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T h e H a r p i n S o u t h e a s t Mic h i g a nM o n d ay, J u n e 2 3 – WE d n e s d ay, J u n e 2 5Regency Rooms G-IThe Harpists’ Hall of Fame ExhibitA Profile of the Harp in Southeast MichiganDorothy Ashby grew up around music in Detroit where her father often brought home fellowjazz musicians. She attended Cass Technical High School in Detroit, where she studied theharp under the legendary Velma Froude. After graduating from Wayne State University, shebegan playing the harp in the jazz scene in Detroit. Critic Scott Yannow writes, “There havebeen very few jazz harpists in history and Dorothy Ashby was one of the greats There hadbeen jazz harpists prior to Ashby, but no one else had adapted the harp to jazz so successfullynor had integrated into such a broad array of musical styles. Her influence certainly openeddoors for later jazz harpists.” In the late 1960’s, Dorothy and her husband John movedto California where Dorothy broke into the studio recording system. One of her morenoteworthy performances in contemporary popular music was playing the harp on thesong If It’s Magic on Stevie Wonder’s 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life.Dorothy Ashby was but one of many celebrated harpists trained at Cass TechnicalHigh School, the nation’s oldest and most celebrated high school harp program, andthe model for many current high school harp programs throughout the country.Daily harp instruction began at Cass Tech in 1925 through the efforts and vision ofMr. Clarence Byrn who was head of the music department. The school purchasedfive pedal harps and made them available to students who had studied piano.Velma Froude entered the school in 1926 and became a harpist under the tutelageof Laurietta Kink. However, when Kink became ill, Byrn asked Froude, the mostadvanced student, to become the teacher. Eventually, interest grew and harpinstruction was offered to evening school students as well. Currently, the schoolowns nine pedal harps and boasts of having more than thirty students daily.Dorothy AshbyBesides Dorothy Ashby, other harpists who studied at Cass include HarviGriffin, Arcola Clark, Onita Sanders and Nadia Marks. Lydia Cleaver, MauriceDraughn, Ellen Grafius, Patricia Terry-Ross and John Wickey, all membersof the host committee, graduated from Cass Tech. Conference Chair ChristaGrix studied privately with Velma Froude following her retirement from Cass,and was Velma’s last student.In 1976, when Velma Froude retired from teaching, she personally chosePatricia Terry-Ross to succeed her. Pat taught at Cass for 31 years, andcontinued its tradition of excellence in harp teaching and performing,receiving national recognition for her work. Pat retired in 2007, but also handchose her successor, Lydia Cleaver, who undoubtedly will preserve the CassTech traditions and reputation for the next generation.Mary Bartlett is one of Michigan’s most noted harpists, arrangers, composersand teachers. She studied with Carlos Salzedo and is herself the teacherof many renowned musicians, including her daughter, Jacquelyn Bartlett,Mary Bartlett10 AHS 2008 Metro Detroit

