Harp Audition Requirements

Please prepare two contrasting pieces that demonstrate your playing ability and expressiveness. Adding an Etude to your two audition pieces is very welcome, too. Please see below for ideas. You may select from the suggested repertoire, or play other similar pieces.

Suggested Repertoire:

Debussy – "First Arabesque," "Claire de Lune," "Danses Sacrée et Profane"
Dussek – Sonata in C Minor
Grandjany – "Fantasie on a theme of Haydn"
Pierne – "Impromptu Caprice"
Pescetti – Sonata in C Minor
Haydn/Salzedo - Variations on a Theme of Haydn
Salzedo - Suite of Eight Dances, "Chanson dans la Nuit"
Lucile Lawrence - Solos for the Harp (such as: "Tambourin," "Giga," "Rigaudon," "Flagello Berceuse")
Handel - "Harmonious Blacksmith," Concerto in B-flat Major: Andante Allegro
David Watkins - "Petite Suite"
Gliere - "Impromtpu"
Glinka - "Nocturne"
Pozzoli, Salzedo, Bochsa, Posse - Etudes

Video Introduction: Tell us about who you are as an artist. Record a short (2-5 minutes) video introduction, including information about your artistic journey, such as the kinds of classes or lessons you have taken, your artistic accomplishments, any awards you have won, groups you have participated in, artistic experiences that have been particularly meaningful, and anything else you would like for us to know about you as an artist.

If you are unable to present the suggested audition materials, please submit materials that clearly display your present level and potential.

For more detailed information on the Interlochen Arts Academy application process, please visit our How to Apply page.

Application Deadlines

Nov. 1. The pre-assessment deadline for early action is Nov. 1. If you submit your application by the pre-assessment deadline, your application will be reviewed to ensure your materials are complete and meet all requirements prior to its priority review after the Jan. 15 deadline.
Nov. 15. The early action application deadline is Nov. 15. Meeting the early action deadline better secures your place in our artistic community and provides more opportunities for financial aid.
Dec. 10. The pre-assessment deadline for regular decision is Dec. 10. If you submit your application by the pre-assessment deadline, your application will be reviewed to ensure your materials are complete and meet all requirements prior to its priority review after the Jan. 15 deadline.
Jan. 15. The regular decision application deadline is Jan. 15.

Applications will remain open after the regular decision deadline as space permits. Please contact the Office of Admission & Financial Aid with any questions.

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