Harp-centered majors include BFA and MFA in Harp Performance, and ‘unique to CalARTS’ majors such as Performer/Composer and Experimental Pop (Ex-pop).
Also offered: Writing for Harp with co-teachers Anne LeBaron and Alison Bjorkedal.
California Institute of the Arts

Santa Clarita,
California,
United States,
University
students last year
3 school harps
Space for personal harps
Alison Bjorkedal
Overview
The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts offers creative musical training in an unrivaled variety of musical styles and cultures. Expand your artistic and cultural horizons and develop YOUR unique musical perspective through a stylistically open approach to musical creativity.
Degree Programs include the innovative Experimental Pop and Performer/Composer paths. Although no 'harp minor' is offered, you can take "minor" lessons each term to continue your harp journey.
Program details
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Bachelor of Arts Master of Fine Arts Doctor of Musical Arts
In their words
love exploring how harp can be successful in multiple or innovative contexts
our small, highly collaborative student body, with faculty mentors and 'build-your-own' programs
Create, innovate, defy expectations
Create, innovate, defy expectations
additional info
Harp-centered majors include BFA and MFA in Harp Performance, and ‘unique to CalARTS’ majors such as Performer/Composer and Experimental Pop (Ex-pop).
Also offered: Writing for Harp with co-teachers Anne LeBaron and Alison Bjorkedal.