Upcoming Events

Nov. 09 2019

Virginia Harp Center College Fair Day
All Day

Virginia Harp Center’s College Fair is dedicated to 6th – 12th grade students interested in continuing their harp studies beyond high school. If you are planning to make music part of your college experience, this is your chance to meet harp professors from universities throughout the Mid-Atlantic United States and learn about harp degree programs, elective studies, orchestral and ensemble opportunities, and collegiate studio policies. This all-day event will include classes, mini lessons, a final concert, and exclusive shopping. For more info to go vaharpcenter.com

Dec. 21 2019

Harps and Strings Christmas Program
4:00 PM

Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA 22031. An afternoon of Christmas carols with the violin/viola studio of Lynne Denig. Exact time TBA

Recent Events

Jun. 09 2019

Studio Recital
7:06 PM

End-of-year studio recital at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, VA

Jun. 08 2019

Studio Recital
7:06 PM

End-of-year studio recital at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, VA

Jun. 02 2019

Belt (technique) exams
2:06 PM

Evaluations of technique by Adriana Horne, NSO Principal harpist, at the Blakeslee harp studio

Jun. 01 2019

Belt (technique) exams
2:06 PM

Evaluations of technique by Adriana Horne, NSO Principal harpist, at the Blakeslee harp studio

May. 18 2019

AYPO Harp Ensemble Concert
3:05 PM

Location: TBA  Program to include: The Wayfaring Stranger Red Sequins by Joyce Rice Lullaby by Cindy Horstmann Sea by Julia Kay Jamieson The Parting Glass Come hear the wonderful AYPO Harp Ensemble consisting of 12 talented young middle and high school harpists.

May. 11 2019

ASTA-CAP exams for selected students
1:05 PM

Select students will participate in the certificate advancement program of the American String Teachers Association, at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Falls Church

Mar. 31 2019

Studio Recital
7:03 PM

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church 3241 Brush Drive Falls Church, VA

Mar. 30 2019

Studio Recital
7:03 PM

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church 3241 Brush Drive Falls Church, VA

Mar. 17 2019

AYPO Harp Ensemble Concert
2:03 PM

Schlesinger Hall

Feb. 24 2019

Joint Master Class: GMU, WAU, SU, and JMU harp students
10:02 AM

Three-hour master class hosted by George Mason University presented by Elizabeth Blakeslee (GMU and WAU), Bridgett Stuckey (SU), and Jaclyn Wappel (JMU)

Feb. 16 2019

Master Class with Barbara Chapman
2:02 PM

Select students perform for Barbara Chapman, principal harpist with the Virginia Symphony

Dec. 22 2018

Harps and Strings Christmas Program
6:12 PM

Providence Presbyterian Church Joint recital with the studio of Lynne Denig

Dec. 18 2016

AYPO Harp Ensemble at Lincolnia Senior Center
1:12 PM

Select members of the AYPO Harp Ensemble will perform. 4710 N Chambliss St, Alexandria, VA 22312

Dec. 17 2016

Harps and Strings Christmas Program
6:12 PM

Providence Presbyterian Church

Dec. 11 2016

Studio Recital
7:12 PM

At National Association for Music Education, 1806 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA

Dec. 11 2016

Studio Recital
4:12 PM

At National Association for Music Education, 1806 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA

Dec. 03 2016

AYPO Harp Ensemble
3:12 PM

AYPO Harp Ensemble in concert at St. Paul's Church 2430 K St NW, Washington, DC

Celebrate the holiday season with AYPO’s newest ensemble! Under the direction of Elizabeth Blakeslee, the AYPO harp ensemble is comprised of ten harpists ranging in age from 10 to 16. The ensemble makes its debut with a concert filled with holiday favorites. From Rudolph to Frosty, the one-hour program will feature something for all ages!

Oct. 16 2016

Faculty Showcase at GMU
3:10 PM

Harris Theater

Café 1930 from "L'Histoire du Tango" with flutist Julianna Nickel

Oct. 15 2016

RVA Day -- College Harp Fair
12:10 AM

I will represent George Mason University and Washington Adventist University. For more information and to register go to vaharpcenter.com Location is Winfree Baptist Church 13617 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian, VA 23113

Oct. 09 2016

Studio Recital
4:10 PM

At the National Association for Music Education, 1806 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA