American Harp Academy
American Harp Academy
UNCSA will host the Virtual American Harp Academy led by world-class performers and dedicated teachers, Maria Luisa Rayan (International Soloist) and Jacquelyn Bartlett (UNCSA Artist Faculty), June 13 - 19, 2021.
The Virtual American Harp Academy (AHA) is the perfect home-based option for harpists seeking the creative and collaborative spirit of a UNCSA summer intensive in the comfort of your own home. AHA believes in “nurturing the artist within the harpist,” and offers a customized virtual harp program to inspire and guide you to artistic freedom. Join us this summer to focus on your goals in a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment. Meet and hear harpist peers from around the world.
All skill levels welcome, ages eleven to adult.
We will provide
- Structured, daily sessions in Eastern time zone
- A balanced schedule that includes masterclasses, interactive seminars, time to socialize and individual practice each day
- Opportunity to polish your competition solos
- Optional virtual private lessons with master teachers for an additional fee
- Secure online platform provided by UNCSA
- A closing recital open to friends and families
Requirements
- High-speed Internet
- Computer with webcam and word processing capabilities
- Audio/Visual recording device (ex. iPhone, iPad, video camera, external microphone)
- Two music stands (one for music, one for audio/visual device)
- Quiet, well-lit learning environment conducive to listening, learning, practicing and performing
- Harp, bench, music stand, metronome, tuning equipment and extra strings
- Notebook and pencils
- Two prepared, memorized harp solos
- One new solo that is in the process of learning