Adult Harp Summer Institute L, P. July 30-August 3, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia. Adult harpists of all skill levels welcome! Evening sessions will feature a wide range of harp topics including ensemble rehearsal and mini-seminars on harp maintenance and music history. Guest artist: Bridgett Stuckey. www.harpensemble.org/sdmmer/adult_harp

American Youth Harp Ensemble: see Maryland and Richmond Summer Harp Institutes

 Aspen Music Festival (2012 deadline was Jan. 2.) P. June 20-August 19, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado. Instructors: Nancy Allen, Deborah Hoffman. Applications are accepted as of Nov. 1, so apply early for this camp next year. www.aspenmusicfestival.com/indez.cfm?method=sc.harp

Baroque Opera Workshop Baroque harp. August 9-18, 2012 at Cornish College in Seattle, WA. For advanced singers, continuo players, dancers. Harp instructor: Maxine Eilander. www.pacificmusicworks.org/education or 206-913-2073.

Boston University Tanglewood Institute (Application deadline February 7, 2012.) P. July 1-August 11, 2012 in Lenox, Massachusetts. Age 14-18. Instructor for the Young Artists Harp Program: Ann Hobson Pilot. 617-353-3350. www.bu.edu/cfa/tanglewood/program/yahs

Brevard Music Center P. June 22 - August 5, 2012 in Brevard, North Carolina. Instructor: Anastasia Jellison. (www.brevardmusic.org) or 828-862-2100).

Cascades Harp Retreat L, P. June 15-17, 2012 near Sisters, Oregon. Instructors: Laura Zaerr (541-757-8313 or lauraz@peak.org, Hilary Smith (541-549-1229 or harpsisters@gmail.com). Guest instructor: Sunita Staneslow.

Central Coast Harp Workshop L, P. July 13-15, 2012 at Morro Bay, CA. Instructor: Marcia Dickstein. Early registration by 7/18/12.(www.debussytrio.com/workshop11/index.html)

Connecticut Valley Harp Intensive Summer Camp L, P. July 22-28, 2012 in Simsbury, Connecticut. For ages 12-20, all levels. Director and instructor: Susan Knapp Thomas. Junior instructor and breakout coach: Rachel Miller. Guest Artist is Stephanie Curcio. www.ctvalleyharp.com. 860-690-5328.

Eastern Music Festival P. June 23-July 28, 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Age 14-22. Harp instructor: Anna Kate Mackle. www.easternmusicfestival.org. 877-833-6753

Eastman Community Music School Harp Workshop L, P. July 16-20, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Beginning and intermediate level harpists (high school to adult) provides individual and ensemble instruction, music theory, and orchestral repertory classes for pedal and lever harpists. Highlights include concerts and other performance opportunities. 
Nan Gullo Richmond, director. http://www.esm.rochester.edu/summer/high-school/#HS_Harp

HarpArts Adult Study Retreat L, P. June 3-10, 2012 at Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA. Instructors: Lynne Aspnes, Mary Jane D'Arville, John Wickey. www.harparts.org. or harpartsretreat@bellsouth.net.

The Harp Gathering Mainly L, but P harpists welcome. May 18-20, 2012 in Archbold, Ohio. Instructors: Aryeh Frankfurter, Timothy Harper, Martha Gallagher, Lisa Lynne, Tapestry (Denise and Michael Grupp-Verbon), Frank Voltz www.harpgathering.com. 419-478-4177.

Historical Harp Conference L June 27-29, 2012 at the Hunter College in Manhattan. Workshops, lecture/recital, concert. Presenters include Cheryl Ann Fulton, Sam Milligan and Mike Parker. Tour the harp collection at the Metropolitan Museum. http://www.historicalharps.org/Conference_2012.html.

Hot Springs Music Festival June 3-16, 2012. Hot Springs, Arkansas. Age 18+. Full tuition scholarships and housing. Harp mentor: Deborah Fleischer. (www.hotmusic.org) 501-623-4763.

