About Us

Founded in 1989 by world renowned harpist and teacher Susann McDonald, the USA International Harp Competition is held every three years. The Competition is hosted by the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and is open to harpists of all nationalities between the ages of 16 and 32. Since the Competition began over 300 harpists from 19 countries have come to Bloomington, Indiana to compete for the coveted Gold Medal. In addition to awarding outstanding prizes such as a Commemorative Lyon & Healy Gold Concert Grand Harp designed especially for the USA International Harp Competition, the Competition has an impressive record of helping launch young careers.

OUR STAFF: 

Andrew Bratton
Executive Director

Emily Granger, Contestant Coordinator
Christine Kercheval, Competition Coordinator
Katherine LaPlant, Event Management Coordinator
Emily Levin, Jury Assistant
Nancy Jones Miller, Host Families Coordinator
Elżbieta Szmyt, Music Coordinator

Jason Azem, Harp Technician

Cathy Gao, Administrative Intern
Su Been Yim, Marketing Intern
Kelly Ott, Educational Outreach Intern

Contact:
The USA International Harp Competition
P.O. Box 5008
Bloomington, IN  47407-5008

Telephone & Fax: (812) 856-5715