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College Harp Program Directory

University of Michigan

Overview

Region

Ann Arbor,

Michigan,

United States

Faculty

Joan Raeburn Holland

Program summary

The U. of Michigan is for harpists committed to excellence and seriousness of study.   SMTD is a leader in contemporary and traditional “classical” genres, prevailing career training and top conservatory training, amidst a world class university.  Stimulating and fulfilling performance opportunities abound, from solo playing, large ensemble, chamber music galore to collaboration of all kinds.  A student at SMTD will grow in a musical environment of excellence, artistry and  personal attention.

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program details

Type of school

University

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Musical Arts
  • Bachelor of Music Education
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Music Education
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
  • Specialist Degree

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

Yes

Number of school harps

8

Space provided for personal harps?

Yes

University of Michigan

This program is best suited for students who:

"are serious harpists and students of the harp; who are ready to learn and be musically challenged."

What sets this program apart from others is:

"the plethora of performance opportunities; the environment of solo study and collaboration."

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"create and have musical/artistic careers"

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

"excellence, exploration, supportive"

The Excel program provides classes that teach career tools such as music business, grant writing, outreach programs, web design, personal profile writing and ways to creatively and realistically reach the community and build audiences.

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