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…
Mary grew up in the Midwest- where her mother found a used harp for sale in the newspaper. Mary has been a New Jersey resident for over 30 years- plays both pedal and lever harps and works as a Physical Therapist.
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…
Kenna loves playing Scottish music and is featured annually at the Middle Octorara Scottish Games in Lancaster County, PA. She is also an accomplished pianist and organist.
Ann grew up in Denver, graduated from Northwestern University in Journalism, married a Navy submarine officer and got started on the harp in 1991 while living in CA! She’s been a resident of DE since 1997 and has two sons- both engineers. We are glad she found her way East!
Deb started harp lessons with Janet in 1996. She performed as harper and vocalist with the orchestra for several years, and participated in several scottish harp competitions, attended the Ohio Scottish Arts School for harp, and the WAFHS Harp Getaways in Harper’s Ferry, WV. She now makes occasional guest appearances most notably as vocalist and…