Copyright 2008 Marian Sussman

Marian Sussman, harpist

Principal harpist for the Federal Way Symphony, Marian was for many years the harp instructor at Pacific Lutheran University. She has been the soloist on Ravel's Introduction and Allegro with the Federal Way Symphony, the Handel B Flat Concerto with the Olympia Symphony, and a featured soloist with the Seattle Symphony Chorale, the Seattle Men's Chorus, and the Federal Way Chorale.

With her consummate musicianship and lyrical tone, she has been a

frequent performer with numerous ensembles throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Marian received her B. Mus. in Harp Performance at the University of Washington and pursued further study at the Cleveland Institute of Music under the renowned teacher  and performer, Alice Chalifoux.