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DMA Harp Performance; Minor in Choral Conducting 

M.A. Ritual Chant and Song

B.M. Harp Performance

Maryruth Culver is a harpist and vocalist, born in Escondido, California. She earned her BM in Harp Performance studying under Dr. Carrol McLaughlin at the University of Arizona where she was awarded a full-tuition scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude. While at the University of Arizona, Maryruth also studied classical voice under Dr. Tony Antista and Meray Boustani and studied Jazz under Jeff Haskell. Maryruth was awarded an International Stepping Stone Scholarship to study at the University of Limerick, Ireland, where she earned an MA in Ritual Chant and Song, specializing in Gregorian Semiology and graduating with First Class Honors. While living in Ireland she studied traditional harp under Fiana Connell and historical harp under Paul Dooley. She studied voice under renowned Irish Sean-nos singer Nóirin Ní Riain, Catherine Sergent (of the Paris based Discantus) Dr. Oscar Mascareñas and Marie Walshe.

Maryruth has been featured with several harp ensembles including the internationally acclaimed HarpFusion. She was featured on two of their albums (“Harp On Tour” and “HarpFusion Live: The Cosmos Concert”) and toured extensively with the group. Some of her tours included the countries of Mexico, Belgium, Holland, Lichtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil and several locations throughout the Southwestern United States. While living in Ireland, Maryruth performed with the Cuisle harp ensemble performing both as harpist and vocalist. Currently, she performs regularly with Lauran Arasim as a member of LaRu (based in California) and is a member of Crimson Harps at the University of Utah.

As a soloist, Maryruth has performed both internationally and throughout the United States. Some performances include a recital for the 4th Annual Rio de Janerio Harp Festival in Brazil, performances in Ireland and solo recitals offered throughout the Southwestern United States. Some of her commercial work have included regular performances for the Ventana Resort in Tucson, the Westgate Hotel in San Diego, and work with various recording artists in the Contemporary Christian music genre including Matt Maher, Tom Booth, Jackie Francois, and Tatiana Cameron. She has also been featured with various orchestral ensembles including The Poway Symphony and The United States Marine Band. Most recently, Maryruth was principal harpist for the Salt Lake Symphony. In addition to this, she has maintained a vibrant teaching studio and performing schedule.

Currently, Maryruth serves as the Publications Director for Lyon & Healy Harps. When she isn't performing, studying or teaching, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and hiking with her two dogs, Echo and Charlie.  

Email: maryruthc1@gmail.com