The American Youth Harp Ensemble

Open House
Join us for an open house event on Wednesday, August 25th from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn about our comprehensive classes from beginner to advanced levels and meet our highly qualified teachers. It will all be music to your ears.  more

Critical Acclaim!
On June 30th, 2010 the AYHE performed two concerts in Washington, D.C. on the "State of the Arts" Concert Series at the U.S. Department of State and on the Cultural Forum at the Embassy of Austria. Read the glowing reviews from the Washington Post and AllArtsReview  more

Job Openings at the AYHE!
The American Youth Harp Ensemble and the Academy of Music, Richmond, Virginia are pleased to announce the following job openings.  more

About Us
Comprised of four performance ensembles and seven outreach programs, the AYHE serves approximately 200 youth with conservatory level instruction, therapeutic music instruction, community service and performance opportunities.  more

Performances
The ensemble has brought world-class music to enthusiastic audiences through hundreds of performances, recordings, television and media features.  more

AYHE Ensembles
AYHE provides opportunites to use the harp, regardless of background or financial means, as a catalyst for positive change in our students' lives.  more

Summer Harp Programming
Now in it’s fifteenth year, the Summer Harp Institute offers four individual weeks of intensive study of the harp.  more