Houston Summer Harp Festival

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Houston Summer Harp Festival

Contact

713-962-6923

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Overview

Region

Houston,

Texas,

United States

Dates

program dates: July 14-19, 2025

application deadline: Application deadline is midnight on June 1, 2025.

Faculty

Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa - artistic director, Therese Honey, Susanna Wang, Hope Cowan - instructors

Program summary

Celebrating our 25th Anniversary! We welcome lever harp and pedal harp students ages 11 – 19 for a non-competitive week of comprehensive studies on musical and practical aspects of the harp and its history with a focus on ensemble playing. Our 3 ensembles (beginning, intermediate and advanced) present a Finale concert on the last day. Classes include Wedding Workshop, stage presence, masterclasses, lessons and more. Past workshops: composition, improv, Baroque triple harp, extended techniques.

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program details

Months

July

Length

1 week

Ages

11–13, 14–18

Levels

Beginner, Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Pedal, Lever

Accommodations

On-campus dorm housing is conveniently located to our classrooms and performance hall.

Costs

Festival Tuition = TDA $500+. Room & Board = TBD $460+

Residency options

Both overnight and commuting options are available

Financial aid

Full scholarships are available, Partial scholarships are available

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

more about this program

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Growing harp community through making music with new activities each year."

This camp is perfect for:

"encouraging and inspiring students. Having fun while developing skills and confidence."

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

"Friendly and supportive atmosphere, camaraderie among students, great ensemble experiences."

Additional info

We will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Festival!
Held on the campus of Houston Christian University.
Our four instructors offer years of experience and specialize in varying aspects of the harp. Special guest(s) may also contribute to our week.
We give multiple scholarships out each year. Scholarship applications are due by midnight May 10, 2025.

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