Studio Calendar

2008 Festivals & Summer Camps

Harp Journeys: February 21-23, 2008 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Houston, TX. Designed for adults who enjoy playing lever and/or pedal harp. A Three-day journey exploring the world of harp with ensemble playing and workshops studying a variety of musical styles crossing times and lands. Presenters include Robbin Gordon-Cartier, John Gearhart, Therese Honey, and Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa. For more information go to http://www.harpjourneys.com/

The Edinburgh International Harp Festival March 28 - April 2, 2008. The 27th festival offers a variety of courses and workshops on Gaelic, Scandinavian and Jewish song; Breton and Ceilidh dance; as well as "come try" sessions in melodeon, bamboo pipes and the Queen Mary Harp. There's poetry, electro acoustic sounds, jazz, and of course traditional Scottish and Irish tunes and airs. The list of over 35 harp "tutors" includes Gráinne Hambly, Corrina Hewat, Anne Macdearmid, Isabelle Moretti, Ray Pool, Sunita Staneslow, and more. For more information visit http://www.harpfestival.co.uk/index.htm

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lakes, MI. Blue Lake’s Harp Program provides a focused, well-rounded learning experience for intermediate and high school students. Students spend more than five hours in the harp studio every day, participating in private lessons, harp ensemble, intensive practice, and classes in topics such as music theory, harp history, and performance skills. Pedal and lever harps are provided by the camp.

High School (Grades 9-12 next school year)	Intermediate (Grades 7-9 next school year)
Session I: June 25 – July 6 Harp Faculty: Julie Smith, San Diego, CA Session II: July 9 – July 20 (Ensemble Skills Program) Harp Faculty: Ayren Husling, Austin, TX	Session III: July 23 – August 3 Harp Faculty: Kela Walton, Austin, TX Session IV: August 6 – August 17 Harp Faculty: Amy Ley, Windsor, Ontario

Enrollment is limited to eight harp students per session, and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Each session concludes with a student recital. for more information go to http://www.bluelake.org/

Longhorn Music Camp, High School Harp Solo and Ensemble Workshop in Austin, TX June 8-14, 2008 with Delaine Fedson, instructor. This camp is for harp students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2008. First time applicants must include a 10 minute audition tape. Deadline for registration is May 28, 2008 and appications are considered on a first come first serve basis. For more information go to http://www.longhornmusiccamp.org

The Austin Chamber Music Center Summer Workshop July 2008. Open to harp students ages 6 - adult. Ensemble placement auditions will be held in May with details TBA. Limited scholarships available, for more information go to http://www.austinchambermusic.org

Houston Baptist University's Summer Harp Festival 2008 in Houston, TX June 8-14, 2008 with Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa, director; Therese Honey, instructor; and Richard DeRosa, instructor. In intense but non-competitive week of harp study for harp students in 6th-12th grades. Classes include: Ensemble, History of the Harp, "Harp Around the World," "Famous Harpists," Maintenance, and Theory and Rhythm. The students will perform a concert on Saturday June 14, 2008. For more information go to http://www.houstonharp.com and click on HBU Festival.

Young Artist's Harp Seminar in Ruben Gap, GA directed by Susan Bennett Brady and Kimberly Rowe July 5-19, 2008. This Festival is for harp students ages 12-26 who want to focus entirely on the harp without distraction. Application and recording submission deadline is March 15, 2008. For more information go to http://www.harpseminar.com

Isabelle Perrin Summer Harp Workshop in Traverse City, MI July 6-13, 2008. The focus of this year's workshop will be on standard concertos of the harp repertoire, with accompaniment provided by a local quartet and pianist Damien Luce, and with guided analysis and scholarly input by guest artist Lynne Aspnes. For More information go to http://www.perrin-harp-workshop.com

The Somerset Folk Harp Festival in Alexandria, VA July 10-13, 2008. The festival is designed to meet the needs of adult folk harp players of all levels of ability. The festival will have an exhibit hall with hundreds of harps for sale; and the schedule includes workshops and concerts by Angi Bemiss, Robbin Gordon-Cartier, Nancy Hurrell, Ray Pool, Sunita Staneslow, Louis Trotter, Frank Voltz, and more. $55 discount on registration if paid in full before May 15, 2008, fees are not refundable after June 1, 2008. For more information visit www.harpsomerset.com

The World Harp Congress in Amsterdam, The Netherlands July 17-23, 2008. The 10th World Harp Congress will be held in Amsterdam the city where Phia Berghout, founder of the World Harp Congress lived for so many years. The newest concert hall MuziekGebouw aan 't IJ will be the main concert and workshop venue for this WHC, and boasts its great acoustics and beautiful harbor view in the heard of the city. For more information please visit http://www.worldharpcongress.org/

