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High School Harp Summer Program

Program Information

Program length: 
6 weeks
Session dates: 
June 23, 2012 - August 6, 2012
Tuition ($): 
7,825
Audition/portfolio: 
Yes, an audition or portfolio is required.
Age range: 
Students who will have completed grades 9-12

Overview

The high school harp program at Interlochen Arts Camp involves serious individual as well as large ensemble performance opportunities. Concentration on the student’s musical growth and solo repertoire extends from the private lesson to studio classes.

The large ensemble aspect of the program supports many different performing groups: orchestras, wind ensembles and choirs. An in-depth harp ensemble structure is also an integral part of the curriculum. Rotation of the harpists for the ensembles allows for quality practice time and preparation for student recitals, when appropriate.

Program Details

  • Orchestra and wind ensemble rehearsal
  • Sectionals
  • Harp ensemble
  • Private lessons
  • One elective and one optional elective (view list)

Scholarship Opportunities

Students who excel at the harp may apply for the Emerson Scholars Program, which offers a number of full-tuition scholarships. Other need-based and merit-based financial aid is also available.

Concerto Competition

Interlochen offers a separate concerto competition for High School and Intermediate divisions, as well as an Honors Recital competition for the Junior Division. There is a separate application and audition required, and both must be submitted online. The deadline is May 11, 2012. Download the competition instructions and application form.

 

 

How to Apply: 

This program requires an application and an audition. 1) Prepare the materials listed below. 2) Complete the online application. 3) Upload your audition materials to Slideroom at http://interlochen.slideroom.com.

Online applications are strongly encouraged, though students may also apply by mail.

Required Materials: 

 

Slideroom instructions: Please submit three video files. If your video files exceed the 120 MB limit (per video), you will need to compress the file. For more information on compressing your video visit http://camp.interlochen.org/slideroomfaq.

Video file #1: One movement from a piece on the audition repertoire list below, or a piece of comparable difficulty. Piano accompaniment is preferred.

Video file #2: Choose another piece, demonstrating contrasting styles and the applicant’s versatility.

Video file #3: One major and one minor scale.

Suggested Audition Repertoire

  • Debussy – Danses Sacrée et Profane
  • Dussek – Sonata in C minor
  • Grandjany – Fantasie on a theme of Hayden
  • Handel – Concerto in B-flat Major
  • Pierne – Impromptu Caprices
  • Pescetti – Sonata in C minor
  • Salzedo – Suite of Eight Dances

 

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