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Their harp studio fully utilizes Lamont's abundant performance options, engaging with symphony orchestras, operas, and various ensembles including chamber, world music, and contemporary groups. Graduates leave Lamont ready to pursue diverse career paths, from professional orchestral roles to teaching and freelance performance. Students receive instruction from Courtney Hershey Bress.
Courtney Hershey Bress serves as Principal Harpist for the Colorado Symphony. Her performance credits include collaborations with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Currently holding the principal position at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Ms. Bress has previously served as Principal Harpist for the United States Army Field Band and the Baltimore Symphony. She has performed at notable festivals including Grand Teton Music Festival, Strings Music Festival, and Colorado College Summer Music Festival. In May 2023, Ms. Bress premiered Michael Daugherty's harp concerto, a work she co-commissioned with the Colorado Symphony.