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Summer Harp Camp Directory

Brevard Music Center Summer Institute and Festival

Overview

Region

Brevard,

North Carolina,

United States

Dates

program dates: June 21-August 4, 2024 (ages 14-18), June 17-August 6, 2024 (ages 18-29, College Division)

application deadline: February 15, 2024

Faculty

Allegra Lilly, Houston Symphony, and Ina Zdorovetchi, Boston Pops Esplanade

Program summary

Brevard provides an engaging, intensive summer community for young musicians of exceptional talent. Over six hundred students, ages 14-29, attend throughout the summer and represent nearly every state in the U.S. and several other countries. Brevard presents 80 public concerts throughout its seven-week festival including major orchestral, chamber, and operatic repertoire.

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program details

In-person/online options

In-person only

Months

June, July, August

Length

4 or more weeks

Ages

14–18, College

Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Pedal

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are not available

Accommodations

Harps are kept in climate-controlled studios. Students live in air-conditioned cabins.

Costs

$8950, less any scholarships received.

Residency options

All participants reside overnight

Financial aid

Partial scholarships are available

Brevard Music Center Summer Institute and Festival

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Solo, harp ensemble, and orchestral experience, with high levels of engagement with faculty."

This camp is perfect for:

"Close-knit community; daily interaction with faculty; orchestral and small ensemble opportunities."

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

"Fun, immersive experience and high-level learning environment."