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The Society is dedicated to the performing of Scottish Music,
both new and old, on the small harps of Scotland.
We support the playing of nylon, gut, wire strung, levered and
unlevered harps.
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The society is completely volunteer operated. The society continues to operate due to the efforts of the Board Members, Officers, and Committe Chairs.
Membership is open to all. Join today ...
The National Scottish Harp Championship of America - 2008
The 2008 National Scottish Harp Championship of America was held at at the Ohio Scottish Games on June 28th. The judges were Ann Heymann and Corrina Hewat from Scotland. The competition featured the title and rotating Dr. Herbert P MacNeal trophy cup; also the $1000 travel scholarship prize. In addition, the annual prizes awarded at the Ohio Games are the "Mary Young Most Promising Beginner", a silver cup for the "Best in the Bardic Tradition" and the Andrew Turner Memorial Trophy" for the Harper of the Day, and a scholarship to attend the OSAS!!! (Ohio Scottish Arts School.)
Please read the RESULTS on our Events page.
Click HERE for the Spring 2008 Kilt & Harp JournalWanted: Harp Circle Leaders at Highland Games
Martha Kuch has come up with an idea to attract harpers to Highland Games for fun. Let's have more harp circles! If there are harpers who would like to coordinate a harp circle at their local Highland Games, the SHSA and Kilt & Harp will help publicize these events. The SHSA will send post cards, and e-mails to harpers in the geographical area of the Games locations, and the K&H will announce the harp circle if the information is received at least 4 months prior to the event. Any harper willing to coordinate a harp circle at their local Games or other Scottish event, please contact Martha Kuch.