Young Artist’s Harp Seminar
Where harpists come to play!
Explore our programs
Applications are now live!
YAHS offers programs for harpists at various ages, levels, and stages of musical development. Join us in person in 2023 for another year at Washington College in historic Chestertown Maryland.
Announcing Guest Artist NANCY ALLEN
We are pleased to announce that Nancy Allen will return as the YAHS 2023 Guest Artist! Nancy holds esteemed positions as principal harp of the New York Philharmonic and harp instructor at Juilliard. Find out more about her here.
Applications are now live!
Who comes to YAHS?
YAHS students come from throughout the US and abroad. Most are very serious about the harp and want to meet others who share their passion. Many go on to careers in music or related fields, while others continue to keep the harp an important part of their life as they pursue careers outside music. The Prep program offers a less intensive experience for lever or pedal harpists who want to get to know the instrument.
faculty
YAHS and Prep faculty and visiting artists include some of the best performers and teachers from around the world. They include major competition winners, principal harpists at major orchestras, and instructors at top conservatories and music schools.
What students say
Lydia
“YAHS has prepared me to become a better harpist in so many ways, from mock orchestra auditions to hours of ensemble experience. Being surrounded with incredible peers, teachers, and guest artists for two weeks gave me the chance to better notice technique and learn to play with more confidence. The activities are always amazing, and it’s a great way to make life-long friends. Plus, Kenyon college is beautiful, and exciting!”
Lily
Siochi Scholarship recipient
“I loved going to YAHS because it was such a special experience being with so many amazing harpists. The faculty and musical opportunities are absolutely wonderful and I’m so grateful I went.”
Zoe
“My favorite musical memory at YAHS was the masterclass with Nancy Allen. She has been one of the harpists I have looked up to since I began playing and it was an honor to play for her. With it being the first masterclass I have played at, I was very nervous but she was very helpful and full of ideas to help me bring out my abilities.”
Krista
“My favorite part of YAHS was the variety of performance opportunities. I enjoyed the numerous different types of performance experiences from masterclasses to audition preparation and everything in between. YAHS is perfect for developing essential performance skills as a harpist.”
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Purchase the YAHS Cookbook!
Have you ever wanted to know what Judy Loman likes to cook in her spare time? Well now you can! The Young Artist’s Harp Seminar Cookbook is full of over 120 recipes from YAHS faculty, guest artists, alumni, and friends. From salads to cakes, discover what your favorite harpists are preparing in their kitchens!
