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Harp Summer Program for High School Students
Why Take Harp
The harp's natural resonance and expansive ring is a calling card for many. As a harpist, fully embrace your potential with dedicated, focused study. In this program, you'll have the chance to challenge and develop yourself with the support of fellow students and our stellar faculty.
What You'll Learn
Your days will consist of solo, small group, and large ensemble rehearsals. In each, you'll learn advanced techniques, discuss practice methods, and tackle advanced, exciting repertoire. In addition to receiving individual attention from instructors, you'll have the chance to practice with others and sharpen your performance skills. Our curriculum will include:
- Private lessons
- Studio classes
- Harp ensemble
- Advanced large ensembles
- Master classes with guest artists
- Musician Artistry (music theory and literature, aural skills, improvisation)
- Numerous recitals
- Access to performances from multiple genres
Guest Artists
Past guest artists have included:
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Atlantic Harp Duo
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Lynne Aspnes, University of Michigan
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Bridget Kibbey professional harpist
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Sivan Magen professional harpist
Program Highlights
Performance Opportunities
Each large ensemble performs multiple concerts throughout the summer. Students also have the chance to participate in numerous quartet, chamber, and solo recitals.
Concerto Competition & Honors Recital
Interlochen Arts Camp offers a Concerto Competition for the High School and Intermediate Divisions, as well as an Honors Recital Competition for the Junior Division.
The Music Center
Our state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot music facility has two 3,500 square-foot rehearsal halls, two recording studios which allow for rehearsal and performance recordings in multiple venues on campus with multiple ensemble and practice rooms, and individual faculty teaching studios. Learn more about The Music Center.
Additional Opportunities
Interlochen is also home to the Arts Academy boarding high school, which offers six music programs for students in grades 9-12, as well as a post-graduate year.
My experience at Interlochen has been life-changing, eye-opening, and wonderful. Interlochen is my safe haven where I am surrounded by teenagers who are as dedicated and motivated as I am. I have made many lifelong friends and connections; they truly make my day one hundred times better!
Isabel, Harp
"It's like an open heart."
Students and instructors share the intensity, challenge, and ultimate reward of dedicating their summer to studying the harp at Interlochen.
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Camp with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Various programs
- Renowned faculty
- A day in the life of a student
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more