​Composers Project
Resident Harpists

formally the 'Future Blend Project'

Fran Barsby

“I’m thrilled to Project Manage the PoppyHarp Composers Project. This project is a real highlight of my year. I love being able to connect with a new group of talented composers and working alongside the most incredible Harpists. 
I missed running this project during the pandemic but am pleased to say that it looks like our new online version is here to stay! 
I am incredibly lucky to have a diverse career, including a busy performance schedule, Director of PoppyHarp, harp teacher and committee member for the UK Harp Association. "​

Sophie Rocks

​Sophie is a performer, programmer and curator with a passion for bringing brand new music to the forefront in both public and community settings. Sophie’s personal highlights have included being featured as a soloist on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’, being one of the United Kingdom Harp Association’s Emerging Artists 2020, reaching the quarterfinals of the Dutch International ‘World Harp Competition’ 2022, and showcasing her critically acclaimed show, ‘Notes from Shetland to Shanghai,’ at the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity in Canada and the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase.
www.harprocks.com

Dr Rosanna Moore

www.rosannaharp.com

Bethan Conway

​“I’m Bethan, a harpist and pianist based in North Wales. I teach and perform in North Wales and across the North West. I enjoy lots of chamber music and orchestral playing and am principal harp for NEW Sinfonia. It’s my first time taking part in the PoppyHarp Composer’s Project and I can’t wait to get involved! My favourite part of being a musician is getting to work alongside other wonderful musicians and to meet new people. So I’m really looking forward to working with composers on exciting new pieces and to promote new music for the harp!”
www.bethanharpist.com

Erica Sinclair

“I'm Erica, and I'm a harpist and clarinettist based in Worcestershire. I'm usually running up the miles on my car driving all over the Midlands and beyond to teach and perform. I'm the principal harpist for The Mahler Players, and enjoy freelancing with other ensembles. I'm so pleased to be involved with the PoppyHarp Composers' Project again, having been involved since the first "Future Blend" concert. I love performing new works, and some of the previous pieces I've worked on are still being presented in concert programmes years later.”
www.ericasinclairmusic.co.uk

Donate to the project:

We rely on donations to give back to the generous harpists that give their time to this project.
If you would like to donate to this project please email Fran at [email protected] - THANK YOU!
If you are a composer that would like to get involved please fill in the form below. 
If you are a harpist that would like to get involved please email Fran, [email protected]​

Donate to the Composers Project

£50.00

Donate to the Composers Project

£100.00

Sponsor a Harpist for a year!

£500.00

Donate to the Composers Project

£25.00

Sponsor 50% of a commission

£250.00

Sponsor 2024 harpists

£3,000.00