Introduction to the JPG Chattanooga Harp Ensemble & JPG Harp Connections
JPG Chattanooga Harp Ensemble Gathering
Are you a harpist in the Chattanooga area who would love more opportunities to play, learn, and connect with other harpists? Come make music and community with JPG Chattanooga Harp Ensemble!
We gather on the second Sunday of each month from 2–4 p.m. (except December and July) at the Pennington Studio for a relaxed, welcoming time of playing together, learning new skills, and sharing the joy of music. Our mission is simple: spark curiosity about the harp, encourage new players, and have a wonderful time making music together.
How do I join?
Send an email to jpgharpconnections@gmail.com with “Inquiry JPG Chattanooga Harp Ensemble” in the subject line.
What does the public say about our performances?
"I was so inspired by hearing and listening to the 13 harps. And the young woman who played the solo, I kept looking for her third arm because so much beautiful music was being created!" Audience Member from Duck Town, TN 2016
"The speaker said to come up and talk to the harpists. When I saw that little boy of about 2 so carefully touching the strings, it sure pulled on my heart strings!" Audience Member, Chattanooga, TN 2016
The Chattanooga Harp Ensemble was created in 2005 to bring together harpists in the Chattanooga geographical area to inspire and support one another. If you desire to begin a harp ensemble in your area we will be glad to share our experience with you.
Why join the harp ensemble? To share the passion of playing the harp in a relaxed group setting.
Who should join the harp ensemble? Beginner to Advanced Harpists can take part in the ensemble since the repertoire offers different degrees of difficulty.
What kind of music does the harp ensemble play? We will focus on Celtic, folk, and holiday music but remain open for music that any attending harpists brings.
The Chattanooga Harp Ensemble get-togethers are the second Sunday of the month from 2 - 4 pm at the JPG Harp Connections Studio, 703 Courtney Lane, Chattanooga TN. Harpists of all levels are invited to participate in the harp ensemble.
Music For Healing
Some members of The Chattanooga Harp Ensemble are participating in a program called Music for Healing where they are sent to various hospitals, therapy centers, nursing homes, and other medical facilities. While not considered active "music therapy," our intention for this program is to help improve the lives of the patients and caregivers by providing soothing music to help raise the spirits and calm the nerves of those hearing the performances. For more information on Music for Healing contact Martha Summa-Chadwick on her website: www.marthasumma.com.