ZAERR, Laura

Laura Zaerr has taught both pedal harp and folk harp at the University of Oregon for 18 years, where she also obtained her bachelor’s degree in music performance and composition. She holds a master’s degree in harp performance from the Eastman School of Music, where she studied with Eileen Malone. Over the past 20 years Laura has produced several solo CDs featuring original compositions and arrangements of Celtic tunes as well as recording collaboratively with various musical groups. She currently plays harp for Evergreen Hospice and is a member of ArtsCare, which sponsors musicians to play at bedside in the hospital. She has played in local groups Chuva Boa (Latin Jazz), and currently with Compass Rose (Folk / pop), and plays regularly with the Eugene Opera Orchestra, Orchestra Next and the Oregon State University Symphony orchestra, and the Oregon Renaissance Band.