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Harp Immersive

Harp Immersive

SFCM Pre-College student plays harp

Enrich your harp learning over the summer with SFCM’s Harp Immersive for students aged 12-19. Hone your musical skills and connect with other young harpists. During this five-day program, each harpist has solo, master class, and harp ensemble performance opportunities. Harpists get to jumpstart their performance goals with lessons and morning practice intensives followed by afternoons filled with harp ensemble, eurhythmics, and special workshops such as improvisation, practice skills, managing performance nerves, and more. Come join us this summer, collaborate with your harpist peers, and get your harp playing in tip-top shape!

Sign up soon! Lever and Pedal Harps are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
 

Faculty: Jennifer Ellis, Program Director
Ages: 12 – 19
When: Monday, July 28, 2024 - Friday, Aug 1, 2025 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuition: $850
Housing & Dining (optional)
    Shared Bedroom: $740
    Single Bedroom: $1,040
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2025
 

Requirements:
Participants must have previous harp experience, ideally with at least 1 year of instruction. After registration, participants will be asked to send an introductory video so we can get to know both you and your playing. You will share your name, share what you're most looking forward to about harp camp, and play one song.

Sample Daily Schedule

9:30 AM - Morning Practice Intensive and lessons
11:15 AM - Lunch Break 
12:00 PM - Group Welcome Activity
12:15 PM - Harp Ensemble Rehearsal
1:15 PM - Eurhythmics 
1:45 PM - Workshop of the day (Performance Success, Amazing Harp Sound Effects, etc)
2:45 PM - Break
3:00 PM - Master Class
4:45 PM - Closing Circle

  • Evening activities and practice opportunities will be offered for residential students

Faculty

Jennifer Ellis, Program Director

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