Jane Hyde

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