July 21 - 27, 2013
Bringing together young harpists in a fun and educational atmosphere.
A week long intense and noncompetitive study 
of the harp, its history and music.

CLICK HERE FOR THIS YEAR’S LIST OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS. Students are required to purchase and prepare their parts before the festival.

            The HBU Summer Harp Festival has attracted students from around the world. Students have the opportunity to study the harp with Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa and Therese Honey. Together, these instructors bring over 75 years of harp playing experience and expertise to the program. 
            The Festival accepts incoming 6th through 12th grade students who are comfortable with reading bass and treble clef and have had a minimum of 6 months of harp instruction. In a non-competitive atmosphere, the students are provided with intensive and comprehensive studies on the many aspects of the harp and its music, its history and ensemble playing. 
2013 Class Schedule
July 21th 3:30 - 4:45 Check-in, Harp drop and orientation
July 22nd - 26th 9:30 - 4:00
July 27th 9:00 - noon. 
11:00 am CONCERT 
at Dunham Theater at Morris Cultural Arts Center (MCAC)
open to the public

Festival Tuition: $375
Room and Board: $325


CLASSES:
Harp Ensembles, Private Lessons, “Famous Harpists", Theory, Rhythm, Harp Maintenance,"Playing Out", "Harp Around the World" (a lecture and interactive series including Celtic, Historical and South American styles), Wedding Workshop and Masterclasses.

EXTRAS SIGN-UPS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FESTIVAL FEE:
Jazz It Up $45
4:15 - 5:15 on Monday and Tuesday. An introduction to playing jazz on the harp.
Be a Composer: $45
4:15 - 5:15 on Wednesday and Thursday with Richard DeRosa. This class will create an original composition to be performed on our concert.
On Campus HOUSING : $325
This fee includes ALL meals. Please provide your own linens. 
LUNCH: $45
Lunches provided by the school cafeteria. Otherwise bring your own sack lunch.


Houston Baptist University is located at 
7502 Fondren Road in Houston, TX 77074-3298
HBU School of Music  281-649-3338


To print APPLICATION FORM click here 
DEADLINE: Registration postmarked by June 24, 2013.
We will accept applications after this date only if openings are available.

CLICK HERE for SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. Postmarked by June 1, 2013
We acknowledge and thank the Gulf Coast Harpers and the donors of the Mozart Scholarship for their many years of support to young harpists. For more on Gulf Coast Harpers go to www.gulfcoastharpers.org

For a brochure or more information, please contact Ms. DeRosa at:
kimberlyharp@gmail.com
or 713-962-6923.

50% refund on or before July 5, 2013.
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