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Kristal Schwartz .. Harpistwww.angelic-harp.com
Kristal@angelic-harp.com
.. The harp: Adds a sparkle that everyone notices
.. Provides a cost-effective alternative to the typical entertainment
.. Mesmerizes listeners with dreamy and striking music
.. Is the most romantic of all musical instruments
EDUCATION
Schooling:
¥ San Francisco Conservatory of Music, January 2007
Awarded Masters degree in Performance (on scholarship)
¥ Thomas Edison State College, September 2004
Awarded BA in music
¥ San Jose State University, September 2002-4004
Pursued music (on scholarship)
¥ West Valley College, June 2003
Awarded AA in Music and Liberal Arts
EXPERIENCE
Achievements:
¥ Finalist for San Francisco Conservatory Concerto Competition, March 2007
¥ Guest soloist, concerto performance, December 2004
¥ Winner of SJSU concerto competition, December 2002
¥ Third-place winner of San Jose Youth Symphony, April 2001 Concerto Competition
¥ First-place winner of Inez Stafford Award competition, May 1999 Sponsored by American Harp Society
Orchestral Performances:
¥ Stanford Orchestra
¥ San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra
¥ Peninsula Symphony
¥ San Jose State Symphonic Band
¥ Peninsula Youth Symphony Soloist
Choral Accompaniment:
¥ Ceremony of Carols for New Choir in Sunnyvale
¥ Faure Requiem for San Francisco Conservatory Choir
¥ Service of Lessons and Carols for Lutheran Church of Cupertino
¥ The Christmas Story for First Presbyterian in Sunnyvale
Harp Teachers:
¥ Doug Rioth
¥ Marcella Decray
¥ Karen Kirk Thielend
¥ Lucile Lawrence
¥ Celeste Misfelt
Clients:
¥ Joel Nealson Booking Agency
¥ Mountain Winery
¥ Fairmont Hotel
¥ Hotel Sainte Claire
¥ Ritz Carlson Hotel, Half Moon Bay
¥ Hayes Mansion
¥ Villa Montalvo
¥ The Golden Oak Restaurant
¥ Embassy Suites, San Jose
¥ Four Point Sheraton, Sunnyvale
¥ DavidÕs Restaurant
¥ Palmdale Estates
SUCCESS
..Since our opening in Los Gatos in 2001, we have enjoyed your harp playing as our favored music to set the mood for the showings. You are professional, talented and provide a beautiful compliment to the events we sponsor. I have received numerous compliments on the selection of harp music, specifically your services, and I am thrilled to be associated with such a fine musician and person of character .. Kurt Scanlin CaliforniaView Fine Arts