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Young Artist's Harp Seminar
Join us this summer at Kenyon College, in Gambier, Ohio!
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Why choose YAHS for your summer harp experience?
Where on earth can you assemble young harpists to work so hard and have so much fun together? YAHS! The Young Artist's Harp Seminar filled my Juilliard Prep division student Olivia with five outstanding summers of harp friends, experience and confidence. After each seminar I could hear and feel her musical growth gained from lessons, mock auditions and performances. The atmosphere at YAHS is nurturing and warm. I highly recommend this opportunity for any young harpist wishing to improve technical and musical skills and their performance level while building a strong community of harpist friends and laughing a lot! YAHS will set “your” stage in a fantastic way!
—Nancy Allen, former YAHS Guest Artist
The Juilliard School • Principal Harp, The New York Philharmonic
Siochi Scholarship
We are pleased to offer the full Siochi Scholarship for the YAHS program again for our 2026 season. Siochi Scholarship applications must be received no later than March 15.
What students say
Olivia
“The past five summers at YAHS were incredible opportunities for growth as a harpist and for building friendships I cherish. I can’t thank the YAHS community enough - faculty, administrators, and fellow harpists - for being so central to my growth in every way. It is an opportunity to be challenged and, at the same time, to enjoy the unique camaraderie of harp friends. I will treasure these memories forever. YAHS has become a part of my essence…I couldn’t recommend the program more!”
Matthew
"YAHS was a transformative experience for me as a harpist. The harp can often be a lonely instrument, and YAHS is so special because it brings together the best of the global harp community into one space where we can all learn and grow together. Collaborating with incredibly talented and driven harpists my age inspired me to pursue excellence and prepared me for the artistic rigor of college and beyond."
Sydney
"Attending YAHS marks a significant milestone for me, not only as my first time at the camp but also as a unique opportunity to perform alongside so many other harpists. The excitement of meeting new people and being exposed to diverse musical pieces and techniques has been incredible. I am deeply grateful for the chance to be here, soaking in knowledge and forging connections, making lifelong friends."
Liliana
"As a student who has attended YAHS, the camp has brought me a new found sense of musical creativity and freedom. After camp, I approach the harp with an invigorated passion, as well as new techniques, friendships and mentors to guide me along the way."
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.”
Become a counselor
Our YAHS and Prep Divisions are looking for counselors to join us for our 2026 season! Watch for an application link coming soon. If you have any questions, please email us at info@harpseminar.com.
This form is currently closed for submissions. It will be available on January 1, 2027.
