Harp Conferences

2012 Conference of the American Harp Society June 30-July 3, 2012 in New York City. The conference celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Harp Society. Concerts. workshops, premieres, master classes, vendors, Historical Harp Society. Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art's harp collection. Details, registration, hotel reservations at http://www.ahsconference.org/

Dutch Harp Competition March 27-April 1, 2012 in Utrecht. Open to all ages and nationalities. Emphasizes musical quality and artistry over harp technique. Deadline info: Application is on the website, must be completed in time to then be able to postmark or email further documents by November 15, 2011. See rules, repertoire and more at www.harpcompetition.nl or contact them directly at info@harpcompetition.nl.

2012 Young Artist’s Harp Competition July 11-14, 2012 in Rabun Gap, GA. Open to harpists of all nationalities ages 11-19. Preliminary video DVD is due by May 1, 2012. For complete rules, repertoire and entry form go to www.harpcompetition.com. The competition precedes the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar, July 14-28, 2012. (Students are not required to attend both events.)

Scottish Harp Society of America (SHSA) sanctioned competitions:

Harp Auditions

Audition for First and Second Harp  The Teatro Regio di Torini  in Italy has organized an audition for its orchestra. The announcement and the scores are available at their web site http://www.teatroregio.torino.it/it/bandi. Also try http://www.teatroregio.torino.it/sites/default/files/uploads/pdf/bandi/11_arpa.pdf for the full announcement in Italian.  Contact: Federica Sciangula at serviziartistici@teatreregio.torino.it or Tel. 011-8815227