Kelly Stewart is a harpist who loves to teach and perform
all types of music. She has extensive backgrounds in classical, historical,
and traditional music alike. Her teaching and performing encompasses all
aspects of harps, harp playing and instruction.
Kelly holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Performance from the University
of Georgia and a Master’s Diploma in Traditional Musicology and Triple Harp
Performance from the University of North Wales. Her playing has been heard
from the southern states to the radio programs of Wales and England. Some of
her past performances include the GPTV special ‘Arts in Georgia,’ the
Atlanta Celtic Festival, Theatre Gael of Atlanta, The Atlanta Celtic
Christmas Concert, and the Gwyl Cerdd Dant Festival in North Wales,
broadcast on BBC radio. She performs widely on classical, triple, folk,
wire and bray harps.
The teaching studio is her daily work and love. Students are encouraged to
perform several times a year, both solo and in amateur and semi-professional
ensembles. Their competition record is outstanding, having won nearly every
place they’ve competed for in the past three years. Students study music
history, theory and arranging in addition to harp technique and repertoire.
In addition to her teaching and performing, Kelly’s other harp related activities include
recording and studio work, teaching at workshops and conferences, and arranging for the harp.
She has recorded two solo albums and is a guest artist on many more. Kelly
is currently recording her third album, and is also writing a book of
arrangements designed for students looking to compete in traditional music
competitions.