Summer Harp Academy

Summer Harp Academy

Dates: June 6 - 14, 2026

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

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Elzbieta Szmyt is professor of music in harp, chair of the Harp Department, and director of the Pre-College Harp Program at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

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Sarah Bullen is adjunct professor of music in harp at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Bullen was appointed principal harpist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) in 1997 and held the position for 24 years, until her retirement in 2021. She began her orchestral career in 1981 as principal harpist of the Utah Symphony, and from 1987 to1997, she was principal harpist of the New York Philharmonic.

Administrative Director: Julianne McCollough

For more information, please contact Julianne at summerhp@iu.edu or the Jacobs Academy Office at musicsp@iu.edu.

2026 Fees and Deadlines

Fees

  • Tuition: $1150
    • A $100 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration (credited towards the overall cost of 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, and select only the registration fee. Please be aware that tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to participate in the program.
  • Youth Housing (optional; includes meal plan): $650
    • The posted rate covers housing from check-in on Saturday June 6 to check-out on Sunday June 14. Youth participants are not allowed to stay additional nights.
  • Adult Housing and Parking (optional): $450
    • The posted rate covers housing from check-in on Saturday June 6 to check-out on Sunday June 14. Additional nights may be purchased for an additional fee.

*Included in the cost of housing is a Linen Package (including pillowcase, top and bottom sheet, two washcloths and towels; blankets and pillows available upon request)

  • Youth Commuter Meal Plan (optional, for participants not living in the dorms)
    • $150 (only includes lunch)
  • Commuter Parking: $15
    • A 1-week parking pass is recommended for commuters. Dormitory residents will receive a complimentary 1-week permit.

Deadlines

Registration and Payment: April 15, 2026

Youth Participant Forms Due: May 12, 2026

How to Apply

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2026 WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER 2025

  1. Eligibility: Accepting intermediate to advanced students aged 12-26
  2. Registration: Complete the online registration form and pay the Non-Refundable Registration Fee ($100) and 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, and select only the registration fee. Please be aware that tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to participate in the program.
    • Save your login information so you can easily go back to edit your registration/tuition payment.

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

Cancellation Policy: Click here for our most up to date cancellation policy.

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