The American Harp Society:
"Grown from the needs of harpists - performers, teachers, and pupils,
the American Harp Society is a tax-exempt, non profit corporation.
Founded in 1962, membership in the Society is now nearly 3000
with chapters throughout the Americas." Also includes link to a teacher's
directory.
Fellowship of Makers & Researchers of Historical Instruments:
This group's aim is "to
promote authenticity in the preservation of original instru-
ments, in making reproductions of such instruments, and in
their use. "
Florida Harpers and Friends:
A chapter of the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen, Inc.
Harpers Hall:
"Harpers Hall is a chapter of the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen and makes its home in the San Francisco South Bay and Central California Coast. Our purpose is to promote an appreciation of the folk harp, to cultivate its living musical tradition, and to preserve the fun and magic of the harp for subscribers and the general public."
Historical Harp Society:
Purpose: "To cultivate, foster, sponsor and develop love and appreciation of the art, history, literature and uses of historical harps."
Harper's Heath:
"'Harper's Heath' is a Harping circle, who's primary aim is to get together
on a regular basis to share and enjoy harping, music and friendship (not
necessarily in that order.) After all, Harp lovers tend to be very social
animals." Based in Australia.
The International Society of
Folk Harpers and Craftsmen, Inc.:
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the art
and craft of the folk harp in all its forms and traditions. Includes chapters in the U.S. and Canada.
Madison Folk Harp Society:
Scottish Harp Society of America:
"The Scottish Harp Society of America, Inc. (SHSA) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the the Scottish harp,
clarsachs and their music both ancient and modern. Members of the Society include not only musicians, harpmakers, and
people who simply enjoy listening to the Scottish harp."
United Kingdom Harp Association:
Links, events, quarterly magazine.
Virtual Harpers:
Chapter of the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen.
World Harp Congress:
Private, non-profit organization. Sponsors an annual conference.
