About

Formed in 2006, the Harp in Our Pubic Schools Project is designed to introduce the harp to elementary and middle school students providing a new appreciation for the instrument and classical music. Developed by Ms. Lou Anne Neill, Principal Harp of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and YMF Music Advisory Board Member, the program has been implemented at Moffett Elementary in the Lennox School District and Carver Elementary School in the Compton Unified School District. Top professional harpists in the Los Angeles area as well as harpists selected for membership into the Debut Orchestra assist Ms. Neill.

Since its inception, More than 2,000 students have had the opportunity to study on a student-size harp. Classes are held twice per week and recently 11 fifth grade students were invited to perform on stage at the Hollywood Bowl Gala accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. They performed to a sold out crowd of over 18,000.

Instructors

Lou Anne Neill
Carol Robbins
Amy Shulman

Jacqueline Marshall