Harp Event News

An inspiring afternoon of harp and jazz with Boston-based harpist Charles Overton
Saturday, November 15th | 4pm
168 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Lyon & Healy Concert Hall

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music at Lyon & Healy Hall, featuring the extraordinary harpist Charles Overton.
 
Boston-based harpist Charles Overton is known for seamlessly bridging classical and jazz traditions, bringing a fresh and captivating perspective to every performance. As both second and substitute harpist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, Overton has performed alongside world-renowned artists such as Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, and Terence Blanchard.
 
His versatility extends across chamber music and jazz alike, with appearances alongside the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Winsor Music, and the Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia, as well as performances at prestigious festivals such as Yellow Barn, Marlboro, Newport Jazz, North Sea Jazz, and Montreux.
 
A passionate improviser and collaborator, Overton continues to explore new sounds through projects like Trio Oko and Wild Tapestry, while also writing and arranging his own original music. He currently serves on the faculty of both the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Yellow Barn, inspiring the next generation of musicians.
 
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience one of today's most dynamic and versatile harpists in an intimate concert setting at Lyon & Healy Hall.
 
Date: Saturday, November 15

Schedule:
Open Showroom: 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Concert Doors Open: 3:45 PM
Performance: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
 
Location: Lyon & Healy Hall, 168 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Tickets: $25
 
Seats are limited — reserve yours today!

Register here: www.lyonhealy.com/hall-concerts

Dorset, VT June 12-21st

A 10-day harp intensive taught by award-winning harpist, educator, yoga instructor and musical entrepreneur, Alix Raspé Gray. The Dorset Harp Colony, LLC serves to educate, inspire, encourage and mentor the next generation of harpists.
The Dorset Harp Colony (DHC), established 2024, is a summer harp festival that embraces the true meaning of competition: to strive with.
The DHC is an international harp festival focusing on large and small harp ensemble, solo performance, musical entrepreneurship, community performances, and wellness practices (yoga & meditation). Repertoire will be assigned by musical ability.
Students that have attended DHC have also gone on to attend top music programs (Interlochen Arts Camp, Young Artists Harp Seminar), as well as top universities (Columbia University, Princeton University, Vanderbilt University and more!)

DATES: June 12-21, 2026
APPLY AND REGISTER HERE:
www.alixraspe.com/about-dhc

10-Day Harp Intensive:
Being a musician involves not only performance-skills but entrepreneurship, creative marketing, and music accessibility for all audiences. This 10-Day intensive will include both solo and ensemble performance and highlight the development of musical entrepreneurship skills. 
Often, we are learning on the job how to adapt our music for our diverse audiences. This 10-Day Intensive will help you enhance your performance skills, and workshop a solo piece (or two!) that you'd like to perform in all different community settings: art galleries, museums, libraries, nursing homes, and church services. You will perform in these community venues for the opportunity to hone these skills.

10-Day Intensive includes morning yoga, and daily rehearsal with other harpists in small and large harp ensembles, concluding with a final harp ensemble concert. There is an opportunity to perform your solo (optional) at this concert as well.