Young Artist's Harp Seminar Guest Artist Program

Julie Ann Smith, 2010 Guest Artist

We are pleased to announce Julie Ann Smith as our 2010 Guest Artist. Ms. Smith will be in residence during the first week of the seminar. She will give masterclasses, private lessons, a concert, and serve as a judge for the 2010 Young Artist's Harp Competition.

About Julie Ann Smith
Concert artist and orchestral musician Julie Ann Smith has established herself as one of the most stimulating young harpists today, gaining international recognition for her charismatic performing style and diverse repertoire. Principal Harpist of the San Diego Symphony, Ms. Smith was the Silver medallist in the 2004 USA International Harp Competition and Bronze medallist in 2001. She made her National Symphony Orchestra debut in 2003 and has been honored in numerous competitions throughout the country. Her other honors include grand prizes in the Corpus Christi International Young Artist Competition and the Midland/Odessa National Young Artist Competition, both open to all instrumentalists.

Captivating audiences worldwide with her dramatic presence and engaging style, Ms. Smith is active as a recitalist and soloist with orchestra. Her appearances include performances with the New World Symphony Orchestra in Miami, Fla., the South Dakota Symphony, the Midland/Odessa Symphony Orchestra, the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra, the National Repertory Orchestra, and the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra. In February, 2010, she will be a featured soloist with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra as well. She has been the opening recitalist for the American Harp Society National Conference and the 2007 USA International Harp Competition. She continues to perform as a soloist on concert series across the country each season.

Read more about Julie Ann Smith on her website.