The Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica

The Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica

The Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH) is an organization dedicated to players of the harmonica. It was founded in October 1962 and officially incorporated on October 23, 1963. It is based in Troy, Michigan, United States and has members in the United States and around the world.

The society sponsors harmonica conventions. [http://www.spah.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=8598&orgId=spa]

Objectives

The objectives of the organization are to "cultivate, develop, improve, foster, promote, preserve and advance the harmonica and harmonica playing." SPAH also tries to lobby for the instrument's acceptance as a "bonafide musical instrument." The organization encourages members to form harmonica clubs and hold annual gatherings. SPAH sponsors an annual convention for the entire membership, which draws attendees from many countries. While many SPAH members do, or have played harmonica at an advanced level, playing skill on the instrument is not required.

Activities

The organization sponsors an annual five day International Harmonica Convention and publishes a quarterly magazine called "Harmonica Happenings". As well, to promote harmonica pedagogy, it distributes information on teaching harmonica, and responds to questions about harmonica playing or teaching. The organization also recognizes and honors people--either players, historians, or writers--who "preserve and advance the harmonica." SPAH's website also contains information on harmonicas and harmonica playing.

External links

* [http://www.spah.org/ The Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica official site]


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