July 14-21, 2019

$1450

• tuition
• double occupancy accommodations
• all meals included
• additional activities at Lake Junaluska

Local students may choose to commute to The Summer Harp Academy daily. The commuter tuition is $700.

A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due within 2 weeks of acceptance to The Summer Harp Academy. The deposit will reserve the student's place and go toward tuition. Tuition is due in full by June 15, 2019. If a student registers and is later unable to attend, your tuition (not including the deposit) will be refunded until May 15. After this date no refund will be given.

Please note:

• Students are responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements to/from Lake Junaluska.
• The total cost is based on a double-occupancy room. Single rooms may be reserved for an additional fee. Please contact summerharpacademy@gmail.com for room rates.
• Private lessons are available at an additional cost.
  • 60 minutes - $70
• Harp rental is available for those students unable to bring their own harps.
  • $75 - Students may use the SHA's harps and share practice time with other students.  

College Audition Preparation

Analyze the audition process from selecting the best audition pieces to confidently answering interview questions. Learn the importance of practicing performing and utilizing each experience to achieve a higher level of playing.

Building Pop Repertoire

It is important to choose the right music both for the audience and yourself. How do you know what to play at a gig? What is a "standard"? Is there a core set of music you should know? This class will help you to learn what should be in your repertoire.

Performance Preparation

Discover all aspects of the long journey to successful performances - effective use of time, strategic planning, memorization, programming, and stage presence. 

Financial Independence for Musicians

It can be challenging to be a self-employed musician. Learn about finding sources for income, managing your income, and strategies for budgeting, saving, and planning for the future.

Who's Who in the Harp World: Pop Edition

When did we start hearing pop music on the harp? What were the careers of the early pop harpists like? Where and what did they play? Who were the influential harpists? Learn about some of the most influential harpists and how they established careers in pop harp playing.

The Summer Harp Academy will commence with a faculty recital. 

The week will conclude with a student recital. All students are strongly encouraged to participate. 

All recitals will be open to the public.  

There will be multiple master classes and performance opportunities for each student. Students will be able to sign up for when they would like to perform and get feedback from faculty and fellow classmates.