Classical harpist and teacher of harp. She studied at the [l527847]. Karen Vaughan was a founding member of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, often appearing as concerto soloist, and for six years she was principal harpist of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. She held the position of co-principal harp in the London Symphony Orchestra from 1984 to 2014. She taught at the [l742849] from 1999 to 2008. Head of Harp at the Royal Academy of Music since 2004.