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What is Harp Live?

What is "Harp Live"? Formerly, these programs were called "Performance Practice". Since they are not really a performance nor a practice session, we are now referring to them as "Harp Live". Come and play music you enjoy in an informal, friendly, and non-critical atmosphere. Bring a few of your favorite pieces to play, or something you might not get to play somewhere else. This is a time you get to play what you want (even if it’s unpolished), and a time to hear music you may want to learn. Don’t miss these great opportunities to share music with fellow harpists – we all need each other's support!

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2009 Upcoming Chapter Events

2009 - 2010 Kick-off event

October 4, Sunday at 3:00 p.m - Featured entertainer: Destiny

Join us for our exciting Kick-off event!

The featured entertainer for this event is Destiny, the sound sculptress, on her acoustic electric Salvi harp, especially hot-wired by her husband. You will not want to miss this harpist-from-the-hood experience! Following her entertainment, we will have a time of “getting to know you”. This will be a “show and tell” where everyone is invited to tell briefly how they got interested in the harp and to bring in memorabilia which is special to their harp-ness. Of course, there will be refreshments! This even will be held at the home of Linda Rollo, 15735 Peach Hill Rd, Saratoga.

*Remember this is the last day to pay dues, so bring along your checkbook if you have not already paid.

Harp Live

November 1, 2009, Sunday at 3:00 p.m

"Harp Live" is back! This is a fun opportunity to bring along any music you are working on, or want to try out in front of a small audience, without any pressure. You will also be able to enjoy getting together with other harpists in a casual setting. Both pedal and lever harps will be available to use. We plan to have “Harp Live” events on a regular basis, so stay tuned for future dates.
This even will be held at the home of Jennifer Hurley, 17250 Buena Vista Ave., Los Gatos.

Exciting News

International Harp Archives

International Harp Archives @ Brigham Young University
SCVC AHS members Esther Lee and Linda Wood Rollo attended the AHS Summer Institute and National Competition this past summer, in Salt Lake City, UT. While there, they were able to get a firsthand look at the International Harp Archives, housed at Brigham Young University since 1994.
Says Esther Lee, “Before visiting the International Harp Archives at Brigham Young University, I had only heard of it in passing. Had I known it contained all that it does (the extensive library of harp music, documents, CD's, DVD's, and more) I probably would have made my first visit there much sooner. This place is incredible and worth visiting! They are currently in the process of updating and improving their system there and I am looking forward to benefit from all that they offer.”
The collection includes the archives of the World Harp Congress, the American Harp Society and personal collections from many individual harpists. The collected items range from scores, manuscripts and recordings to photographs, correspondence, programs and other documents.

The five major objectives of the International Harp Archives are:

1. To build a near-comprehensive library of scores and recordings that feature the harp
2. To preserve documents related to the careers of important harpists and harp makers
3. To maintain archives of organizations that promote the harp and its music
4. To promote and make accessible new music composed for the harp
5. To make all of these materials accessible to interested performers and researchers throughout the world.

The Archives are now perhaps the largest collection of harp materials in the world, and serve as a support center for research
dealing with aspects of the harp, its music and harpists.

There is an online catalog which can be accessed at http://lib.byu.edu/sites/harp

In Memoriam

Marian Christine Deever Everson

Celeste Misfeldt’s mom, Marian Christine Deever Everson, entered into rest at home at age 92 on August 11. She was a resident of Los Altos since 1957, where she and her husband, Claude, raised their four children. Many of you know that Celeste and her brother – who lives with them – have been taking care of their parents for a few years. With her beautifulsoprano voice and conducting skills, music was a focus throughout Marian’s life, both as a performer and an educator. She earned her BA in English and Music from Southwestern College (Kansas) and her BME and MME degrees from the Univ. of Kansas. Marian was teaching English and Music when she met her husband, an 8th grade teacher. They married July 9, 1943, in the midst of war. She taught her children to love and always supported Celeste's accomplishments. They were both members of the professional music fraternity, Mu Phi Epsilon.

*Past 2008-2009 Chapter Events*
Open Board Meeting	August 30, Sunday, 3:00 p.m., 2009/2010 Events Planning Meeting Members of the Santa Clara Valley AHS Chapter are invited to participate in an “Open Board Meeting” to plan our events for 2009/2010. The meeting will be at the home of Linda Rollo. If you have not already receive an email from us, please contact Tamara Mead at newsletter@scvharp.org for more details and/or directions to the home of Linda Rollo.
Chapter Social	No Event Scheduled
Harp Live Plus	No Event Scheduled
Harp Live	No Event Scheduled

Past SVAC (Silicon Valley Arts Coalition) Events Visit www.svarts.org for more information.

January 23, Friday, 2009 - Silicon Valley Arts Panorama at Le Petit Trianon, San Jose

SVAC's annual fundraiser includes hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting plus a silent auction. A fun evening for the community - everyone is welcome! Tickets are $20. As in the past, SCVAHS donated a few items for the auction, such as tickets or CDs. The evening's programmed entertainment was provided by the member organizations of SVAC. Lynne Rovin and Bob Fonda were essential as volunteers helping to run this outstanding event.

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