News

April 2008

Kathryn Harms wins awards in Williamsburg, and Kelsey Canady accepted at Peabody.

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March 2008

Introducing guest artist Bridget Kibbey.

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January 2008

Brooke Rowland wins concerto competition.
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January 2008

YAHS alumni appointed to local youth orchestras.

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January 2008

Rooms on hold for July 4th weekend. read more

January 2008

Judging panel expands for the Young Artist's Harp Competition. read more

November 11, 2007

YAHS Alumni Katherine Siochi performed Debussy's "Dances.
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September 26, 2007

Dan Yu to judge Young Artist's Harp Competition. read more

September 1, 2007

Young Artist's Harp Seminar to become non-profit. read more

September 1, 2007

YAHS announces launch of first Young Artist’s Harp Competition, summer 2008. read more

September 1, 2007

Two YAHS 2007 alumni begin undergraduate degrees in harp.
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July, 2007

Madeline Blood advances to the second stage at the USA International Harp Competition
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Madeline Blood

"After my two weeks at YAHS I knew I wanted to be a harpist. YAHS secured strong practice habits, but also secured a strong love for the harp. I have never learned more in two weeks than I did at YAHS. I cannot think of another program that covers all aspects of playing the harp as well as the Young Artist's Harp Seminar does.”

Madeline Blood
Curtis Institute of Music

Philadelphia, Pa.

 

"My time at YAHS helped solidify my aspirations as a harpist and direct my future. The tips and training I received helped propel me forward and prepare me for the next step in my musical experience-a music major at Vanderbilt University."

Emily Green
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tenn.

 

Angela Schwarzkopf

"Not only did YAHS refocus me in my love of the harp, but it helped create great friendships and contacts. My three summers there have been so important to my development and have made me the harpist I am today."

Angela Schwarzkopf

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ont., Canada

 

Haley Rhodeside

"I had a great time at YAHS. It really helped me grow as a harpist and a performer. I can’t wait to come back next year!"

Haley Rhodeside

Orlando, Fla.

Harp ensemble rehearsal

YAHS Alumni

We’re proud of our alumni! YAHS students and alumni are affiliated with prestigious music schools around the world and have been recognized internationally for their talent.

Angela Schwarzkopf

Angela Schwarzkopf 2005;
Counselor 2006; Intern 2007

Master of Music major in harp performance at University of Toronto studying with Judy Loman.

Monica Chieffo

Caroline Cole, 2005
Intern 2007

Harp Performance major at University Toronto studying with Judy Loman.

Anne Keller

Anne Keller 2006, 2007

Harp performance major at Arizona State University studying with Lynne Aspnes.

Haley Rhodeside

Haley Rhodeside 2005, 2007

High school student in Orlando studying with Jan Jennings; finalist in the 2005 American Harp Society National Competition.

Kristin Lloyd

Kristin Lloyd 2007

Harp performance major at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music studying with Paula Page.

Monica Chieffo

Rebecca El-Saleh, 2007

Harp performance major at University of Toronto studying with Judy Loman.

Monica Chieffo

Priscila Steller Mora, 2007

Harp student in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Monica Chieffo

Monika Vasey
Counselor 2007

Professional harpist in Baltimore; BM and MM from Peabody Institute of Music studying with Ruth Inglefield.

Monica Chieffo

Brooke Rowland, 2006

Student in Portage, Mich., studying with Ellen Grafius; finalist in the 2005 American Harp Society National Competition.

Monica Chieffo

Molly Arns, 2006

Harp Performance major at University of Denver studying with Suzanne Moulton-Gertig.

Adrienne Wager

Adrienne Wager, Counselor 2006

Professional harpist, Charlottesville, Virginia; BM in harp performance from Vanderbilt University studying with Marian Shaffer; MM from Cleveland Institute of Music studying with Yolanda Kondonassis.

Monica Chieffo

Annie Wolaver, 2006

Bachelor of Arts major at University of Georgia studying with Monica Hargrave.

Emily Green

Emily Green 2005

Musical Arts major at Vanderbilt University studying harp with Marian Shaffer.

Monica Chieffo

Monica Chieffo 2003, 2004

Harp Performance major at Temple University studying with Elizabeth Hainen.

Tyler Hartley

Tyler Hartley 2002, 2003, 2004

Harp Performance major at the Eastman School of Music studying with Kathleen Bride.

Christy Tamarelli

Christy Tamarelli 2004

Harp performance major at the Cleveland Institute of Music studying with Yolanda Kondonassis.

Monica Chieffo

Kerry Watson, 2004

Student at Columbia University; two-time finalist in the American Harp Society National Competition; featured on the NPR radio program “From The Top.”

Monica Chieffo

Merrie Beth Spooner
Counselor, 2004

Professional harpist in Georgia; attended Cleveland Institute of Music studying with Yolanda Kondonassis.

Madeline Blood

Madeline Blood 2003

Artist Diploma candidate at the Curtis Institute of Music studying with Elizabeth Hainen and Judy Loman; competitor in the 2007 USA International Harp Competition; finalist in the American Harp Society National Competition; featured on the NPR radio program “From The Top.”

Jennifer Ellis

Jennifer Ellis 2003

Harp performance major at Oberlin Conservatory of Music studying with Yolanda Kondonassis.

Monica Chieffo

Kristi Rostad
counselor, 2003

Professional harpist in New York City; BM in harp performance from University of Miami; MM in harp performance from the Manhattan School of Music studying with Susan Jolles.

Monica Chieffo

Chiara Coombs 2002

Harp Performance major at University of Arizona studying with Carrol McLaughlin.