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Summer Harp Camp
UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS SUMMER HARP CAMP
July 23 - 28, 2012
Workshops begin daily at 8:30 a.m.
Am I eligible?
Do I need to audition?
What is the purpose of Summer Harp Camp and what will I do there?
What will the daily schedule be?
Continuing Programs
Who are the clinicians?
Where is the Summer Harp Camp held?
What is the cost?
How do I apply?
Do I have to bring my own harp?
Will there be a culminating event?
Am I eligible?
Yes – if you are a harp student in middle school, high school, college or an adult
Yes – if you are a lower intermediate to advanced level harp student
Yes – if you would enjoy participating in an exciting and stimulating week aimed at providing an enriching and educational experience centered around the harp
Do I need to audition?
No auditions are required, but we would like to know what repertoire you have been studying and what sort of ensemble experience you have had.
What is the purpose of Summer Harp Camp and what will I do there?
The focus of the University of Redlands Summer Harp camp is to enhance your musical studies and your enjoyment of the harp, to develop a deeper appreciation for music while working with a supportive group of clinicians and teachers who share the same passion for the harp and music-making.
This year we will have music theory and rhythm workshops, large and small ensembles, the Doctors Are In sessions, Strategic Planning for your Future, a continuation of the Green Room Experience with a special Friday afternoon session with Frank Fetta called Notes from the Podium, two workshops on the correct pronunciation of musical terms, composers' names and other terms specific to the harp. Also in the planning stages are an informal gathering at the Brockton Apartments, featuring a pot-luck dinner incorporating a music exchange,. We will also have a more informal concert by the clinicians, including chamber music with other instruments.
Please see Continuing Programs for more details. A complete schedule will be handed out on the first day of camp.
A sample daily schedule would be:
8:30 am Morning Warm-ups
9:00 am Large Harp Ensemble (all participants combined)
10:30 am Workshops
11:20-1:00 pm LUNCH and PRACTICE TIME
1:00 pm The Doctors Are In: ask the clinicians anything
you want
2:00 pm Workshops
3:00 pm Workshops and Music Exchange
4:00 pm Coaching/rehearsing of smaller ensembles
Workshops on Knowing your audience and
self-publishing
The Green Room Experience - pedal harp only.
5:00-7:30 pm DINNER and PRACTICE TIME
6:30 pm Performance Evaluations
Solo Competition
8:00 pm Evening Activities
The buildings will be open until 10:00 pm for practicing and work on arranging assignments.
Continuing Programs
The Green Room Experience:
A daily workshop by Lynne Aspnes aimed directly at the college (undergrad and grad) and career-bound student. Lynne will cover such topics as:
a) Researching your school options, narrowing the field, making contacts, school visits/trial lessons
b) Applications, auditions, following up, financial aid and scholarships
c) Preparing for your audition, competition, recital: harp literature
d) The Top 10 Orchestral excerpts Ð Master Class format. The list will be published ahead of time. Each person enrolled will prepare on excerpt for performance and group discussion. These people will participate in the Mock Audition on Friday evening.
e) Master Class: 3-4 people can sign up to perform (15 minutes) and be critiqued by Lynne.
f) Please indicate on application form if you are interested in this program
g) In addition to Lynne's workshops, this year conductor Frank Fetta will do a 2 hour workshop on Friday, Notes from the Podium, covering such topics as how to effectively prepare an orchestra part, how to understand the role the harp and harpist in the orchestra and the music, what conductors generally expect from their harpist, and how to effectively work with other musicians.
Performance Evaluations:
This is an opportunity for you to play any piece, or part of a piece, that you are currently studying and/or preparing for performance. Monday evening at 6:00 pmwill be for pedal harps, Tuesday evening will be for lever harps. The clinicians will listen and offer both short and long-term "fixes", in written form. Saturday morning you will again perform your piece to demonstrate what progress you have made on the short-term fixes and to discuss the long-term fixes if necessary. The piece should be no longer than 5-6 minutes; memorization is not necessary. A great way to get some outside feedback and some fresh performance ideas!!
Mock Orchestra Audition:
This will be held on Friday evening and is strongly recommended for those participating in the Green Room Experience. You will be mailed copies of three standar orchestral excerpts. You may choose which excerpt to perform. The auditions will be played behing a screen, with no applause, comments or feedback from the judging committee. There will be a prize, although that is yet to be determined.
Solo Competitions:
These competitions will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm. Wednesday will be for pedal harp and Thursday will be for lever harp. There will be prizes for the winners, although that has yet to be determined. (Please keep in mind this is the first year we are doing this, so the prizes may be minimal!) There will be two categories for each evening: those studying less than 6 years and those who have studied more than 6 years. Included in the judging will be the appropriateness of the music you choose for your length of study. It is strongly suggested that you choose your music with the help of your instructor. Please limit the length of your piece to 6-7 minutes; eliminate repeats where possible; judicious cuts will be acceptable. Memorization is not required, but page turns should not be distracting!
There is a separate solo performance application for these three events. Please fill it out and return with the general application or give it to Mary Dropkin at check-in on July 23, 2012.
The Doctors Are In:
All clinicians will be available for this daily gathering where you (5 people per day) will get 10 minutes each to ask any question you want. The clinicians will respond in a round-table format; the dialogue will be exclusively between the clinicians and the questioner. Everyone else is encouraged to take notes. There will be a sign-up sheet posted on the door to Lowe Performance Hall every morning so that everyone will have an opportunity to ask their questions.
Harp Ensembles:
This year, we will again have one large ensemble with everyone participating. Although we have not yet settled on repertoire, we are thinking about celebrating the centennial of John Cage's birth by performing his Postcard from Heaven for 1-20 harps. We will also have the smaller ensembles, size depending on repertoire. Coaching and rehearsal times will be built in to the daily schedule. As soon as your application is received music will be mailed to you so you can prepare and practice.
Planning for Your Future:
Nate Zeisler will present two, 2-hour workshops on Strategic Planning for Your Future, getting you to explore "out of the box" possibilities for any person who wants to incorporate harp into their lives... regardless of career trajectory.
Who are the clinicians?
Where is the Summer Harp Camp held?
Summer Harp Camp will be held on the campus of the University of Redlands, in the Music Department buildings.
This is primarily a day camp; however, there will be on-campus housing available at $37.00 per night, including linens. Please indicate on your application form if you will be needing on-campus housing. You will be on your own for food, either bringing your own or using the campus food court, which is close to the music area.
What is the cost?
Tuition is $175 for the week, if registration is received by June 23, 2012. Tuition is $200 if registration is received after June 23, 2012.
How do I apply?
Fill out an application and return by July 16, 2012 to:
Summer Harp Camp
School of Music University of Redlands
1200 E Colton Ave Redlands, CA 92373-0999
or fax to (909) 335-5183.
Please enclose your tuition check made payable to the University of Redlands.
Parents of minors must fill out and return the Medical Information Form.
Do I have to bring my own harp?
Yes, you will have to bring your own instrument. There will be locked and secure places to keep the harps overnight. You will need your instruments for hands-on work in some of the classes. We will have a very limited number of harps available for those coming in from out-of-state only.
*Steve Moss will again be on campus for harp regulation and maintenance. To schedule an appointment please contact Mary Dropkin.
Will there be a culminating event?
Saturday, July 28
Warm-ups will be at 9:00 am. Performance evaluations will be held at 10:00 am. Then there will be a break for lunch and check-out. Performances of the ensembles and solo competition winners will start at 1:00 that afternoon. These performances will be open to family and friends.
For more information, please contact Mary Dropkin.