Pacific Harp Project

New jazz fusion ensemble, reimagining classical harp music. Led by Megan Bledsoe Ward (she/her), harpist and Twitterer. All thoughts & opinions are mine.

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

I was so tired playing a wedding today that I reharmonized a song mid-performance so I wouldn’t have to move my foot to change a pedal

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@elizabethmunch I’m so sorry Liz. This is heartbreaking. I’m so glad you and your family are safe ❤️

[TheCoolStream @TheCoolStream]

#NowPlaying First Take by @pacharpproject #jazzradio produced by @TheJazzPagecom #listen https://t.co/Ocnbaq9vRz

[TheCoolStream @TheCoolStream]

#NowPlaying Sonatine by @pacharpproject #jazzradio produced by @TheJazzPagecom #listen https://t.co/Ocnbaq9vRz

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@elizabethmunch Congratulations!!!!❤️🎉

[Anchorage Symphony @AnchSymphony]

We thought this was cute. A fitting decoration for any Little Drummer Boy. 🎄 🥁
#SundayFunny #Drums #ChrismtasTree

[Soundweavers Cast @SWchambercast]

Cycle 2:
2.6 @pacharpproject
2.7 @_heyitsreena_
2.8 @AquarelleGQ
2.9 @ImaniWinds
#chambermusic #windquintet #quintet #podcast #music #composer #newmusic #commission #harp #jazz #classical #interview #soundweavers #soundweaverspodcast #guitar #quartet #guitarquartet

[Anchorage Symphony @AnchSymphony]

Today we are throwing it all the way back to April 29, 2021 (ok, so it wasn't THAT long ago). That was the day we release this beautiful video done by ASO harpist, Megan Bledsoe Ward for our Cheerfully Unconventional series.
https://t.co/br3o9jhyCX
#TBT #Harp #Bach #YourASO

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@hipharpy So sorry to hear about kitty ❤️

[SalonW'outBoundaries @SalonRebooted]

Happy birthday Henriette Renié 1875-1056, French harpist and composer. Her concerts showed her as virtuoso & composer, helped establish the harp as a solo instrument,
Contemplation https://t.co/6MSs6KJOoA
#salon #womensstories #womeninmusic #BOTD #womencomposers #musichistory

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@hipharpy Looks very clean but artistic, which I love in a logo. Good to be proactive! (she said while not heeding her own words)

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@dankettercello Allan likes the Coregami shirts, especially for hot/humid outdoor gigs!

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@hipharpy Then again, we’re pretty isolated in the back of the orchestra…how bad REALLY are the mumbled counting and swears? It’s possible that these are not new behaviors for me as a masked performer 😬

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

First live concert in 17 months. Heaven

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@hipharpy Oof, this will take some re-acclimation when I get back to in-person orchestral playing! I’ll just have to employ my usual strategy of not counting and hoping I get cued or inspired to come in at the right time

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@hipharpy Only a little!

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

Made it to the gig. Am alive. Whew! Oh wait now I have to play?

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

Should I live-tweet my first gig since the pandemic? So far:

-Reorganized apartment means harp no longer fits through the entryway. Need to move furniture to get harp out the door

-Do I own contact lenses?

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

Me: pushing a harp, carrying a bench, carrying a string bag and two other shoulder bags

Person: oh could you take the trash out on your way?

[Pacific Harp Project @pacharpproject]

@hipharpy Ah! This makes me feel much better equipped to get through the concert. Thank you! ❤️