Winter Newsletter

Written By Metro Harp
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Winter Newsletter

Happy New Year!

Dear NY MetroHarp Community,


On behalf of the entire board of MetroHarp, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year!


We are very much looking forward to a full roster of events taking place in early 2024, many of which we hope you will consider attending! From a coffee social to harp ensemble concert to recital and masterclass with Hannah Cope to a panel on freelancing in NYC, we have a wide array of events for harpists of all levels, ages, and professions!


I would like to direct your attention in particular to our first two events of the year, taking place in January and February. The first event will be a social gathering open to members and prospective members at Grace St. Coffee (17 W. 32nd Street) on Monday, January 15th from 2-4PM. While we encourage you to RSVP on Facebook, registration is not required. We would love to meet you and catch up over a cup of tea or coffee, even if you can only stop by for a few minutes!


The following event will be a harp ensemble concert on Saturday, February 17th at Grace & St. Paul’s Church (123 W 71st St), open to all ages and levels. There is no fee to participate in the harp ensemble or to attend the concert, but the event is limited to MetroHarp members and registration is required. We encourage participants to register as soon as possible so that we can share the repertoire for the concert. You can find more information about the events, including how to register, below or on our website.


Our events are now open to even more harpists: I am pleased to announce that MetroHarp has renewed their reciprocal membership program with the North Jersey and Connecticut Chapters of the American Harp Society. Our members can join their chapters for $5, and vice versa. We hope that these arrangements will allow our harpists the opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues in the tri-state area.


This board would like to continue our strong commitment to making MetroHarp a place of inclusivity and diversity in 2024. Please reach out to us via email if you have any suggestions as to how we can better serve your community or if you would like to become more involved with MetroHarp!


We look forward to seeing you at a future event!


With warmest wishes for a healthy and happy 2024,

Chelsea Lane, NY MetroHarp Chapter President

News

Reciprocal Membership with CT & NJ Chapters

We are thrilled to announce that NY MetroHarp has renewed their reciprocal membership program with the Connecticut and North Jersey Chapters. Active MetroHarp members can join reciprocal chapters for $5 each:

  • To join the Connecticut Chapter as a reciprocal member, visit the “Membership” page of the CT Chapter website.

  • To join the North Jersey Chapter as a reciprocal member, pay $5 directly to the NJ PayPal or contact Fran Duffy to send in a check.


Similarly, active Connecticut and New Jersey members can join MetroHarp for $5 by selecting “reciprocal membership” on the “Join/Renew Membership” page of our website.

New Payment Methods Available

We are now able to accept credit cards and Apple Pay for MetroHarp membership via our website.


MetroHarp members who have been subscribed through PayPal will receive an email in the coming days that their subscription has been canceled. Please disregard this message; it is autogenerated as we update the ways in which we process memberships. Your membership will still remain active for the year.

Upcoming Events

Become Involved

  1. Pay your dues: $15 students, $25 adults, $40 family

  2. Join our teacher’s directory by completing our Teacher’s Questionnaire.

  3. Share upcoming news or performances with us via email (metroharpchapter@gmail.com) or by tagging us on social media.

  4. Interested in hosting a MetroHarp Instagram takeover? Let us know!

  5. Let us know if you’d like to host a future MetroHarp event or have a venue suggestion via email (metroharpchapter@gmail.com)

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.

MetroHarp Programming Survey

Harps for Sale/Rent


Please email us at metroharpchapter@gmail.com if you would like to list a classified in our Spring newsletter.

Lyon & Healy Style 15
46-string semi-grand straight-board
New neck and base frame in 2010 by Howard Bryan, professionally installed dusty strings pick up. Regularly regulated by Liza Jenson with condition report.
$13,000 obo. 917-696-2314

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. Serious inquiries only.
Contact: info@lizaharpcentral.com. 917-696-5974.


Lyon & Healy Style 85 P (Serial # 52928)

Beautiful blonde 40 strings.

Perfect condition structurally and cosmetically

Restrung and regulated. Located in New York City Can ship worldwide
Photos.

$12,500. Contact Meko at Mekoharpmusic1@gmail.com. 407-561-6189


Swanson Empire Concert Grand Harp (#117)

Built in 1992, new neck in 2019. Excellent condition.

Can ship anywhere. Located in Manhattan.
Photos.

$14,900. Contact Meko at Mekoharpmusic1@gmail.com. 407-561-6189  


Lyon and Healy Style 11 (Serial # 7884)
Built in 1978. This was a living room harp that was regularly maintained and regulated and is In excellent original condition with an exceptional sound.
Newly strung and regulated.  Located in New York City, can ship worldwide.
Photos.
$16,900. Contact Meko at Mekoharpmusic1@gmail.com. 407-561-6189  


Salvi Electra (Serial # 0717)
Manufactured in 1973. In superb condition structurally, mechanically and cosmetically. A solid harp with a beautiful tone.

47 Strings, Maple finish, 23 Karat gold leaf, Height: 74” Weight: 91 lbs
Restrung and regulated in 2020. Delivery available, I can ship worldwide.

Video. Photos.

$18,500. Contact Meko at Mekoharpmusic1@gmail.com. 407-561-6189  


Lyon & Healy Prelude 40 Lever Harp (Serial # 60117)
Made in 2008. Newly strung and regulated. Excellent condition with some superficial scratches in the lacquer on the left side if the sound box which could be easily taken care of. Comes with dust cover. Can ship anywhere.

Photos.

$5,500. Contact Meko at Mekoharpmusic1@gmail.com. 407-561-6189  


Salvi Music Stand and adjustable bench

Excellent condition. Located in Manhattan

Available separately at $275 each, $500 together.
Photos.
Contact Meko at Mekoharpmusic1@gmail.com. 407-561-6189  

Member News

Kirsten Agresta-Copely is nominated for a Grammy

MetroHarp Chapter member Kirsten Agresta-Copely has earned a GRAMMY Awards® nomination for her album AQUAMARINE in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant category.

The album is a personal and heartfelt homage to her late Mother and their shared love of the sea.

Congratulations to Kirsten on this huge achievement! Purchase her album here.


Celtic Harp Class at the Irish Arts Center

Group class for small Celtic harp at the Irish Arts Center, beginners and for those with experience with instructor Mia Theodoratus.
In person classes on Wednesday and virtual class on Monday.
Use the code IACEDU2023 for 20% off.

https://irishartscenter.org/whats-on-classes

Follow us

  1. Facebook: @metroharp

  2. Instagram: @metroharpnyc

  3. Website: www.metroharpnyc.org


We hope to hear from you or see you at one of our upcoming events soon!


–NY MetroHarp Chapter Officers
Metro Harp
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