July 2018 Newsletter

Welcome to the Bay Area Chapter of the American Harp Society’snewsletter for July 2018! We hope you are having a wonderful month. Keep reading to learn more about:

1. AHS Conference Pictures
2. August 26th Alice Coltrane Tribute Concert
3. Come to the Annual Open Membership Meeting!
4. Writing Opportunity
5.Housekeeping
6. Upcoming Member Events
7. Member News
8. Membership Reminder
9. Classifieds

What a marvelous time at the AHS conference! Congratulations to all who presented and all who performed!

Destiny Muhammad Concert:
Alice Coltrane – Sonic Legacy
Sponsored by BACAHS

Date: August 26th

Time: 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Location: Malonga Center Theater
1428 Alice St., Oakland CA

Discount tickets available for BACAHS members!

Tickets on the Day of Show: BACAHS members can purchase tickets $18 day of show at box office. Their discount code is #BACAHS to be said to box office attendants at time of purchase on day of show.

Advance Tickets: Also the online ticket purchase has changed to
EventBrite. Due to this change, the $15 advanced purchase price has been extended to July 25, 2018. Click here to purchase advance tickets online.

Come to Our Annual Open Membership Meeting!

Come to our open membership meeting!

Date: August 19th
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Venue: Farley’s
Address: 33 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

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

Upcoming Events From Our Members:

All Members can submit upcoming events: https://goo.gl/forms/1igGOStOO2h8xLYp1
Event information will appear as submitted.
August 19th – Kristal Barlaan
Free Community Harp Concert – August 19th at 4 p.m. at 11000 Shasta Ave. in San Jose, CA 95126. Come enjoy an afternoon of harp music. This concert will be a mix of students and professionals (including local harpists Ricky Rasue, Jessica Schaeffer, Sara Goss, and Kristal Barlaan) collaborating in unique ways to entertain and educate. A mix fo classical and contemporary music. Free! Wine and cheese included. Bring a friend.

Member News:

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All Members can submit member news here:
https://goo.gl/forms/mRZH7ZYdpnhZyjhi1
News will appear exactly as submitted.

From Susie Spiwak

BACAHS received a notice that the Interlochen Arts Academy, the year-round arts boarding school for grades 9-12, has a few openings for next year. Additional information, and links to apply, can be found at http://academy.interlochen.org/ You can also contact Jack Schwimmer for further information. Jack Schwimmer Engagement Officer Interlochen Center for the Arts E: jack.schwimmer@interlochen.org P: 602.459.6288 W: interlochen.org

Membership Reminder!

Get ready! Membership renewals will be taking place in September. You can renew your membership below:

bacharp.org/membership/

Thank you for your continued support – we can’t do this without you!

July 2018 Newsletter