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Here is a list of of harp events, worldwide.
E-mail your submissions to [email protected].
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Performances, Recitals & Festivals |
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Workshops, Masterclasses & Harp Camps |
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Dorset Harp Colony |
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![]() June 23-July 5th, 2025
Dorset, VT An intensive two weeks of harp performance taking place June 23-July 5th, 2025 taught by award-winning harpist, educator, yoga instructor and musical entrepreneur, Alix Raspé Gray. The Dorset Harp Colony, LLC serves to educate, inspire, encourage and mentor the next generation of harpists.
The Dorset Harp Colony (DHC), established 2024, is a summer harp festival that embraces the true meaning of competition: to strive with. The DHC is an international harp festival, and focuses on large and small harp ensemble, solo performance (optional), musical entrepreneurship, community performances, and wellness practices (yoga & meditation). Repertoire will be assigned by musical ability. WEEK 1: June 23-June 29 (The Gig and Beyond)
WEEK 2: June 30-July 5 (Ensemble Musicianship)
Students can sign up for one or both weeks to participate. Three Fellowship opportunities available upon application that include discounted tuition!
Fellowship applications due February 15th. Housing and meals included. Program includes:
• Large harp ensemble
• Small harp ensembles
• Musical Entrepreneurship workshops
• Community Performances
• Gigging/Marketing Workshops
• Private lessons with Alix
• Interactive workshops
• Yoga and Meditation for Musicians
• Masterclass Former students of the DHC have attended or are currently attending the top music programs (Interlochen Arts Camp, Young Artists Harp Seminar) and top Universities (including Princeton University, Columbia University, Vanderbilt University and more). APPLY AND REGISTER HERE:
www.alixraspe.com/about-dhc
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Young Artist's Harp Seminar |
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![]() Young Artist's Harp Seminar
July 5-19
ages 12–26; pedal harp by audition
Intermediate to Young Professional YAHS Preparatory Division
July 6-13
ages 8–17; lever and pedal harp, no audition
Beginner to Intermediate Apply here: www.harpseminar.com/programs-2/ This year's seminar promises to be an extraordinary experience, featuring the legendary and internationally-acclaimed harpist Judy Loman, returning, as our esteemed Guest Artist. YAHS provides unparalleled opportunities for young harpists, offering intensive training, masterclasses, recitals, and the chance to form lifelong friendships in a supportive and inspiring environment.
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Competitions & Contests |
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13th USA International Harp Competition – Summer 2025 |
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![]() Summer 2025 – official dates to be announced For more info visit www.usaihc.org |
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AHS HARP ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL 2025 |
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![]() Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, TX — June 12-15, 2025 The purpose of the American Harp Society Ensemble Festival is to encourage musical collaboration, the building of community through harp ensembles, and to inspire harpists of all ages and levels to advance their ensemble performance skills. By hosting a national event during which ensembles perform programs, the AHS Ensemble Festival offers an opportunity for participants to receive valuable feedback and ratings from preeminent harpists and adjudicators. The American Harp Society Harp Ensemble Festival is presented in conjunction with the 26th AHS Summer Institute in 2025, at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel and Conference Center. FESTIVAL DIVISIONS AND CATEGORIES
The Festival is divided into six (6) Divisions:
Division 1: Primary Division
Up to age 12 as of June 1, 2025
15 minutes maximum performance time limit, including transitions between pieces Division 2: Middle School/Junior High Division
Ages 12-15 as of June 1, 2025
15 minutes maximum performance time limit, including transitions between pieces Division 3: High School Division
Ages 14-19 as of June 1, 2025
15 minutes maximum performance time limit, including transitions between pieces Division 4: Mixed Pre-College Division
Up to age 19 as of June 1, 2025
15 minutes maximum performance time limit, including transitions between pieces Division 5: Collegiate Division
All members must be enrolled in a collegiate program as of Spring 2025
20 minutes maximum performance time limit, including transitions between pieces Division 6: Open Division
Any age
20 minutes maximum performance time limit, including transitions between pieces Ensembles in each Division may participate in one or more of the following five (5) Categories:
Harp Duet (two harps all playing individual parts)
Harp Trio (three harps all playing individual parts)
Harp Quartet (four harps all playing individual parts)
Medium Ensemble (maximum of 12 harpists, players may double and/or divide parts)
Large Ensemble (more than 12 harpists, players may double and/or divide parts) For more information: www.harpsociety.org/ensemble2025 |
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| *Returns: We want you to be completely satisfied with your instrument, no questions asked. The Harp Connection offers a 30-day return policy on lever harps and lap harps purchased from our store (except special orders). To be eligible for return, the harp must be in the same condition as when we shipped it to you and it must be returned with all accessories such as tuning keys and books. In the event of a return, you will be responsible for return freight to our Rowley, Massachusetts location. Custom-ordered harps may not be returnable, depending on the requirements of the factory; call us with specific questions about special order returns. Pedal harps can only be returned upon approval of the manufacturer and a 20% return fee will typically apply. We update our web site daily, however all harps are subject to prior sale. |
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