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Midwest Harp Festival

Midwest Harp Festival

Wheaton,

Illinois,

United States,

Pedal, Lever

Both overnight and commuting options are available

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

Partial scholarships are available

Maurice Draughn, Dr. Charles W. Lynch III, Faye Seeman, Martha Waldvogel-Warren, and Guest Artist Daniel Rojas

Registration open January 27 - May 1

June 8-12, 2026

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

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Overview

The 27th Annual Midwest Harp Festival registration is open to pedal/lever harpists ages 8 and up. Individual ensemble rehearsals every morning and combined ensemble rehearsals in the afternoon. New faculty member Martha Waldvogel-Warren presents workshops on Harp Therapy. Four concerts total including an opening Faculty Concert and a Guest Artist Concert. Our Solo Competition is open to all ages! See website for required piece based on division.

Program details

June

1 week

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

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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. We love to see adult students challenge themselves with the competition! All 4 of our concerts are free and open to the public!

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