THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE AMERICAN HARP SOCIETY
CONCERTS AND EVENTS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS: www.ahsdetroit.org
OPENING NIGHT GALA CONCERT
Monday, June 23, 8pm Anderson Theater, Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn
The AHS Convention always begins with a stunning Opening Night Concert, and this year is no exception featuring three different Jazz and World musical groups from the US and Columbia. Artists include, Park Stickney, Calvin Stokes and Edmar Castaneda. The concert will take place at the Anderson Theater inside the Henry Ford Museum. Tickets are available at the door. $30 a ticket.
THE GREAT LAKES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tuesday, June 24, 8 pm Seligman Auditorium on the campus of Detroit Country Day School, 13 Mile Rd and Lahser Rd., Beverly Hills
Tuesday culminates in an exciting concert of chamber music with harp. The AHS is proud to sponsor this event with the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival. Guest artists will include the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Harpist, Patricia Masri Fletcher; the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Harp Emeritus, Judy Loman; Jennifer Swartz, Principal Harpist of the Montreal Symphony and others playing music of Saint Saens, Debussy, Villa-Lobos, and R. Murray Schafer. Tickets are available at www.greatlakeschambermusic.com. Ticket price to be announced..
MICHIGAN COMPOSERS AND ARTISTS CONCERT
Wednesday, June 25, 1:30 pm, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn
Michigan has a long and celebrated history of harp and harp education to say nothing of a long history of celebrated composers of harp to match. This afternoon concert features harpists who are from Michigan, performing works composed by Michigan composers. Tickets are available in the Lobby of the Hyatt Regency at the time of the concert. $20 a ticket.
‘MOONLIGHT MADNESS’ EXHIBITIONS
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 – 10:30pm, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn
Come to our exhibits at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn Wednesday evening, June 25, and see harp makers from all over the world display an amazing array of fine instruments. Music companies, publishers and instrument makers showcase the latest in sheet music, publications, sound enhancement equipment, computer music programs, strings, benches and all sorts of music accessories. Free.
ISABELLE MORETTI SOLO CONCERT
Thursday, June 26, 4:00pm, Rivera Court, Detroit Institute of Art
The AHS is proud to announce harp virtuoso Isabelle Moretti, harp soloist, at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Rivera Court for the final convention concert. This performance will be one of the most outstanding events of the conference. The incredible artistry and exquisite musicianship of the French harp soloist, has helped to establish the reputation and respect of the harp in the classical field. Tickets available at the door. $30 a ticket.
