood: Choose any one piece from Haiku for the Harp except No.1 (A stray cat asleep on the roof in the spring rain) * (MusicWorks Prize)
L2-3: C. Salzedo: Chanson dans la Nuit (Salzedo Music Prize)
L2-4: G.F. Handel / Zingel: Theme and variations
L2-5: Free choice – maximum duration 5 minutes

LEVEL 3 (18 years and under)
Play 2 options from:
L3-1: F. Godefroid:, Le Rouet de Marguerite (Harpiana Prize)
L3-2: D. Scarlatti: Sonata in A Major K208, tr. McDonald/Wood (MusicWorks Prize)
L3-3: C. Salzedo: Whirlwind from Five Preludes for Harp Alone (Salzedo Music Prize)
L3-4: D. Watkins: Nocturne AND Firedance from Petite Suite
L3-5: Free Choice – maximum duration 8 minutes

LEVEL 4 (25 years and under)
Play 2 options from:
L4-1: C. Oberthür: Le Sylphe (Harpiana Prize)
L4-2: E. Granados: Danse No. 1 (Oriental) from Spanish Music for the Harp, Vol. 3, arr. McDonald/Wood (MusicWorks Prize)
L4-3: C. Salzedo: Scintillation OR Variations sur un theme dans la style ancient (with cut).(Salzedo Music Prize)
L4-4: N. Rota: Sarabande & Toccata
L4-5: Free Choice – maximum duration 10 minutes

REMINDER:
Join the BACAHS Board as Web Tech!

Since Jim is stepping down from the board, we are in search of a new BACAHS web tech.

Do you want to join the board as web tech?
Wonderful! We’d love to have you join!  If you are interested in the position, please email bacahs@gmail.com.

Do you want to nominate a friend who you think would make a great BACAHSweb tech? 
Fantastic!  Please let us know by emailing us at bacahs@gmail.com.

Have you heard the news? 
This year’s AHS National Conference is taking place in California!  Join harpists from around the country at the University of Redlands.  San Jose Youth Symphony Harp Ensemble, directed by local harpist Kristal Barlaan, and Silicon Valley Youth Harp Ensemble, directed by local harpist Sonya Yu, are both performing. Local harpists Cheryl Ann Fulton, Samantha Garvey, Madeline Jarzembak, Dominique Piana, Laura Porter, and Lynn Taffin are presenting.  To learn more, click here.

Want to share a ride? 

Some members have approached us about sharing rides to the AHS Conference.  We have created a spreadsheet where members can enter their information if they are interested in sharing a ride.  This way, interested members can browse the spreadsheet and contact each other directly if they want to coordinate a ride.  If you’re interested, fill out the spreadsheet here.  Remember to check back regularly to see any updates from your fellow members.

Note: This spreadsheet is not a moderated forum.  It’s just a place for members to be able to connect directly with other members about sharing rides.

Writing Opportunities!

Do you have article ideas for the BACAHS newsletter?  Would you like to write a concert review or discuss ideas for practicing sight-reading or share tips for getting harps up terrible stair cases?  Share your perspective!  This is an open call for short articles on any topic related to the harp and our local harp community for our newsletter and blog.  Interested?  Email BACAHS Newsletter Editor Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com for more information.

Housekeeping:

Please send us your member news!

Whether you’re performing in public for the very first time, or playing as a member of a symphony, we want to have an ongoing calendar of all your musical pursuits.

No matter how large or small your harp-related event is, we’d love to hear about it to allow other members to support you! 

You can submit your recent news, member events, and classified ads just by clicking on the following links:

Classifieds:
https://bacharp.org/classified-ads/
Member News:
https://goo.gl/forms/mRZH7ZYdpnhZyjhi1
Upcoming Member Events:
https://goo.gl/forms/1igGOStOO2h8xLYp1

Please submit by the 1st of the month to guarantee inclusion in that month’s newsletter.

