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Bowdoin International Music Festival

Overview

Region

Brunswick,

Maine,

United States

Dates

program dates: June 28 – July 19, 2025 (Session 1); July 19 – August 9, 2025 (Session 2)

application deadline: Priority deadline: January 20, 2025

Faculty

Dr. June Han

Program summary

The Bowdoin International Music Festival is one of the world’s premier music institutes, providing an intensive and in-depth exploration of chamber and solo music. Students are defined by their dedication, creativity, curiosity, and passion for excellence in music. Harpists study with Dr. June Han, who has been described as “mesmerizing” by The New York Times and “devoted, passionate, and inspirational” by her Festival students. Participants may apply to attend the program for 3 or 6 weeks.

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program details

Months

June, July, August

Length

3 weeks, 4 or more weeks

Ages

14–18, College, Adult

Levels

Advanced

Harp type

Pedal

Accommodations

Bowdoin College Residence Halls

Costs

3-week session: $4,900; 6-week session: $8,600

Residency options

All participants reside overnight

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:

"Flexibility: Students create their own schedules that reflect their personal goals and interests."

This camp is perfect for:

"An intensive and supportive musical experience focused on both solo and chamber works."

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

"June Han’s teaching! "She pushes her students to do their best, and is very inspirational.""

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