PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Lessons and Performances:

• Two weekly private lessons
• Weekly masterclasses
• Mock orchestra auditions
• Attend concerts at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra
• Weekly public recitals

Coaching:

• Tutelage by members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
• Harp ensemble
• Orchestra auditions/competitions

Preparation:

• 15 minute memorized program from the major solo harp repertoire
• 2-4 harp parts/or cadenzas from the major orchestral repertoire (i.e., Swan Lake Suite, Symphonie Fantastique)
• Please bring a work in progress or a new work you wish to study

"After four summers in Saratoga Springs, I feel that the Saratoga Harp Colony has been one of the most important musical experiences of my life. Studying with Ms. Hainen has given me the opportunity to see how a successful harpist can achieve the highest degree of musicality, technique, professionalism, and well roundedness. Not only has the SHC helped me to improve my playing, but it has also given me invaluable career advice, life-long friends, and most of all, unforgettable summers. I would recommend the Saratoga Harp Colony to any and every harpist who wants to see a positive change in their playing." Grace Browning, Juilliard, Masters, New World Symphony, Principal Harp