Lisa Tannebaum Residency

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is grateful for the profound contributions of guest artist Lisa Tannebaum in support of the Marilynn Tannebaum Youth Music Education Institute.

A critically-acclaimed harpist, Lisa has performed solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire at major venues and festivals throughout Europe and the United States. From November 2022 to October 2024, Lisa visited IPO to share her artistry through a wide variety of educational events and performances, detailed below.

Fall 2024 Residency – How To Listen To Music On The Harp

In Fall 2024, Lisa presented seminars and Q&A sessions with Prairie State College students enrolled in Music Appreciation and American Music courses, as well as students at Hinsdale Middle School. Her lecture, “How to Listen to Music on the Harp,” inspires listeners to actively engage with music through the use of narrative and movement. Similar seminars occurred throughout the 2022-23 school year through a multi-lecture series at Prairie State.

School Seminar Series

Throughout the 2022-23 school year, Lisa presented nine seminars to Prairie State College students enrolled in Music Appreciation and American Music classes. Her lecture, “How to Listen to Music on the Harp,” inspires listeners to actively engage with music through the use of narrative and movement.

Harp and Storytime

Along with her mother, Marilynn Tannebaum, Lisa hosted an educational concert at Prairie State College for 58 students from Wilson Elementary School in Chicago Heights, IL. Marilynn captivated the students with a story she picked up from her travels in Africa, while Lisa artfully underscored the plot with improvised musical motifs. Students also got to enjoy a guest appearance by IPO’s Executive Director, Christina Salerno, who drew from her background as a professional ballet dancer to guide students through a movement activity along with music for the harp.

Lisa Tannebaum Masterclass

In March 2023, IPO held a performance masterclass in partnership with the American Harp Society at Trinity Christian College. Five young musicians from the south suburban community performed for Lisa in front of an audience full of their peers and supporters. Lisa is proud to work with instrumentalists of all disciplines and abilities. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Music in the Woods, a nonprofit that provides educational opportunities for students along with musical enrichment for the community.

For more information on Lisa Tannebaum, visit Ms. Tannebaum’s website