Summer Harp Academy

Summer Harp Academy

June 2 - 9, 2025

The Summer Harp Academy (SHA) is a week-long comprehensive program comprised of sessions designed to develop the versatile harpist. Harpists will be able to hone their performance and professional skills under the instruction of acclaimed professor Elzbieta Szmyt. The SHA includes a faculty recital, daily masterclasses, private lessons, lectures, classes, and harp ensemble. The program concludes with both an ensemble recital and student recital. Practice time and private instruction will also be available throughout the program. The Summer Harp Academy is open to intermediate through advanced harpists ages 12–26.

Academy faculty

Director: Elzbieta Szmyt

Administrative Director: Victoria Ponella

Fees and deadlines

Fees

  • Tuition: $1400
    • $100 non-refundable enrollment deposit due at registration (credited towards tuition)
  • Youth Housing (optional, includes meals): $550
  • Adult Housing (optional): $350
  • Commuter Parking (optional): $15

Deadlines

  • Registration: April 15, 2025
  • Payment: May 1, 2025

How to apply

  1. Eligibility: Accepting intermediate to advanced students aged 12-26
  2. Additional information: Please submit the titles of at least two pieces of repertoire currently being studied. For questions about the program, please contact Victoria Ponella at vponella@iu.edu. For information regarding applications, fees, and any other administrative issues, please contact the Office of Jacobs Academy at musicsp@iu.edu. 
  3. Cancellation Policy: Click here for our most up to date cancellation policy.

Registration for Summer 2025 coming soon

Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Participant Agreement Form