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.
April Events
The University of Arizona School of Music presents
Two workshops with harpist
Noël Wan
Friday, April 4th
@ the U of A School of Music
FIND YOUR WHY: BUILDING A MUSIC CAREER WITH PURPOSE
9:30-10:30am Rm 232
Why do we want to be musicians? What kind of impact do we hope to make on the people around us? Students will learn that a values-centered approach to career-building can be a powerful tool for industry innovation/impact and, more importantly, foster a stronger sense of agency in the early stages of their professional lives.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ELECTROACOUSTIC HARP
4-6pm Rm 146
In this presentation, Noël will introduce works for electroacoustic harp from her recital program “River of Heaven” (Stellar Sonata by Caroline Lizotte, Wind Harp by Larry Sitsky) and the piece Pull No More (2024) by Liliya Ugay, which was the winning composition for the 2024 MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year award.
Approachable compositional applications of the electroacoustic harp will be explored, such as general amplification, fixed and/or live media layering, and effects design. The goal of this presentation is to introduce, practically and philosophically, the sonic world of the electroacoustic harp to performers and composers.
These workshops are open to all SOPHIA members!
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Espectacular Concert
SOPHIA meetup
Hosted by Lorna Govier
Join SOPHIA members for dinner and a show, and celebrate the harp, mariachi style! Members and their guests are responsible for purchasing their own ticket and meal.
RSVP to SophiaTucson@groups.io
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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.