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Summer Harp Camp Directory

MPulse Harp Institute

Overview

Region

Ann Arbor,

Michigan,

United States

Dates

program dates: July 23 – July 29, 2023

application deadline: Priority Application Deadline: February 1 , 2023

Faculty

Harp Director and Instructor: Joan Raeburn Holland, Associate Professor of Harp of University of Michigan

Program summary

The MPulse Harp Institute is a one-week program focusing on individual and group instruction for high school harpists. Specific topics of focus will include solo repertoire, standard harp cadenzas, performance concentration and confidence, use of the inner ear and imagination for musical delivery, playing with relaxed, organized technique and peer-to-peer observation. The week finishes with a grand recital of harp solos and ensemble.

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program details

In-person/online options

In-person only

Months

July

Length

1 week

Ages

14–18

Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Pedal

Instruments

Harps are provided by the program

Accommodations

Dormitory residence; Harps and daily activities and instruction take place in the School of Music

Costs

Tuition: $1,785; Scholarship and financial aid available

Residency options

All participants reside overnight

Financial aid

Partial scholarships are available

MPulse Harp Institute

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Harpists who are committed to working quickly, intensely and with enthusiasm for learning."

This camp is perfect for:

"Mpulse provides the harpist with a week of much personal musical attention and focused harp activity"

Mpulse Harp Institute provides the harpist with opportunities for in depth and lasting improvements in solo playing and collaborative ensemble.  It is an environment of positive interactions, hard work and trusting friendship.