Monday, December 7, 12 PM  

Harpist Naomi Alter received her bachelor of music degree in harp at  Oberlin Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Alice Chalifoux.  She studied with Jeanne Chalifoux at the Salzedo Harp Colony in  Maine, and at Tanglewood Music Festival in Massachusetts with Lucile  Lawrence. 

She has taught harp at Louisiana State University and performed with  the Toledo, Baton Rouge, Poway, La Jolla, Palomar, MiraCosta, North  Coast, and Grossmont Symphonies, as well as numerous chamber music, duo,  choral, and church ensembles. She has been a recent harp concerto  soloist with the Poway Symphony Orchestra, the New Mexico  Performing Arts Society, the Los Angeles Song of the Angels Flute  Orchestra, and the Crown City Symphony in Pasadena. 

Since 1987, Alter has performed at thousands of weddings and special  events, concertizing and teaching harp in the San Diego area. She  currently serves on the board of the American Harp Society–San Diego  Chapter, whose mission includes increasing exposure of the San Diego  

community to our wonderful instrument and foster excellence in its  practice with young aspiring harpists.  

More information and sample music videos can be found at: harpsandiego.com

The Athenaeum’s Mini-Concerts offer a weekly opportunity to experience live music in the intimate setting of the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room. Presented every Monday at noon, the series features a diverse range of performers, from local and touring musicians to university faculty, chamber ensembles, and prize-winning students. Programs span classical music as well as jazz, folk, and world music.

Founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970, Mini-Concerts is one of the Athenaeum’s longest-running concert series. Each performance lasts approximately one hour and is free and open to the public. No reservations or tickets are required. Seating is first-come, first-served and limited.

Doors open at 11:40 a.m. and close for entry at 12:10 p.m. or when capacity is reached. Donations are welcome.