Holsinger Harps and Music

Calendar of Public Performances

Upcoming Events

Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presents "Broadway and the Silver Screen".
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presents "Broadway and the Silver Screen".
Venture Christian Church Theater/Worship Center, 16845 Hicks Road, Los Gatos, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Harps in All Sizes workshop. Carol will lead a workshop on the history of the harp, various kinds of modern harps, and how to play a harp. This class will include lecture, demonstration, and an opportunity for you to play.
Palo Alto Adult School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-329-3752 or www.paadultschool.org

Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presents their Big Band Show.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presents their Big Band Show.
Venture Christian Church Theater/Worship Center, 16845 Hicks Road, Los Gatos, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presents their Surprise Finale.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presents their Surprise Finale.
Venture Christian Church Theater/Worship Center, 16845 Hicks Road, Los Gatos, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Saturday, June 20, 2009
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin) "Nocturnes & Other Delights" CD Release Concert/Party.
(location & time to be announced)
www.harp-and-handbells.com

July 1-5, 2009
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin) will perform and teach at Big Sky Harp Festival.
Big Sky Resort, Montana
www.bigskyharpfestival.com

Past Events 2008

Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented their Holiday Show.
Venture Christian Church Theater/Worship Center, 16845 Hicks Road, Los Gatos, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented their Grand Opening Show with special guests, Disneyland's Side Street Strutters.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented their Grand Opening Show with special guests, Disneyland's Side Street Strutters.
Venture Christian Church Theater/Worship Center, 16845 Hicks Road, Los Gatos, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented "Henry Mancini Magic!" By special arrangement - A loving tribute to America's premier movie composer with Mancini's biggest TV and movie hits! "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Victor/Victoria", "Pink Panther", "Mr. Lucky", "The Great Race", and more.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented "Swing, Swing, Swing!" The Black Tie Jazz Orchestra joined the Pops to bring you the hottest music of the '30's and 40's Big Band era. The joint was jumpin'!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin Holsinger, harp and Michele Sharik, handbells) joined Monika Durbin and Bobby Griffin of MoBo Bells for an exciting program of music for handbells, harps, woodwinds, and more!
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4600 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida
850-438-5229 or www.mobobells.com

Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
John Rutter's Requiem, presented by the choirs at Foothills Congregational Church and other instrumentalists (Carol on harp)
Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
650-948-8430 or www.foothills-church.org

Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented "The Strutters Valentine!" A special Valentine treat direct from Disneyland, the Side Street Strutters joined the Pops playing Jazz, New Orleans, Dixieland, Big Band Swing, and more, with plenty of fun.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Wednesday, January 31, 2008 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Harps in All Sizes workshop. Carol led a workshop on the history of the harp, various kinds of modern harps, and how to play a harp. This class included lecture, demonstration, and an opportunity for you to play.
Palo Alto Adult School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-329-3752 or www.paadultschool.org

Past Events 2007

Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented "Holiday with the Pops!" Special guests the Bay Bells Handbell Ensemble joined the Pops with all your favorite holiday tunes, jokes, and plenty of fun and surprises for the whole family.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. $25
One Harp, Two Hands, Eight Fingers - or - Introduction to the Harp. Carol led this hands-on workshop to get you personally acquainted with a harp by doing some simple maintenance and playing some simple tunes. No musical experience necessary. Harps provided by Gryphon.
Gryphon Stringed Instruments, 211 Lambert (corner of Park and Lambert), Palo Alto, CA
650-493-2131, 888-493-2131 or www.gryphonstrings.com

Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
The California Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented "Gershwin and Friends!" Top society pianist Frederick Hodges joined the Pops for a sparkling show of your favorite tunes from Gershwin, Porter, Berlin and more!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin, harp, and Michèle Sharik, handbells) particpated in worship.
Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-526-1414 or www.bridgewaterumc.org or www.bronzewoodpaedeia.com

Friday, July 20, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin, harp, and Michèle Sharik, handbells) performed a 30 minute mini-concert at the Somerset Folk Harp Festival. They also provided three workshops ("Harp and Handbells", "Try Your Hand at Bells!", and "Hands-on Rhythm") on Friday and Saturday.
Doubletree Hotel, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ.
717-243-9721 or www.harpsomerset.com or www.bronzewoodpaedeia.com

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin, harp, and Michèle Sharik, handbells) performed in concert.
Springfield Presbyterian Church, 7300 Spout Hill Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
410-795-6152 or www.springfield-church.org or www.bronzewoodpaedeia.com

Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin, harp, and Michèle Sharik, handbells) participated in worship at 11:00 a.m. and performed a concert at 4:00 p.m.
Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238
804-741-5254 or www.thegaytonkirk.org or www.bronzewoodpaedeia.com

Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented Movie Madness!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

Saturday, April 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented A-Stompin' and A-Swingin'!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

Friday, April 6, 2007 (Good Friday) from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Carol provided music during a time of meditation.
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA
650-326-3146 or 650-494-1760

Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin, harp, and Michèle Sharik, handbells) collaborated with guest artist Gretchen Rauch on vibraphone to present a program of ancient and modern music of universal appeal.
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA
650-326-3146 or www.bronzewoodpaedeia.com

Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented a Broadway Sing-Along.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 3:00 a.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin, harp, and Michèle Sharik, handbells) were joined by special guest artist Gretchen Rauch on vibraphone.
First United Methodist Church, 850 16th Street, Modesto, CA
650-326-3146 or Bronzewood Paedeia

Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin, harp, and Michèle Sharik, handbells) were joined by special guest artist Gretchen Rauch on vibraphone during the morning worship service.
First United Methodist Church, 850 16th Street, Modesto, CA
650-326-3146 or Bronzewood Paedeia

Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin, harp, and Michèle Sharik, handbells) were joined by special guest artist Gretchen Rauch on vibraphone.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1615 Morse Avenue, Sacramento, CA
650-326-3146 or Bronzewood Paedeia

Past Events 2006

December 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. and December 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented the Pops Jolly Holiday Special with special appearances by Bay Bells Handbell Ensemble (Kevin).
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

October 29, 2006 at 10:45 a.m.
Carol played the prelude, offertory, and postlude for the worship service.
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto
650-326-3146

October 22, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented their Season Premiere: Gotta Dance!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

October 7, 2005
Harpers Hall Ensemble performed at the Loch Lomond Scottish Games in Ben Lomond. Kevin led the Ensemble and Carol played with them.
Highlands Park in Ben Lomond, CA
650-326-3146 or www.lochlomondceltic.org

September 3, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
Carol provided harp music during worship.
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA
650-326-3146

August 5, 2006, 3:30 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin Holsinger, harp and Michèle Sharik, handbells) led a workshop, "Arranging and Performing Music for Harp and Handbells," at the Somerset West Folk Harp Festival in San Jose.
Somerset West Folk Harp Festival, Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, CA
717-243-9721 or www.harpsomerset.com

August 4, 2006, 5:30 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin Holsinger, harp and Michèle Sharik, handbells) performed a concert at the Somerset West Folk Harp Festival in San Jose.
Somerset West Folk Harp Festival, Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, CA
717-243-9721 or www.harpsomerset.com

July 9, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin Holsinger, harp and Michèle Sharik, handbells) provided music during worship.
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA
650-326-3146

June 4, 2006, 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) performed the Season Finale: Hollywood or Bust!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

May 14, 2006, 1:30 to 2:30
Filoli Flower Show will include several harpists playing in the dining room. Carol and Kevin played for an hour on Mother's Day.
Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA
650-326-3146 (Carol) or 650-364-8300 (Filoli) or www.filoli.org/tickets

April 14, 2006 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
The sanctuary at Covenant Presbyterian Church was open for Good Friday meditation with background music provided by Carol.
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA
650-326-3146 or www.covenantpresbyterian.net/news

April 1, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. and April 2, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented the Big Band Blast!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

March 5, 2006, 4:00 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin Holsinger, harp and Michèle Sharik, handbells) presented a program of classical, tradtional and modern music on two of the most beautiful instruments in the world.
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 3041 North Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA
650-326-3146 or 909-886-4911 or www.bronzewoodpaedeia.com

February 12, 2006, 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) performed their Valentine Variety Show!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

February 11, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
Harpers Hall presented Gifts from the Harp, featuring the Harpers Hall Ensemble (with Kevin and Carol), Amy Krupski, Verlene Schermer, and The Standing Stones (Michael Robinson and Vicki Parrish) with Deb Knodel.
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA
650-326-3146 or 408-374-1042 or www.harpershall.com

Past Events 2005

December 17, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented their Fireside Holiday Gala, including the Bay Bells Handbell Ensemble (Kevin) as guests
Campbell Heritage Theater, 1 West Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

