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Chamber Music on the Hill
Trio Sirènes (Marcia McHugh, flute; Karin Brown, viola; and myself on harp) will be performing on the Chamber Music on the Hill Concert Series later this month. We're looking forward to playing works by Maurice Ravel, Chen-Yi, and Brian Prechtl, who wrote a new work that we premiered last fall. More information is available here.
April 2026
Atlanta Harp Festival
I really enjoyed attending the Atlanta Harp Festival and presenting a workshop on extended techniques. I had a great time exploring all kinds of unusual sounds and effects with the participants, and it was rewarding to be at the festival with so many great harpists.
April 2026
Review of Choral Repertoire: Harp Parts
The Harp Column Magazine gave my publication, Choral Repertoire: Harp Parts a glowing review in their March/April 2026 issue. "The thoughtful typesetting and layout, useful rehearsal markings, frequent cues, helpful fingering and hand distribution suggestions, and much more make this a must--have addition to your library.... Whether you are a seasoned performer of choral works or a novice playing one of them for the first time, you will find Jacqueline Pollauf's book of harp parts a valuable reference." Read the full review on the Harp Column's website.
March 2026
Music in the Valley Concert Series
I'm looking forward to performing on the Music in the Valley Concert Series with Dariusz Skoraczewski, principal cello of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. We'll be playing music by Franz Schubert, Henriette Renié, Claude Debussy, Ralph Vaughan-Williams, Béla Bartók, and more. The program will include some works from our 2019 album, Beau Soir and will be followed by a reception.
March 2026
Workshop at Atlanta Harp Festival
The Atlanta Harp Festival will take place from March 20 - 22 in Decatur, Georgia and I'll give a workshop on extended techniques. I'll discuss and demonstrate many different techniques and participants will have a chance to experiment with the techniques themselves throughout the workshop. More information about the entire festival is available here.
February 2026
Solo Recital at Westminster Hall
On Thursday, February 12 at noon, I'll give a solo recital for the Lunch Under the Pipes Concert Series. This free noontime series brings music to Westminster Hall in Baltimore and is open to the community. I'll perform a mixture of classical composers, including Sophia Dussek and Reinhold Glière, alongside music by George Gershwin and others. More information is available here.
February 2026
Performance for Brookland Neighborhood Concert Series
I’m looking forward to giving a solo performance on the Brookland Neighborhood Series on Saturday, January 24th at 4pm. The performance will take place at the intimate and relaxed setting, Cool Coffee Company (3901 12th St NE, Washington D. C.). I'm looking forward to performing both classical and well-known pieces and sharing thoughts about the music with the audience. More information is availble here.
January 2026
Performance of Gustav Holst's Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda
I’m delighted to announce that my video recording of Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op. 26, Group 3 by Gustav Holst is now available through my YouTube channel. This performance was in conjunction with the Emmanuel Choir under the direction of Christian Lane and supported by a Maryland State Arts Council Creativity Grant. I'm so pleased to share this beautiful piece of music. My edition of the harp part can be found in my latest publication, Choral Repertoire; Harp Parts.
December 2025
Harp Column Magazine's Advice Column
I recently enjoyed offering some thoughts for the Advice Column in the Harp Column Magazine. Along with two other professional harpists, I gave advice on how harpists can expand their private teaching studio and reach more students. Subscribers to the magazine can read the column either online (November-December 2025 | Harp Column) or in the print issue.
December 2025
Hangin' with the Harp Performance
On Tuesday, December 16th at 4pm (EST) I'll be part of a Hangin' with the Harp Holiday Performance. Several harpists who have presented on this monthly Zoom program during the past year will be performing favorite holiday music. I'll be playing my own arrangement of the 13th century chant Of the Father's Love Begotten and Christmas Time is Here from A Charlie Brown Christmas. This online performance is presented by the Atlanta Harp Center; admission is free.
December 2025
Performance for Jane Austen's Birthday
I'm looking forward to giving a solo performance at the Owings Mills Library Branch (10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, Maryland) on Saturday, December 13 at 2pm in honor of Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Throughout the performance, I'll explore pieces by women composers, and discuss the role of the harp in Regency England, and Austen's references to the harp in her novels. Austen's writings are an area of personal interest for me, so I've really enjoyed putting together this program. More info is avaialble here.
December 2025
December Choral Performances
I'm looking forward to multiple performances with choirs this December, including many performances of Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols. More details about all of these performances can be found on the calendar page of my website.
Towson University Choral Society
Saturday, December 6th at 7:30pm
Jacqueline joins the Towson University Choral Society for a performance of Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms.
Memorial Choir
Sunday, December 7th at 3:00pm
The Memorial Choir of Memorial Episcopal Church gives a performance of A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten.
Candlelight Choral Concert
Sunday, December 14th at 4pm
Jacqueline performs at First and Franklin Church's Candlelight Choral Concert,
including A Christmas Garland by Conrad Susa and A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten.
Baltimore School for the Arts Choir
Friday, December 19th at 5:00pm
The Baltimore School for the Arts performs A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten.
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 21st at 5:30
Jacqueline joins the Church of Redeemer Choir for a performance of holiday music.
