Charlotte Harps

Charlotte Harps Charlotte Chapter of the American Harp Society (AHS) is a non-profit organization made up of harpists of all ages! All are welcome to join!

Founded in 1974, the Charlotte Chapter of the American Harp Society (AHS) is a non-profit organization made up of professional and semi-professional harpists, harp instructors, students of all ages, and lovers of the harp. Please visit our Membership page for application information. The general aims and purposes of the Charlotte Chapter are to cultivate, promote, foster, sponsor and develop among

its members and the general public the appreciation of the harp as a musical instrument. We seek to educate and inspire our members through masterclasses, guest artist recitals, annual events, and harp ensemble performances.

Tonight's the night!  We hope you can join us for a relaxing evening of harp music by Renée Murphy, the American Harp So...
03/21/2026

Tonight's the night! We hope you can join us for a relaxing evening of harp music by Renée Murphy, the American Harp Society's 2025-2027 Concert Artist.
Can't wait to see you all at 7:00pm at Ballantyne Presbyterian Church tonight!

The Charlotte Chapter of the American Harp Society - along with support from the American Harp Society - is so very exci...
02/18/2026

The Charlotte Chapter of the American Harp Society - along with support from the American Harp Society - is so very excited to invite you to a concert by Renée Murphy, the 2025-2027 AHS Concert Artist!
You won't want to miss Renée's amazing harp talent, right here in Charlotte at Ballantyne Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 21 at 7:00pm. The concert is FREE, with donations gladly accepted.

Charlotte's very own Kathleen Blackwell-Plank, sharing her harping gifts with Melody's Traditional Music!  And did you k...
12/08/2025

Charlotte's very own Kathleen Blackwell-Plank, sharing her harping gifts with Melody's Traditional Music! And did you know she's a wonderful artist as well? Check out her harp music paired with her beautiful watercolors at https://www.youtube.com/-plank

Email from Melody's Production Inc. Melody's Traditional Music - December 6, 2025 There are three parts to this newsletter: Our 2025 year-end podcast with Kathleen Blackwell-Plank An Advent Reminder U

Looking for ways to get in the Christmas mood?  How about a group of local harpists playing carols together?  Wear your ...
12/05/2025

Looking for ways to get in the Christmas mood? How about a group of local harpists playing carols together? Wear your best Christmas gear and enjoy the calming sounds of the harp!

Welcoming NC native harpist Staff Sgt. Taylor Fleshman to the Charlotte area for an upcoming concert by "The President's...
09/24/2025

Welcoming NC native harpist Staff Sgt. Taylor Fleshman to the Charlotte area for an upcoming concert by "The President's Own" Marine Band! Taylor studied under Jacquelyn Bartlett at UNCSA, and went on with her harp studies to eventually receive her Masters of Music at Indiana University.
https://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/Members/Article/3493998/staff-sgt-taylor-fleshman/

"The President's Own" Marine Band Concert Tour
Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30pm
Mooresville High School
161 South Magnolia Street
Mooresville, NC 28115

The event is FREE but you must reserve tickets:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/marineband/Mooresville2025

Free tickets available here beginning September 3, 2025 This concert is part of the 2025 United States Marine Band Concert Tour and is sponsored by Mooresville Graded School District. The concert is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are limited to 4 per request.Tickets valid until 7:15 p.m. Op

We have a CCAHS member who is looking to purchase a lever harp - something a little more mobile than her pedal harp to t...
05/28/2025

We have a CCAHS member who is looking to purchase a lever harp - something a little more mobile than her pedal harp to take around to different venues. If anyone has a lever harp for sale in the Charlotte or outlying area, please message Charlotte Harps and we'll get you in touch!

The Charlotte NC Chapter of the American Harp Society, along with harpist Robbin Gordon-Cartier, is excited to present a...
01/16/2025

The Charlotte NC Chapter of the American Harp Society, along with harpist Robbin Gordon-Cartier, is excited to present a lively concert this Saturday, January 18 at 7:30!

Please join us in the sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church at 1412 Providence Rd, Charlotte 28207.

The concert is free to the public, with donations to CCAHS gladly accepted.

Charlotte, now's your chance to hear some amazing harp music!  Come hear Robbin Gordon-Cartier, along with members of th...
01/08/2025

Charlotte, now's your chance to hear some amazing harp music!

Come hear Robbin Gordon-Cartier, along with members of the Charlotte NC Chapter of the American Harp Society, on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7:30. We'll be in the sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Rd, Charlotte, 28207.

The concert is free to the public, with donations to CCAHS gladly accepted.

If you haven't made Christmas Eve plans yet, enjoy the gift of music at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on December 24 at 6...
12/18/2024

If you haven't made Christmas Eve plans yet, enjoy the gift of music at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on December 24 at 6:30pm and 10:00pm. Our own Beste Toparlak will be playing harp with the choir, presenting Benjamin Britten's beautiful "Ceremony of Carols". A Christmas treat not to be missed!

Echoes of elegance Beste Toparlak is an award-winning professional harpist known for her performances with various orchestras and her solo work. She has a diverse musical background, having studied in Turkey, Germany, and the United States. She has performed with orchestras in USA like the Charlotte...

Harps and Christmas?  Yes, please!!!The CCAHS Christmas Concert is coming up this Thursday, December 12, 7:30pm, at Ball...
12/08/2024

Harps and Christmas? Yes, please!!!

The CCAHS Christmas Concert is coming up this Thursday, December 12, 7:30pm, at Ballantyne Presbyterian Church. Come enjoy the harp ensemble and all of your favorite carols!

The concert is free to the public, with donations to CCAHS gladly accepted!

Another SAVE THE DATE!CCAHS is so excited to welcome Robbin Gordon-Cartier to Charlotte in January 2025!  Harpists and h...
11/05/2024

Another SAVE THE DATE!
CCAHS is so excited to welcome Robbin Gordon-Cartier to Charlotte in January 2025! Harpists and harp-appreciators, please set aside the weekend of January 18-19 for a workshop and what we're sure will be an amazing performance.
https://www.robbingordoncartier.com/

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