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Saturday, August 1
 

09:00 EDT

AHS Chapter Ambassadors Poster Session
Saturday August 1, 2026 09:00 - 09:45 EDT
Osgoode West
Recipients of the AHS Chapter Ambassador Awards program grants showcase their community engagement projects through a poster session. It's a musical science fair! Stop by and be introduced to the 2026 AHS CA's and see and hear more about how they are engaging with their communities and chapters.
Moderators
avatar for Charles W. Lynch III

Charles W. Lynch III

Duo Profundis
Dr. Charles W. Lynch III is the Harp Specialist for the Mesa (Arizona) Public Schools. He directs the MPS Harp Program, which currently numbers 240 harp students at seventeen district junior & senior high schools. Charles is a Faculty Associate in Harp at Arizona State University... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Charlene Cao

Charlene Cao

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Charlene Cao is a freshman at Smithtown High School East in St. James, NY. She serves as principal harpist of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York, Suffolk Principal Orchestra. She began studying the harp at age seven. With a strong foundation in both solo and ensemble playing, she co... Read More →
avatar for Caroline Bombach

Caroline Bombach

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Caroline Bombach is a 9th-grade harpist from Katy, Texas, with seven years of experience.A dedicated performer, she has earned honors in TMEA Region and Area competitions and actively participates in her high school orchestra. Beyond her technical achievements in masterclasses and... Read More →
avatar for Serena Hunnicutt

Serena Hunnicutt

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Serena Hunnicutt is an 18 yr old harpist born in Boulder, Colorado, attending the University of Washington as a music major this year. She is attending One Harp World as an AHS Chapter Ambassador.
avatar for Danatra Widjaja

Danatra Widjaja

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Danatra Widjaja is a sophomore at Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas, and an emerging harpist dedicated to community impact. In response to the proposed phase-out of his district’s harp program, he founded Harmony for Hunger, an initiative that uses music to address food insecurity... Read More →
avatar for Lucelia Wolff

Lucelia Wolff

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Lucelia Wolff is a student harpist and Bay Area Chapter Ambassador. She is currently spearheading a community service project in partnership with Mission Action in San Francisco, organizing free concerts to support local immigrant families and increase accessibility to live harp music... Read More →
avatar for Stella Lien

Stella Lien

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Stella Lien began her journey with the harp in 2019. Studying under Tasha Smith Godinez in 2020. She started with lever harp and quickly began the pedal harp. Stella joined the American and San Diego harp societies, participating in performances, workshops, events, and masterclasses... Read More →
avatar for Evelyn Bender

Evelyn Bender

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Evelyn Bender is a high school student from Chicago, Illinois. She has been a member of the Symphony Orchestra in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras since 2024, performing at venues including Chicago’s Symphony Center and Grant Park, Lollapalooza, and the Granada Music Festival... Read More →
avatar for Max Chernok

Max Chernok

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Max Chernok is 14 years old and has been playing harp for four years. He is currently taking lessons from Rebecca Moritzky in Colorado and performing with both his school orchestra and in personal performances. He is honored to be an AHS Chapter Ambassador for the Mile High (Denver... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Le

Jennifer Le

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Jennifer Le is an Asian American student harpist studying under Anna Vorhes. She is dedicated to sharing the beauty of harp music through performances and community outreach. As an active member of her local harp community, Jennifer encourages others to explore and appreciate the... Read More →
avatar for Vaishavi Pandey

Vaishavi Pandey

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Vaishavi Pandey is a dedicated harpist of five years and proud to be representing Dallas as an AHS Chapter Ambassador. Vaishavi studies with Yumiko Schlaffer and Leanna Johnson within the Frisco district harp program and is the harpist for the Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra... Read More →
avatar for Sihan Wu

Sihan Wu

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Sihan Wu is a junior high school student who has studied harp for six years at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Pre-College program under Dr. Fanfen Tai. Sihan won first place in the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar New Artist Division and third place in the American Harp... Read More →
avatar for Vivian Zhang

