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“Where harpists come to play!” The YAHS program is for serious pedal harpists who want to improve performance skills and practice habits and intensify preparation for solo performances, orchestral auditions, and competitions. The YAHS Prep program is open to pedal or lever harpists who want similar training in a less intensive atmosphere.
This will be out third seminar at the beautiful Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
2021 Program Dates
YAHS – July 3 – 17, 2021
PREP – July 4 – 11, 2021
In-person and online options for 2021
In-person, transition to online if in-person is not possible
Students must provide instrument—rentals are available
Residency Options
All participants reside overnight
Accommodations
Dormitory
Costs
$2,400 YAHS; $1,320 PREP (2021 fees TBD), include tuition, room and board
Financial Aid
Yes, full scholarships are available
What makes this camp experience unique is:
Total immersion in the harp; first rate faculty/guest artists; a perfect balance of work and fun
This camp is perfect for:
Students who are serious about the harp and want to meet like-minded peers and professionals.
Students come back year after year for our camp's:
Outstanding training and performance environment and to reconnect with the YAHS family.
More info
Founded in 2002, the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar has become one of the pre-eminent summer training programs for today’s young harpists. YAHS alumni have gone on to attend major music schools and conservatories around the world, including Juilliard, the Curtis Institute of Music, the Paris Conservatory, and many others. The program is designed to improve performance skills and practice habits and intensify preparation for solo performances, orchestral auditions, and competitions through interaction with our distinguished Artist Faculty and Guest Artists.
The Preparatory Division is designed for lever and pedal harpists at a beginning to intermediate level, who may not be ready for the full YAHS experience. Prep harpists will participate in harp ensemble, receive private lessons, perform in concert, take part in outdoor and recreational activities, and experience fun workshops created especially by the Duo Scorpio staff.
YAHS Core program (ages 12–26, pedal harp): July 3 – 17, 2021
YAHS Prep program (ages 8–17, pedal or lever harp): July 4 – 11, 2021