About the Artist A dedicated professional, Ann holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in harp performance. Ann is principal harpist for the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, and is a longtime substitute with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She was privileged to have performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center as second harpist with the Milwaukee Symphony. As an active free lance performer, Ann has performed in the orchestras for such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti, Rudolf Nureyev, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett and other. Touring show experience includes Evita, Damn Yankees, Chorus Line, and Peter Pan. Extended engagements at Milwaukee's famous Pfister Hotel, as well as the Hyatt Regency, have given Ann the opportunity to develop a crowd pleasing repertoire. Dedicated to passing the tradition of harp playing on to others, Ann maintains a studio of private students. Additionally she is on the faculties of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Ann is principal harpist for the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, and a longtime substitute musician with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She was privileged to have performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Teatro Amadeo Roldan in Cuba as second harpist with the Milwaukee Symphony. Ann plays the classic concert harp or the smaller Celtic style lever harp. The Celtic harp's portability is an advantage at many locations. Her professional experience has encompassed many corporate and private events including weddings, receptions, banquets, in store promotions, even a tea for the Duchess of York!