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American Harp Academy

Overview

Region

Winston Salem,

North Carolina,

United States

Dates

program dates: June 23 - June 29, 2024

application deadline: May 1, 2024

Faculty

Jacquelyn Bartlett, Abigail Kent, Grace Ludtke

Program summary

The American Harp Academy offers a harp program to inspire and guide you to artistic freedom. The AHA is for harpists that want to be immersed in their music, surrounded by a community of artists that nurture creativity and artistic excellence. Harpists participate in intensive solo and chamber music study with world-class performers and dedicated teachers, in this 1-week program that is designed to prepare harpists for competitions, auditions, recitals, and other artistic ambitions.

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program details

In-person/online options

In-person only

Months

June

Length

1 week

Ages

11–13, 14–18, College, Adult

Levels

Beginner, Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional

Harp type

Pedal, Lever

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

Accommodations

Dormitory; All harps are kept in private practice rooms on campus.

Costs

$1426 Residential (includes tuition, room and board); $942 Commuter (tuition only)

Residency options

Both overnight and commuting options are available

Financial aid

No scholarships are available

American Harp Academy

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Harpists wanting to achieve new levels of artistic excellence through an immersive summer program."

This camp is perfect for:

"Mission is to nurture the artist within the harpist through creativity and artistic excellence."

Students come back year after year for our camp's:

"Intensive individual study accompanied by enriching solo and ensemble performance opportunities."

Founded in 2020, the American Harp Academy (AHA) led by Jacquelyn Bartlett believes in “Nurturing the Artist within the Harpist” through creativity and artistic excellence. AHA is held on the beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. Join us this summer to focus on your goals in a nurturing and supportive environment and meet and hear harpists peers from around the world.

All skill levels welcome, ages 12 to adult.

For more details on our program, visit: https://www.uncsa.edu/summer/music-summer-intensives/harp/index.aspx