Hoopsii Harmony
Our Harp and Flute duo combines the talents of Alaina Bongers (Harp) and Rebecca Quillen (Flute). They met while studying Music Performance at Colorado State University. Together they add musical beauty to a wide range of local events!
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About Us
Hoopsii Harmony is the musical partnership of harpist Alaina Bongers and flutist Rebecca Quillen, two Colorado natives whose shared love of expressive, heartfelt performance brought them together at Colorado State University. What began as a friendship quickly grew into a lasting artistic collaboration, blending the shimmering resonance of harp with the lyrical voice of flute.
Alaina holds both her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Harp Performance from CSU and performs widely throughout the Front Range with orchestras, wind symphonies, choirs, and theater companies. She is also the founder and artistic director of the Northern Colorado Summer Harp Festival and an active teacher and arts leader.
Rebecca earned her degree in Music Performance from CSU, studying flute with Michelle Stanley. She has taught flute and piano for more than 20 years and remains connected to the flute community through the Colorado Flute Association and the National Flute Association.
Together as Hoopsii Harmony, Alaina and Rebecca bring warmth, elegance, and artistry to every performance. Recent appearances include the Estes Park Book Lovers Ball. The duo especially loves playing for weddings, intimate gatherings, and life celebrations of all kinds.
When they’re not performing, Alaina can be found directing harp ensembles and teaching in Loveland, while Rebecca enjoys life with her children, time outdoors, and practicing martial arts. Their shared joy in music — and in bringing people together through it — is at the heart of Hoopsii Harmony.
Why call our duo “Hoopsii”?
As Colorado girls through and through, we’ve always felt deeply connected to the beauty of our home state. That’s why we couldn’t resist giving our duo a name inspired by the Colorado state tree: the Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens ‘Hoopsii’). This tree is more than just a symbol of our landscape. Harps are traditionally crafted from spruce, and the silvery‑blue needles of the blue spruce reminded us of the shimmering tone of a flute. Together, those elements felt like the perfect reflection of who we are and the music we create — shaped by our passion for our craft and touched with a bit of Colorado magic.
Quillen Music
Studio
2010 – Present
Each student’s growth tells a story.
Hoopseii Harmony
Duo
2008 – Present
Bringing harp and flute together for enchanting events.
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Moments from Hoopseii Harmony’s performances and rehearsals.