December 9, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
December 10, 2005, 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
December 11, 2005, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Carol joined the orchestra at Trinity Church's Carols and Candlelight program.
Trinity Church of Sunnyvale, 823 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
650-326-3146 (Carol) or 408-739-6659 (church) or www.svtrinity/org

December 4, 2005, 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) presented their Fireside Holiday Gala, including the Bay Bells Handbell Ensemble (Kevin) as guests
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

November 30, 2005, 1:30-2:00 p.m.
and November 30, 2005, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin Holsinger, harp and Michele Sharik, handbells) appeared in the ballroom as part of the Holiday Traditions at Filoli program
Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA
650-364-8300x508 or www.filoli.org

October 29, 2005, 3:00 p.m.
Bronzewood Paedeia (Kevin Holsinger, harp and Michele Sharik, handbells) appeared in "A Message of Unity", a concert to benefit hurricane disaster relief, presented by the Marin Children's Chorus and "Chantons" (MCC's Female Teen Choir). Proceeds went to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Disaster Relief.
First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo, CA
For more information, please contact Martha Wall at marthamusic@comcast.net.

October 23, 2005, 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) performed in a Spooktacular Season Premier
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

October 1, 2005, 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m.
Harpers Hall Ensemble performed at the Loch Lomond Scottish Games in Ben Lomond. Kevin was the leader for the Ensemble.
Highlands Park in Ben Lomond, CA
650-326-3146 or www.lochlomondceltic.org

August 28,2005, 2:30 p.m.
Kevin Holsinger (harp) and Michele Sharik (handbells) performed classical, traditional, and contemporary music.
St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA
650-326-3146 (Kevin) or www.TheGoldenDance.com (Michele)

May 22, 2005, 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) performs Love and Other Delusions: A Passionate Look at Life's Predominate Preoccupation!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

May 15, 2005, 5:00 p.m.
Bay Bells Presents four Bay Area musicians: Carol Holsinger, harp; Leland Kusmer, viola; Erich Elsen, piano; and Bay Bells (with Kevin Holsinger)
Valley Presbyterian Church, 925 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA
650-326-3146 or www.baybells.org

April 23, 2005
Woodland Games (Kevin with Harpers Hall ensemble)
Yolo County Fairgrounds at Woodland, CA
Sacramento Caledonian Club Woodland Games website

April 10, 2005, 3:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) performed The Big Radio Broadcast of 2005.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

March 25, 2005, 12:00 to 3:00
Good Friday, music (by Carol and Kevin) provided during a time of prayer
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA
650-494-1760

March 13, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
Taize Worship Service (Carol with other musicians)
First Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave. (corner California & Bryant), Palo Alto, CA
650-327-0561

February 20, 2005, 3:00 p.m.
Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) performed A Night on the Town: A Big Band Bash!
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

February 13, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
Taize Worship Service (Carol with other musicians)
First Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave. (corner California & Bryant), Palo Alto, CA
650-327-0561

Past Events 2004

December 24, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service (Kevin)
Albany United Methodist Church, 980 Stannage, Albany, CA
650-326-3146 or www.albanyumc.org

December 19, 2004, 3:00 p.m.
A Winter Harp Celebration presented by Lynn Taffin Harp Studio. (Kevin and Carol in the ensemble and Kevin as a soloist.)
Transfiguration Episcopal Church of San Mateo, 3900 Alameda de las Pulgas (at 39th Street), San Mateo, CA
415-246-8151

December 10 and 11, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
December 12, 5:00 p.m.
Journey to the Manger: A Search for the True Meaning of Christmas (Carol in the orchestra)
Trinity Church of Sunnyvale, 823 West Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
408-739-6659 or www.svtrinity.org

December 5, 2004, 3:00 p.m.
Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) performed their Fireside Holiday Special with special guests the Peninsulaires
Barbershop Quartet, the Bay Bells Handbell Ensemble (Kevin), Brio and more.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com

December 1, 2004, 10:00-11:00 and 11:30-12:00noon
Holiday Traditions at Filoli (Carol and Kevin)
Filoli Ballroom, 86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA
650-364-8300 x508 or www.filoli.org

November 13, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
Harpers Hall Gifts of the Harp Concert. (Carol and Kevin joined the Harpers Hall Ensemble and Kevin was one of three featured artists.)
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA

October 24, 2004, 3:00 p.m.
Peninsula Pops Orchestra (Carol) played their Season Opener with the Gunn High School Symphonic Band.
Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
650-856-8432 or www.peninsulapops.com