HARP COMPETITION
2011 Competition
SHSA Certified [Scottish Harp Society of America]
Judge: Sharon Knowles
Organizer: Ann Heymann
SOLO HARP CATEGORIES
Beginner:
1. Philip Hommes, 84%l
2. Judith Finley, 80%
Journeyman:
1. Kathryn Dean Elmer, 73%
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
Harp & Spoken Word:
1. Judith Finley, 80%
Harp in Ensemble:
1. Katie Elmer & Georganne Hunter, 73%;
2. (tie) Philip & Everett, 72%; Hommes;
2. (tie) Emma Jo Elder & Charlie Heymann, 72%
2011 Judge
Sharon Knowles
Sharon emigrated from Scotland in 1997 and has been playing the Celtic harp for over 20 years. She has performed in many festivals in Ireland, Scotland, U.S., and Australia. Sharon has been teaching Celtic harp for over 15 years and has regular students in three states. She has taught at the Ohio Scottish Arts School at Oberlin several times and adjudicates harp competitions at Scottish Games around the country. Sharon will also perform on our Harp Stage.
