Schedule — Virginia Harp Center Festival

Friday, March 12, 2027

1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Check In & Registration

1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Practice Smarter, Play Better - Alisa Sadikova

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm From Classical to Celtic: Finding a New Voice on the Harp - Cécile Delage

4:30 pm Break

7:20 pm – 7:45 pm Prelude Concert - Kristina Finch

8:00 pm Opening Concert - Alexandra Bidi

9:30 pm Reception

8:30 am – 2:00 pm Check In & Registration

9:00 am – 10:15 am From Technique to Tone - Alisa Sadikova

9:00 am – 10:15 am Fake It Till You Make It: Playing from Lead Sheets - Kristina Finch

9:00 am – 10:15 am Harp Tasting - Thérèse Hurley

10:00 am – 6:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 am – 11:45 am Practice Smarter, Play Better - Alisa Sadikova

10:30 am – 11:45 am From Classical to Celtic: Finding a New Voice on the Harp - Cécile Delage

10:30 am – 11:45 am Plug In & Play: Effects Pedals for Harp - Kristan Toczko

11:45 am Break

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestral Excerpts Masterclass - Alexandra Bidi

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Get off the Page! Learning to Play by Ear - Cécile Delage

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Heavenly Arrangements: Giving Sacred Melodies New Life - Robbin Gordon-Cartier

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Making Room for Music: Creating a Fulfilling Harp Life in a Busy World - Kristina Finch

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm The Harpist’s Bag of Tricks: Harmonics, Glissandos & Special Effects - Jacqueline Pollauf

3:30 pm Break

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Hidden Gems: The Harp Music of Grace Becker Vamos - Jacqueline Pollauf

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Celtic Session - Cécile Delage & Françoise-Xavier Dueymes

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Harp Tech 101: Essentials for Every Harpist - Liza Jensen

5:30 pm Break

7:20 pm – 7:45 pm Prelude Concert - Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras Harp Ensemble

8:00 pm Evening Concert - Alisa Sadikova

9:30 pm Dessert Reception

8:00 am – 10:00 am Check In & Registration

8:15 am – 8:45 am Harp & Soul - A Sunday Morning Reset! - Robbin Gordon-Cartier

9:00 am – 11:30 am Masterclass - Alisa Sadikova

9:00 am – 10:15 am Heavenly Arrangements: Giving Sacred Melodies New Life - Robbin Gordon-Cartier

9:00 am – 10:15 am Get off the Page! Learning to Play by Ear - Cécile Delage

10:00 am – 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 am – 11:45 am Fake It Till You Make It: Playing from Lead Sheets - Kristina Finch

10:30 am – 11:45 am Rhythm without Fear! - Jacqueline Pollauf

11:45 am Break

1:15 pm – 1:50 pm Prelude Concert - Young Artists Showcase

2:00 pm Grand Finale Concert - Cécile Delage & Françoise-Xavier Dueymes