Midwest Harp Festival

College and Career Bound

This Class is Now Full

Should you play in the ensemble portion of the festival this year, you will have priority in participating in this program in 2011.  We can also wait-list you should someone decide not to attend at the last minute.

(Replacing the Chamber Music Institute)

For Full-Time Midwest Harp Festival Registrants Only

 Maximum 8 Pedal Harp Students

Led by Elizabeth Richter, an outstanding instructor and mentor of harp students, this program is designed for upper-intermediate and advanced high school and college level students who plan to study or are currently studying harp in college, and are aiming for a career in solo or orchestral performing.  Each student will receive two lessons in a master class setting, and will have the opportunity to participate in a mock orchestral audition and perform as a soloist.  Additional sessions will be given in harp literature, practice techniques, stage presence, and audition preparation. This program will be held each morning in lieu of ensemble group rehearsal.

Students must be recommended by their teacher who should call or e-mail Lorelei Barton – 918-832-0934, lkbenterprises@sbcglobal.net.

Music to be used for this program is the responsibility of the student to purchase and learn on their own BEFORE the festival.  Each student’s teacher should assist in this but we are available for guidance if necessary. 

Assignment to be prepared for each student registering

• 2 memorized solos of contrasting nature and contrasting periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, Contemporary)

Students entering the Festival Solo Competition may use the competition piece as one of their memorized solos but will not receive coaching on it until after the competition

• Nutcracker Cadenza - any version is fine
• Scheherezade orchestral excerpt - Mvmt. 2, Letter Q

Daily Schedule

Mornings only 

See Festival Week Schedule for Afternoon and Evening Schedule 

Click on this link to open the College and Career Bound Schedule

last update 7/13/10