Adriana Horne won the audition for the position of Principal Harpist, San Francisco Ballet, and will relocate to the Bay Area this fall.
Adriana is currently a freelance harpist based in Saint George, Utah. An experienced orchestral, chamber, and solo musician, she also provides harp music for weddings and other special events in Las Vegas, Saint George, and throughout the greater Southwestern region of the United States.
Currently a Doctoral Candidate at Indiana University with a Major in Harp Performance and a minor in Music Education, she also holds Music degrees from The University of Southern California and Texas Tech University.
A consistent prizewinner in national competitions, Adriana has been honored with top prizes in the American String Teachers National Competition and first prize in the Young Professional Division and Renie Competition of the American Harp Society National Competition. She was also selected as the American Harp Society’s Concert Artist from 2005-2007. Through this program, she presented solo harp recitals and concerts throughout the United States and was the Opening Recitalist for the 2007 American Harp Society National Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
As an orchestral musician she has played in many diverse ensembles throughout the United States, including the Star Wars in Concert touring orchestra and the Florida Grand Opera orchestra. She was Principal Harp for the New World Symphony for the 2008-2011 seasons.
Adriana has over 10 years of teaching experience and is on the faculty of both Dixie State College and Southern Utah University. She also maintains a private harp studio and enjoys teaching harpists of all different ages and abilities.
Welcome Adriana!