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Roxanne Ziegler has played harp professionally since 1970. Starting her lessons at the age of 12, she studied with Eileen Malone at the Eastman School of Music and Lily Laskine in Paris. She has also been coached by leading harp professionals from around the country. Roxanne’s Harp PerformancesRoxanne has given concerts in a wide variety of venues and musical styles. She has performed at the National Harp Conventions and the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen conferences. She has played in several “Live at Hochstein” noon concerts at the Hochstein School of Music as well as with several Rochester NY area orchestras. Roxanne also performs her healing harp music at area hospitals, hospices, and nursing homes. She was interviewed about the healing music of harps in this article from the Democrat and Chronicle.“Thanks so much for playing at our Arts Extravaganza at the Greece Library. The music was lovely and people very much enjoyed talking with you.”
—Ann P. Together with John Gaspar, Roxanne formed the Lyre, Lyre Harp Duo, which has given concerts at the Memorial Art Gallery, Holy Cross Church, The Summit at Brighton (assisted living facility), and Chapel Oaks (active retirement community). “Thanks so much for bringing your gift of harp playing to Bethany Church. People loved it and found your artistry just excellent.”
—Cary R. Roxanne is staff musician at her church, Spiritus Christi, and plays harp regularly for Sunday and weekday services. She conducts harp ensemble programs featuring her students, often including 4 to 16 harps. “Thank you so very much for accompanying Father Jim in the Evening Reflection. It was the perfect closing to our first night of the FCM conference. We heard so many lovely comments about your playing.”
—Michaelita & Tom Q. Roxanne and Mitzie Collins are frequently featured in programs of Celtic music and have participated in nearly twenty years of Irish concerts sponsored by Sampler Records Ltd. at the Hochstein School of Music. Roxanne has also appeared with the Dady Brothers in concerts. Roxanne’s Harp RecordingsRoxanne’s solo harp recordings include “Romantic Favorites for Harp” and “Christmas Favorites for Harp” on the Sampler Records Ltd label.“It is always a pleasure to listen to Roxanne’s beautiful music on the harp, whether she is performing for large receptions at one of the most elegant settings in Rochester, The George Eastman House, or entertaining us through her ‘Romantic Favorites’ at intimate dinner parties at my home.”
—Allen K. Buell, as manager, Special Events, George Eastman House, Rochester New York Collaborating with Mitzie Collins (hammered dulcimer) and Glennda Dove (flute) as the Sampler Trio, Roxanne and her harps gave numerous concerts in the upstate New York region. The trio also recorded the much acclaimed “Ornaments,” “Nowell,” and “Rejoice” CDs. “The Sampler Trio serenely serenaded us on the Champlain ferry at the International Folk Harp Conference. The sound of Roxanne’s harp, Mitzie’s dulcimer and Glennda’s flute danced on the rippling water as we watched the sun set. Truly a memorable night.”
—Tina Tourin, Chairperson Conference of the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen Inc. Burlington, Vermont Call or email Roxanne today for more information.
After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. —Aldous Huxley [ Top of page ] |
Versatile harp music for any occasion  Roxanne Ziegler, Rochester NY Office: (585) 288-3101 [ Email ] Web: www.RochesterHarpist.com |