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, June 11-17, 2023! 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.
Below is the final Ensemble Concert from 2022. Thank you to EMW for recording and posting for us!
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 (6/11)
Monday (6/12)
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Breakfast |
7:00am - 7:45am
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12th Jun
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Announcements/Tune/Warm Up |
8:00am - 8:30am
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Ensemble Rehearsals |
8:30am - 11:05am
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Hear It Played |
11:15am - 11:45am
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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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Stage Presence & Etiquette |
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Harp Maintenance Workshop |
2:15pm - 3:45pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Store Open |
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Solo Competition Part I |
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Dinner |
5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Day - 01
12th Jun
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Teen Activity |
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Tuesday (6/13)
Wednesday (6/14)
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Breakfast |
7:00am - 7:45am
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Announcements/Tune/Warm Up |
8:00am - 8:30am
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Ensemble Rehearsals |
8:30am - 11:05am
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Hear It Played |
11:15am - 11:45am
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Lunch |
11:45am - 1:00pm
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Workshop |
1:15pm - 2:45pm
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Movement |
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Workshop |
3:45pm - 5:15pm
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Store Open |
5:15pm - 5:45pm
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Dinner |
5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Day - 01
14th Jun
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Activity |
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Thursday (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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Move Harps to Concert Hall, Clean Out Rehearsal Rooms |
11:05am - 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 |
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Workshop/Masterclass Bridget Kibbey |
2:45pm - 4:15pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Store Open and Private Lessons |
4:15pm - 5:45pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Dinner |
5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Bridget Kibbey Concert |
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Store Open |
After Concert -
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Day - 01
15th Jun
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Teen Activity |
After Concert - 10:00pm
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Friday (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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Group Picture |
8:30am - 8:45am
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Ensemble Rehearsal |
8:45am - 11:05am
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Hear It Played |
11:15am - 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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Store Open and Private Lessons |
3:30pm - 6:30pm
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Day - 01
16th Jun
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Final Banquet Dinner |
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Saturday (6/17)
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
