Alice Statham, 22, has been studying with PIttsburgh Symphony Orchestra harpist Gretchen Van Hoesen at Carnegie Mellon University since 2018. Alice received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Harp Performance in May 2022, and is currently studying as a Master of Music candidate in Harp Performance, with both degrees under full scholarship. Before coming to Carnegie Mellon, Alice studied with harpist Anne Sullivan.
While studying in Pittsburgh, Alice has performed as a concerto soloist with the CMU Wind Ensemble, programmed a number of solo degree recitals and chamber recitals, and participated in masterclasses with harpists Bridget Kibbey, Dr. Gillian Bennett Sella, Mariko Anraku, Sivan Magen, Joan Holland, Heidi Bearcroft, and Eurythmics teacher Dr. Nicole Brockmann. Alice works as a freelancing harpist in and around Pittsburgh and State College, PA, performing with area orchestras, chamber ensembles, recording studios, in Pops orchestras for groups including The Who, The Beach Boys, and Weird Al Yankovic, and for private clients. Alice also teaches for Harp Mastery/ Harp Quest and is a piano technician, studying with PSO’s technician, Peter Stumpf, since 2020.
