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High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Harp

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Is the UNCSA harp program right for you?

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A Full Range of Experiences

As a student in the harp program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, you will be immersed in your music, surrounded by a community of artists that nurtures creativity and prepares you for the professional world.

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Intense Individual Study

Your training consists of weekly private lessons and studio master classes with your teacher who is also a seasoned musician, bringing an experienced perspective from the real world and connections to the larger harp community.

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21st Century Curriculum

The harp program’s 21st century curriculum offers practical courses geared toward making you successful in today’s highly competitive and challenging musical world.

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A Transformative Conservatory Experience

At UNCSA, you'll become part of a community of musicians and other artists, motivating you to take your talent to new levels.

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Meet Harp Faculty, Jacquelyn Bartlett
Jacquelyn Bartlett

At an early age, Jacquelyn Bartlett was surrounded with music. Her mother, Mary Bartlett, was a noted harpist and teacher who sent her on to study with Carlos Salzedo, Alice Chalifoux and Lucille Lawrence. Later, she studied with Susann McDonald bringing together the best of the Salzedo and French harp techniques.

Having served as Principal Harpist of the Indianapolis Symphony, the National Ballet Co. and the North Carolina Symphony, she also served as guest harpist with the New York Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony and the Baltimore Symphony. As a concerto soloist, she has won praise for her numerous solo appearances including the Ginastera Harp Concerto and the world premiere of Dan Locklair’s Harp Concerto followed by a recording with the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra.

As a chamber musician, Ms. Bartlett served as the Artistic Director of Summer Music in Blowing Rock, NC for ten seasons and is a founding member of Fire Pink Trio which produced an award winning CD.

A dedicated and passionate educator, Ms. Bartlett is much sought after as a teacher, chamber music coach and presenter for master classes and seminars. Her students have garnered top prizes in national and international competitions.