Houston Summer Harp Festival

25th ANNIVERSARY!

July 14 - 19, 2025

Join us!

As we celebrate our love for the harp
on our 25th anniversary of
bringing young harpists together!

Since 2000, we have been committed to:

EXPLORING THE WORLD OF HARP
BRINGING YOUNG HARPISTS TOGETHER
DEVELOPING SKILLS
FOSTERING MUSICIANSHIP

Students enjoy small group and large group instruction with three levels of ensemble playing and multi-level workshops in a fun and supportive environment.

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Our exceptional Instructors and Featured Guest Artists offer a variety of specialties for a truly unique experience.
Harp regulations available onsite to participants and former campers.
2025 FEATURED GUESTS

MEREDITH McCRindle PETER WILEY “Harp Doc”




International Performing Harpist, Resident Harpist for Dumfries House (Scotland), Composer, Entrepreneur, Recording Artist, HSHF Alumna

Master Harp Technician


Tuition : $550
Tuition: $525 returning student discount
On-Campus Housing and Meals: $490
*Harp regulations may be booked via registration form.

REGISTER now - Deadline - June 1, 2025
Late registration requires approval based on available openings. Click here.
Apply for a SCHOLARSHIP -  Deadline - May 1, 2025  

Welcoming

Ages 11-19
Lever and Pedal Harps

on the campus of
Houston Christian University

Sponsored in part by

  • Harp Ensembles

    Our festival features three harp ensembles tailored to accommodate students at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. This structure allows for the best of both intimate rehearsals in smaller groups that complement our larger class settings.

  • Workshops, Masterclasses and Lectures

    We offer a diverse range of workshops that change annually, providing fresh experiences for returning students. Past workshops have included topics such as classical repertoire, historical and Celtic harp, Latin American harp, orchestral preparation, improvisation, career lectures, rhythm development, presentations on famous harpists including Grandjany, Salzedo and Renié, technique, reading from lead sheets, wedding and pop music, French musical vocabulary, stringing and tuning, instrument maintenance and more.

  • Rental Harps Available

    For students who are unable to bring their own instruments, a limited number of lever and pedal harps are available for rent. These rental harps incur an additional fee and should be reserved in your application or by emailing HoustonSummerHarpFestival@gmail.com no later than June 10, 2025.

  • No Auditions Required

    We take pride in being an inclusive festival that welcomes students of all levels, ages 11 to 19, who play both lever and pedal harps. Students should have a basic ability to read treble clef and a minimum of four months of harp instruction to ensure a comfortable learning experience.

  • Scholarships Available

    Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are proud to award thousands of dollars in multiple full and partial scholarships each year. For more information, click here. Please note that the application deadline, including video submissions, is May 1, 2025 at midnight.

  • Optional On-Campus Housing Available

    Houston Christian University offers on-campus housing and meal options conveniently located near our rehearsal spaces. If you are interested in being a “dorm mom,” click here to email.

  • Finale Concert: July 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

    Join us for our finale concert at Belin Chapel in the Morris Cultural Arts Center (MCAC) at Houston Christian University. Admission is free and open to the public.

Houston Summer Harp Festival is a HARP JOURNEYS production.
www.HarpJourneys.com

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

Go to our Learn More page for everything you need to know!
Questions? Contact:
HoustonSummerHarpFestival@gmail.com or (713) 962-6923