Congratulations to The American Youth Harp Ensemble and director Lynnelle Ediger for an outstanding performance at the American Harp Society 2011 Summer Institute in Denton, TX! AYHE was the first ensemble ever to perform an opening concert for the organization. read more
Artistic Director, Lynnelle Ediger-Kordzaia with Alison Read, from 9th Annual American Summer Harp Institute Planning Committee... and life-long friend. read more
One of the American Youth Harp Ensemble's core values is a vision to use the harp as a catalyst for personal growth in the lives of our members. Audrey has decided to use her passion for the harp to reach her college goals. read more
On Saturday, April 9th, the quiet atmosphere of the bookstore was made even more heavenly by the sweet sounds of harp music! Special thanks to all that supported the AYHE in a day of music, books, and great conversation. link
The American Youth Harp Ensemble debuted in the Concert Hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, February 6, 2011. read more
The AYHE Touring Ensemble was pleased to be featured on Channel 6 Virginia This Morning, Central Virginia's only live, local morning talk show on Thursday, December 2nd. Even if you missed the broadcast, you can catch this outstanding performance by watching the videos below. read more
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 read more
AYHE Artistic Director and Founder, Lynnelle Ediger-Kordzaia, receives national recognition as leading arts educator at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. read more
From December 15 - 22, select members of the American Youth Harp Ensemble travelled to Europe to perform in the prestigious Advent Music Festival in Vienna, Austria, the world capital of classical music and home of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss, and Brahms. read more
The American Youth Harp Ensemble will present internationally acclaimed jazz harpist and composer, Monika Stadler, in concert in Richmond, Virginia and Frederick, Maryland. read more