Phyllis Hoffman
12612 West  82nd Terr.
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
913-492-6828 harparts@aol.com

Experience

1980 – Present: Extensive teaching of harp and piano students in private Lenexa Studio.

Adjunct harp professor at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

Distinction of being one of the most sought-after harpists in the Midwest. Many solo appearances as well as performances with musical ensembles and tours. Debut CD in 1994—Harp Artistry.

Area engagements as harpist in various area hotels and eating establishments, as well as exclusive bookings at the following locations:

á     Doubletree Hotel of Overland Park

á     Alameda Plaza Hotel of Kansas City

á     Ritz Carlton Hotel of Kansas City

á     Embassy Suites Hotels in Kansas City

á     Hyatt Regency Hotel of Kansas City

á     Fedora Restaurant of Kansas City

á     Plaza lll Restaurant

Performances with various artists and ensembles, including the following:

á     Kansas City Philharmonic

á      Kansas City Symphony

á     Northland Symphony

á     Lyric Opera

á     Manhattan Transfer

á     John Tesh

á     Billy Taylor Trio

á     Kansas Arts Commission as Touring Artist

á     JCCC Recital Series, Iola Recital Series

á     PhylisÕs own Fiori Trio.

Public and Private School Programs:

á     Shawnee Mission

á     LeeÕs Summit

á     Blue Springs

á     Blue Valley

á     North Kansas City

á     Independence

á     Kansas City, Missouri

á     Pembroke Hill, Longview Community College

á     Brookside Day School

á     Johnson County Community College

Education

1965- 1969       Playing the piano since the age of four and the harp from the age of five.

Attended Brandeis University and the University of Kansas.

B.A. Psychology, K.U. 1969, graduate hours from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Professional Associations

á    Member and former Regional Director of the American Harp Society

á    Member of the World Harp Congress

á    Musicians Local 34-627

á     American String Teachers Association