Janet Jackson Witman is known for her ability to successfully crisscross the realms of classical and celtic harp music. Her classical training began as a young girl and eventually took her to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She earned a Bachelors of Music Degree under full scholarship studying under Marilyn Costello of the…
After being captivated by the beautiful sound of the celtic harp, Jeanette began her journey with the harp in 2005. Two years later she joined the BHO. She continues to be inspired by all the talented musicians in the orchestra and Janet’s professional leadership. Jeanette is an accomplished pianist. Presently, she is musical director and…
Pamela has been playing harp with the BHO since 2001. She enjoys being part of a “family” of harpers- and the joyous music we create together! She owns and directs the Parkside Academy of Music and Dance. Pam choreographs and dances in many of BHO performances- and thrills the audience each time! She lives in…
Marilyn has been harping since 2003, and loves her two lever harps! Before retiring, she worked as a chemist/analyst/manager and also taught and played the violin. Currently she does adminstrative work for Green Master, Inc (her son’s landscaping business). She enjoys weight-lifting, yoga, Tai Chi and harp, Harp, HARP! Her passion for the harp is…
Margaret has been playing harp since 1997- and also plays flute, organ, piano. She is Handbell Director at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wilmington, DE. We are fortunate to have her direct handbells on our first CD, “Christmas Crossings”. She is also a band director at a Lifelong Learning Institute and teaches Early Childhood music and…
Carole is a founding member of the BHO and enjoys playing with the other members to make “out of this world” music! She and her husband, Rick live in Wilmington, DE, have three young grandchildren- all who like to play her harps (while she supervises!). She loves the harp for its wonderful sound- and to prove…