Pacific Harp Institute Summer Sessions & 2008 Salzedo Music Festival at Bastyr University near Seatle Washington. Session I: July 21-26, 2008 (high school and older)Advanced Solo and Chamber Music Camp. This advanced level camp is for serious young pedal harpists seeking an intense week of technical study in pedal harp. Students receive daily private lessons and chamber music coaching with renowned faculty, attend workshops on topics such as practice techniques and improvisation, and perform in a concert at the end of the week. Session I Faculty includes Alison Austin, Faye Seeman, Calista McKasson; and Ruth Mar. Workshops will include Yolanda Kondonassis and Heidi Lehwalder. Session II: July 28-August 2, 2008 (ages 12 and up) Our beginner to intermediate level camp is for younger harpists studying either level or pedal harp. Students receive daily private lessons and supervised practice sessions, develop inner rhythm through Dalcroze eurythmic classes, and participate in harp ensemble. Session II students also present a concert on the final day of camp. Session II Faculty includes Alison Austin, Janet Witman, Eizabeth Volpe Bligh, Susi Hussong, Naomi Kato, and Ashley Wong. For more information go to http://www.pacificharpinstitute.org/

The Midwest Harp Festival at Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Oklahoma July 20-26, 2008. This one week festival is open to harpists of all ages and focuses on camaraderie and ensemble experiences, with other classes, solo opportunities, and workshops. For more information and applications go to http://www.midwestharpfestival.com

The Arizona Harp Experience in Tucson, AZ. Designed for students ages 13-26 who want to learn about all aspects of becoming a professional harpist; the course offers 5 days of concerts and workshops as well as optional private lessons with Dr. Carol McLaughlin. For more information please go to http://www.azharpexperience.com/index.php

Competitions and Auditions

Middle School All-Region Orchestra Auditions (Region 18) - You must be entered for these auditions by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in these auditions. More information can be found at http://www.region18orch.org/

High School All-Region Orchestra Auditions (Region 18 includes Austin, Bastrop, Pflugerville, & Eanes ISDs ) (Region 26 includes Round Rock, Lake Travis, Lago Vista, & Leander ISDs) - The region etudes are listed below and are the same as the All-State etudes, please pay careful attention to edition information and tempo markings. You must be entered for these auditions by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in these auditions. More information can be found at http://www.region18orch.org/

All-State Orchestra Auditions - Information about the music for the 2008-2009 All-State Orchestra auditions can be found below or by clicking here. To qualify to audition for All-State, high school harp students must have won a spot in the all region orchestra. PDF files of the orchestral excerpts can be downloaded from the TMEA site www.tmea.org, but the etudes must be purchased on your own - please pay careful attention to edition information and tempo markings. All interested High School students should contact me immediately, and may also obtain etude and excerpt information directly from me. You must be entered for these auditions by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in these auditions.

HARP:

Handel: Concerto in Bb (first two pages only) 5/02; (Salzedo), G. Schirmer, Inc. - Tempo: Quarter Note = 84-92

Chopin: Prelude in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20 (Yolanda Kondonassis Collection) Carl Fischer - Tempo: Eighth Note = 60-66

Excerpts: TBA July 20, 2007

Updated 5/5/08

Etudes posted on May 1, 2008.
Performance Excerpts to be posted July 25, 2008.

Orchestra Music Excerpts will be taped on November 1, 2008

Please adhere to the following:
1. Editions listed.
2. Metronomic parameters.
3. Bowings, styles, fingerings and specific notations.

Judges will be instructed to penalize students that do not follow these guidelines.

Pearl Amster Youth Concerto Competition - Open to all instrumental students 18 years of age or younger who live within a 100 mile radius of the Capital in Austin. Winners receive an opportunity to perform with the Austin Civic Orchestra and Scholarship assistance. Rules and Applications available online at www.austincivicorchestra.org or please email Pat Surguy dsurguy@austin.rr.com for more information. Sponsored by the Austin Civic Orchestra.

Music Education Auditions (hosted by the Austin Chapter of the American Harp Society)

This is a two-part program for beginning and intermediate harp students of all ages sponsored by the American Harp Society. It consists of two Auditions held approximately one month apart. Because this is a unique two-part program, the focus is especially on the improvement that can be made by participating on both days. On the First Day, the participants play two pieces of their own choosing for an advisor and for the audience of their peers. On the Second Day of the program, participants show their improvement by playing the same two pieces again. In addition, they perform a third piece which they have prepared.

All repertoire choices are left up to the participants. However, we do suggest that the three pieces performed represent the Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods of music. Participants are strongly encouraged to perform at least one solo from memory on both days. Participants need to provide music with the measures numbered for the advisor on both days. Participants are encouraged to stay and listen to as many other participants as possible during both auditions. Everyone who participates in both Auditions receives a "Certificate of Participation" from the Music Education Committee of the American Harp Society. For specific dates and further information please check the studio calendar.

UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition for Region 18

Deadline for Entry: before winter break. You must choose your piece or pieces from the UIL Prescribed Music List (see me or your band/orchestra director for a copy of the list or you may search here http://www.uil.utexas.edu/music/pml.html ). You must be entered for this contest by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in this competition. For more information about Texas UIL music events http://www.uil.utexas.edu/music/

Texas State Solo & Ensemble competition (TSSEC)

Deadline for Entry: April 1, 2008. Contest Dates: May 24 & 26, 2008. To qualify you must have participated in the Region 18 or Region 26 High School Solo & Ensemble competition, and received a First Division rating on a memorized piece from the PML Category/Grade One list. You must be entered for this contest by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in this competition.