Harp and Vocal

The Cass Technical High School Harp and Vocal Ensemble was organized in 1926 as a concert group for educational purposes. Under the leadership of the Legendary Velma Froude for 43 years, the ensemble received local, national and international acclaim for its extremely high caliber for musicianship and performance, and its alumni perform all over the world.The Director from 1976-2007 was Mrs. Patricia Terry Ross, a former student of the Cass Tech Harp and Vocal. As of 2007 the Director is Ms. Lydia Cleaver, also a former Harp and Vocal student. Harp and Vocal is an auditioned group, rehearsals are daily and continue to be in great demand. 2016 marks the 91st Anniversary of the ensemble.

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Harp Ensemble

The Harp Ensemble was around the same time as Harp and Vocal. The group is usually composed of five of the best harpists in the school. They each get private lessons under Lydia Cleaver and learn performance skills and traditional technique of the harp under the Carlos Salzedo Method.