Arizona State University Harp Studio

11/15/2016

As we have music therapy harp students at ASU, this is a great article and reminder of the importance of music in our lives and it's healing capabilities.

The idea that music can have therapeutic value is far from new, and the data supporting it have grown even stronger…

10/16/2016

We had two wonderful days with international harpist, Alice Giles, last week! She graced us with a brilliant solo recital and shared so many ideas and lessons during her master class. All of the students & audience members learned so much! Special thanks to the Therapeutic Harp Foundation & the Phoenix Chapter of the American Harp Society for their support and refreshments!

10/11/2016

We are thrilled to have harpist Alice Giles in town this week at Arizona State University! This phenomenal harpist will be performing a solo recital tomorrow night, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 in Katzin Recital Hall at ASU. Concert begins at 7:30pm. https://asuevents.asu.edu/content/alice-giles-harp?eventDate=2016-10-12T19%3A30
Don't forget to get your tickets! You won't want to miss it!

Guest artist Alice Giles performs a solo harp recital. Giles is an Australian harpist and international soloist. She was a first prize winner of the 8th Israel International Harp Contest at the age of 21, and is renowned for her interpretations of Berio and Salzedo. She has recorded numerous CDs of...

10/06/2016

We were fortunate to have Maria Luisa Rayan as a guest artist to Arizona State University in January of 2015. Hear her concert tonight on "ASU In Concert" presented by Classical Arizona PBS!

Enjoy the talent of the ASU School of Music on “ASU in Concert!” This week, we feature harpist Maria Luisa Rayan performing , plus the infamous Shanghai Quartet playing and . All this and more, Thursday at 7pm on .

to 89.5 KBACH -and- DTV 8.4 Classical Arizona PBS! Enjoy the next day on the Classical Arizona PBS mobile app!

06/24/2016

06/19/2016

Congratulations to American Katherine Siochi, winner of the 10th USA International Harp Competition. Bravo to all of the competitors! See complete results at https://www.harpcolumn.com/2016-usa-international-harp-competition-results/ Thanks to Seika D**g for the action shot of Katherine from tonight's final round.

06/19/2016

What a wonderful example of awesome mental preparation and lots of hard work! Congrats Matt!

News Home News First Year Percussion Fellow Lands 'Dream Job' with LA Philharmonic June 16, 2016 First Year Percussion Fellow Lands 'Dream Job' with LA Philharmonic by Tamika Bickham Matt Howard, first year New World Symphony Percussion Fellow, won the job of a lifetime as the Principal Percussionis...

04/28/2016

Harpists can certainly relate to 'learn how to transport your instrument!'
This is a fun clip! Check it out!

04/23/2016

After the classes finish and before it gets *too* hot in AZ, how about some hikes?

Ready to get some hiking trails under your belt this spring? Check out these great Arizona hiking trails that are less than 5 miles.

04/21/2016

What creative pieces for orchestras to perform! The message is also an important one - the arts must keep up with the culture in which we live.

Contemporary composers address the issues of our time and so should the modern orchestra, writes conductor Michael Lewanski on updating the symphonic repertoire.

04/12/2016

It's never too late to do some slow practice. It's the best way to spend your time!

03/26/2016

One of the world's most recorded harpists shares about the trials of playing this instrument and what happens when a string breaks at the worst time!

For all of you who have wondered what it sounds like when a harp string breaks during a performance, I thought I would share this sound clip from my recent recording sessions of the Ginastera Harp Con