April 18, 2008—Jan Jennings joins judging panel

We're pleased to announce the completion of the 2008 Young Artist's Harp Competition judging panel, with the addition of Jan Jennings. Read more about Jan here.

March 20, 2008–Bridget Kibbey joins judging panel

We're pleased to announce that acclaimed harpist Bridget Kibbey has joined the judging panel of the Young Artist's Harp Competition. New York-based Kibbey maintains an active international performing career and teaches at New York University, Vassar College, and the Juilliard Pre-college program. Kibbey will also conduct a July 6 masterclass as part of the Young Artist's Harp Seminar and offer private lessons on July 5 and 6.

January 2008—Rooms held at Holiday Inn Express

The Young Artist's Harp Competition overlaps with the July 4th holiday weekend, meaning hotel rooms may be scarce. Families are advised to book rooms early. We have block rooms on hold at the Holiday Inn Express in Diallard, Ga. Call them directly at (706) 746-3585 and ask for the Young Artist's Harp Competition group rate. Group dormitory housing at the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School may also be available. Please inquire.

January 2008—Judging panel expands for Young Artist's Harp Competition

We are pleased to announce the addition of Nancy Lendrim, Kimberly Houser, Hye-Yun Chung Bennett, Kathleen Wilson, and Cheryl Dungan Cunningham to our judging panel. Read more about them.

Sept. 26, 2007—Dan Yu to judge Young

Artist's Harp Competition

Internationally acclaimed harpist Dan Yu will serve as a judge for the inaugural Young Artist's Harp Competition in July, 2008. Read more about Dan Yu.

Sept. 1, 2007—Young Artist's Harp Seminar announces competition

The Young Artist's Harp Seminar has announced plans for a national competition, which will take place July 2–8, 2008, just prior to the start of the Young Artist's Harp Seminar. The Competition will include a winners recital on July 5 to coincide with the start of the Seminar.

Sept. 1–2007—Young Artist's Harp Seminar to become non-profit

The Young Artist's Harp Seminar is working to obtain non-profit status in the state of Georgia, in conjunction with plans for the upcoming Young Artist's Harp Competition. Non-profit status will enable YAHS to better seek scholarship and competition funding by offering tax incentives to donors.

Sept. 1, 2007—Request for Competition Sponsors

The Young Artist's Harp Competition is seeking sponsors to help defray costs of the competition, including prizes, facility rental and judges fees. Click here to donate.

Sept. 1, 2007—Dates set for the Young Artist's Harp Seminar

The Young Artist's Harp Seminar has set dates for July 5–19, 2008 in Rabun Gap, Georgia. For more information, visit the YAHS website.