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Island Mountain Arts International Harp School

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Overview

Region

Wells,

British Columbia,

Canada

Dates

program dates: August 11th - 15th, 2025, with opening event the evening of August 10th.

application deadline: July 1, 2025

Faculty

Ailie Robertson, Rosanna Chiu, Sharlene Wallace, Shoshanna Godber

Program summary

Join us for the 39th annual Harp School in picturesque Wells, British Columbia. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of lever harp amidst the backdrop of the Cariboo Mountains.

This 5-day workshop offers expert instruction for all skill levels, from novice to advanced players, including a class for youth! Enjoy morning classes, afternoon workshops, and intimate concerts featuring renowned harpists from around the globe.

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program details

Months

August

Length

Less than 1 week

Ages

11–13, 14–18, College, Adult

Levels

Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Lever

Accommodations

www.imarts.com/accommodation

Costs

$449.00 - $529.00, food/accommodations separate

Residency options

All participants commute

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:

"Camp structure which lives in both intensive learning and fun retreat."

This camp is perfect for:

"folks from ages 11 and up looking to invigorate their practice."

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

"special location, incredible instructors, and the special relationships built with one another."

Additional info

Students enjoy a morning class with their chosen instructors, afternoon classes en masse, offering opportunities to learn from all four of our brilliant instructors, and evening activities from concerts to coffeehouses, and a cèilidh!

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