The American Harp Foundation  is proud to announce the Winners of the 2024 Anne Adams Awards Auditions and the 2024 Grandjany Memorial Competition that were held virtually. We congratulate them all on this outstanding accomplishment, along with their marvelous teachers, nurturing schools, and supportive families.  

The 2024 Anne Adams Awards winner is: 



Chaela Franck

Chaela Franck, student of Gretchen Van Hoesen at Carnegie Melon University



An award of $3,000 for full-time study of the harp is given to the winner, thanks to the generous support from the Anne Adams Fund, The Sally Maxwell/Doris Calkins Fund, and the Jack/Doris Nebergall Funds.

With gratitude to all who helped make this competition possible,

American Harp Foundation Board of Directors and Competition Committee
Frances Duffy, AHF Competitions Director
Carrie Kourkoumelis, President
Kathleen Bride, Vice President
Holly Avesian, Secretary
Penny Howk Beavers, Treasurer and Donor Relations
Kristina Finch
Elizabeth Huntley
Paula Page

American Harp Foundation