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.
Spring Events
SOPHIA is proud to present its 2nd Annual Harp Showcase and Fundraiser!
We hope you will join us for a magical evening of harp music provided by SOPHIA's diverse and talented membership. 100% of your ticket purchase goes towards ensuring the growth and security of SOPHIA programming in the future. Which means invaluable support for Tucson's harp community!
Featuring offerings of classical, jazz, folk, and popular music.
This year's SOPHIA performers include Dr. Christine Vivona of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Rob Boone Jazz Duo, U of A Alumni Melissa Varga, Mary Bouley of Strike Your Fancy!, Harpist and Thanatologist Hana Halverson, U of A harpist Zoe Johnson featuring Basoonist Oliver Zhao, Mariah McCammond of Hatpin Duo featuring Morgan Valencia on Cello, Ben Alberson, harp professor for the University of Arizona and principle harpist for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Arizona's HarpFusion!
This year's raffle prizes include two tickets to a Tucson Symphony Orchestra performance, a 60 min massage with a 30 min sound bath from Jessica Cordova LMT, and a gift certificate to the Chicago Music Store!
Tickets can be purchased directly from SOPHIA on the Zeffy platform by clicking bellow
Tickets!
SOPHIA is so grateful for your support, and we hope to see you at the show!
S.O.P.H.I.A.
Harp Showcase and Fundraiser
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.