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Elyrica Summer Harp Ensemble Program

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Overview

Region

Ridgefield,

Connecticut,

United States

Dates

program dates: July 21 - July 25, 2025 - from 10:00 - 3:00 each day.

application deadline: Early Discount to March 15, Regular to April 15

Faculty

Wendy Kerner, Director; Carrianne Dillon, Assistant; Alexandra Kovatch, conductor; with wonderful Guest Artists and Teachers

Program summary

Elyrica is a fun, intensive, non-competitive experience for harpists age 8 through adult, with all levels, and all harp types. Elyrica is focused on ensembles for KIDS, and for ADULTS, with wonderful music chosen for each participant (really!) and sent out ahead.  This is our 27th year and we look forward to playing together in coached sessions and in our final concert, to enjoying interactive workshops, guest performers, fun events, and time for visiting and making friends.

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program details

Months

July

Length

1 week

Ages

10 and under, 11–13, 14–18, College, Adult

Levels

Beginner, Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional

Harp type

Pedal, Lever

Accommodations

There are hotels close by, and we have also arranged for local hosts.

Costs

Early Registration $775. Regular Registration $875 Late Registration $995

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:

"Working intensively together on selected repertoire, our sense of community, and great instructors."

This camp is perfect for:

"students of all ages, from new beginners, more experienced intermediates and advanced students too."

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

"non-competitive, supportive environment, the enriching learning experience, and lasting friendships."

Additional info

Elyrica is open to students of all levels and ages from age 8 through adult, lever and pedal.  We always have a great group of kids and a wonderful group of adults, and a variety of repertoire from classical, folk, Latin, and popular music.  The pieces are arranged for each participant, (really!) so it is at your level! Every year I am amazed by how much each participant learns and grows through the week.  Lasting friendships are made. We also have wonderfully talented and dedicated faculty and guest artists working with Elyrica,.  2023 was our 25th Anniversary Season, and we hope you will join us in 2024 for the start of Elyrica’s s next milestone!

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