Wheaton, IL
Held on the beautiful Wheaton College campus.
*Not an event of Wheaton College.
A week of learning, rehearsals, workshops,
a solo competition, teen and young adult activities,
and four public concerts
Welcome to the Midwest Harp Festival
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 Midwest Harp Festival! And a huge thank you to EMW for recording the Ensemble Concert! Stay tuned for 2023 dates.
We look forward to our second in-person year in the Chicagoland area! We will be on the beautiful Wheaton College campus in Wheaton, IL. Join us for a week of learning, laughter, friendship, and growth. All concerts are free to the public. The Midwest Harp Festival Store is open to registrants and the public to purchase harp sheet music, CDs, and accessories. There’s even a harp in the store to try the music before you buy! The Festival is supported by Barton Harp Initiative, a 501(c)3 organization.
What To Expect
Sunday
You move your harp into a rehearsal room, unpack in your townhouse, enjoy the Faculty Concert, and relax at the Ice Breaker Dinner where you meet faculty, staff, and other registrants.
Monday - Friday
We keep you busy with ensemble rehearsals, workshops, concerts, a competition, and more. On Friday evening, you will dine and (hopefully) win a door prize at the Final Banquet.
Saturday
You have a great time playing in the ensemble concert, and you reluctantly say goodbye to all your new friends. But you are excited to go home and put all your new harp knowledge to use!
The above description is for Full-Time registrants. Check our Pricing page for Meet the Harp, Morning Only, and Independent Study options. You can also schedule an appointment with harp technician Jennifer Ruggieri to receive harp maintenance!
Daily Schedule
Schedule may be subject to change.
Sunday (6/12)
Monday (6/13)
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Breakfast |
7:00am - 7:45am
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Announcements/Tune/Warm Up |
8:00am - 8:30am
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Ensemble Rehearsals |
8:30am - 11:05am
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Hear It Played |
11:15am - 11:45am
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Lunch |
11:45am - 1:00pm
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Movement |
1:15pm - 1:45pm
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Harp Maintenance Workshop |
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Store Open |
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Stage Presence & Etiquette |
3:45pm - 4:45pm
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Dinner |
5:45pm - 6:45pm
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Day - 01
13th Jun
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Teen Activity |
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Tuesday (6/14)
Wednesday (6/15)
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Breakfast |
7:00am - 7:45am
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Announcements/Tune/Warm Up |
8:00am - 8:30am
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Ensemble Rehearsals |
8:30am - 11:05am
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Hear It Played |
11:15am - 11:45am
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Lunch |
11:45am - 1:00pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Workshop |
1:15pm - 2:45pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Movement |
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Workshop |
3:45pm - 5:15pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Store Open and Lessons |
5:15pm - 6:00pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Dinner and Activity |
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Thursday (6/16)
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Breakfast |
7:00am - 7:45am
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Announcements/Tune/Warm Up |
8:00am - 8:30am
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Ensemble Rehearsals |
8:30am - 11:05am
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Move Harps to Concert Hall, Clean Out Rehearsal Rooms |
11:05am - 11:45am
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Lunch |
11:45am - 1:00pm
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Movement |
1:15pm - 1:45pm
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Workshop |
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Guest Artist Q&A |
3:45pm - 4:15pm
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Store Open and Private Lessons |
4:15pm - 5:45pm
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Dinner |
5:45pm - 6:45pm
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Guest Artist Concert |
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Store Open |
After Concert -
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Teen Activity |
After Concert - 10:00pm
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Friday (6/17)
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Breakfast |
7:00am - 7:45am
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Announcements/Tune/Warm Up |
8:00am - 8:30am
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Group Picture |
8:30am - 8:45am
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Ensemble Rehearsal |
8:45am - 11:05am
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Hear It Played |
11:15am - 11:45am
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Lunch |
11:45am - 1:00pm
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Movement |
1:15pm - 1:45pm
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Workshop |
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Store Open and Private Lessons |
3:30pm - 6:30pm
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Day - 01
17th Jun
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Final Banquet Dinner |
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Saturday (6/18)
Faculty and Staff
Here’s a quick introduction to the amazing people that make up the Midwest Harp Festival faculty and staff!
Kate Cockle
Janelle Lake
Chicago Showcase
Dr. Charles W. Lynch III
Elizabeth Richter
Faye Seeman
Jaina Carpenter
Lou Hurst
Zach Hurst
Erin Lawrence
Maurice Draughn
