Anna Smith is a classical harpist from York, Pennsylvania. As an undergraduate at Shenandoah Conservatory, she studies harp with Ms. Lynnelle Ediger. She is the co-founder of Calypso Harp Duo alongside harpist Brynn Olden which performs free concerts throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Anna has performed with the Shenandoah Conservatory Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. In 2024 she was invited to perform with former Royal Harpist, Claire Jones, in Jones’s concert series releasing her new collaborative album, 2K+ Fusion. In the summer of 2024, she was awarded a scholarship to work for the GreenSpring International Academy of Music, where she taught classes, led rehearsals, and curated research on historic harps. Anna often performs solo recitals, with a specific goal to inform the public about harp and organ duo repertoire. Most recently, she performed Aria in Classic Style by Marcel Grandjany with organist, Terry Sisk.
As a harpist, she has performed for an array of events such as:
- Weddings (ceremony, reception, dinner)
- Art gallery Openings
- Afternoon tea
- Candlelight church walk
These are just some of the many events Anna has provided music for. No matter what the event is, the harp brings an elegant and beautiful element to your special occasion. Her repertoire ranges from classical and romantic music to soft jazz and pop, and she welcomes any suggestions for particular genres!