T h e H a r p i n S o u t h e a s t Mic h i g a nperforming in this conference. Among her many accomplishments are recording withMotown and touring with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Mary continues to be indemand as a freelance harpist.Lauralee Campbell is retiring from Michigan State University College of Music after morethan 30 years as its Instructor of Harp. A student of Eileen Malone at the Eastman Schoolof Music, she has also studied with Marcel Grandjany and Renata Scheffel-Stein. Lauraleehas performed with many of Michigan’s orchestras, and is an active recitalist. Lauralee’sstudents include conference performer Sylvia Norris and presenter Kelly Yoakam. PatriciaMasri-Fletcher, Principal Harpist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, succeeds Lauralee atMichigan State, beginning fall of 2008.Other harpists who have held the post of Principal Harp with the Detroit Symphonyinclude Eddie Druzinsky, 1952-57, and most significantly Elyse (Liz) Ilku, who held thatposition for nearly thirty years following Eddie. Liz grew up in Webster City, Iowa, whereshe was introduced to the harp. At the suggestion of her harp teacher, she auditionedfor Carlos Salzedo at age nineteen, and he immediately offered her a scholarship to theCurtis Institute of Music. Upon arriving in Philadelphia, she was taken into the newlyformed Angelaires Harp Quintet and performed with that ensemble under ColumbiaManagement for four years, leaving the Angelaires to begin her symphonic career.Liz’s students include committee members Kerstin Allvin (instructor of harp atOakland University) and Anita Leschied, as well as Jane Rosenson and Susan Mazer.In addition to her post with the Detroit Symphony, Liz also taught at Wayne StateUniversity and the University of Michigan.Other highly respected harpists who have taught at the University of Michiganinclude Edward Druzinsky, Lynne Wainwright Palmer, Ruth Dean Clark, JaneRosenson, Judy Loman, Nancy Allen and Lynne Aspnes, who directed the harpprogram there for twenty-three years, and built it into one of the largest collegedegreed programs in the nation. Committee member Chilali Hugo is a graduateof that program, as are Bridget Kibbey and Amy Ley. Lynne Aspnes will besucceeded at the University of Michigan in the fall of 2008 by Joan RaeburnHolland.Just down the road from the University of Michigan is Eastern MichiganUniversity, home to yet another vibrant harp program under the direction ofProgram Chair Ruth Myers for over twenty years. Ruth has been recognizedthroughout the state for her harp-teaching. Conference performer AllegraLilly is a student of Ruth’s.Lauralee CampbellThis region has a distinguished history of excellence at the harp. Please visitthe Harpists’ Hall Of Fame to learn more about it.Liz IlkuAHS 2008 Metro Detroit11

AHS F o u n d ati o n A w a r d s A u d iti o n s 2 0 0 8Anne Adams Awards AuditionsSunday, June 22, 20089:00 AM – 5:00 PMDe Soto RoomHyatt Regency HotelDearborn, MIEstablished in 1990 by Burton Adams honoring his wife, Anne Adams, this fund makes itpossible to present three awards of 2,000 each for fulltime study of harp at a college oruniversity. The awards are enhanced by Lyon & Healy with a 500 gift certificate and aspecially designed award for each winner. There is a permanent plaque in the Lyon & Healyshowroom engraved with the winners’ names.Required RepertoireSarabanda e Toccata .Nino RotaFantaisie sur un theme de Haydn Marcel GrandjanyOrchestral Excerpt:Tzigane (cadenza) Maurice RavelJudgesElizabeth HuntleyEmily MitchellDan SturmCrewPatricia Adams Harris, Sally Maxwell, Elizabeth RichterAdministrators, AHS FoundationKelly Ott, Crew ChiefLauralee Campbell, Auditions Liaison ChairNational Crew: Kate Petak, Michelle Heuer, Holly CasselmanLocal Crew: Mary Vincent, Cary Vincent, Yoojin JungJason Azem, TechnicianWinners’ ConcertMonday, June 23, 20081:00 p.m. in Great Lakes A12 AHS 2008 Metro Detroit

P r e - C o n f e r e n c e Activiti e sS at u r d ay, J u n e 2 14:00 pm – 10:30 pmExecutive Committee MeetingRegency J-K7:00 pmAnne Adams Awards DrawingDeSoto8:00 am – 5:00 pmAnne Adams Awards AuditionsDeSoto9:00 am – 12:00 pmExecutive Committee MeetingRolls Royce Suite12:30 pm – 5:00 pmRegistration andLobbyS u n d ay, J u n e 2 2Hospitality Open1:00 pm – 2:00 pmStrategic PlanningRolls Royce SuiteCommittee Meeting2:00 pm – 3:00 pmRegional Directors MeetingRolls Royce Suite3:00 pm – 4:00 pmPresidential Advisors MeetingRolls Royce Suite4:00 pm – 5:00 pmGroup Coordinators MeetingRolls Royce Suite7:00 pm – 10:00 pmAHS Board of Directors MeetingRolls Royce Suite7:00 pm – 10:00 pmAHS Foundation Board ofFranklinDirectors MeetingM o n d ay, J u n e 2 38:00 am – 12:00 pmExhibits and HarpistsGreat Lakes CenterHall of Fame set-up9:00 am – 6:00 pmRegistration andLobbyHospitality Open9:00 am – 12:00 pmBoard of Directors MeetingRegency J-K11:30 am – 1:00 pmBistro Open2nd FloorAtrium“ M u s i c e x a lt se a c h J o y, a l l ay se a c h G r i e f, E x p e l l sDiseases, softense v e r y Pa i n ,Subdues the rageof Poison, andthe Plague, Andhence the wiseo f a n c i e n t d ay sador’d One powero f P h y s i c , M e l o d y,a n d S o n g .”– John Armstrong fromThe Art of PreservingHealth (1744)AHS 2008 Metro Detroit13

