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Sewanee Summer Music Festival

Overview

Region

Sewanee,

Tennessee,

United States

Dates

program dates: June 16 - July 14, 2024

application deadline: March 22, 2024

Faculty

Gaye LeBlanc

Program summary

Four week comprehensive festival of orchestra, harp ensemble, lessons and studio classes held on the beautiful campus of University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Program features two different orchestras with different conductors for weekly concerts. Students also work daily with harp faculty, Gaye LeBlanc for coachings and ensemble rehearsals. Other activities include various hiking trails, July 4th events, and campus fun.

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program details

Months

June, July

Length

4 or more weeks

Ages

14–18, College

Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Pedal

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

Accommodations

dorms

Costs

$5800 including tuition, room and board

Residency options

All participants reside overnight

Financial aid

Full scholarships are available, Partial scholarships are available

Sewanee Summer Music Festival

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Beautiful mountain setting, different weekly orchestra concerts, daily harp instruction"

This camp is perfect for:

"Students who thrive on weekly performances and working with harpists and other musicians."

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

"Spirit, enthusiasm and support from Ms. LeBlanc and inspiring conductors."

Merit Scholarships, financial aid and work study aid are available.