[Brandee Younger; Photo Credit: BrandeeYounger.com]
Rashida Black, Executive Director of The Myrtle Hart Society, writes in the July issue of its eNewsletter that African American harpist Brandee Younger will perform at the second concert of The Encore Music Forum, “Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 8:00 PM at the Nabi Art Gallery located at 137 W 25th St, New York NY, 10001.” The following are excerpts from the harpist's website:
BrandeeYounger.com
“A versatile musician who has been proven to defy genres and labels, this young harpist has created a unique niche in both traditional and non-traditional harp arenas. Performing mainly on a concert grand classical harp, Ms. Younger is often heard performing jazz, classical and hip-hop in a seemingly effortless manner.” “As a classical harpist, she has performed with an array of orchestras including the Eastern Connecticut Symphony, Soulful Symphony, Ensemble Du Monde, Camerata New York and the Red Bull Artsehcro, a 'non-conformist' orchestra.”
“A native of Long Island, Ms. Younger grew up in Hempstead and Uniondale, where she began her harp studies as a teen. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance and Music Business at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford, and her Master of Arts in Harp Performance from New York University. Her formal instructors on the University level include harpists Rebecca Flannery, Susan Jolles, Emily Mitchell, and bassist, Nat Reeves. Currently, she resides in Manhattan where she freelances as a soloist, and performs as part of The Workman String Summit, led by bassist, Reggie Workman, and the Laura Kahle Quintet, led by composer and trumpeter, Laura Kahle. Ms. Younger teaches privately in New York and is on the harp faculty of the Hartt School Community Division, at the University of Hartford in Connecticut.”
Brandee Younger
African American Harpist
Soulful Symphony
Ensemble du Monde
Hartt School
Master of Arts in Harp Performance
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