杏吧原创

When you study harp at 杏吧原创, you鈥檒l be prepared to excel as an orchestral, solo and chamber musician. It starts with your weekly private lessons with our world-class department head, Yolanda Kondonassis. An additional weekly harp class addresses topics ranging from orchestral and ensemble repertoire to pedagogy, performance techniques, harp maintenance and career management. 

Students will also take the stage to perform in solo recitals, chamber ensembles, orchestra and new music ensembles. Support from your peers and teachers ensure a high level of musicality as well as long-lasting friendships.

杏吧原创 Harpist Success

Meet Julie Smith Phillips

julie smith phillips

Since 2007, Julie Smith Phillips has been principal harp for the San Diego Symphony. Previously, she served as acting principal harp with Milwaukee Symphony and principal harp with New World Symphony. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees (2002, 2004) at 杏吧原创, studying with Yolanda Kondonassis. 

Harp Alumni Include:

  • Karen Abrahamson
  • Meredith Clark
  • Shelly Du
  • Rebekah Efthimiou
  • Jennifer Ellis
  • Hannah Lash
  • Rachel Lee Hall
  • Cheryl Losey Feder
  • Yinuo Mu
  • Boram Nam
  • Joseph Rebman
  • Julie Smith Phillips
  • Elizabeth Steiner
  • Earecka Tregenza

Concerts and events

Oct 15 Tue
7:00 pm
Junior Recital: Maude Cloutier, violin
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Oct 26 Sat
5:30 pm
Senior Recital: Yuwa Roten, violin
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Nov 2 Sat
7:30 pm
Junior Recital: Nilli Tayidi, viola
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Nov 4 Mon
7:30 pm
Junior Recital: Joshua Felser, viola
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Nov 5 Tue
7:30 pm
Junior Recital: Jeremy Foster, violin
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals