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
We are returning to the beautiful Wheaton College campus in Wheaton, IL, with a new 5-day format June 9-13, 2025! 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.
Check out our YouTube channel for our 2024 Ensemble Concert and more: https://www.youtube.com/@midwestharpfestival2835
What To Expect
Monday
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. The evening ends with a combined ensemble rehearsal.
Tuesday - Thursday
We keep you busy with ensemble rehearsals, workshops, concerts, a Solo Competition, and more.
Friday
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 Ensemble registrants. Check our Pricing page for Meet the Harp and Independent Study options. You can also schedule an appointment with harp technician Jennifer Ruggieri to receive harp maintenance!
Daily Schedule Example
Schedule may be subject to change.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Warm-Up with Faculty |
8:15am - 8:30am
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Ensemble Rehearsals |
8:30am - 10:35am
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Coachings |
10:45am - 12:05pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Lunch |
11:45am - 1:00pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Combined Ensemble Rehearsal |
1:15pm - 2:15pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Harpist Amazing Race |
2:30pm - 3:45pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Dinner & Activity |
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Guest Artist Concert |
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Friday
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
Guest Artist
Dr. Charles W. Lynch III
Elizabeth Richter
Faye Seeman
Jaina Carpenter
Lou Hurst
Zach Hurst
Erin Lawrence
Maurice Draughn
