With the exception of Week One of RSHI, (July 22-26, 2013) and the European Institute, all Summer Harp Institute registrations received before March 15, 2013 will receive a $100 discount off full-day tuition, or $50 off half-day tuition! This offer is limited to one per family.
2013 SHI
Registration Details
The deadline for regular registration is June 15, 2013. For registration after June 15, please inquire as registration will be determined by space availability only. Registration includes a completed registration form and a non-refundable deposit of $100 to reserve your space. The balance is due on July 1st, 2013. Harpists applying for advanced Week 2, 3 and/or the 2013 European Institute must include an audition CD or DVD. Click here for repertoire requirements.
Accommodations
Students who do not reside in the Richmond area will be placed with a host family, usually a local harp family. Arrangements will be made to match each boarding student with accommodations. For families wishing to travel with their child, information on local hotels can be provided.
For MSHI, students who do not reside in the Frederick area will board either with host families or in the host church's nearby parish house. These arrangements will be finalized based on the final numbers of institute registrants. Minimum age for boarding students is 12.
Cost
MARYLAND SUMMER HARP INSTITUTE:
Half-day students: $350
Full Institute: $695
Full Institute + Boarding: $895
Spaces are limited! Register today!
RICHMOND SUMMER HARP INSTITUTE:
Week One:
Beginning level students only: $215
Week Two:
Half-day students: $350
Full Institute: $695
Full Institute + Boarding: $895
Spaces are limited! Register today!
Week Three:
Half-day students: $350
Full Institute: $695
Full Institute + Boarding: $895
Spaces are limited! Register today!
Week 2 & Week 3:
Half-day students: $595
Full Institute: $1290
Full Institute + Boarding: $1690
Students wishing to register for the European Institute (including both RSHI Week 2 and RSHI Week 3):
Full Institute without boarding in Richmond: $3,950
Full Institute with boarding in Richmond: $4,250
Make all checks payable to the Academy of Music, 4200 Dover Road, Richmond, VA 23221. Limited scholarship assistance available for Weeks Two and Three, contact academy.music@hotmail.com for more information.
Harps
Lever and pedal harps will be provided on a first-come; first-served basis.
Age
All applicants must be between the ages of 7 and 18 as of 1/1/2013. The minimum age for boarding students is 12 as of 1/1/2013. The minimum age for European Institute participants is 14 as of 7/1/2013.
Other deadlines
Once accepted, unless notification of withdrawal from the Institute is received in writing by 6/1/2013, the student and parent/guardian are considered legally responsible for payment of fees in full. All fees must be paid in full by 7/1/2013.