Category Archives: Master Classes

September 2017 Concert Recap

We began our autumn engagements last month with one final round of rehearsals and a concert at Central Connecticut State University on September 19-21, which concluded our artist residency from 2016-2017.

What a fulfilling experience to work with composition faculty Brian Kershner and Charles Menoche bringing their pieces to life! These CCSU premieres are now available to watch streaming on our YouTube channel.

With composition faculty Brian Kershner (left) and Charles Menoche (right) after the Sept. 21 premiere of their new works at CCSU.

The weekend after CCSU found us at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, on September 29, where we presented a workshop on entrepreneurial chamber music for the music industry students and performed a concert on the university’s Friends of Music concert series. We really enjoyed engaging with the students and community members in this lovely college town; everyone we worked with was generous and enthusiastic about new music and our instrumental combination. Thanks to department chair Mary Hellmann for inviting us!

With Chowan University music faculty Mary Hellmann and Ben Thorburn after our concert on Sept. 29.

March 2016 Concerts in Virginia

We are pleased to return to Virginia in March to perform two concerts. On MARCH 12 at 7PM we will give a concert at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. Special thanks to harpist Grace Bauson for hosting us! On MARCH 15 at 7:30PM we will perform at Virginia Commonwealth University, where Colleen is instructor of harp and music theory. Joining us will be friend and fellow VCU instructor Stephanie Fairbairn Ycaza for a special horn, tuba, and harp trio. We will also be presenting master classes at both universities. Looking forward to working with the students and performing for the communities in Fredericksburg and Richmond!

Apple Orange Pair in Philadelphia, April 25-26

Philly April 26 Poster2On Saturday, April 25, we will be featured artists at the American Harp Society’s Mid-Atlantic Harp Day at the Chateau at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, where we are presenting a masterclass and concert. The harp day is open to harpists of all levels. Visit the website for the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Harp Society to see all the interesting talks and masterclasses scheduled, as well as registration information. We’re looking forward to seeing many harp players from around the region!

We will also make our public concert debut in greater Philadelphia on Sunday, April 26, presenting “New Music for Horn and Harp” at Grace Presbyterian Church at 444 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA. The concert is free with no tickets required. Parking is available at the church. Check out the Facebook event for more details and to RSVP. Help us spread the word about Apple Orange Pair in Philly by sharing news of this performance with friends and family in the area!