MLAG

The Mary Lou Orthey Memorial Scholarship Fund promotes the development and growth of the autoharp by providing financial assistance to people who would otherwise not be able to afford to come to the Gathering. Awards are focused on, but not limited to, first-time attendees. To apply for a scholarship, complete an application form, available on the MLAG website, or mail a request to Christine Olson, 4912 Tonto Lane, Garner, NC 27529. The completed form must be postmarked by May 1, 2024.

The vending area will feature the largest assemblage of the foremost autoharp luthiers, service, and accessory providers to be found anywhere. One may be assured of one-on-one consultation with the best custom autoharp builders around, ready to take your order for a tailor-made instrument. Additionally, Oscar Schmidt dealers are available with new and rebuilt factory harps. Expertise is on hand to perform conversions or repairs or guide you in your own work. Almost all accessories and harp supplies are either available or can be ordered and a selection of autoharp-related books and recorded music will be for sale.

Still photography without flash is permitted, but video or audio taping of MLAG concerts, including the Workshop Leaders’ Concert, is not allowed. We also request that you not take smartphone or tablet photos during concerts, since this is very disruptive to the people sitting behind you. Workshop attendees may tape workshops with the explicit permission of the workshop leader. We plan to livestream most of the concerts.