Harp Gathering

10/19/2026

The Cleveland Harp Circle is commissioning a new harp ensemble work inspired by Cleveland. The selected composer receives a $2,500 commission, and the piece will be premiered by the Cleveland Harp Circle at the 2027 American Harp Society Ensemble Festival in Dallas.

The score will be published in "The Harp Circle, Volume One: Cleveland," a collection of new ensemble works for a range of playing levels and harp types. The music will be freely available for harpists everywhere to download and perform.

Open to composers 18 and older worldwide. No prior experience writing for harp is required.

To apply, send a brief proposal and at least one page of musical material.

Deadline: December 15, 2026

Full terms and application details: https://clevelandharpcircle.org

Please share with composers you know.

09/21/2026

Faithful Harp Gatherling, Jill Peters, gave this lovely program at High Street United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ohio on Septebmber 20th. The musical program starts at about 12 minutes. Enjoy!

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09/19/2026

Check out the round of updates on the Harp Gathering website!

www.HarpGathering.com

09/18/2026

With space being limited, would you like to make your Sauder Heritage Inn reservations now for May 2027?

While we wait for our special the online reservation page to be available, you can call the Inn and use our special Harp Gathering Booking ID: 60778.

Just call: (800) 590-9755

See you soon!

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08/19/2026

While we get the website updated, we thought you would like to know some of the folks who wil be with us in 2027!

TAPESTRY - Denise and Michael Grupp-Verbon (of course)
Rhett Barnwell
Stephanie Claussen
Hannah Flowers
Robbin Gordon-Cartier
Janet Witman

07/04/2026

Happy Birthday, America!
What will you be doing to celebrate?
Perhaps share your favorite recipe!

06/21/2026

05/17/2026

🎉 And the winner is… Susie Kunkle!🎉

Congratulations to this year’s Harp Gathering Prize Harp winner! 🪉💛 Thanks to the beautiful craftsmanship of Lewis Creek Instruments, one lucky attendee is taking home a stunning new harp!

If YOU won a harp, what’s the first tune you’d play? 🎶 Tell us in the comments! ⬇️

We hope to see you back for Harp Gathering’s 20th Anniversary, May 13/14-16, 2027 — and another chance to win the prize harp! ✨

05/16/2026

🎶 What’s been your favorite part of Harp Gathering so far? 🎶

Maybe it’s something you learned, bought, heard, saw, or experienced! 💛 Share your highlights in the comments — and feel free to add photos too! 📸🪉

05/16/2026

Musicians are always growing and trying new things. In this session with Denise Grupp-Verbon, harpists are learning about Creating Magic with Special Effects.