Welcome from the President

Dear Silicon Valley Chapter Harp Society Members and Friends;

We’ve had a great time these past two months with the Student Education Sessions, and March 10th marked the final recital of the program. All the participants played so well and, thanks to Sonya Yu, the director, the professionalism was at a high level.  Her organization was impeccable, all the harps were in place and well tuned, each of the fifteen students knew exactly what to do and did it!  If you missed this event, be sure to come next year. These precious young people and their parents are the future of our Silicon Valley Chapter. We all send many, many thanks to Karen Thielen, the adjudicator of the Student Education Sessions, for her inspiration, patience and excellent advice.  Sincerest thanks also go to Martha and Lynn Bailey and the Immanuel Lutheran Church of San Jose for the donation of their beautiful facilities – both the Chapel and the main Sanctuary.  We are so fortunate.

Now we look toward our String Fever Ensemble concert on May 19, and hope that everyone who wants to play has contacted Martha Bailey (litharp@aol.com).  The music has been distributed, so let us know if you have not received yours.   Casual rehearsals will be held in my home in April for anyone wishing to try out the parts with a few other people.  Please express your interest by contacting me at: lwrollo@gmail.com.

There are so many exciting possibilities ahead.  We have the AHS Young Artist Winner for our Kick-Off concert next Fall on September 29th, and now other offers from Park Stickney, Carlos Reyes and friends to come in the Fall as well, so stay tuned!

All best wishes,

Linda Wood Rollo

President, Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Harp Society

Silicon Valley named Chapter of the Year 2009-2010!