Vivian Zhang

AHS Chapter Ambassador
Vivian is 11 years old and has been playing lever harp since age 7 under Natalie Hoffmann. She has earned RCM Levels 2 and 4 with High Distinction, won 1st place in solo and ensemble at the National Kiwanis Music Festival 2025 and 2026 and 2nd place Provincial competition in 2025... Read More →
Saturday August 1, 2026 09:00 - 09:45 EDT
Osgoode West
  Participatory Workshop, Pedagogy

11:30 EDT

Everyday Harp Care: Levers
Saturday August 1, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
Levers:   Exlploring different types of levers, and the basis of identifying noises. What are the most common fixes?

Daily harp care education sessions covering maintenance, repair, and preservation, guided by a panel of Certified Harp Technicians sharing expert insights and practical techniques.

Presenters
avatar for Jo Baee

Jo Baee

Jo Baée is a certified harp technician and professional harpist based in NSW, Australia. She was first inspired by the harp around 10 years of age. She holds a degree in harp performance, and apprenticed as a harp technician with Lyon & Healy and Salvi harp makers. Jo enjoys being... Read More →
avatar for Gabriel Diaz

Gabriel Diaz

Gabriel was introduced to the harp when he was brought on to help out at an AHS competition. He began his career as a harp technician when he was hired to work with master harp technician Peter Wiley. Gabriel is a Lyon & Healy/Salvi certified technician (2023), and devoted to maintaining... Read More →
avatar for Peter Wiley

Peter Wiley

Harp Doctor Llc
For over 40 years Peter Wiley has enjoyed sharing his passion for harp care in 16 countries. Working for Lyon & Healy from 1984-2005 he has cared for harps freelance since. Peter loves to bring his experience to life by sharing and educating harpists whenever the chance rises.
avatar for Danielle Williams

Danielle Williams

Danielle is a certified Lyon & Healy and Salvi harp technician and guild member. Current areas of service include the United States (all regions), Mexico, and Australia.
Saturday August 1, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
  Lecture

12:30 EDT

AHS IDEA Soundboard Session
Saturday August 1, 2026 12:30 - 13:15 EDT
Osgoode West
The IDEA Committee will host an informal Meet & Greet to get to know harpists and friends of the harp, and hear their ideas to support a more inclusive community. All are invited to this event.
Presenters
avatar for Juan Riveros

Juan Riveros

Michigan State University
Juan Riveros serves as the AHS Diversity Coordinator and the IDEA Committee (Co-Chair). Riveros is currently the Associate Professor of Harp at Michigan State University, and Principal Harpist of the Flint Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Opera.
Saturday August 1, 2026 12:30 - 13:15 EDT
Osgoode West
  Participatory Workshop

14:00 EDT

Les signes de l'arc: hands on exploration
Saturday August 1, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 EDT
Osgoode West

Presenters
avatar for Hélène Breschand

Hélène Breschand

Les signes de l’arc
Performer, composer, improviser… harpist Hélène Breschand 's approach stems from a collaborative process that unites sound, gesture, and vibration in a resolute engagement with the world. Born in Paris, her solo career began at the age of twenty. She works with numerous composers... Read More →
avatar for Eloïse Labaume

Eloïse Labaume

Les Signes De L'arc
Eloïse Labaume, harpist, vocalist, and co-artistic director of Bazar Électrique, shapes today’s music through vibrant performance and creation. Trained at Musikene, the Hochschule der Künste Bern, and the Paris CNSM (DAI-Post master), she collaborates with major contemporary... Read More →
avatar for Laurence Bancaud

Laurence Bancaud

Laurence Bancaud obtained a First Prize in Harp at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris in 1993 and holds the Master of Music degree in Musicology from the University of Tours. She is President and co-founder of the association Les Signes de l'Arc; co-artistic... Read More →
Saturday August 1, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 EDT
Osgoode West
  Participatory Workshop, Contemporary Styles
 

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