7 Days, 7 Gigs
Monday
While playing for the Mother’s Day tea party this afternoon, I contemplated how blessed I am. (My mind wanders when I play certain songs that are thoroughly embedded in my …
The Vicissitudes of Professional Harpwomanship
Weekends can get crazy for a performing harpist! Two weddings in one day can make for a grand adventure, especially when desert islands are involved.
My Author and Conductor
There is a sentence in the book Hebrews that I love. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set …
The Harpist and Her Inner Hit Man
My black sedan pulls to a stop at the curb and I step out into the slush, ignoring the NO PARKING sign next to my bumper. Everything looks just as …
CD Release Party
Stephanie Claussen presents: Soirée à Montpellier
Harp solos inspired by the French city of Montpellier.
Friday, February 1st
Music from 7-8pm
No cover charge – CDs available for $15
Overflow Espresso Café
2929 University Ave. SE, …
On How I Almost Drowned In the Gulf of Mexico, and the Love of Jesus
O the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free!
Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me!
Underneath me, all around me, is the current of Thy love
Leading …
A Life-long Lesson Learned from Playing Harp
Article written by Emily Taege
Last weekend, I went ice skating with my husband and his kids, Caden, Hannah, and Hope (they are 8, 6 & 4 respectively). The …
“Support the Musicians” button raises questions at the polls
I stopped by Groth Music in Bloomington yesterday to help a new student find a harp. They sell Support the MN Orchestra Musicians buttons! And lawn signs, and T-shirts. The …
Etiquette According to a Renaissance Festival Musician
Last night I began reading Polly Platt’s hilarious handbook entitled “French or Foe?” on differences between French and American cultures. She records how, after twelve years of living in France, …