MPULSE ANN ARBOR

Harp Institute

July 18 - July 31, 2010

Session Fee: $1,675

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 class, and harp ensemble, will be integrated with instruction in performance concentration, productive practice techniques, and the opportunity to prepare for college auditions.

CLASS OFFERINGS

• Two private lessons each week
• Studio class
• Harp Ensemble
• Extensive practice time
• Theory/musicianship and Dalcroze classes with students in other MPulse Ann Arbor sessions

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please review all of these requirements carefully. Your application will not be considered if it is incomplete at the time of the deadline.

Application Deadline

   

For priority consideration, all application materials, including the recorded audition, completed application form, and teacher recommendation (optional), must be received by February 15. However, applications may be accepted after the deadline for programs and/or instruments in which openings remain.  Click here for current information regarding openings.

Recorded Auditions - DVD Instructions

   

Clearly label your DVD and its jacket/case with your name, instrument, title and composer of your selection(s), and the MPulse Ann Arbor session(s) to which you are applying. 

Submit one DVD that includes both one solo piece AND one etude, both demonstrating your highest level of accomplishment (for example, a solo piece performed at Solo and Ensemble Festival AND an etude by Pozzoli, Salzedo, or Bochsa). The selection(s) need not be more than three to five minutes in total length, but should demonstrate both technical and lyrical skills.

 

Recommendation (Optional)

   

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. The letter should be included with your application in a sealed envelope (with the teacher's signature across the back seal).

Acceptance Notification

   

Decision letters will be mailed by March 30, 2010. Sorry, no decisions will be given by phone.

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