Performance Major: Harp Concentration

Private Study Committee Examinations

First Major Committee

The examining committee for the first major committee is composed of the principal private study teacher and the conductors of the large instrumental ensembles.

Second Major Committee

The examining committee for the second major committee is composed of the principal private study teacher and the conductors of the large instrumental ensembles.

As part of the second major committee, students should propose a focus area for elective courses.

Performance Requirements

Junior Recital

Two performances on a student recital (division, studio, or honors recital) are expected before the junior recital.

Senior Project

The senior project is a final performance project in the student’s chosen area of concentration, due spring of the senior year. The format is to be proposed by the student in consultation with their principal private study teacher and must include a performance element; this can be a recital, research-based project, outreach project, composition and performance, teaching project, improvisation project, recording arts project, mixed media project, etc. Senior-year Winter Term is typically used for final project development.