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Harpisphere

Harpisphere

Houston,

Texas,

United States,

Pedal, Lever

All participants commute

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

Partial scholarships are available

Emily Klein, Paula Page, Caitlin Mehrtens, guest artist TBA

April 15, 2026

June 1 - June 6, 2026

11–13, 14–18, College

$575 for performer*, $120 for auditor. *Early bird rate of $525 if application received by 12/31/25

Overview

Harpisphere is a summer harp workshop composed of daily masterclasses, harp ensemble, & career development lectures for harpists ages 13-21. The early bird deadline is December 31, 2025 & applicants are accepted on a rolling basis until April 15, 2026 or until capacity is reached. Daytime activities will both hone harp students’ versatility in music performance & enrich their minds through career development workshops. Each student receives daily coachings with 2 harp faculty members.

Program details

June

Less than 1 week, 1 week

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Each student receives daily coachings with two harp faculty members, harp ensemble rehearsals, and career development masterclasses. Harp performance coachings will be taught by Emily Klein, Principal Harp Opera in the Heights, Paula Page, former Principal Harp Houston Symphony, Caitlin Mehrtens, Principal Harp Houston Grand Opera, and Naomi Hoffmeyer, Principal Harp Corpus Christi Symphony, Co-Director Houston Youth Harp Ensemble. Career Development Lectures given by arts leaders from the Houston Community TBA.

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