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College Harp Program Directory

University of Ottawa

Overview

Region

Ottawa,

Ontario,

Canada

Faculty

Natalie Hoffmann

Program summary

Closely tied to Canada’s major cultural institutions, the University of Ottawa is an ideal place to prepare for a professional career in music. Harpists receive ample performance opportunities in orchestra, contemporary music and wind ensembles, and chamber groups, in addition to private lessons, orchestral excerpt classes, and masterclasses. The university also offers a unique program combining the Bachelor of Music with an Honours Bachelor of Science.

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program details

Type of school

University

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Arts
  • Professional Studies Certificate

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

Yes

Number of school harps

1

Space provided for personal harps?

Yes

University of Ottawa

This program is best suited for students who:

"want intensive training in a smaller harp studio, supported by focused mentorship with all faculty."

What sets this program apart from others is:

"the limited studio size, which ensures ample individual instruction and performance opportunities."

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"pursue study at other major conservatories/music schools and perform on the world's biggest stages."

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

"creative, challenging, and inspiring!"

In July 2015, the School of Music acquired a brand new, Lyon & Healy 23 thanks to the generous support of the Evelyn Greenberg Music Endowment.

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