February 9, 2024
Congratulations to Kirsten Agresta Copely on her Grammy nomination in the category “Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album” for her new album, Aquamarine. Agresta Copely studied with Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Harp, Susann McDonald, at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and was the Bronze Medal Winner of the 1st USA International Harp Competition in 1989 in Bloomington, IN.
Our vision is to be a global platform for the harp that will inspire artistic excellence, encourage personal growth, launch careers and create community between musicians and their audiences.
The USA International Harp Competition exists to inspire, promote, and sustain artistic excellence while fostering a broader appreciation of the harp and its repertoire.
Bringing people together through the universal language of music, we enhance international and community relationships by producing our harp competition, composition contest, concert series, and educational programs.
Visit our Youtube channel to view the USAIHC video collection.
Founded in 1989 by Susann McDonald, the USAIHC is known as the foremost solo harp competition in the world, but it is so much More than the Gold. The video details the four core programs which make up the USAIHC, and also highlights our invaluable community engagement in our Host Families program. Enjoy learning about our:
Solo Performance Competition
USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest
Harp Start educational program
Concert Series
Community engagement - Host Families
At all levels of the USA International Harp Competition, from our Stars of Tomorrow performers to our forty contestants, dreams are what fuel each individual to reach their personal best.
The USAIHC’s four programs – the Solo Harp Performance Competition, the USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest, Harp Start educational program, and Concert Series – are the framework that allow dreams to flourish and be shared. Our Competition and Composition Contest provide the opportunity for harpists and composers to make their dreams become reality, while Harp Start and our Concert Series share these dreams with people of all ages and backgrounds through culturally enriching performances.
Dream with us and consider making a donation to the USA International Harp Competition!
