EMERGING YOUNG HARPIST AND CULTURAL AMBASSADORS
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Stella Lien
Stella Lien
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Stella Lien
Stella Lien
Stella Lien
Stella Lien is a 10th-grade student at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) whose dedication to music and community involvement has distinguished her as a rising young voice in the harp community.
Recently, Stella received the American Harp Society, San Diego Chapter Ambassador Award. Stella’s project is a recollec
Stella Lien is a 10th-grade student at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) whose dedication to music and community involvement has distinguished her as a rising young voice in the harp community.
Recently, Stella received the American Harp Society, San Diego Chapter Ambassador Award. Stella’s project is a recollection of the history of the San Diego Harp Society. It honors and acknowledges the harpists that made our chapter what it is today and will provide the public the story of our journey through the past six and a half decades.
This summer, Stella will attend an international harp conference, One Harp World, presented by the American Harp Society, in conjunction with the World Harp Congress, taking place July 28–August 3, 2026, in Toronto, Canada. She will have the opportunity to work with the event organizers. The One Harp World conference brings together harpists from around the world for performances, masterclasses, and cultural exchange.
Stella expresses gratitude to the San Diego Harp Society for its support and looks forward to sharing what she learns from the conference with the local community.
Senior Scholarship competition May 2, 2027
The San Diego Harp Society is pleased to present its annual Senior Scholarship Competition, held in conjunction with the Annual Chapter Recital each spring. The 2027 scholarship competition will be held in person on May 2, 2027, on the same date as the Annual Chapter Recital.
The competition is open to harp students who are graduating from high school. There is no limit to the number of students who may apply. Scholarship awards will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant, including the quality of the application, involvement and participation in the San Diego Harp Society, and audition performance.
Senior Scholarship Applicant Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be active members of the San Diego Harp Society.
- Have consistently participated in SDHS activities and Annual Chapter Recitals throughout their high school harp career.
- Have demonstrated meaningful volunteer involvement with SDHS.
- Demonstrate participation in community service and/or local community or school orchestras.
- Demonstrate a sustained commitment to musical development, community involvement, and the harp.
The San Diego Harp Society values not only musical achievement, but also each applicant’s dedication to the harp community, service to others, and continued growth as a young musician.
Application Deadline
April 2, 2027
Senior Scholarship Audition
Senior Scholarship auditions will be held prior to the Annual Chapter Recital on May 2, 2027.
Required Repertoire
Applicants must prepare the following repertoire:
- One piece from the approved repertoire list, performed from memory.
- One contrasting piece of the applicant’s choice, performed from memory.
For questions regarding the Senior Scholarship Competition, please contact sandiegoharpsociety@gmail.com.
SDHS Harp Education Scholarship
The San Diego Harp Society is pleased to offer financial assistance to harp students in the San Diego community through its General Music Scholarship Program.
Scholarships are available through the San Diego Chapter of the American Harp Society (San Diego Harp Society) and may be applied toward private harp lesson tuition and/or harp rental fees. Awards are provided at $200 per month for six months.
Students of all ages—from youth to adult learners—are encouraged to apply. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply for additional support during future application cycles.
Application Deadlines
- August 31, 2026
- February 28, 2027
Scholarship Requirements
Scholarship recipients are expected to:
- Remain active members of the San Diego Harp Society.
- Participate in at least one SDHS function each semester.
- Maintain active involvement in the SDHS community throughout the scholarship period.
Participation in major chapter events, such as HarpFest and the All-Student Recital, is especially encouraged.
For application materials or questions regarding the scholarship program, please contact sandiegoharpsociety@gmail.com.