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I’m a member of the American Harp Society as well as the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsman. I have performed at Fall River First Night, New Bedford AHA! Night, The Irish Connections Festival, the Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival, the Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival, as well as weddings and receptions. I took up harp after about eight years of piano study. My first harp teacher was Dorothy Place-Barrows. She taught classical music with the French, or "Grandjany" style hand position. Before college, I studied at the Salzedo Harp Colony in Camden Maine, with Alice Chalifoux. I have a BA in Music from Tufts University, where I studied harp with Mary Jane Rupert. My experience at Tufts included many ensembles; the Tufts Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Early Music Ensemble, and the New Music Ensemble. In classes I studied composition and world music, giving me a varied background including many influences from ethnic traditions to modernist minimalism. I continue to explore the harp through workshops given by expert, innovative and well known harp players, as well as pursue new musical ideas. My current work is focused on original compositions, as well as Irish and Scottish traditional music. _________________________________________ It was the perfect touch to such an idyllic setting. Thank you for being a special part of our wedding day. — Leslee
You did a beautiful selection of songs. The guests loved the harp and all of the music. This made for such a nice atmosphere. —Erin
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