The USA International Harp Competition presents
Composition Forum
featuring the finalists of the 8th USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 3 p.m.
Ford-Crawford Hall | Simon Music Center
200 S. Eagleson Ave
Bloomington, IN 47408
The USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest takes place the year prior to the triennial performance competition. It was established as a part of the USAIHC’s goal to inspire composers to write new works for the harp and to promote the instrument. The winning composition, Bioluminescence by Kalen Smith, is required repertoire in Stage III of the 13th USA International Harp Competition. The Composition Forum includes performances of the four compositions that were selected as finalists in the 8th Contest, performed by harpists from the Peabody Institute and the Jacobs School of Music.
Watch this performance LIVE through the Jacobs School of Music here.
Program
Kheírōn Op. 53, Nocturne for Harp … composed by Caroline Lizotte, performed by Anna Dunlap
Finally, someone who gives a damn if I’m foolish … composed by Alexander Thomas, performed by Evelyn Theinert
Event Horizon (the point of no return) … composed by Ramin Amin Tafreshi and Soheil Shayesteh, performed by Thea Kammerling
Kinetic Dissipation … composed by Yeonsuk Jung, performed by Kaitlin Miller
Location
Ford-Crawford Hall is located on Floor 2R of Simon Music Hall (3rd & Eagleson). Parking is available in the East Parking Garage (see map).
