Harpist Profiles
| Rachel CurtisRachel Curtis is a dedicated musician and educator. Holding a Bachelor of Music and teaching licentiate from the Royal Academy of Music, she has taught harp and piano for 20 years. Rachel enjoys exploring diverse musical genres and collaborating on projects like "The Street." She resides in Layton with her family. |
| Marianne BuckMarianne Buck is a student harpist in ninth grade. With four years of harp experience, she placed in the Utah Harp Competition junior division. A parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption, she balances her musical pursuits with interests in debate, reading, and nature. |
| Emily HowardEmily Howard is a passionate harpist currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance at Brigham Young University. Hailing from Texas, she has performed as a soloist and principal harpist for orchestras including the BYU Philharmonic, Fort Worth Youth Orchestra, and Texas All-State Orchestra. She is a prizewinner in competitions such as the BYU Concerto Competition and the American Harp Society National Competition. |
| Kathryn SloatKathryn Sloat is a harpist known for her work in opera and contemporary chamber music. She has performed with orchestras like the Albany Symphony and Zagreb Philharmonic, and in Off-Broadway and regional theater productions. Holding degrees from Crane School of Music, Eastman School of Music, and Mannes College of Music, she recently relocated to Salt Lake City. |
| Anamae AndersonAnamae Anderson is a harpist and educator with a Bachelor of Music and a Master in Public Administration from Brigham Young University. She has performed internationally and organized harp conferences. Currently, she directs the BYU Harp Ensembles and teaches harp pedagogy. Her interests include outdoor activities, travel, and culinary arts. |
| Bailey FrameBailey Frame is a graduate student in musicology at Brigham Young University. She is also the president of the Utah Chapter of the American Harp Society and teaches harp lessons. Her personal interests include gardening and stargazing. |
| Annalise DrewesAnnalise Drewes is a Commercial Music and French student at Brigham Young University. Passionate about writing and recording music, she began playing harp at age six. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and reading science fiction. |
| Alissa AmundsonAlissa Amundson is a Park City native and former president of the Utah Chapter of the American Harp Society. She directs the Heber Valley branch of the Utah Harp Symphony and has performed with orchestras including the Utah Symphony and BYU Philharmonic. She enjoys spending time with her family. |
