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: Julianne McCollough

Fees and deadlines

Fees

  • Tuition: $1400
    • $100 non-refundable enrollment deposit due at registration (credited towards tuition). If you do not wish to pay tuition in full at the time of initial registration, please do not select the tuition option prior to completing registration, however tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to participate in the program.
  • Youth Housing (optional, includes meals): $550
  • Adult Housing (optional): $380
  • Commuter Parking (optional): $15

Deadlines

  • Registration: April 22, 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 Julianne McCollough at mccolloj@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.

Register for Summer 2025

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