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NCHE 2026-2027 Season!
Join the NC Harp Ensemble / 2026–2027 Season
Join the North Carolina Harp Ensemble for the 2026–2027 season, culminating in a featured performance at UNCSA Harp Day on February 20, 2027, at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem, NC.
The NC Harp Ensemble offers professional harp ensemble instruction for pedal and lever harpists of all ages and skill levels. Under the direction of Jacquelyn Bartlett, Professor of Harp and Chamber Music at UNCSA, ensemble members will rehearse on the beautiful UNCSA campus and prepare exciting repertoire for a culminating performance.
2026–2027 Schedule
Saturday, October 17, 2026 — Rehearsal
Saturday, December 5, 2026 — Rehearsal
Saturday, January 16, 2027 — Rehearsal
Saturday, February 13, 2027 — Rehearsal
Saturday, February 20, 2027 — UNCSA Harp Day: Rehearsal & Performance
Whether you are an experienced ensemble player or new to harp ensemble music, we invite you to be part of this unique opportunity to learn, perform, and connect with fellow harpists from across North Carolina.
Come play with us and be part of the NC Harp Ensemble! Click here to learn more and register.
NCHE "Sounds of Angels" Holiday Concert Tour
The NC Harp Ensemble brings the scintillating sounds of the harp to venues throughout the state this holiday season! “Sounds of Angels” features music from the classical canon (such as Pietro Yon’s Gesu Bambino), popular favorites (like Sleigh Ride and Waltz of the Flowers), and festive carols (including Silent Night and Deck the Halls). The concert features professional harpists from across the state. A concert sure to make your season bright!
NC Harp Ensemble / “Sounds of Angels” Tour 2026
12/10 - High Point, NC - 7pm @ Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
12/16 - Whiteville, NC - School Performances & Evening Concert (Details TBA)
12/19 - Advance, NC - 4pm @ Mocks Church
12/20 - Greensboro, NC - 2pm @ Well-Spring, Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre
All concerts FREE, no ticket required
2026 NCHE Holiday Ensemble
Harpists: Alyssa Hall, Rose Jones, Grace Ludtke, Alicia Reid (Soprano) & Kristen Young
2027 UNCSA Harp Day
The North Carolina Harp Ensemble led by Jacquelyn Bartlett (UNCSA Artist Faculty) and Grace Ludtke (NCHE Artist Faculty) and the UNCSA Harp Studio are hosting UNCSA Harp Day on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Join us for an exceptional celebration of the harp on Saturday, February 20, 2027 on the beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC! UNCSA HARP DAY features a full day of enriching activities for harpists of all ages and levels! Enjoy a masterclass, technique seminar, lunch with new friends, campus tour, playing in harp ensemble, and performing on the day's closing concert in Crawford Hall!
Learn more and register here.
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2027