Mary Jane D'Arville
Harpist
| 3804 Ivyglen Dr. Richmond, VA 23233 |
804-360-8925 (h) 856-796-2081 (c) mjdarville1@hotmail.com |
Teaching Experience
| 1983-present | Private Studio Instructor, Richmond, VA and Haddonfield, NJ Traditional and Suzuki pedagogy All ages and levels | |
| 2005, 2008, 2010 | Master Class Instructor Peabody Conservatory Preparatory Division, Baltimore, MD | |
| 2008 | Master Class Instructor Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ | |
| 2004-2007 | Harp Instructor (Volunteer) Cicely Tyson School of the Arts, East Orange, NJ | |
| 2006 | Master Class Instructor and Ensemble Coach University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI | |
| 1991-1996 | Adjunct Music Faculty, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA | |
| 1983-1996 | Adjunct Music Faculty, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA | |
| 1982-1995 | Director, Richmond Public Schools Harp Ensemble, Richmond, VA Directed harp program for seven public schools Staged numerous performances for community and school functions Featured at the American Harp Society, Washington, DC (1991) | |
| 1989-1991 | Adjunct Music Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA | |
Orchestra Experience
| 2011-2012 | Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra, guest principal Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, guest harpist | |
| 2010, 2011 | Wintergreen Summer Music Festival, Principal Harpist | |
| 1983 - present | Richmond Symphony, Second Harpist and Substitute Principal, Richmond, VA | |
| 1983 - 1996 | Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra, Principal Harpist, Charlottesville, VA Soloist 1993, 1996 Substitute Principal (2010-present) | |
| 1991, 1992 | AIMS Orchestra, Principal Harpist, Graz, Austria | |
| 1986-1989 | Savannah Symphony Orchestra, Guest Principal Harpist, Savannah, GA | |
Recitals, Concerts and Chamber Music (Selected)
| 2004 | Philadelphia Harp Ensemble, American Harp Society National Conference, Philadelphia, PA Rossen Milanov, conductor | |
| 2002 | Salzedo Harp Ensemble, World Harp Congress, Geneva, Switzerland Alice Chalifoux, coach; Paula Page, conductor | |
| Artist Faculty Chamber Music Series, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Midday Music Series, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA | ||
| Richmond Public Library Gellman Concert Series, Richmond, VA | ||
| Rohrer Memorial Library Recital Series, Westmont, NJ | ||
Freelance Engagements
| 1983-present | Solo Harpist and Lyrical Images Flute and Harp Duo, Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA Weddings, services, and a variety of private and corporate functions | |
| 2002-2009 | Substitute Tea Harpist, Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia, PA | |
| 1983-1996 | Tea Harpist, Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA | |
Principal Teachers
Lynne Aspnes
Alice Chalifoux
Paula Page
Compositions/Arrangements
| 1998/td> | Harp Ensemble Arrangement: Amazing Grace | |
| 1997 | Harp Ensemble Arrangement: Chariots of Fire | |
Additional Professional Accomplishments
| 1997-present | Co-Founder and Director, Beginning in the Middle, Williamsburg, VA Annual conference for adult beginner harpists of all levels | |
| 2009, 2011 | Faculty, Harp Arts Adult Study Retreat, Smithgall Woods, GA Intense two-week summer program for adult beginner harpists of all levels | |
| 2009 | Presenter, American String Teachers Association Conference: "Using the Harp as a Viable Instrument in School and Ensemble Programs," Atlanta, GA | |
| 2007 | Ensemble Director, Georgia Chapter of the American Harp Society, Atlanta, GA Beginner, professional and combined ensembles with 50 harpists Adjudicator for the Georgia Chapter of the AHS annual evaluations | |
| 1996-2007 | Founder and Owner, Virginia Harp Center, Richmond, VA Retail store dedicated solely to harp sales Established second location in Haddonfield, NJ (2002) Established third location (as Atlanta Harp Center) in Atlanta, GA (2007) | |
Education
Master of Fine Arts; Harp Concentration (with honors), Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA