Saguaro -
Old Pueblo Harpers in Arizona
SOPHIA is a touchstone of the Tucson harp community.
It is a community that highlights and expands upon the diverse artistry of all harpists, a nourishing environment to learn and grow, and a vehicle for community outreach with the greater Tucson area.
March Events
Therapeutic Harp Symposium
@ the SAACA Maker Space
Saturday, March 23, 2024
The Tucson Mall - 4500 North Oracle Road, Suite 110.
Join SOPHIA members Melissa White, Celeste Rogers and Hana Halverson as they demonstrate their talents with therapeutic harp skills. Come by and learn about the healing power of music!
April Events
American Harp Society Auditions & Evaluations
@ University of Arizona School of Music
Saturday, April 13th 1:00-3:30pm
and
Saturday, April 27th 1:00-3:30pm
We're happy to announce the 2024 American Harp Society Auditions and Evaluations hosted by SOPHIA. We're excited to have Ben Albertson, principal harpist of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as our Advisor this year. This educational program is a chance for students to perform and receive feedback from a harpist who isn't their regular teacher. A performer's worksheet aids students in the self-reflection process. Students will then have two weeks to improve their selections and perform a second time.
If you are or if you have a harp student that would like to participate, please contact Melissa <— by clicking this link.
Harpists and Harpers - Do you have an event coming up?
Member News
We want to hear from you! Keep us updated on your events, workshops, and performances no matter how large or small. We will include them in the monthly newsletter so our members can enjoy and support all the different types of harping happening in Tucson! Submit your news by the first week of the month for inclusion in the next newsletter.
SOPHIA is a joint organization of the Tucson chapters of the American Harp Society - The Saguaro Chapter - and the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen - The Old Pueblo Harpers.