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College Harp Program Directory

Wayne State University

Overview

Region

Detroit,

Michigan,

United States

Faculty

Patricia Terry-Ross

Program summary

The Music Department is part of the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts.  2017 Kresge Eminent Artist Patricia Terry-Ross is the harp professor and also Principal Harpist for the Michigan Opera Theatre.  Scholarships are available, and students have many performance opportunities each semester, including orchestra, band, chamber ensembles and recitals.  Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees are offered in both performance and education.

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program details

Type of school

University

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Master of Arts

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

Yes

Number of school harps

4

Space provided for personal harps?

No

Wayne State University

This program is best suited for students who:

"love to play the harp and want to improve, both technically and musically."

What sets this program apart from others is:

"harp students receive individualized instruction based upon their particular skill levels."

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"perform, teach and compose."

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

"welcoming, challenging, supportive"

Graduates from the program are currently active as soloists, ensemble musicians, teachers and/or composers.

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