Questions? 
Email Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com

Welcome to the Bay Area Chapter of the American Harp Society’s newsletter for April 2018!  Keep reading to learn more about:

Join the BACAHS Board as Web Tech!
Since Jim is stepping down from the board, we are in search of a new BACAHS web tech.
Do you want to join the board as web tech?
Wonderful! We’d love to have you join!  If you are interested in the position, please email bacahs@gmail.com.Do you want to nominate a friend who you think would make a great BACAHSweb tech? 
Fantastic!  Please let us know by emailing us at bacahs@gmail.com.

Have you heard the news? 
This year’s AHS National Conference is taking place in California!  Join harpists from around the country at the University of Redlands.  San Jose Youth Symphony Harp Ensemble, directed by local harpist Kristal Barlaan, and Silicon Valley Youth Harp Ensemble, directed by local harpist Sonya Yu, are both performing. Local harpists Cheryl Ann Fulton, Samantha Garvey, Madeline Jarzembak, Dominique Piana, Laura Porter, and Lynn Taffin are presenting.  To learn more, click here.Want to share a ride? Some members have approached us about sharing rides to the AHS Conference.  We have created a spreadsheet where members can enter their information if they are interested in sharing a ride.  This way, interested members can browse the spreadsheet and contact each other directly if they want to coordinate a ride.  If you’re interested, fill out the spreadsheet here.  Remember to check back regularly to see any updates from your fellow members.

Note: This spreadsheet is not a moderated forum.  It’s just a place for members to be able to connect directly with other members about sharing rides.

Writing Opportunities!

Do you have article ideas for the BACAHS newsletter?  Would you like to write a concert review or discuss ideas for practicing sight-reading or share tips for getting harps up terrible stair cases?  Share your perspective!  This is an open call for short articles on any topic related to the harp and our local harp community for our newsletter and blog.  Interested?  Email BACAHS Newsletter Editor Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com for more information.

Housekeeping:

Please tell us about your recent news and upcoming concerts!!
We LOVE hearing from you and supporting your events!

You can submit your recent news, member events, and classified ads just by clicking on the following links:

Classifieds:
https://bacharp.org/classified-ads/
Member News:
https://goo.gl/forms/mRZH7ZYdpnhZyjhi1
Upcoming Member Events:
https://goo.gl/forms/1igGOStOO2h8xLYp1

Please submit by the 1st of the month to guarantee inclusion in that month’s newsletter.

Questions? 
Email Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com

We want to hear from you about Harpy Hour!

Upcoming Events From Our Members:

All Members can submit upcoming events: https://goo.gl/forms/1igGOStOO2h8xLYp1
Event information will appear as submitted.
April 19-26 – Diana Rowan and Claudia Boutote
Experience the worldwide online gathering of Harpists! The Virtual Harp Summit: A Global Harp Event, is on April 19-26. Hosted by event founder, Diana Rowan. See and hear first-hand from 25 talented presenters including our own Jennifer Ellis, Laura Simpson, and Zeena Parkins. A week of learning, inspiration, action and community. Make your practice productive and your performance joyful! For more information and registration: https://virtualharpsummit.com/

June 3rd to 10th – Cheryl Ann Fulton
Hello BACAHS Members, I wanted to let you know about this wonderful retreat. Highly recommended!
HarpArts June 3 – 10, 2018 Join us in a supportive environment for enriching your musical skill. Make plans to join us in beautiful Petoskey, Michigan for a week of all things music and harp. Your musical future starts now! www.harparts.org Our outstanding faculty will guide you through ensemble coachings, master classes, private lessons, technique, rhythm, ear training, and much, much more. With Lynne Aspnes, director, Joan Holland, and Charles Lynch.

