Saguaro -
Old Pueblo Harpers in Arizona
SOPHIA is a touchstone of the Tucson harp community.
It is a community that highlights and expands upon the diverse artistry of all harpists, a nourishing environment to learn and grow, and a vehicle for community outreach with the greater Tucson area.
May Events
Friday, May 9th @ 7:30pm
@ the Sea Of Glass Center for the Arts
330 E 7th St.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Adults $25 advanced; $30 at the door
Reduced youth pricing
S.O.P.H.I.A. - Saguaro Old Pueblo Harpers In Arizona is so pleased to present the SOPHIA Harp Duo Showcase and Fundraiser at the Sea of Glass Center for the Arts on Friday, May 9th at 7:30pm!
We hope you will join us for an evening of spectacular musical offerings, in duo formation, from our diverse performing membership. Your ticket purchase goes towards ensuring the growth and security of SOPHIA programing into the future. Which means invaluable support for Tucson’s harp community!
SOPHIA performers for the evening include; Carla Fabris, harp professor for the University of Arizona, Rebecca Foreman principal harpist for the Tucson Pops Orchestra, Dr. Christine Vivona from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as well as the Rob Boone Jazz Duo, Melissa Varga and Denielle Eliason U of A alumni, Mary Bouley from Strike Your Fancy! Mariah McCammond from Hatpin Duo, and Violet Dasse and Zoe Johnson from the University of Arizona.
We are so honored to have some wonderful donations for our raffle that you certainly won’t want to miss a chance at from the 4th Ave. Book Stop and local artists Catherine Eyde and Alejandra Montano!
Tickets are on sale and can be purchased from the Sea of Glass here
https://theseaofglass.org/.../sophia-tucson-a-harp-duo...
You’ll want to get an advance ticket at a slightly reduced price! Sliding scale youth pricing is also available!
We look forward to seeing you on the 9th. It’s sure to be a dazzling affair!
Art by Violet Dasse
S.O.P.H.I.A.
presents the
Harp Duo Showcase and Fundraiser
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Member News
We want to hear from you! Keep us updated on your events, workshops, and performances no matter how large or small. We will include them in the monthly newsletter so our members can enjoy and support all the different types of harping happening in Tucson! Submit your news by the first week of the month for inclusion in the next newsletter.
SOPHIA is a joint organization of the Tucson chapters of the American Harp Society - The Saguaro Chapter - and the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen - The Old Pueblo Harpers.