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Carleton College

Overview

Region

Northfield,

Minnesota,

United States

Faculty

Elinor Niemisto

Program summary

program includes: orchestra, band, chamber music, folk instruments, private lessons on all orchestra instruments and Chinese instruments. Harp ensemble.

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program details

Type of school

College

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Arts

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

Yes

Number of school harps

3

Space provided for personal harps?

Yes

Carleton College

This program is best suited for students who:

"Plan to study an excellent liberal arts curriculum that includes music."

What sets this program apart from others is:

"the diverse and active student body."

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"Graduate school and professional advancement."

The three words that best describe this school's environment are:

"Intellectual. Progressive. Engaged."

The music department has moved into a new, high tech building. The harp studio has full windows that overlook a park. Band, Orchestra, and Choir rehearse a short walk down the hall. Dance, Theater, and visual arts are in the same area. Collaboration is encouraged.

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