I felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to write an article for the Harp Column, which I named, “Do I Have to Learn This?” The article is about how to meet challenges in our musical lives with confidence, creativity, and courage. My wonderful colleague […]
Read MoreI was thrilled to have been invited to perform with the Luther Symphony Orchestra in November of 2017! Dr. Dan Baldwin, Conductor and Artistic Director, and I agreed upon this work for harp, piano, and string orchestra, written by William Grant Still. We all will be […]
Read MoreI have truly enjoyed designing and making jewelry for the past several months! This process is not unlike learning or writing a piece of music. The challenges of creative problem-solving and creating a balanced, integral design are what I enjoy most. Last summer I needed to […]
Read MoreI Absolutely Loved being a music student throughout my higher education. I loved keeping a schedule of going to class, attending rehearsals, and living in a built-in atmosphere of music while meeting other like-minded people. Learning in a place where my colleagues and I could share […]
Read MoreI have been invited to write a work for organ and harp, commissioned by the House of Hope Presbyterian Chamber Music Concert Series, directed by organist Aaron David Miller! We will be premiering it in May of 2017, along with his own work for the pairing. […]
Read MoreI feel so honored to have been on faculty of the HarpArts Music Retreat, an extensive summer retreat for adult learners. Dr. Lynne Aspnes is the Artistic Director of HarpArts, held at The American Harp Center in Petoskey, Michigan. Dr. Aspnes’ mission of HarpArts is “…Removed […]
Read MoreI am pleased to announce that my work for horn and harp, Suite de Nature, received the top prize in the Former Winners category of the Mu Phi Epsilon Original Composition Contest. Thank you to Mu Phi Epsilon for this wonderful opportunity to submit my work, […]
Read MorePlease visit my Sheet Music Store to browse new original music hot off the press including harp solos and ensemble music! Many more are soon to come, such as Sonatine for Harp and Trombone, Suite de Nature (harp and horn), voice and harp music, and harp […]
Read MoreMy new work for harp and soprano, a song setting to the 23rd Psalm, will be premiered at House of Hope Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at 10AM! The soprano soloist is the lovely Robin Helgen, and I am very excited to begin this […]
Read MoreThe American Harp Society is generously providing funding to Apple Orange Pair, a horn and harp duo with Colleen Potter Thorburn on the harp and Emily Boyer on the horn, to commission me to write a new work for them. I am excited to get started! […]
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