M o n d ay, J u n e 2 3M o n d ay, J u n e 2 3 G e n e r a l I n f o r m ati o n12:00 pm – 6:00 pmExhibits OpenGreat Lakes B-F12:00 pm – 6:00 pmHarpist’s Hall of Fame OpenRegency G-I1:00 pmAnne Adams Awards RecitalGreat Lakes AReception immediately following,sponsored by Lyra Music Company2:30 pm – 3:30 pmAnnual Meeting4:00 pmAHS Concert Artist4:30 pm – 6:30 pm5:00 pm – 6:00 pm6:40 pmGreat Lakes ASadie Turner RecitalGreat Lakes ABistro Open2nd Floor AtriumSeating of the New BoardRegency J-KBusses begin shuttleHyatt Main Entranceto the Henry Ford8:00 pm“ W h e n Iapproach ac h i l d, h einspires in met wo sentiments:tenderness forw h at h e i s , a n dr e s p e c t f o r w h ath e m ay b e c o m e .”–Louis PasteurOpening Night Jazz ConcertThe Henry Ford Pre-concert music provided by the Cass TechnicalHigh School Reunion EnsembleLydia Cleaver and John Wickey, directors A Chocolate Dessert Reception immediately follows theconcert, sponsored in part by Anderson Insurance Group10:45 pm – 12:15 amBusses shuttle to the Hyatt/DoubleTree HotelsAmerican Harp Society Concert Artist RecitalSadie Turner, AHS Concert ArtistProgramPiece en SolJ.S. Bach (1685-1750)transcribed by Henriette ReniéSonataNicolas Flagello (1928-1994)Five PreludesCarlos Salzedo (1885-1961)No. 1. QuietudeNo. 2. IridescenceNo. 3. IntrospectionNo. 4. WhirlwindBallade, Op. 2814 AHS 2008 Metro DetroitCarlos Salzedo

M o n d ay, J u n e 2 3M o n d ay, J u n e 2 38:00 pmThe Henry FordAnderson TheatreOpening Night GalaPre-concert music provided byThe Cass Technical High School Reunion EnsembleLydia Cleaver and John Wickey, directors Anne Brege, Lydia Cleaver, Maurice Draughn, Rizpah Lowe, Lori Robinson, Erica Watson,John WickeyProgramWelcomeChrista Grix, 38th National Conference ChairKeynote SpeakerGlenn KurtzCalvin Stokes TrioProgram to be announcedCalvin Stokes, harpWalter Barnes, bassRob Hubbard, Jr., drumsKeith McKelly, saxesb r i e f pa u s ePark Stickney, harpProgram to be announcedb r i e f pa u s eAHS Lifetime Achievement AwardsPresented in recognition of a lifetime of service to the AHSFelice Pomeranz, presenterEdmar Castaneda TrioProgram to be announced*Edmar Castaneda, harpMarshall Gilkes, trombone“When I writemusic, I don’ t askpeople to tell mew h at t h e y wa n t t ohear. They don’ tr e a l ly k n o w w h atmoves them untili t m o v e s t h e m .”–Miles DavisDave Silliman, drums and percussionA Chocolate Dessert Reception, sponsored in part by the Anderson InsuranceGroup, will immediately follow this evening’s concert. Post-concert musicprovided by Rizpah.*Mr. Castaneda’s performance is sponsored by Virginia and Atlanta Harp Centers.AHS 2008 Metro Detroit15

