The Historical Harp Society

‼️last few days to submit an article for our next bulletin!‼️

Anyone (even non-members!) can submit their articles to be published! Members may submit member news (upcoming concerts, CD releases, publications, etc).

Please email submissions to HHS editor Phoebe at oakenharp@gmail.com

HHS member @cafharpist is doing a course on Medieval Modes this August! Scan the qr code for more information on details and registration, or visit her profile to learn more!

It’s that time again! Bulletin submissions are now open through September 15th. Members and non-members are welcome to submit! Send all inquiries, news, and articles to oakenharp@gmail.com

Our sister organzation the Historical Harp Society @thehhs.bsky.social has a workshop coming up with Bill Taylor (Scoil and Acadamh alumni tutor).

For more information send an email to: president@historicalharpsociety.org

Join us for our next online workshop!

The next Harp Cafe event is approaching! Bring a tune, harp tale, or poem! Can’t wait to see you there!

We’ve got another fantastic performance lined up for our 2025 Conference in residence @bostonearlymusic this June! Harpists Phoebe Durand McDonnell and Anna O’Connell will be performing on Friday June 13th. You won’t want to miss it! Register now - link in bio!

We are looking for a treasurer! Join a team of harp loving people and help the HHS grow! Please send all interest and inquiries to president@historicalharpsociety.org

We are excited to have Dr Alice Margerum present at our conference this year held in residence @bostonearlymusic in June! She will be talking on her findings of two Medieval harp carvings. Don’t wait to register, link in bio!

Another presenter, harpist @abigail.hughes.stoner you can expect to hear at our 2025 conference in residence @bostonearlymusic this June! She will be combining aspects of art history and historical harps in her talk on the Ossianic mode and the harps represented in it. Don’t wait to register!

LAST day for early registration! Register now if you plan on attending our 2025 Conference in residence @bostonearlymusic to receive early bird discounts! Link in bio!

Harpist Rachel Clemente and flautist Mei Stone will perform at our conference this June!

Early bird registration ends tomorrow, so don’t wait!! Link in bio!

The HHS is pleased to welcome @jaymichaelsharp.bsky.social @harperandtheminstrel to our 2025 Conference held in residence at @bostonearlymusic this June! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to hear esteemed Medieval and Renaissance musicians Jay and Abby Michaels!

The next issue of the HHS bulletin is underway and you still have a chance to be a part of it! HHS members: please email our editor any news or articles you’d like included in the next PDF issue of the HHS bulletin!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see and learn about the rare historical harps at the @mfaboston ! Nancy Hurrell will be giving a gallery talk as part of our HHS 2025 Conference in residence @bostonearlymusic this June!

Please note this event is open to anyone who purchases museum admission!

Masterclass opportunity with Maxine Eilander, esteemed Baroque harpist! Register at the link in bio to attend! For information on performing in it, please reach out to elizabeth@bemf.org

‼️Early registration rates have been extended to April 15!!‼️ Register now to take advantage of the discounts, link in bio!

Mark your calendars! Our next Harp Cafe will be April 6th at 11:00am PST! The zoom link was sent to members on March 26, so if you didn’t receive it, please reach out asap to get the link! Can’t wait to see you all!

We are looking for a web assistant to help keep our website and digital platforms up to date with the latest news and upcoming events! Please reach out to president@historicalharpsociety.org if you’re interested!

*Please note this is a volunteer position.

📣 Only ONE WEEK left for Early Bird Rates! Don’t wait to register for our 2025 Conference to take advantage of the discount! Link in bio to register online!

✨first look✨ at our conference schedule!! Early bird Registration is now open on our website! Link in bio!!

Early bird registration is now open for our 2025 Conference held in residence at Boston Early Music Festival this June! Register now at link in bio or visit www.historicalharpsociety.org

Register now by emailing historicalharpsociety@gmail.com!

Pic credit: Salvi Harp Company

We hope you had a wonderful New Year’s!

Bulletin Submissions are due Jan 15th. Please email submissions, inquiries, and ideas to Phoebe Durand at oakenharp@gmail.com

Conference Proposals are also due Jan 15th! Please email your proposal to president@historicalharpsociety.org

However you celebrate this season, the HHS hopes it’s a wonderful time of love, laughter, and cheer with family and friends! 🎄🎁⛄️

‼️Big announcement!! 📣 Our conference is set for June 12-14th in Boston, MA! It will be in residence with @bostonearlymusic and will take place @colonnadeboston and @oldsouthchurch . Attendees will have the amazing opportunity to go to on a tour of the @mfaboston historical harp collection!

Stay TUNED (pun intended 🙃) for our next online harp cafe event with Cynthia Cathcart! Dates will be announced soon, and members will receive a discounted rate to attend. So, if you’re not a member, now is the time to join - link in bio!!

Important update! We have extended our deadling for Call to Proposals to Jan 15th, 2025!

Please submit proposals to president@historicalharpsociety.org by Jan 15th, 2025. The theme is The Power of Love and the Love of Power.