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Spill the Tea Episode 2 - July 21st

recording studio with engineer and harp Juliette Jones Wondersmith

We’re back! You voted, we listened.  On Monday, July 21 @ 3p PST / 6p EST members enjoyed Spill The Tea Episode No. 2 “Recording/Session Work”!  MIssed it live?  No worries, the recording is available on the drop down menu in your myAHS member portal.  Enjoy the panel discussion around what session work looks like - i.e. broad strokes of what it means to “be prepared”, cultivating work relationships, navigating mics, “On/Off Book” and so much more, but most importantly, creating what you do best so contractors and producers can’t help but want you on their session!  The panel was joined for the B side by Juliette Jones, violinist, arranger and bi-coastal powerhouse contractor. 

AHS's "Spill The Tea … on all things harp” is a platform every harpist will want in their favorites/saved box and Home Screen. Topic focused, Spill The Tea’s mission is to spark discussions on how to navigate through an array of spaces (ie weddings/events, orchestral auditions, audio/technology, helping build strong chapter community, marketing/social media, starting a teaching studio and so much more). Facilitated by a panel of harpists from various genres and special guests, Spill The Tea hopes to bring different perspectives to help today’s harpist create and continue their musical paths.  Spill the Tea is always free for AHS members.

AHS 2026 Annual Membership Meeting

The AHS Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm EDT.  During this event members will hear updates on the Society and our 2025-2030 strategic plan, approve last year's Annual Meeting minutes, meet our Board including new members, and much more.  

The link below will be active 15 minutes prior to the meeting.  The 2025 Annual Membership Meeting recording is still available on YouTube or Facebook.

Watch the 2025 National Competition Live Stream!

Audiences watched as 32 hopeful young finalists competed at the Colburn School in Los Angeles.  The winners are listed on the National Competition page and with photos on Noteworthy News. Watch the Sunday, June 1st Winners Recital below, and hear our new 2025-2027 Concert Artist Renee Murphy.  If you missed the final competition rounds, you can still catch them on the AHS YouTube page. 

The June 1st Winners Recital Program is available for download hereWorks performed were not announced from the stage.

Giving Tuesday 2024

We shared some special online moments on Tuesday, December 3rd!  If you missed it then, watch here!

And you can check out our live Giving Tuesday campaign right now!  Every gift up to $5,000 was DOUBLED by a generous challenge gift!  There's still time to make your gift, by December 31st!

Note: The goal and amount raised above include our generous donor's match.