T u e s d ay, J u n e 2 4T u e s d ay, J u n e 2 4 G e n e r a l I n f o r m ati o n7:30 am – 8:30 amGET MOVING!Karma Yoga IKatherine LucasRegency J-KPilatesRomina ProfetaRegency DWalkingChrista GrixHyatt Main EntranceTai ChiKelly YoakamRegency E-FExecutive Committee MeetingCordBistro Open2nd Floor Atrium7:45 am – 8:45 am8:00 am- 9:30 am11:30 am – 1:30 pmBistro Open4:30 pm – 6:30 pmBistro Open9:00 am – 5:00 pm9:00 am – 5:00 pm9:00 am – 6:00 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm11:00 am – 2:00 pm12:00 pm – 2:00 pm6:00 pm6:20 pm“ W i t h m u s i c , t h es p i r i t, t h e h e a r t,and the mindb e c o m e t r u lyengaged; ande d u c at i o n o f t h ehuman soul isf i n a l ly a c h i e v e d .”– Patricia Lebovich16 AHS 2008 Metro DetroitRegistration and Hospitality Open LobbyHarpists Hall of Fame OpenRegency G-IExhibits OpenGreat Lakes B-FDetroit Medical CenterErgonomic Stations OpenRegency C-D HallwayShuttle to Henry Ford Estate,Fairlane MallHyatt Main EntranceExecutive LuncheonGuilio & SonsBusses load for Seligman Theatre Hyatt Main EntranceBusses depart for Seligman TheatreWorkshops9:00 am – 10:00 amAlexander TechniqueRegency B-Cand the Harp Session ILinda-Rose Hembreiker, harpist, MM, DMAPhyllis Richmond, MA, CertifiedAlexander Technique Practitioner9:00 am – 10:00 amImprovisation for theClassical HarpistSusan Mazer and Dallas SmithGreat Lakes A9:30 am – 11:30 amSibelius Music SoftwareRegency J-Kand the MIDI Harp Sessions I and IIBobbie Thornton and Martha Gallagher9:30 am – 10:30 amConscious and CreativeRegency E-FPracticing for Professionals and StudentsJessica Siegel10:00 am – 12:00 pmYoung Adult AficionadosBridget Kibbey, directorStearns-Knight

T u e s d ay, J u n e 2 410:30 am – 12:00 pmBook Club –Great Lakes APracticing: A Musician’s Return to MusicGlenn Kurtz, author and presenter10:15 am – 11:45 amAlexander TechniqueRegency B-Cand the Harp Session IILinda-Rose Hembreiker, Harpist, MM, DMAPhyllis Richmond, MA, CertifiedAlexander Technique Practitioner10:30 am – 11:30 amFeldenkrais MethodJoan ClarahanFranklin12:30 pm – 1:45 pmAustralian Bush Flower EssencesSession IIan WhiteRegency J-K12:30 pm – 1:30 pmBreath and MindfulnessNancy McCaochanRegency E-F1:30 pm – 2:30 pmKarma Yoga IINancy McCaochanRegency E-F3:30 pm – 4:45 pmAustralian Bush Flower EssencesSession IIIan WhiteRegency J-K4:00 pm – 5:00 pmRemembering Lucile LawrenceElizabeth Richter, moderatorGreat Lakes A4:00 pm – 5:30 pmAdult AficionadosAnita Leschied, directorStearns-KnightConcerts2:00 pmKathleen Bride andElzbieta Szmyt Recital A reception sponsored bySalvi Harps will immediatelyfollow this program in Regency B-CGreat Lakes A7:30 pmSeligmanPerformingArts CenterCollaborative Concert with theGreat Lakes ChamberMusic Festival“ Ta k e a h a r p,go aroundt h e c i t y, Oforgot tenprostitute. Doy o u r b e s t atp l ay i n g o n t h estrings: makeyour songsmany in ordert h at y o u m ay b er e m e m b e r e d .”– Isaiah 23:16(New World Translation)Pre-concert music provided byDetroit Metropolitan Harp EnsembleRuth Myers, directorAHS 2008 Metro Detroit17

