Always Aspiring, Hoping to Inspire
Always Aspiring Hoping to Inspire
African American Harpist
Always Aspiring, Hoping to Inspire
African American Harpist
Sarah Ramson is an African American Harpist, Pianist, Golfer and Chess player inspiring youth
Empower Sarah to serve the sick and shut in using her musical gift. Sarah wants to purchase a Therapeutic Harp.
Your contributions towards $3000 will enable Sarah to meet her goal to return to performing at the hospitals, nursing homes and other community service engagements using a smaller harp to fit into the patient rooms.
A small harp is allowed to transport through out the nursing facility and in patient rooms. Sarah has placed a deposit on a small harp and needs your help to bring it home, Your generous donation will add joy to a person who is convalescent, recuperating or in hospice.
The smaller harp is 44 lbs total weight, 12 inches shorter and 7 inches narrower to fit in patient rooms and easier transportation.
Donations may be made using ( Visa, MC, Discover or AMEX ) Button below.
Zelle c/o Sarah Ramson ( please contact us for phone number using the from below)
Personal check. (Please contact Robin Ramson using the contact form below.)
You may donate to The Society Incorporated Nonprofit Organization (full tax deduction) at https://www.thesocietyinc.org/
care of Sarah Ramson/harp fund in the information section
You may also contriibute directly to Virginia Harp Center in Sarah's name at virginia@vaharpcenter.com
14356 Sommerville Ct.
Midlothian , VA 23113
Phone: (804) 378-3761
Thank you in advance ! If you have a convalescing loved one in the hospital or nursing home, Sarah would be honored to visit with her harp.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
I love performing harp music for patients in the hospital, hospice or nursing homes. It is difficult to perform often due to the weight of a full sized harp.
Full sized harps are too big to carry into patient rooms. Therapeutic harpist use smaller lever harps.
Support my goal to raise $3000 to purchase a smaller harp to perform therapeutic harp music at nursing homes and hospitals.
https://youtu.be/NX8q30fcxhk?si=GwIf7RgKRPfzIHcd
Chanson De la Nuit by Carlos Salzedo at the Strathmore Mansion for the National Philharmonic Orchestra as part of their Youth Mentorship program final project.
I love performing Christmas stories at Bright Beginings Childrens Center. I believe that the best music comes from the heart. To volunteer go to https://www.bbidc.org/
I love performing live and enjoy the energy of the children. My live performances are always filled with passion and inspiration.
The harp is a peaceful healing instrument for sick and shut in seniors in nursing homes an hospitals
Performing at the Kennedy Center Skylight Pavillion
I was challenged to create an original arrangement to honor the induction of the 2023 NEA Jazz Masters. I am most proud of my creative interpretation that I prepared as a tribute to one of the greatest American musicians, Mr.Charles Mingus. Mingus's compositions are complex, multilayered and extended works that don't provide an easy framework for solo Instruments.
My tribute is a melodic nod to Celia, Better Get Hit in Your Soul and Duke Ellington's Sounds of Love, arranged for harp, which I was invited to create by my director Mr.Davey Yarborough of the Washington Jazz Arts Institute for the National Endowment of the Arts induction of the 2023 Kennedy Center Jazz Masters.
Sarah is 6 years old selecting her first harp.
Sarah decided at 6 years old that she wanted to play a harp. She had not touched a harp before this moment but she instantly connects with the strings.
7 years old, concentrating at her earlier concerts
The very first concert at 6 years old is here: https://youtu.be/C7R8L-O6XOI?si=vfT_kZ763uZkzkCP
7 years old and improving her technique on a lever harp
8 years old , Sarah's hard work earned her a position with the Virginia AYPO (American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra) Harp Ensemble.
8 years old, Sarah is testing the sound to select her first petite pedal harp at the Lyon and Healy Harp warehouse in Chicago, Ill.
8.5 Years old and still growing
8 almost 9 years old and self determined
9 years old. Barely touching the ground. Academically growing fast. Sarah performed on the harp and piano at a charity luncheon fundraiser for a prominent music school at the Mayflower hotel .
10 years old. Performing the Nightingale by Deborah Conant
11 years old. Getting taller, performing using advanced techniques.
14 years old. My how time flies !
Sarah presents Chanson De Mai by Alphonse Hasselman at the Strathmore on behalf of the National Philharmonic Orchestra Youth Mentorship program.
Age 15
I uncovered my passion for golf during my first lesson with my dad.
I am following my dream to perform and inspire other children to be their very best self.
I find inspiration all around me.
CRITICAL THINKING AND CURIOSITY ARE THE KEYS TO CREATIVITY.
Thank you to the Potomac and Prince Georges County Chapters for providing grants and opportunities to perform that inspire youth to strive towards their musical goals.
The mission of the Society Incorporated is to help today's youth turn their creative talents into artistic opportunities for their future.
To support youth in the performing arts go to: https://www.thesocietyinc.org/
Eliminating Barriers to success.
Thank you to Mr. Jim Kelly, Mr. Dalton Potter and the team at Potter Violins for nominating me to the National Philharmonic Youth Mentorship Program hosted at the Strathmore in addition to the gift in kind of the use of The John Kendall Concert Hall to conduct my 2021 fundraising concert to purchase my full size Harp. https://youtu.be/p44jGss_i88?si=x0h5RfxptJmyR7Ke
Please visit : https://potterviolins.com/
Thank you to Mr. Davey Yarborough, Mrs Esther Yarborough and the teachers at WJAI for providing support and a platform to perform Jazz on the Harp, Piano and Flute.
To donate go to: http://wjai.org/