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Story of a Summer Harp Adventure

8/30/2020

 
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By student chapter member, Ella Joy Higham
 
In the summer of 2020, I was not able to attend the Suzuki String Camp in Virginia because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Normally, I would travel to camp with my family, so instead this year I attended summer Zoom harp master classes with Ms. Phala Tracy. It was so enjoyable! I learned more about using gestures to help me become a more polished harpist. It was very challenging, but, as I practiced more, I got better. Thanks to my marvelous master teacher!

At lunch time, I participated in Zoom social gatherings. I developed friendships with kids in my own cohort from all over the country, in states like Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, and Washington. The other harpists made me laugh, and I looked forward to spending time with them every day. I know I have made lifetime friends.
 
The final recital was amazing! I got to play with harpists on many different levels. I'm grateful my parents signed me up for harp master class. It wasn't like harp camp in Virginia with Ms. Delaine Leonard, but I still had a great experience in my virtual harp master class. I highly recommend any opportunity to take a summer class. ​


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