Harp Conferences

American Harp Society 8th Summer Institute June 28 - July 2, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.harpsociety.org

Big Sky Folk Harp Festival L. July 1-5, 2009 in Big Sky, Montana. Huge all-star line-up. Beautiful and serene setting only 18 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. (www.bigskyharpfestival.com)

American Harp Society National Conference June 30-July 6, 2010 in Tacoma, Washington. www.harpsociety.org

Eleventh World Harp Congress July 24-31, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. (www.worldharpcongress2011.com)

Accademia d'Amore Baroque Opera Workshop L. August 13-23, 2009 in Seattle, WA. Of interest to harpists: instruction in accompanying singers with basso continuo. Instructor: Maxine Eilander. www.seattleacademyofbaroqueopera.org.

Lyon & Healy Awards June 26-27, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Open to all harpists who will not have passed their 35th birthday by June 1, 2009. Must be a member of the American Harp Society ($25-65). Required pieces by Palmer and Salzedo. www.lyonhealy.com/events.htm

American Harp Society 18th National Competition June 28-July 2, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.harpsociety.org

Scottish Harp Society of America (SHSA) sanctioned competitions: