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: Sun., 03/22/2020 (for reserving your spot)
Video submission deadline: Friday, 3/27/2020
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 SonyaYu@siliconvalleyharp.org by 3/27/2020.
Email subject: 2020 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: Sun., 03/22/2020 (for reserving your spot)
Video submission deadline: Friday, 3/27/2020
- Session I : Sunday, Mar. 29, 2020, video session
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 SonyaYu@siliconvalleyharp.org by 3/27/2020.
Email subject: 2020 SES-student full name
- Session II: TBA
Fee: $40 for member, $50 for non-member pay online through PayPal or make checks payable to SVCAHS (memo: Student Education Sessions 2020) and mail to the Chairperson.
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.
Student membership is $10 annually.
2020 Adjudicator:
Dr. Beverly Wesner-Hoehn played harp for the Sacramento Youth Symphony during her high school years; in college, she won a Rotary Fellowship to study harp and French at the Music Conservatory in Brussels, Belgium, where she received the Jean Risler Award for Outstanding Musicianship and the Prix in Performance.
Beverly earned the Master of Music degree from University of Southern California with Susann McDonald; followed by the Doctor of Music degree in Harp, with High Distinction, from Indiana University. In 1990, she was appointed Assistant Professor of Harp at the School of Music in Bloomington where she taught harp, ensemble, and chamber music for many years. Dr. Bev was the Administrative Director of the USA Int’l Harp Competition for a decade; Treasurer of the World Harp Congress, and also served as a jury member and guest of honor for the prestigious International Harp Contest in Israel.
Currently Dr. Bev teaches at CSUS and enjoys playing for a wide variety of ensembles: Sacramento Choral Society, UC Davis/Mondavi, Chanteuses, Broadway Sacramento and Theatre and Sierra Repertory Theatre, Folsom Lake Symphony, Schola Cantorum, and the Northern California Children’s Chorus. Beverly has played for Michael W. Smith, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Johnny Mathis, and young singing star, Jackie Evancho.
Dr. Wesner-Hoehn has 12 professional-recorded CD’s with various artists. George Crumb Volume 9 was nominated for a Grammy award.
Bev has played more than 300 performances of the Nutcracker Ballet in the last 30 years. For more information, visit drbevharp.com.
Beverly earned the Master of Music degree from University of Southern California with Susann McDonald; followed by the Doctor of Music degree in Harp, with High Distinction, from Indiana University. In 1990, she was appointed Assistant Professor of Harp at the School of Music in Bloomington where she taught harp, ensemble, and chamber music for many years. Dr. Bev was the Administrative Director of the USA Int’l Harp Competition for a decade; Treasurer of the World Harp Congress, and also served as a jury member and guest of honor for the prestigious International Harp Contest in Israel.
Currently Dr. Bev teaches at CSUS and enjoys playing for a wide variety of ensembles: Sacramento Choral Society, UC Davis/Mondavi, Chanteuses, Broadway Sacramento and Theatre and Sierra Repertory Theatre, Folsom Lake Symphony, Schola Cantorum, and the Northern California Children’s Chorus. Beverly has played for Michael W. Smith, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Johnny Mathis, and young singing star, Jackie Evancho.
Dr. Wesner-Hoehn has 12 professional-recorded CD’s with various artists. George Crumb Volume 9 was nominated for a Grammy award.
Bev has played more than 300 performances of the Nutcracker Ballet in the last 30 years. For more information, visit drbevharp.com.
Last update: Feb. 12, 2019
