Urban Youth Harp Ensemble

Urban Youth Harp Ensemble The mission of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble is to deliver quality musical instruction on the harp, develop music reading skills and musicianship.

One Harp World gave our students and instructors the rare chance to meet harpists they admire, composers behind the musi...
08/03/2026

One Harp World gave our students and instructors the rare chance to meet harpists they admire, composers behind the music they play, and artists they’ve long hoped to meet. The joy on their faces says it all.

1. Noel Wan
2. Amy Turk
3. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz
4. Chicago Harp Quartet
5. Kristan Toczko
6. Deborah Henson-Conan

Thanks to Dr. Armon Anderson for capturing these moments.

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Saturday August 1, attendees at One Harp World experienced the moment the Ensemble has been preparing for — taking the s...
08/02/2026

Saturday August 1, attendees at One Harp World experienced the moment the Ensemble has been preparing for — taking the stage for the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble performance.

Led by Dr. Molly O’Roark, our harpists performed a beautiful selection of pieces, including works by Dr. Jennifer Betzer and UYHE & Drew Charter School alum Myron Leonard.

A round of applause to our students and instructors for representing the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble with artistry and pride.

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Tonight at 7 PM, Myron Leonard takes the stage with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America at Carn...
07/31/2026

Tonight at 7 PM, Myron Leonard takes the stage with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America at Carnegie Hall — a landmark performance before the ensemble departs for a two‑week European tour.

We’re incredibly proud of Myron’s artistry, discipline, and leadership. This moment reflects years of dedication, and we can’t wait to cheer him on as he brings his talent to one of the world’s most iconic stages.
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One Harp World photo dump. Our instructors and students have been taking the stage these past few days — sharing their a...
07/31/2026

One Harp World photo dump. Our instructors and students have been taking the stage these past few days — sharing their artistry, connecting with the community, and representing our ensemble with pride.

1. Dr. Betzer speaks during a panel discussions.
2. Panel participants, including Dr. B.
Three of members from Class 2026 participated in the Susann McDonald "Gifts to Youth" on July 29.
3. Amber performed "The Old Pond, a frog jumps in, the sound of water".
4. Camille performed Moonlight from Graded Recital Series Vol. 1 and Russian Lullaby from Graded Recital Series Vol. 3.
5. Alexandra performed Reverie from Graded Recital Series Vol. 1 and Sonatina in Classical Style from Graded Recital Series Vol. 4.
6. Amber, Alex, and Camille take a final bow with the additional concert participants.

Thanks for Dr. Anderson, Dr. O'Roark, and Dr. Betzer for capturing these moments. Come back for more moments from our group's One Harp World experience.

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Huge shout‑out to Jennifer Betzer for sharing her insight and expertise on yesterday’s One Harp World panel (Building th...
07/31/2026

Huge shout‑out to Jennifer Betzer for sharing her insight and expertise on yesterday’s One Harp World panel (Building the Next Generation: Harp Ensembles as Training Grounds for Musicianship, Leadership, and Community).

Her voice continues to elevate the harp community and inspire the next generation of artists. We’re grateful for her leadership and proud to see her representing our ensemble so brilliantly.
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07/30/2026

On July 17, Montanez Baugh performed at Founding Fathers of ATL. As a UYHE alum, Montanez beautifully reflects the full arc of Urban Youth Harp Ensemble programming.

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As we cheer on our students heading into a new school year — and reflect on the joy of summer camp and the excitement of...
07/30/2026

As we cheer on our students heading into a new school year — and reflect on the joy of summer camp and the excitement of the One Harp World Conference — we’re also celebrating the incredible impact of our alumni.

On July 17, UYHE alum Montanez Baugh performed at Founding Fathers of ATL honoring African American male leaders across Georgia, including legendary producer, writer, and singer Teddy Riley.

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07/29/2026

Moments from the harp sessions at 2026 Rhythm & Robotics STEAM Camp. The campers went from exercises, to practice, to performance.

The camp came to life through partnerships with First Congregational Church of Atlanta United Church of Christ and partial funding from Georgia's Own Credit Union.

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