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Tuesday, July 28
 

TBA

Neuron Mirror Neuron II
Tuesday July 28, 2026 TBA
Osgoode West
A hybrid installation-performance inviting audiences to co-create sound through physical gestures, blending pose-tracking technology with harp improv for an experience inspired by human mirror neurons.
Presenters
avatar for Ariel Sol

Ariel Sol

Ariel Sol pioneers the future of sound as an LA-based composer, harpist, and interactive media designer. Hailing from Chicago, he is passionate about bridging disciplines to foster community. From cinematic pop to virtual reality soundscapes- storytelling, identity, and empowerment... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 TBA
Osgoode West
  Performance, Multimedia
 
Thursday, July 30
 

11:30 EDT

Everyday Harp Care: Lever Harp Care and Adjustment
Thursday July 30, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
Regulation:  What is it, what is the standard work and what is not, how to prepare and avoid appointment sabotage.

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.
Thursday July 30, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
  Lecture

14:00 EDT

AI marketing: enhancing personalization and social media exposure for music entrepreneurship.
Thursday July 30, 2026 14:00 - 14:45 EDT
Osgoode West
Jessica Yuen is an internationally recognized Canadian musician & educator whose work bridges artistry and innovation. She has performing in concerts across Asia, Europe, and North America, with a debut at Suntory Hall, Tokyo, and recordings in Paris and Switzerland. Having mentored over 1,800 students, she also focuses her academic research on AI marketing in music and education entrepreneurship, curating refined, forward-thinking artistic experiences.

Presenters
avatar for Jessica Yuen

Jessica Yuen

Jessica Yuen is an internationally recognized Canadian musician & educator whose work bridges artistry and innovation. She has performed in concerts across Asia, Europe, and North America, with a debut at Suntory Hall, Tokyo, and recordings in Paris and Switzerland. Having mentored... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 14:00 - 14:45 EDT
Osgoode West
  Lecture, Technology

16:30 EDT

A Susann McDonald Soirée
Thursday July 30, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 EDT
Osgoode West
An informal celebration and gathering for friends and students of Susann McDonald. Open to all, to share music and memories. 

Thursday July 30, 2026 16:30 - 18:00 EDT
Osgoode West
  Participatory Workshop, Solo Harp
 
Friday, July 31
 

11:30 EDT

Everyday Harp Care: Pedal Harp Regulation
Friday July 31, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
Strings and Tuning:  How to identify strings moving toward falseness and breakage. Mechanics of string movement, dynamics. Mechanics of optimal tuning.

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.
Friday July 31, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
  Lecture

16:30 EDT

Exploring Turkish Tunes
Friday July 31, 2026 16:30 - 17:00 EDT
Osgoode West
Would you like to learn Turkish tunes with interesting scales, melodic behavior, uneven rhythmic patterns and tune your harp microtonally? Then this workshop is for you.

If the session reserved slots are full, you are still welcome to attend to observe and listen.  You just will not have a hands-on experience with an instrument.  You may still add it to your schedule, where it will appear as  "Waitlisted".

Seymen Özdeniz, percussion accompaniment
Presenters
avatar for Sirin Pancaroglu

Sirin Pancaroglu

The Turkish Harp
Praised by the Washington Post  as a “major talent of international caliber”, Şirin Pancaroğlu is equallyactive in traditional Turkish music, improvisation and contemporary music, as she is in mainstreamharp. With concerts in over 35 countries and 14 recording releases, she... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 16:30 - 17:00 EDT
Osgoode West
  Participatory Workshop, History & Practice
 
Saturday, August 1
 

11:30 EDT

Everyday Harp Care: EXPLODING a harp! We Disassemble Danielle's Harp
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

Les signes de l'arc
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

15:30 EDT

Harp Column Q & A with Kety Fusco!
Saturday August 1, 2026 15:30 - 16:30 EDT
Osgoode West
Alison Reese, Editor of Harp Column magazine, interviews Swiss harpist and composer Kety Fusco. 
Presenters
avatar for Kety Fusco

Kety Fusco

Kety Fusco is an Italian-Swiss harpist and composer internationally recognized for redefining the harp through electronics, sound design, and innovation. She has performed at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, SXSW in Austin, the... Read More →
Saturday August 1, 2026 15:30 - 16:30 EDT
Osgoode West
  Participatory Workshop, Contemporary Styles
 
Sunday, August 2
 

11:30 EDT

Everyday Harp Care: Repairs All Harpists Need to Know
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
Exploding a Harp:  Taking one apart to identify parts and materials.

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.
Sunday August 2, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
  Lecture
 
Monday, August 3
 

11:30 EDT

Everyday Harp Care: Strings and Tuning
Monday August 3, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
Osgoode West
  • Pre-owned Harps, and DIY Fixes:  What to look for besides sound?  What are the safe actions a harpist can take to fix common problems?

    • 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.
    Monday August 3, 2026 11:30 - 12:20 EDT
    Osgoode West
      Lecture
     

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