Harpists Performing Together.

Founded in 2010, the NC Harp Ensemble provides professional ensemble instruction for harpists of all ages and skill levels – beginning, intermediate, advanced and professional. Conducted by Jacquelyn Bartlett, Professor of Harp and Chamber Music at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, the ensemble rehearses at UNCSA in Winston-Salem, NC. There are many benefits for participating in our ensemble, including:

Reinforcing technique, rhythm, and musical concepts learned in private lessons.
Valuable ear training as each member tries to listen to all of the parts simultaneously.
Skills learned through ensemble playing lead to improved solo performances.
Performing in the ensemble helps take the pressure off the individual, which is a great way to ease students into public performance.
Learning to and gaining experience following a conductor’s direction.
Solo performance opportunities.
Social interaction while making friends and meeting other harpists.

Three different levels of ensembles combine to make the full ensemble as described below:

NEW ARTIST ENSEMBLE

For harpists of all ages with little or no previous ensemble experience. Basic note reading is required. Members will be assigned simple ensemble pieces which are to be prepared with their harp teacher. These students will attend a limited number of rehearsals and all performances.

CONCERT ENSEMBLE

For all ages and skill levels, beginning to intermediate on lever or pedal harp. Repertoire will be assigned according to skill level and past experience. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances.

ADVANCED ENSEMBLE

For advanced and professional harpists of all ages focusing on intermediate and advanced repertoire. Those that demonstrate an advanced ability and commitment will be invited to perform in this group. This ensemble has the highest expectations in order to perform at a professional level. Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals and performances.

FULL ENSEMBLE

All of the ensembles listed above combine to make the Full Ensemble. This gives all harpists an opportunity to perform together, to learn from more experienced harpists and to enjoy the magnificent sound of many harps being played at the same time.

Our Leadership

Our Leadership

Jacquelyn Bartlett, Co-Founder/Artistic Director of the NC Harp Ensemble, is the Professor of Harp and Chamber Music at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Ms. Bartlett is an honors graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and Oberlin C… — **Jacquelyn Bartlett**, Co-Founder/Artistic Director/Conductor of the NC Harp Ensemble, is the Professor of Harp and Chamber Music at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Ms. Bartlett is an honors graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She has toured extensively as a soloist and chamber musician and performed with many of the leading orchestras in the United States. As a harp teacher, Ms. Bartlett's students have garnered top prizes in many competitions, including the American Harp Society Competition.

Grace Wepner Ludtke, Co-Founder/Ensemble Manager of the NC Harp Ensemble, has performed with the North Carolina Opera, Greensboro Opera, and the Winston-Salem Symphony. Ms. Ludtke studied harp performance at the University of North Carolina School o… — **Grace Wepner Ludtke**, Co-Founder/Assistant Conductor/Ensemble Manager of the NC Harp Ensemble, has performed with the North Carolina Opera Orchestra and regional orchestras across the state. Ms. Ludtke earned degrees in harp performance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Converse University. In 2022, Grace joined the music faculty at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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