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Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Russian Easter Overture:” Harp part, page 4

3 years ago

This Sunday afternoon I will be performing harp on the “Russian Easter Overture” for the third time. I love it when I get to repeat an orchestral work because I …

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Enjoying the drudgery

3 years ago

Sometimes a piece reaches that in-between stage where it can truthfully claim almost all the right notes, correct timing, and a decent set of dynamics. And there the piece languishes, …

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Attempts at a Sustainable Schedule

3 years ago

I was busy sewing away on my Halloween costume a few weeks ago. Costuming is one of my favorite hobbies. But some tasks, like gathering 9 feet of fabric into …

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Stephanie Claussen: 2018 US National Scottish Harp Champion

3 years ago

This weekend I traveled to Edinboro, Pennsylvania to compete in the Edinboro Scottish Harp Competition and US National Scottish Harp Championship. My dear friend Emily put me up in her …

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Motivated by the Beat: Spin Class and Harp Practice

3 years ago

I’ve been trying out spin classes this past year.

Spinning. You know – as in indoor cycling?

One of my harp students in responsible. She invited me, attended along with me, suggested …

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Traveling Scotland: Edinburgh and Stirling

4 years ago
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Traveling Scotland: The Highlands

4 years ago
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Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018

4 years ago

I experienced one specific conversation at least five times during the festival:
Sitting down at the dinner table: “Hi, my name is Stephanie.”
“Hello! I’m Anna.” (Or Caroline, or Helen.)
A moment of …

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The Northern Harpist’s Winter Survival Guide

4 years ago

Perhaps the worst part of my job is the winter-time conflict between staying warm and looking professional, flawlessly groomed, elegant… harpist-like.

The harpist’s gig prep is not a simple waltz from …

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A Performance Observed: Fear and Elation

4 years ago

March 25th, 2017

Yesterday I joined a visiting wind ensemble for a concert of Navarro’s “Clarinet Concerto N. 1” and David Maslanka’ “A Child’s Garden of Dreams.” I had played the …

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Lever Harp Series – Online

Workshop descriptions to come! Email Amelia Romano (address on poster above) to register.

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Autumn Lever Harp Ensemble 2022 – St. Paul, Minnesota

Instructors: Hannah Flowers and Stephanie Claussen
Ages 13 through adult

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Fridays, 6pm-7:30pm
6 weeks starting October 7, 2022 followed by a final performance on November 18, 2022
Location: Stephanie Claussen’s home studio in St. …

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