The New York Times

The Harp Needs More Modern Music. That’s Easier Said Than Done.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Essay Expanding my instrument’s repertoire takes months of practicing, experimentation and personal sacrifices. But it has made me believe in ...
Valley Advocate

‘If you can hit one note and hit it hard’: Western Mass Sacred Harp singers ready for biggest annual event

On Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, the Western Massachusetts Sacred Harp Community (WMSHC) will host their biggest annual event, the Western Massachusetts Sacred Harp Convention, at Bombyx ...
Kansas City Star

KC harpist defies the instrument’s ‘girly’ reputation, plays to transcend audiences

Calvin Arsenia, singer, song-writer and musician performs at a show for the Greenwood Social Hall in Kansas City playing the harp. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com Editor's Note: This interview is part ...
The York Dispatch

Sacred Harp singers are revamping an iconic pre-Civil War hymnal of shape-note music

Groups of Sacred Harp singers are working together to revise their hymnal The a capella tradition uses shape-note music to sight-read songs from the hymnal's 554 options Families pass the musical ...