July 20th to 27th – Susie Spiwak
Registration is open for Canadian International Summer Harp Institute (CISHI). BACAHS member, Susie Spiwak, has been attending since 2012, and relishes the instruction and the community it fosters. Happening July 20-27, 2018, CISHI provides a unique place for harpists of all ages and levels to immerse themselves in a week of intensive training with world-renowned teachers, Judy Loman, Julia Kay Jamieson and Gianetta Baril, and to enjoy the camaraderie of similarly motivated students. The Sanctum Retreat Center near Calgary, is the perfect venue for a wonderful week of harping. For more information, visit cishi.ca and feel free to contact Susie.

August 26th – Destiny Muhammad
8/26 2018 Jazz Harpist Destiny Muhammad honors the beautiful music legacy of Alice Turiyasagitananda Coltrane. 2 SHOWS- 3pm & 4:30pm At the Malonga Casquelourd Ctr Theater 1428 Alice Street | Oakland, CA 94612 ADVANCE Tickets $15 until May 25, 2018 https://riptickets.com/event/view/alice-coltrane-sonic-legacySponsorship Opportunities Are Available. Contact 5020Concerts@Gmail.com

Please send us your member news!

No matter how large or small your harp-related event is, we’d love to hear about it to allow other members to support you!

Whether you’re performing in public for the very first time, or playing as a member of a symphony, we want to have an ongoing calendar of all your musical pursuits.
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News From Meredith Clark: 
Meredith Clark performed the Roussel Serenade for flute, harp and string trio in San Luis Obispo in February. Check out a video of the performance here:
https://youtu.be/6O05NogwN-0

Sivan Magen Concert on March 17th

Date: March 17, 2018
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Herbst Theatre
Address: 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA
Discount tickets available to BACAHS members!
Local BACAHS member and American Harp Society Director-at-Large Jessica Siegel has kindly arranged for all Bay Area Chapter and Silicon Valley Chapter members to get a discount on an upcoming chamber music concert featuring award-winning harpist Sivan Magen.  
Ticket Information:
Prices are normally $51, $42 and $33 but if you use the code HARPSTRING you will get a 50% discount.  Tickets can be purchased here or by calling  415-392-4400.

Writing Opportunities!
Do you have article ideas for the BACAHS newsletter?  Would you like to write a concert review or discuss ideas for practicing sight-reading or share tips for getting harps up terrible stair cases?  Share your perspective!  This is an open call for short articles on any topic related to the harp and our local harp community for our newsletter and blog.  Interested?  Email BACAHS Newsletter Editor Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.com for more information.Have you heard the news? 
This year’s AHS National Conference is taking place in California!  Join harpists from around the country at the University of Redlands.  San Jose Youth Symphony Harp Ensemble, directed by local harpist Kristal Barlaan, and Silicon Valley Youth Harp Ensemble, directed by local harpist Sonya Yu, are both performing. Local harpists Samantha Garvey, Dominique Piana, Laura Porter, and LynnTaffin are presenting.  To learn more, click here. Housekeeping:
Please tell us about your recent news and upcoming concerts!!
We LOVE hearing from you and supporting your events!
Please submit your recent news and member events.
You can submit your recent news, member events, and classified ads just by clicking on the following links:
Classifieds:
https://bacharp.org/classified-ads/
Member News:
https://goo.gl/forms/mRZH7ZYdpnhZyjhi1
Upcoming Member Events:
https://goo.gl/forms/1igGOStOO2h8xLYp1Please submit by the 1st of the month to guarantee inclusion in that month’s newsletter.Questions? 
Email Jennifer Ellis at harpellis@gmail.comHarpy Hour!
Harpy Hour is a chance to connect with other harpists in your neighborhood.  Share wonderful conversations over drinks and snacks. We meet the third Tuesday of every month. Mark your calendars!  Locations rotate across the Bay Area.  Hope to see you there!
March Harpy Hour in Oakland
Location: Farley’s East at 33 Grand Ave., Oakland
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Date: March 20th
*Accessible via BART*Membership Reminder!Membership renewals were due at the beginning of September so if you haven’t already renewed please do so by clicking on the link below: bacharp.org/membership/ Thank you for your continued support – we can’t do this without you!

Member News:

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