Holiday Concert 2016

NC Harp Ensemble's Holiday Concert 2016 at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium located in the Visitor's Center.

The North Carolina Harp Ensemble enjoyed presenting a magical Holiday Concert at Old Salem Museums and Gardens on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in the James A. Gary, Jr. Auditorium located in the Visitor's Center! Our performers presented a fantastic concert of festive music, including Carol of the Bells, Sleigh Ride, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and selections from The Nutcracker Suite! We also incorporated several percussion instruments into our musical program. Many of our selections were enhanced by the sound of the vibraphone, tambourine, sleigh bells, slap stick, and snare drum! Thank you Old Salem Museums and Gardens for providing us with such a fantastic performance venue! We are also incredibly grateful for the support of our community, as we filled the entire 275 seat auditorium to capacity!!! Happy Holidays everyone! Look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year!

Standing ovation given by the 275+ audience members! Congratulations NC Harp Ensemble members on an outstanding performance!

NC Harp Ensemble to perform at Old Salem Museums and Gardens!

The North Carolina Harp Ensemble is excited to announce that our Holiday Concert will be held at Old Salem Museums and Gardens in James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium located in the Visitor's Center on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 3:00pm. We will perform a free Holiday Concert featuring seasonal favorites, such as Anderson's Sleigh Ride, Leontovich's Carol of the Bells, Marks' Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite! Celebrate the season with us in this historic venue as a concert-goer or performer! Accepting membership applications for harpists of all ages and skill levels until August 20, 2016! For more information about this performance, please visit Old Salem.

Now accepting applications for membership through August 20, 2016!

Click here to register for membership!

The North Carolina Harp Ensemble is excited to invite harpists of all ages and skill levels to participate in our 7th season of rehearsals, performances and camaraderie! Founded in 2010, the NC Harp Ensemble provides professional ensemble instruction to beginning, intermediate, advanced and professional harpists. Conducted by Jacquelyn Bartlett, Professor of Harp and Chamber Music at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), the ensemble rehearses from September through April at UNCSA in Winston-Salem, NC.

All harpists may register and submit their membership fee online by clicking here.  All applications are due by August 20, 2016. Please contact Ensemble Manager, Grace Ludtke, with any questions. We are looking forward to another fantastic season of rehearsals, performances, and camaraderie! And performing this piece again on our Holiday Concert - sleigh bells and slap stick included!

Spring Concert 2016

The NC Harp Ensemble enjoyed performing their Spring Concert on Saturday, April 9 in Shirley Recital Hall on the campus of Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina! Our performers presented a fantastic concert of music, including Rogers/Hammerstein's Sound of Music Medley, J.S. Bach's Sixth French Suite, and Carlos Salzedo's Song in the Night and Tango! Special thanks to Salem College for providing us with such a wonderful performance venue! Congratulations to all involved on a wonderful year of beautiful harp music!

North Carolina Harp Ensemble's Spring Concert in Shirley Recital Hall at Salem College.

NC Harp Ensemble Director, Jacquelyn Bartlett, and Ensemble Manager, Grace Wepner Ludtke.

Summer Harp Intensive! Immerce yourself in all things "harp" for one week!

Immerse yourself in all things "harp" for one week!

Jacquelyn Bartlett, Professor of Harp and Chamber Music at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts will be leading a Summer Harp Intensive as part of UNCSA’s Summer Arts Intensives! This Summer Harp Intensive will be held June 19-25, 2016 for harpists of all ages and skill levels!

“This new workshop is geared towards immersing players in all things "harp" for one week, with the goal of meeting and hearing other harpists. Included in this rich musical experience are private lessons, master classes, harp ensemble, performance practices and practice techniques. Taught by UNCSA faculty Jacquelyn Bartlett. Open to all levels of players, from the young to the young at heart!”

For tuition and registration information, please visit:
http://www.uncsa.edu/summer/music-summer-intensives/

Holiday Concert 2015

The North Carolina Harp Ensemble enjoyed presenting their Holiday Concert at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh on Sunday, November 22, 2015 in the West Building galleries! Our performers presented a fantastic concert of festive music, including Carol of the Bells, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Silent Night, The Little Drummer Boy, O Holy Night and Angels We Have Heard on High. Special thanks to the NC Museum of Art for providing us with such a magnificent performance venue! Happy New Year everyone!

Join us in our 6th season of excellence!

The North Carolina Harp Ensemble is excited to invite harpists of all ages and skill levels to participate in our 6th season of rehearsals, performances and camaraderie! Founded in 2010, the NC Harp Ensemble provides professional ensemble instruction for harpists – 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 from September through April at UNCSA in Winston-Salem, NC. For membership details, please click here.  There is a small membership fee to participate in the harp ensemble and there are no audition requirements. All membership applications are due on September 5, 2015. For an application form and additional information, please contact us. We are looking forward to another fantastic season of the NC Harp Ensemble!

Reviews

I am very appreciative of the opportunity for my daughter to play with the NC Harp Ensemble.  I think it is invaluable to be able to be around other musicians, especially those who play the same instrument.  The average person does not have so many opportunities to see, listen to, and speak with harpists up close, and it is very insightful.  I just can't say enough about Ms Bartlett.  She is wonderful.  She gives excellent feedback, and is so good with the harpists of all ages and levels.  She is approachable, and an excellent teacher.  My daughter absolutely adores her, as do all the other harpists. - Judy, Parent

Challenging repertoire, commitment and accountability to fellow harpists, invaluable ensemble experience, and fun venues, were all part of our daughter’s four years as a member of the NC Harp Ensemble. As parents, we appreciated Manager Grace's planning and scheduling of rehearsals and events. Ms. Bartlett brings world class direction and coaching to every rehearsal. Solo performances are encouraged and the entire experience was a springboard for scholarship opportunities for college. Meeting other like-minded students and parents was the icing on the cake. Participation in the NC Harp Ensemble was the best move our family made on our harp journey! - Mark & Pamela, Parents