T u e s d ay, J u n e 2 4T u e s d ay, J u n e 2 4workshop sessionsAdult Aficionados – Led by Anita Leschied, this workshop gives adult harpists anopportunity to play together in an ensemble. Advance registration required, participants onlymay attend. 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Stearns-Knight.Alexander Technique and the Harp, Sessions I and II -Led by Linda-Rose Hembreiker andPhyllis Richmond, the Alexander Technique teaches you how to change habits of poor body use,reduce tension and effort, improve posture, and develop coordination and breathing throughintentional thinking. This hands-on workshop will introduce the principles of the AlexanderTechnique and their application to the harp. Session II explores the use of Alexander Techniqueto develop healthy playing habits rooted in established harp methods. Session I: 9:00 – 10:00am, Session II: 10:15 – 11:45 am. Both sessions are in Regency B-C.“ l i f ewithoutmusic wouldb e a m i s ta k e ”Australian Bush Flower Essences, Sessions I and II - The Bush Essences address theunique new needs of society today in the 21st century. They are totally safe, easy to use andare powerful catalysts to unlock your full potential, resolve negative emotional states andbring about emotional balance. This Bush Essences workshop, led by Ian White, can greatlyincrease the quality of life for you and those around you. Session I will focus on using theBush Essences to enhance general practice and teaching. Session II will focus on using theBush Essences to enhance audition and concert performance. Session I: 12:30 – 1:45 pm,Session II: 3:30 – 4:45 pm. Both sessions are in Regency J-K.– Friedrich NietzcheBook Club discussion with Glenn Kurtz on Practicing: A Musician’s Return to Music- The Detroit Host Committee is pleased and proud to present our Keynote Speaker,Glenn Kurtz, in a thought-provoking and insightful look at our lives as musicians, andhow practicing—the rigor, attention, and commitment it requires—becomes its ownreward, an almost spiritual experience that redefines the meaning of “success.” Mr.Kurtz is pleased to sign your copy of his book, available for sale at the Michigan HarpCenter booth in the Exhibit Hall. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Great Lakes A.Breath and Mindfulness - Through guided meditation, breathing, and postures,experience our mind’s ability to slow our thoughts down and concentrate. Thisworkshop gives an important guide to practicing, performing and to reducingstress in our everyday lives. 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Regency E-F.Conscious and Creative Practicing for Professionals and Students - Ledby Jessica Siegel, this workshop will show how creative practice techniquesthrough conscious use of the mind/body connection can empower the harpistto overcome resistance, frustration and boredom. The workshop includes abrainstorming session on creating a positive learning environment through themind/body connection. 9:30 – 10:30 am, Regency E-F.Feldenkrais Method – Taught by Joan Clarahan, the Feldenkrais Method is aneducational system that expands and refines self-awareness through movement.It is designed for those who wish to improve their movement repertoire(dancers, musicians, artists), reduce pain or gain general well-being and personaldevelopment. Bring a mat and your guest room bath towel. A few extra mats willbe available for rental for a nominal fee.10:30 – 11:30 am, FranklinImprovisation for the Classical Harpist - To the classically-trained musicianwhose performance is based on the printed score, improvisation is cloakedwith mystery, as if it were magic. Well, in truth, it is. Improvisation is as magicalas creativity itself, for the muse of musical ideas is unique to each individualand is limited only by the technical skills of the player. Led by Susan

noteworthy performances in contemporary popular music was playing the harp on the song If It's Magic on Stevie Wonder's 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. Dorothy Ashby was but one of many celebrated harpists trained at Cass Technical High School, the nation's oldest and most celebrated high school harp program, and