December 2025
Recent Holst Recording
I really enjoyed recording Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op. 26, Group 3 by Gustav Holst with the Emmanuel Choir and conductor Christian Lane. We recorded at the beautiful Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Baltimore and I'm looking forward to sharing a finish video recording of the piece through my YouTube Channel. Thanks to the Maryland State Arts Council for their support of this project!
November 2025
Performance at Library
On Saturday, November 15 at 10:30am, I'll give a solo performance at the Havre de Grace Library (120 North Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD). I've enjoyed giving performances at several other libraries recently and quite like that the audience can see the harp clearly and ask questions during the performance. I'll be playing some beautiful classical pieces, including works by Claude Debussy, Alphonse Hasselmans, and Sophia Dussek, alongside lighter pieces including Georgia on My Mind by Carmichael and Gorrell and Lady Be Good by George Gershwin. The performance is free and open to the public. Click here for more information.
November 2025
World Premiere
I recently was involved in the premiere of Requiem by Graham Gordon Ramsey. This substantial eight movement work was written by Ramsey for choir and chamber orchestra, with some prominent harp parts throughout. Mass for the Endangered by Sarah Kirkland Snider, another work for the same instrumentation, was also featured on the program. Washington Classical Review had a great review of the concert.
November 2025
Recording Project
Next month I'll record Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op. 26, Group 3 by Gustav Holst with the Emmanuel Choir and conductor Christian Lane, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council. This is a beautiful piece for treble voices and harp that is not performed as often it should be! I am hopeful that our finished video recording, which will be shared through my YouTube Channel, will help draw attention to this work. My edition of the harp part can also be found in my latest publication, Choral Repertoire: Harp Parts. It is a challenging part, with Holst using the full capabilities of the instrument. My favorite movement is the third movement, Hymn to Vena, which is filled with unusual harmonies and includes a short harp cadenza. Here's a video of our collaboration on Soleils de Septembre by Lili Boulanger from 2024, also supported by the MSAC.
October 2025
Recent Performances with Trio Sirènes
Trio Sirènes (Marcia McHugh, flute; Karin Brown, viola; Jacqueline Pollauf, harp) gave several recent performances, including the world premiere of Seven Chakras, a piece written for the trio by composer Brian Prechtl. Below are photos from The Spire Series at the beautiful First and Franklin Church in Baltimore, Maryland.
October 2025
Choral Repertoire: Harp Parts Available
I’m really pleased to share that my latest publication Choral Repertoire: Harp Parts is now available
through the following places:
Sylvia Woods Harp Center (PDF)
The book is available as both a hard copy and a digital PDF (although some places only carry one version) and contains works by Lili Boulanger, Johannes Brahms, Maurice Duruflé, Gabriel Fauré, Gustav Holst, and Camille Saint-Saëns. My hope is that when a harpist will be performing a piece of choral repertoire, they’ll be able to turn to my book as an excellent resource and use the parts for learning, rehearsing and performing.
September 2025
World Premiere with Trio Sirènes
Trio Sirènes (Marcia McHugh, flute; Karin Brown, viola; Jacqueline Pollauf, harp) is looking forward to giving the world premiere of Seven Chakras, a piece written for the trio by composer Brian Prechtl. Join Trio Sirènes for two performances this month:
Sunday, September 21 at 3:30pm
Community Concerts at Second
Second Presbyterian Church, 4200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD
Trio Sirènes gives the world premiere of Seven Chakras by Brian Prechtl and performs
Taiwanese Folksongs by Chen-Yu Huang on a program of mixed chamber music.
More info is available here.
Tuesday, September 30 at 7:30pm
The Spire Series
First and Franklin Church, 210 W. Madison Street, Baltimore, MD
Trio Sirènes gives the opening season concert for the Spire Series. The program will include Seven Chakras by
Brian Prechtl, alongside music by Maurice Ravel, Chen Yi, and Pietro Locatelli.
September 2025
Preparing to Record Music by Gustav Holst
I've been preparing to record Gustav Holst's Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op. 26, Group 3 with the Emmanuel Choir and conductor Christian Lane. We'll record the piece in November and the finished video will then be shared through my YouTube channel. Holst wrote this piece during his Sanskrit period, when he was greatly interested in and inspired by Hindu literature. Holst actually wrote four suites entitled Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, each suite consisting of three or four short pieces, but only one suite is written for chorus and harp (rather than chorus and piano). Thank you to the Maryland State Arts Council for the funding in support of this project!
September 2025
Harp Column Monthly Music Club
I'm so pleased that Harp Column Music, an online harp music distributer, has selected my composition Rose Red for a September pick of the month. I'll join them on Wednesday, September 10th at noon (EDT) on Zoom for a presentation and Q and A about Rose Red.
September 2025
Maryland State Arts Council Creativity Grant
The Maryland State Arts Council has generously funded my project to record the Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op. 26, Group 3 by Gustav Holst. Although Holst is best known for writing the monumental orchestral work The Planets (which includes two harps), Holst was a highly prolific composer whose output includes many works for vocalists. The Choral Hymns that we'll be recording is a lovely work written for treble voices and solo harp, the same instrumentation as Benjamin Britten's well-known work, A Ceremony of Carols. I'm looking forward to recording this work with the Emmanuel Choir and conductor Christian Lane and then releasing a YouTube video of the finished recording later this year.
August 2025
