Midwest Harp Festival

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Midwest Harp Festival

Contact

630-296-6975

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Overview

Region

Wheaton,

Illinois,

United States

Dates

program dates: June 9-13, 2025

application deadline: Registration open January 27 - May 1

Faculty

Maurice Draughn, Dr. Charles W. Lynch III, Elizabeth Richter, and Faye Seeman

Program summary

The 26th Annual Midwest Harp Festival has a new 5-day format! Registration includes a 20-minute coaching with a faculty member. Open to pedal/lever harpists ages 8 and up. Individual ensemble rehearsals every morning and combined ensemble rehearsals in the afternoon. Four concerts total including an opening Faculty Concert and a Guest Artist Concert. Independent Study: Open to self-motivated harpists who receive lessons with Elizabeth Richter. Solo Competition: All ages welcome! See website.

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program details

Months

June

Length

1 week

Ages

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

Levels

Beginner, Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Pedal, Lever

Accommodations

Double or single rooms in Wheaton College townhouses available. Harps stay in rehearsal rooms.

Costs

TBA

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:

"The people! We have a good mix of young and adult harpists."

This camp is perfect for:

"Anyone who wants to make harp friends and grow their harp knowledge."

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

"Everyone is exhausted by the end yet leaves with new friends and a renewed passion for the harp."

Additional info

Whether or not you’re registered for the week, you can enter our Solo Competition. There are 5 divisions with no age limits. All 4 of our concerts are free and open to the public!

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