Purpose:
Student Education Sessions are a two-part program for all levels of harp students. It is part of the Music Education Programs of the American Harp Society. The focus is on the improvement that can be made by participating in both sessions. On the first day, participants will play two selections of music representing differing styles (if possible) and receive constructive comments and suggestion from the adjudicator. A theory worksheet guideline will also be given to each student to take home and be completed with the assistance of the teacher. The worksheet must be returned in the second session in order for the student to receive the final certificate. In second session, participants show their improvement by playing the same two pieces of music in a recital setting. Participants who attend both sessions will receive a handsome "Certificate of Participation" from the American Harp Society.
Student Education Sessions are a two-part program for all levels of harp students. It is part of the Music Education Programs of the American Harp Society. The focus is on the improvement that can be made by participating in both sessions. On the first day, participants will play two selections of music representing differing styles (if possible) and receive constructive comments and suggestion from the adjudicator. A theory worksheet guideline will also be given to each student to take home and be completed with the assistance of the teacher. The worksheet must be returned in the second session in order for the student to receive the final certificate. In second session, participants show their improvement by playing the same two pieces of music in a recital setting. Participants who attend both sessions will receive a handsome "Certificate of Participation" from the American Harp Society.
Days & Time:
Due to the coronavirus pandemic at current time, the SVCAHS Board would like to assure you and your family's safety and well, the SES I has been modified to video session. Please note that there are two dates which should help you better prepared.
Online Registration deadline: Sunday, March 13, 2022
Video submission deadline: Friday, March 25, 2022
2) Upload your videos to your YouTube channel, set the videos as "UNLISTED" if you don't want to share with public; one piece one clip/link.
3) On the video title and description, clearly mark the music's full title, including performer name and composer name.
4) Email the video link(s) to the program chair ([email protected]) by Friday, March 25, 2022
Email subject: 2022 SES-(student full name)
Due to the coronavirus pandemic at current time, the SVCAHS Board would like to assure you and your family's safety and well, the SES I has been modified to video session. Please note that there are two dates which should help you better prepared.
Online Registration deadline: Sunday, March 13, 2022
Video submission deadline: Friday, March 25, 2022
- Session I : video session Requirement:
2) Upload your videos to your YouTube channel, set the videos as "UNLISTED" if you don't want to share with public; one piece one clip/link.
3) On the video title and description, clearly mark the music's full title, including performer name and composer name.
4) Email the video link(s) to the program chair ([email protected]) by Friday, March 25, 2022
Email subject: 2022 SES-(student full name)
- Session II: 1 PM, Saturday, April 30, 2022, Menlo Park
Fee: $40 for SVCAHS member, $50 for non-member pay online through PayPal.
Please note: participating teachers and students must be current members of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Harp Society.
Student membership is $10 annually. |
2022Adjudicator: Annabelle Taubl
Annabelle Taubl is the Principal Harpist of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. She has been praised for her "effortless technique, natural musicianship, and truly unlimited potential" by Yolanda Kondonassis, one of the world's premiere harpists. Having performed at venues throughout the United States and Europe, Annabelle made her Carnegie Hall debut with the New York String Orchestra under the direction of Jaime Laredo. On a live national broadcast from Boston's Jordan Hall, she performed on NPR’s "From the Top" and was selected to be featured on the program's first CD. In 2002 Annabelle represented the American Harp Society at the World Harp Congress in Switzerland.
Beginning harp lessons at age 5, Annabelle made her solo debut just five years later performing Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp with the Northeast Youth Symphony. A year later, she entered the pre-college program at the Juilliard School and began to study with Nancy Allen, principal harpist of the New York Philharmonic. After graduating with honors from the pre-college program, Annabelle was accepted into the 20/20 full-scholarship honors chamber music program at the Hartt School, where she continued her studies with Ms. Allen.
Annabelle’s solo appearances include the Tanglewood Music Center orchestra, Juilliard Pre-College Symphony, the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic, Symphony ProMusica, Symphony by the Sea, the Nashua Chamber Orchestra, and the United States Military Academy Concert Band. Annabelle frequently performs with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, the San Francisco Opera, the St Louis Symphony Orchestra, and the Boston Pops.
In June 2001, she was awarded first prize in the Young Professional Division of the American Harp Society’s National Competition, which accorded her Young Concert Artist status and a two year concert tour of the United States. Other awards include the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Juilliard School (2004), first prize in the Juilliard Pre-College Concerto Competition (1999), first prize in the Prix Renie National Competition (1999), third prize in the American Harp Society’s National Competition (1999), and third prize in the Corpus Christi International Competition (2000).
Beginning harp lessons at age 5, Annabelle made her solo debut just five years later performing Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp with the Northeast Youth Symphony. A year later, she entered the pre-college program at the Juilliard School and began to study with Nancy Allen, principal harpist of the New York Philharmonic. After graduating with honors from the pre-college program, Annabelle was accepted into the 20/20 full-scholarship honors chamber music program at the Hartt School, where she continued her studies with Ms. Allen.
Annabelle’s solo appearances include the Tanglewood Music Center orchestra, Juilliard Pre-College Symphony, the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic, Symphony ProMusica, Symphony by the Sea, the Nashua Chamber Orchestra, and the United States Military Academy Concert Band. Annabelle frequently performs with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, the San Francisco Opera, the St Louis Symphony Orchestra, and the Boston Pops.
In June 2001, she was awarded first prize in the Young Professional Division of the American Harp Society’s National Competition, which accorded her Young Concert Artist status and a two year concert tour of the United States. Other awards include the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Juilliard School (2004), first prize in the Juilliard Pre-College Concerto Competition (1999), first prize in the Prix Renie National Competition (1999), third prize in the American Harp Society’s National Competition (1999), and third prize in the Corpus Christi International Competition (2000).
Last update: March 20, 2021