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 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. 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). EXTRA SIGN-UPS with additional fees include a second private lesson, In the Spotlight and Be aA Composer. Houston Baptist University is located at 7502 Fondren Road in Houston, TX 77074-3298 HBU School of Music 281-649-3338. 2012 Class Schedule July 8th 3:30 - 4:45 Check-in, Harp Drop and orientation July 8th 5:00 dorm check-in for those staying on campus July 9- 13th 9:00 - 4:00 July 14th 9:00 - noon. 11:00 am CONCERT open to the public July 14th dorm check-out by 10 am Festival Fee: $375 EXTRAS SIGN-UPS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FESTIVAL FEE: Second Private Lesson: $40 All students will receive one lesson as part of their tuition. In the Spotlight $45 4:15 - 5:15 on Monday and Tuesday. Student must bring a prepared solo (preferably memorized). If the piece is multi-movements, prepare one movement. This class focuses on preparing for auditions (such as Region), competitions (UIL) and performances. Participants will perform on a student recital on Tuesday during this class period. Be a Composer: $45 4:15 - 5:15 on Wednesday and Thursday with Richard DeRosa. Students will learn a specific technique in composition and create their own piece. On Campus HOUSING : $325 This fee includes all meals. Please provide your own linens. LUNCH: $40 Lunches provided by the school cafeteria. Otherwise bring your own sack lunch. To print APPLICATION FORM click here DEADLINE: Applications postmarked by June 9, 2012. We will accept applications after this date only if openings are available. CLICK HERE for SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. Postmarked by June 1, 2012 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 June 22, 2012. No refunds after June 22, 2012HBU_music_list.htmlMeet_Kimberly.htmlTherese_Honey.htmlHBU_Application_Form.htmlHBU_Scholarship.htmlhttp://livepage.apple.com/shapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5