Teacher Recommendation

You’ve been asked to visit this site because a student you teach would like to apply to the 2008 session of the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar. For their application to be considered, we need you to submit this teacher recommendation form no later than March 15, 2008. (If you prefer, you may send a brief written evaluation that includes the information on the form.)

Please be assured that our goal is to help students grow as musicians and performers by supplementing the technical and musical instruction provided by their home teacher. We work personally with each student to ensure that the instruction they receive at YAHS will enhance their present course of study. If you have any questions at all about the YAHS program and how your student would fit in, please don’t hesitate to contact a faculty member. If you have any other students you feel would benefit from this experience, we hope you will encourage them to apply as well.

Preparation for the seminar

To fully benefit from their intensive harp study at the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar, students are expected to come prepared with the following materials:
• Two recital pieces ready to perform. (Memorization of recital pieces is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory.)
• At least one additional solo piece in progress
• Two prepared orchestral excerpts
• At least one additional orchestral excerpt in progress
• Preparation of harp ensemble music. (A comprehensive list of music to purchase and part assignments will be sent well in advance of the seminar.)

We appreciate your support in helping your student meet these preparation goals. Please contact us if you have any questions about these preparation requirements. For examples of the kind of solo pieces and orchestral excerpts students play at YAHS, visit our FAQ page.

Please submit your teacher recommendation.

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