On Saturday December 15, 2018, harpists from all over Southern California gathered in the lobby of the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena to enjoy playing holiday music together, delighting the staff and visitors of the hospital! Harpists of all ages and experience levels, playing many different types of harps, are welcome to participate in our Extravaganzas. This was the 21st annual Holiday Extravaganza organized and led by the tireless Elaine Litster.
Above: Extravaganza director Elaine Litster (with microphone) issues last-minute instructions to participants who are resplendent in festive holiday sweaters!
Many harp teachers perform alongside their students. Above: Stephanie Bennett (2nd from left) with 4 of her harp students who participated in the extravaganza.
Above: Carolyn Sykes with her golden Wurlitzer harp.
Above: Pheobe Madison Schrafft enjoying the festivities.
Above: the view from the back row of harpists.
