A week of learning, rehearsals, workshops,
a solo competition, teen and young adult activities,
and four public concerts
Welcome To The Midwest Harp Festival
July 14th-20th, 2019
We are excited to announce our New Chicagoland location! We will be on the beautiful Trinity Christian College campus in Palos Heights, IL, 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 available in the store to try the music before you buy!
What To Expect
Sunday
You move your harp into a rehearsal room, unpack in the dorm, and enjoy an 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 a Lyon & Healy factory tour. On Friday evening, you relax 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!
If this sounds like more than what you're looking for, check out our pricing page for half-day options. You can also schedule an appointment with harp technician Colin Campbell to get work done on your harp!
2019 - Daily Festival Schedule
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check-In/Store Open | 2:00pm - 5:30pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 2 | Ice Breaker Dinner | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Ozinga Chapel |
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakfast | 7:00am - 7:45am | Dining Hall | |
| 2 | Orientation/Tune/Warm up | 8:00am - 8:30am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 3 | Ensemble rehearsal | 8:30am - 11:05am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 4 | Hear It Played | 11:15am - 11:45am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 5 | Lunch | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Dining Hall | |
| 6 | Rhythm Exercises | 1:15pm - 1:45pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 7 | Harp Maintenance Workshop | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 8 | Store Open | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 9 | Stage Presence & Etiquette | 3:45pm - 4:45pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 10 | Dinner | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Dining Hall | |
| 11 | Faculty Concert | 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 12 | Store Open | 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 13 | Teen Activity | 9:00pm - 10:00pm | TCC Housing |
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakfast | 7:00am - 7:45am | Dining Hall | |
| 2 | Announcements/Tune/Warm up | 8:00am - 8:30am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 3 | Ensembles Rehearse | 8:30am - 11:05am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 4 | Hear It Played | 11:15am - 11:45am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 5 | Lunch | 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Dining Hall | |
| 6 | Solo Competition | 1:00pm - 5:30pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 7 | Dinner | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Dining Hall | |
| 8 | Solo Competition Winners Recital | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 9 | Store Open | 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 10 | Teen Activity | 8:45pm - 10:00pm | TCC Housing |
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Dinner and Bus to Concert | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | ||
| 2 | Breakfast | 7:00am - 7:45am | Dining Hall | |
| 3 | Announcements/Tune/Warm up | 8:00am - 8:30am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 4 | Ensembles Rehearse | 8:30am - 11:05am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 5 | Hear It Played | 11:15am - 11:45am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 6 | Lunch | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Dining Hall | |
| 7 | Bus to Lyon & Healy | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | ||
| 8 | Lyon & Healy Factory Tour | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Lyon & Healy | |
| 9 | Utilizing the iPad and Finale in the Daily Life of the Harpist - Workshop by Dr. Jordan Chua | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Lyon & Healy | |
| 10 | Bus Returns to Trinity Christian College | 8:30pm - 9:30pm | ||
| 11 | Grant Park Orchestra Concert - Yolonda Kondonassis playing Ginastera's Harp Concerto | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakfast | 7:00am - 7:45am | Dining Hall | |
| 2 | Announcements/Tune/Warm up | 8:00am - 8:30am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 3 | Ensembles Rehearse | 8:30am - 11:05am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 4 | Hear It Played | 11:15am - 11:45am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 5 | Lunch | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Dining Hall | |
| 6 | Rhythm Exercises | 1:15pm - 1:45pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 7 | Dive into the World of Loopers and Effects Boxes - Workshop by Jacqueline Kerrod | Jacqueline Kerrod/WildLyre | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Ozinga Chapel |
| 8 | Store Open/Private Lessons/Practice Time | 3:30pm - 5:45pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 9 | Dinner | 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Dining Hall | |
| 10 | Guest Artist Concert - Jacqueline Kerrod | 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 11 | Store Open | 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 12 | Teen activity | 9:00pm - 10:00pm | TCC Housing |
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakfast | 7:00am - 7:45am | Dining Hall | |
| 2 | Announcements | 8:00am - 8:15am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 3 | Move harps to auditorium/Clean up rehearsal rooms/tune/warm-up | 8:15am - 9:30am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 4 | Group Picture | 9:30am - 9:45am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 5 | Ensemble Dress Rehearsal | 9:45am - 11:45am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 6 | Lunch | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Dining Hall | |
| 7 | Rhythm Exercises | 1:15pm - 1:45pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 8 | Workshop by Elizabeth Richter | Elizabeth Richter | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Ozinga Chapel |
| 9 | Store Open/Private Lessons/Practice Time | 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 10 | Final Banquet Dinner | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Ozinga Chapel |
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakfast | 7:00am - 7:45am | Dining Hall | |
| 2 | Dorm Check-out | 8:00am - 8:45am | TCC Housing | |
| 3 | Announcements/Tune/Warm up | 9:00am - 9:30am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 4 | Ensemble Rehearsal | 9:30am - 10:30am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 5 | Final Tuning | 10:30am - 11:00am | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 6 | Ensemble Concert | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Ozinga Chapel | |
| 7 | Store Open | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Ozinga Chapel |
Faculty and Staff
Here’s a quick introduction to the amazing people that make up the Midwest Harp Festival faculty and staff!
Jacqueline Kerrod/WildLyre
Dr. Charles W. Lynch III
Elizabeth Richter
Faye Seeman
Jaina Carpenter
Lou Hurst
Zach Hurst
Erin Lawrence
Annie King
