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Institute Schedule

Richmond Summer Harp Institute
Mission & Programs

Schedule for the 13th Annual Richmond Summer Harp Institute.

(Subject to change)

WEEK 1 July 29 - August 1, 2008
(new to harp beginners only/ half day)

Daily Schedule Monday - Friday

  • 9:00-9:50 Harp Ensemble/ Group Lesson
  • 9:50-10:00 Break
  • 10:00-10:30 Exploration of the Musical Ages
  • 10:30-11:00 Practice Time with Individual Attention
  • 11:00-11:15 Dalcroze Rhythmic Movement Activities
  • 11:15-12:00 Harp Ensemble

Special Event Week 1
On Friday, at the conclusion of the Institute, there will be a final “works in progress” concert and reception for families.

WEEK 2 August 4- 8, 2008
(advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced/ full day or half day)

Daily Schedule Monday - Friday

  • 9:00-12:00 Music History, Music Theory, Ear Training
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00 1:45 Harp Ensemble
  • 1:45-2:30 Seminars/Workshops
  • 2:30-3:15 Individual Lessons/Practice Time
  • 3:15-4:00 Chamber Music/ Harp Ensemble

WEEK 3 August 11- 15, 2008
(intermediate to advances/ full day only)

Special Events Weeks 2 and 3

  • Tour of Agecroft Hall, a 15th Century English Tudor Estate in the RSHI neighborhood, www.agecrofthall.com
  • Excursion to nearby, eclectic shopping/dining area of Carytown www.carytown.org.
  • On Friday, at the conclusion of each week of the Institute, there will be a final “works in progress” concert and reception for families.
  • Social activities.


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