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Join Harp Instructor Juan Riveros at Michigan State University’s full-day harp event offering master classes, harp jam, workshops, panel discussion, and a participant recital, all in a friendly and professional environment. Events are open to harpists of all ages and abilities.
Register by Friday, November 8
Register Online
Check in
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Music Building Foyer
Refreshments are available in Music Building Atrium
Masterclasses
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Murray Hall
Selected participants will partake in 20-minute masterclass slots with Mr. Riveros. All levels welcome – please indicate on the registration form that you would like to play in the masterclass.
Seminar with Eric Rase
11:00 am to 12:00 pm., Eichler Rehearsal Hall
Master Harp Technician Erich Rase will lead a seminar on Harp Care and Maintenance, focusing on basics in tuning, moving, maintenance, structural assessment, and more.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., Landon Hall
Walk as a group from Large Rehearsal Hall
MSU Showcase Performance (MSU Students and Mr. Riveros)
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Murray Hall
Join the MSU Harp Studio in a recital highlighting our current projects, such as beloved duets, solo pieces, and new Latin American repertoire by Argentinian composer María Suárez.
Ask the Students Panel
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Murray Hall
Hear from our MSU harp students about collegiate life as a harpist! We look forward to answering your questions about student life, ensemble experience, lessons, and more.
Harp Jam Rehearsal
3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Murray Hall
Attendants will rehearse with members of the MSU Harp Studio and the local Capital Harp Ensemble for the concert.
Concert with Attendants
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Murray Hall
Our 2024 Harp Day culminates in a final performance featuring all of the Harp Day attendants. Harpists and audience members will enjoy staple harp ensemble pieces and the world premiere of Mr. Riveros’ Danza No. 1 for harp ensemble.
Cost of the program is $20.00 which includes a lunch voucher. Observers or guardians/parents can attend for $10.00 each, which will also include a lunch voucher. If an observer or a guardian/parent wants to attend but bring their own lunch, there is no cost.
All events take place in the Music Building, conveniently located on West Circle Drive in North Campus: 333 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824
Except for handicapped spaces, parking restrictions are not enforced on the weekends (unless otherwise noted). There are spaces directly in front of the Music Building and on the northern side of West Circle Drive. If no spaces are available, the Visitor lot near Spartan Stadium south of the river is also available. Review the MSU Interactive Map for parking options (lot 62 is the closest public lot).
Please contact Ben Ebener by email or phone (517) 432-4373 with questions.