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Lizotte Academia

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Overview

Region

Laurel,

Quebec,

Canada

Dates

program dates: Flexible dates within July 20 and August 2nd 2025. Week 1: July 20-26 Week 2: July 27-August 2

application deadline: Possible until May 7, 2025

Faculty

Caroline Lizotte harpist-composer

Program summary

Specialized academy on Caroline Lizotte’s works. Come stay a few days in the composer’s village and discover the heart of each piece you will work with her, the innovative techniques, the use of the accessories inherent in her works. In addition, benefit from her approach and philosophy, her technical and creative expertise, while enjoying activities in the beauty of nature.

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program details

Months

July, August

Length

Less than 1 week, 1 week, 2 weeks

Ages

College, Adult

Levels

Advanced, Professional

Harp type

Pedal

Accommodations

cabins/dorms nearby

Costs

Starting at $1200 CAD per week. Price will include tuition, room and board.

Residency options

Both overnight and commuting options are available

Financial aid

No scholarships are available

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

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What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Enter the universe of Lizotte’s works and enjoy the teaching of the living composer."

This camp is perfect for:

"Students, professional harpists eager to enrich Lizotte's solos, chamber works and transcriptions."

Additional info

Training Camp and Program:
For all harpists around the globe who are interested on a full journey immersion in Lizotte’s original works and/or transcriptions for harp, taught and assisted by the composer herself. It’s like studying Scintillation with Salzedo or Rhapsodie with Grandjany!
Solo harpists and harp duos are welcome!
Depending on the demand, the camp may focus on private lessons, and coachings along with technical, mechanical and creative workshops. Discussions and visions on natural, philosophical and spiritual sciences.
Also possible to receive coachings and enjoy the great expertise of Caroline Lizotte and her 35 years of orchestral career, as first harp and second harp.
Activities around: outdoor activities (biking, swimming, etc.)
A Gather-concert is organized at the end of the week.

Application form, Deadlines and Costs:
Application forms will be available at les éditions Calyane’s website www.calyane.com and must be completed by May 7, 2025. Depending on demand and availability, applicants will be informed of the costs and must confirm or decline their participation in the camp by June 7, 2025.

Accommodations and Meals:
The village of Wentworth-Nord is located in the heart of the Laurentians: one and a half hour from Montreal: one hour from Tremblant, thirty minutes from Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts and twenty minutes from Morin-Heights. Private carpooling may be provided to international participants arriving at the P-E Trudeau(YUL) Airport.
Lizotte Academia is located in the centre of the Wentworth-Nord village, close to the Town Hall, the Church, the Library, the Corner Store and the outdoor activities. On the site all distances are walkable. Camping quite possible. Harpists are invited to bring their own harps if possible. There are also harps available for rental on site, and the harps will be secure in cabins or dorms.

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