Welcome to the Young Artist's Harp Seminar
We aim to educate, inspire, and grow today's harpists
July 4-18, 2009
• Apply to YAHS
• Download our Fall 2008 Newsletter
• See our slide show on YouTube
• Give to the YAHS Scholarship Fund
Founded in 2002, the Young Artist's Harp Seminar has quickly become one of the preeminent summer training programs for today’s young harpists. Located in Northern Georgia just a few miles from the North Carolina border in the Smoky Mountains foothills region, YAHS is open to pedal harpists age 12–26 who want to focus entirely on the harp without distraction. The program is designed to improve performance skills and practice habits and intensify preparation for solo performances, orchestral auditions, and competitions. read more
The Young Artist's Harp Seminar has nurtured the talents of over 100 young musicians. YAHS alumni have pursued careers in harp at major music schools and conservatories throughout the country, such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Eastman School of Music, the Manhattan School of Music, the Curtis Institute of Music, Roosevelt College, Oberlin College, Temple University, Rice University, the University of Toronto, the Peabody Institute, and the University of Arizona, to name just a few. Other YAHS alumni have pursued careers outside of music but continue to keep the harp and music an important part of their life. read more
Whether you are a student, parent, teacher, or friend of the harp, we hope to see you in Rabun Gap in July, 2009!