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Harp
June 2015
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- A triangular wooden frame with strings
- Harps existed as early as 2500 BC!
- Harp has a long history in Egyptian, Greek and Celtic traditions
- Modern concert harp is around 6 ft tall, 90 pounds, and has 47 strings
- In the 1700s the pedals were introduced to allow it to play accidentals (example: D-sharp or D-flat instead of D)
It is the mission of the Plano Symphony Orchestra to Inspire, Educate, Entertain and Involve the children, youth and adults of our community in the enjoyment of great music.