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Fall Newsletter |
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Welcome |
A friendly fall welcome to all, whether you're a prospective member or an established member of MetroHarp. Your presence is the heartbeat of our collective endeavor, and we're elated to have you here!
We are thrilled to introduce our new board members: Chelsea Lane (President), Tomina Parvanova Lyden (Vice President), Liann Cline (Secretary), Olivia Fortunato (Treasurer), and Violetta Maria Norrie (Social Media Manager). This new committee is eager to continue the work of previous MetroHarp officers Brandee Younger, Mia Theodoratus, Robert Randazzo, and Veronica Ní Ghrianáin. Please join us in thanking them for all their years of amazing work as we embark on this journey together!
We have some exciting events on the horizon that we can't wait to share with you. From masterclasses with visiting artists to harp ensemble opportunities, there are occasions for all harpists to connect with MetroHarp in the coming months. We hope that you will encourage your friends, family, and students to subscribe to our newsletter via our brand-new website to stay up-to-date with MetroHarp programming.
In order to better tailor our initiatives to your needs and aspirations, we invite you to participate in a brief survey. Your input will play a vital role in shaping the future direction of our organization. |
But that's not all! We're also thrilled to announce a casual coffee social meet-up on Monday, January 15th from 2–4PM at Grace Street Coffee & Desserts. This will be a fantastic opportunity to connect in a relaxed setting.
Keep reading and stay in tune!
Liann Cline, Secretary NY MetroHarp Chapter |
NewsIntroducing our new Board Members |
Chelsea LaneChelsea Lane (MetroHarp Chapter President) is currently serving as Adjunct Artist in Harp at Vassar College and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Harp, Chamber Music, and Music History at the College of Staten Island, CUNY. An active New York City freelancer, she has performed with numerous classical ensembles and Broadway shows (Wicked, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Paradise Square, and Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes). Her recent album Suspensions highlights her interest in promoting new music for the harp. She holds degrees from Yale |
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Tomina Parvanova Lyden Tomina Lyden (MetroHarp Chapter Vice President) enjoys a versatile career in NYC as a Broadway, session and concert performer. Most recently, Tomina appeared at the 76th Tony awards and is currently the harpist of the hit Broadway revival, Sweeney Todd. She has performed with a myriad of major orchestras, including Boston Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, and Louisiana Philharmonic. Tomina is a four times winner of the Principal Harp (split chair) |
| |  | for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. A passionate educator, Tomina served as an Adjunct faculty at The Boston Conservatory and maintains a thriving private harp studio since 2012. |
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Olivia FortunatoOlivia Fortunato (MetroHarp Treasurer) is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music who has won a multitude of competitions and featured positions at national and international festivals. Olivia has lived in Manhattan since 2014 and regularly performs for recording sessions and orchestras, in addition to a variety of private events. She was a producer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for many years before attending the Cardozo |
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Liann ClineLiann Cline (MetroHarp Secretary) is an NYC-based harpist and private harp instructor. A versatile artist, she performs with ensembles such as the Grammy-winning 8-bit Big Band, the Chelsea Symphony, Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, and Numinous Music. As a former resident harpist at the Grand Hotel on Michigan's Mackinac Island from 2017 through 2021, she also provides music for special events for afternoon teas, weddings, funerals, and corporate events in NYC, Long Island, NJ, and CT. A |
| |  | passionate pedagogue, Liann fosters a welcoming harp studio in the city with a focus on her students’ individual goals. For more information visit www.LiannCline.com. |
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Violetta NorrieVioletta Maria Norrie (Social Media Manager) is a freelance harpist in NYC who has appeared as a soloist and orchestral musician with ensembles such as the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra, the Inwood Chamber Players, and the Greenwich Village Orchestra. In her focus on contemporary music she has performed with contemporary ensembles Contemporaneous and Blackbox Ensemble as well as free improvising on both pedal and lever harp in collaboration with dance. Violetta is half of viola-harp duo Eleventh Hour. She holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and the Yale School of Music and has studied at the CNSM de Paris. She maintains a teaching studio in Inwood in Manhattan. |
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New Website and Instagram |
We are thrilled to announce new website and Instagram accounts for MetroHarp! Please follow us on Instagram and explore all the offerings available on our website. |
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Upcoming Events |
| Coffee Social | Date: Monday, January 15, 2024 Time: 2–4PM Location: Grace Street Coffee & Desserts (17 W 32nd St) About: Come get to know your fellow NYC harpists and meet your new officers over a hot cup of coffee or tea. |
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| Valentine’s Day Harp Ensemble | Date/Time/Location: February, TBD About: Open to all ages and levels, this Valentine’s Day-themed harp ensemble will consist of a rehearsal and performance of several small and large-scale harp ensemble pieces. Stay tuned for more information on how to participate! |
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| Hannah Cope Johnson Masterclass and Recital | Date/Time/Location: April, TBD About: Newly-appointed Principal Harpist of The Metropolitan Opera Hannah Cope Johnson will be presenting a recital and masterclass. Stay tuned for more information on how to participate! |
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| Freelancing in NYC 101 | Date/Time/Location: May, TBD About: Join us and a panel of preeminent freelancers as we discuss cartage, fee negotiation, booking, and all you need to know to kickstart or improve your freelance career. Stay tuned for more information! |
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Become InvolvedPay your dues: $15 students, $25 adults, $40 family Join our teacher’s directory by completing our Teacher’s Questionnaire. Share upcoming news or performances with us via email (metroharpchapter@gmail.com) or by tagging us on social media.
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Survey |
Please complete the survey below to help us better program events suited to your needs. You do not have to be an active MetroHarp member to complete the survey. |
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Harps for Sale/Rent
Dusty Strings FH36S, 2001 (serial number 5554) Bubinga, 36 strings, dusty pick-up, case, tuner New strings and pending regulation $4,300/obo. harpgrrl@gmail.com
Lyon & Healy 85 CG, 1987
Great sound-even throughout all octaves.
Joanna Newsom’s favorite harp to rent in NYC.
Salvi cover and base cover. Available mid January $16,000. harpgrrl@gmail.com
L&H Style 23 Gold L&H Style 23 Bronze and Ebony L&H Style 30, Ebony Venus Cherry 46 All harps for sale. Contact: info@lizaharpcentral.com. 917-696-5974 Serious inquiries only. |
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Follow usFacebook: @metroharp Instagram: @metroharpnyc Website: www.metroharpnyc.org
We hope to hear from you or see you at one of our upcoming events soon!
–NY MetroHarp Chapter Officers |
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