American Harp Academy

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American Harp Academy

Contact

336-734-2848

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Overview

Region

Winston Salem,

North Carolina,

United States

Dates

program dates: June 20-26, 2027

application deadline: May 1, 2027

Faculty

Guest Artist: Elisabeth Remy Johnson; Faculty Artists: Jacquelyn Bartlett & Grace Ludtke

Program summary

“Nurturing the Artist within the Harpist.” The American Harp Academy welcomes Elisabeth Remy Johnson (Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony) as our 2027 Guest Teaching Artist. The Academy is for harpists that want to be immersed in their music, surrounded by a community of artists that nurture creativity and artistic excellence. Enjoy 1-week of intensive solo and chamber music study with world-class performers and dedicated teachers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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program details

Months

June

Length

1 week

Ages

11–13, 14–18, College, Adult

Levels

Beginner, Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional

Harp type

Pedal, Lever

Accommodations

Dormitory; All harps are kept in private practice rooms on campus.

Costs

$50 Application fee; $1607 Residential (tuition, room & board) & $1063 Commuter (tuition only)

Residency options

Both overnight and commuting options are available

Financial aid

Partial scholarships are available

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

more about this program

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Intensive study under artistic mentors with enriching solo/chamber music performance opportunities."

This camp is perfect for:

"Harpists wanting to achieve new levels of artistic excellence through an immersive summer program."

Students come back year after year for our camp's:

"Highly personalized instruction, creative programming, and nurturing artistic community."

Additional info

“Nurturing the Artist within the Harpist”. The American Harp Academy welcomes Elisabeth Remy Johnson (Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony) as our 2027 Guest Teaching Artist. Harpists participate in intensive study with world-class performers and dedicated teachers, in this 1-week program that is designed to prepare harpists for competitions, auditions, recitals, repertoire expansion, and other artistic ambitions. Join us this summer to focus on your goals in a nurturing and supportive environment and meet and hear peer harpists from around the world. Founded in 2020, the American Harp Academy is held on the beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. Former Guest Artists include Noel Wan (Florida State University/Curtis Institute of Music) and Elizabeth Hainen (Philadelphia Orchestra/Curtis Institute of Music).

All skill levels welcome, ages 12 to adult. Housing is available for rising high school freshman and older (students under 14 must attend as commuter students).

For more details on our program, visit: https://www.uncsa.edu/summer/music-summer-intensives/harp/index.aspx

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