Jane Hyde, Harp
Has played with the Salina Symphony since: 2012
Hometown: Lawrence, KS
Current City: Wichita, KS
Education: BM, Kansas University; MM, Peabody Conservatory of Music of the John Hopkins University
Job Title: Still a temporary office worker. I also teach privately and freelance as a solo harpist.
Earliest musical memory:
Mom playing Clair de Lune on our piano at home.
Best part of being a Salina Symphony musician:
The audience!
Most memorable performance with the Salina Symphony:
Tatiana Tessman & Ravel’s Concerto for the Left Hand
Favorite composers:
Béla Bartók
What song best describes you when you first wake up in the morning?
The Morning Edition theme song written for NPR by BJ Leiderman
What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Carlos Jobim, jazz greats, Steve Reich, John Adams, Steely Dan; lots more (too much to isolate here).
How do you spend your free time?
Crocheting
Whom do you admire?
Aldous Huxley
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Composing and arranging