AHJ, Vol. 5 No. 3, Summer 1976

A NOTE
OF APPRECIATION
I have been a subscriber to either Harp News or The
American Harp Journal since 1952, and- a professional
harpist for even longer. On the day the Journal arrives,
in spite of the best of resolutions, all activities cease
until I have read it from cover to cover. My practicing
schedule is shot, dinner is forgotten, and the children
are neglected. When one does not live in a large musical
centre, nor have contact with other harpists often, one
becomes starved for news of the harp world and its inhabitants.
I am interested to read of the people I knew years
ago as students, or of harpists I have met professionally
over the years. The articles about Mr. Grandjany bring
back many fond memories. And I read of younger
harpists whom I have neither met nor heard, but
who seem from the programs they play to be immensely
talented and capable.
I have found the Journal and Harp News to be of
invaluable assistance in many areas, and I use them both
as reference sources frequently. Much of the new music
I have found in the past few years has been reviewed
first in the Journal. The chamber music and solo recital
programs listed for the American Harp Society Conferences
have provided me with ideas for concerts of
my own. The historical material on the harp published
in Harp News and The American Harp Journal is of a
highly specialized nature, and not to be found elsewhere.
Many aspects of teaching have been explored in
articles by authors using a variety of approaches.
A warm thanks, to the editors of The American Harp
Journal and its predecessor, Harp News.
Donna Hossack
RELIGIOUS MUSIC
Harp is a beautiful addition to a religious service. We
need your suggestions concerning harp music or music
with harp parts which can be used in religious
services. When we have more from you, we will have
lists to share. This way harpists will have more opportunities
for performance. Please help.
Joy Hujsak, Chairman, Religious Music Committee
8732 Nottingham Place
La Jolla, Calif. 92037
CARLOS SALZEDO FILM
A color motion picture of Carlos Salzedo has been
reproduced on 8 mm film and will be available at the
Conference in Albuquerque.
Although this is a silent, amateur film, one is able
to see how Salzedo played the harp. He plays portions
of three numbers. Also included are scenes at the beach
in Camden, Maine, showing the islands and Sherman
Point.
Jacques Salzedo has generously made this film available
to the American Harp Society and all profits will
go to the Society.
The Young Artists Fund
Young harpists are invited to give recitals under the
auspices of the American Harp Society. A tour of cities
in which there are Chapters can be arranged and this
offers a fine opportunity for the young artist. Please
direct inquiries to Mrs. Elizabeth Hamburger, 3352
Longridge Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
The following guidelines for these concerts have been
adopted by the Board of Directors:
1. The Society will pay a fee of $100.00 per concert
to the performing harpist.
2. The Society will pay transportation expenses of
the harpist.
3. The Chapter will assume all other expenses.
4. The Chapter will retain the profits from the concert,
but it is suggested that a portion of the profit
over $100.00 be returned to the Young Artists
Fund.
5. The Board of Directors or the Executive Committee
will act on each request individually,
taking into account the practicality of the proposal
and the funds available.
6. All applications must include the following: A list
of qualifications with supportive material including
a sample program, recommendations, and a
tape of not less than 40 minutes duration.
7. All harpists participating in the program must be
members of the American Harp Society.
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