about julia martin, harpist

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Ms.Martin completed her Master’s Degree in Music under Jeanne Chalifoux at the Peabody Institute of Music of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, where she studied with Alice Chalifoux (Principal Harpist for the Cleveland Orchestra 1931-1974), and received Bachelor's Degrees both in Music and Art History. Ms. Martin spent numerous summers at the renowned Salzedo Harp Colony in Camden, Maine under the direction of Alice Chalifoux.

credits

Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Daily Afternoon Tea

Willard InterContinental Hotel - Daily Afternoon Tea

US State Department Recital Series

Kennedy Center

Baltimore Symphony

Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s education outreach program ArtsExcel

Solo Recitalist - An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD

Guest Artist, Handel Choir of Baltimore

Fairfax Symphony

Annapolis Symphony

Annapolis Opera

Concerto Soloist, Chamber Music on the Hill - Westminster, MD

Concerto Soloist, UMBC Symphony Orchestra

Loyola College, Baltimore, MD

Towson University, Towson, MD

PS 122, New York City

National Tour of Cinderella with Eartha Kitt.

Ohio Light Opera Company

New England Philharmonic

Whether performing harp music in solo concerts, weddings, or private events, Ms. Martin prides herself in presenting her musicality with the highest level of elegance and professionalism. Her sparkling and confident playing style reflects her classical training, while her varied repertoire and charming presentation consistently captivate all who listen.

* from Peabody Institute Referral Surveys 2005