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MPulse Summer Performing Arts Institutes
Harp Institute
July 14 - 27, 2013
Session Fee: $1,750
Application Deadline: Still accepting applications
U-M Faculty Director: Professor Joan Holland
Description
Focused on individual instruction for high school harpists, the Harp Institute will provide an intensive two weeks designed to enhance the technical and musical skills of the dedicated young harpist. Performance study, including individual practice, private lessons, studio classes, and daily harp ensemble, will be integrated with instruction in performance concentration, productive practice techniques, and the opportunity to prepare for college auditions. Class offerings include:
- Two private lessons each week
- Studio classes
- Daily Harp Ensemble
- Extensive practice time
- Theory/musicianship classes
- Dalcroze classes
Application
The application consists of three parts. (Applications are not complete until the application fee has been received.)
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- Audition Upload
Audition
Performance Video (Upload)
Upload a single video file that includes two solo pieces of contrasting style and one etude, such as those by Pozzoli, Salzedo, Grandjany or Bochsa. Each selection need not exceed five minutes, but should represent your highest level of accomplishment, and demonstrate both technical and musical skills.
Recommendation (Upload)
You may have one of your current music teachers (school teacher or private teacher) assess your work in a letter of recommendation. In addition to your musical abilities, the letter may discuss your personal characteristics such as initiative, dependability, and your commitment to increasing your musical skills. To invite a recommender, submit your recommender's email address, when prompted, on the audition upload link. Once you submit your audition (by selecting Final Submit), the recommender will receive a notification and link to use for sending your confidential recommendation. E-mailed submissions will not be accepted.
Admissions
- All application/audition materials are due by February 15, 2013
- Late applications may be submitted, however priority will be given to all applications received by the application deadline
- Notifications for all applicants will be e-mailed on March 29, 2013
- No decisions will be given by phone
The General Information page includes many important items.
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