Houston Baptist University Summer Harp Festival L, P. July 8-14, 2012 in Houston TX. For 6th-12th grade. Director : Kimberly DeRosa. Instructors: Kimberly DeRosa, Therese Honey. (http://web.mac.com/kimberlyharp1/harpevents/Houston_Baptist_University_Summer_Harp_Festival.html)

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Harp Workshop P July 22 - August 4, 2012 in Idyllwild, CA. Instructor: Allison Allport. Open to students who have finished 8th through 12th grade. Intense two weeks of harp ensemble, private lessons. http://www.idyllwildarts.org/workshop-q10353-c10329-Music.aspx#harp

Illinois Summer Harp Camp L, P. June 7-9, 2012 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. Instructor: Ann Yeung, annyeung@illinois.edu. Special Guest Artist/Composer: Julia Kay Jamieson. www.music.illinois.edu/public-engagement-programs/summer-harp-class.

Interlochen Arts Camp Harp Programs P Interlochen, Michigan. Intermediate Division June 23 - July 14, 2012 and July 15 - August 6, 2012 (one or both sessions) http://camp.interlochen.org/content/intermediate-harp 
 High School Division: June 23 –August 6, 2012. 
http://camp.interlochen.org/content/high-school-harp Solo and Ensemble experience within a total arts environment. Instructors: Joan Raeburn Holland and Sylvia Adams Norris. These camps fill their registrations very early, so don't delay. Apply by February 1, 2012 for priority review.

Isabelle Perrin Summer Harp Workshop L, P.  July 21-28, 2012 in Traverse City, Michigan. Instructor: Isabelle Perrin. Each student receives four individual lessons in a public master class setting. Clinic on physical well-being at the harp given by Dr Janet M. Messerschmidt, D.O.. Technique and Practicing class on preparing for auditions or competitions and how to practice exercises to achieve various technical goals, with Ms. Perrin. Pianist available for those preparing concertos or chamber music.  www.perrin-harp-workshop.com.

Longhorn Music Camp Harp Week L, P. June 10-16, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Grades 9-12. Solo and ensemble experiences, master classes on various topics. Instructor: Delaine Fedson. (www.music.utexas.edu/campsConferences/Default.aspx

Magical Strings Summer Harp (& Dulcimer) Camp L. July 22-24, 2012 in overlooking Puget Sound near Seattle, Washington. Lessons, workshops, harp history, harp circles. Instructors: Philip and Pam Boulding. http://www.magicalstrings.com/HarpCamp.html

Maryland Summer Harp Institute L, P. July 16-20 in Frederick, Maryland. For all levels. Guest artist: Bridgett Stuckey. http://www.harpensemble.org/summer/

Masterworks Performing Arts Festival P. June 17-July 15, 2012 in Winona Lake, Indiana. Instructor: Heaven Fan. (www.masterwrksfestival.org or 888-836-2723)

Midwest Harp Festival L, P. July 22-28, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Instructors: Mary Bircher, Jan Jennings, Elizabeth Richter, Faye Seeman; guest pop/jazz artist Becky Nissen (www.midwestharpfestival.org) or 918-832-0934.

Ohio Scottish Arts School L and wire-strung harp. June 23-29, 2012 in Rocky River, Ohio. Instructors: Sue Richards, Ann and Charlie Heymann, Seamus Gagne, Jen McGovern Narkevicius. www.ohioscottishartsschool.com/

Richmond Summer Harp Institutes All take place in Windsor Farms, Richmond, Virginia. http://www.harpensemble.org/summer/
Week One: L, P. July 23- July 27, 2012 for new-to-harp beginners.
Week Two: L, P. July 30- August 3, 2012 for beginning, intermediate and advanced harpists (advanced session by audition by DVD or CD). Guest Artist: Bridgett Stuckey.
Adult Harp Institute: L, P. July 30-August 3, 2012 for all levels of adult harpists. Guest Artist: Bridgett Stuckey
Week Three: P. August 6-10, 2012 For intermediate and advanced harpists (advanced session by audition by DVD or CD). Guest Artists: Jacquelyn Bartlett & Elizabeth Richter.
Institute and European Tour : P. July 30-August 19, 2012.

Richmond: July 30-August 10 & Europe: August 11-19. For advanced harpists, by audition only. Two weeks of intensive training in Richmond, Virginia culminating in a one-week European tour. http://www.harpensemble.org/summer/

San Francisco Early Medieval Renaissance Workshop L. June 17-23, 2012 at Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California. Harp instructor: Cheryl Ann Fulton. http://www.sfems.org/med12.shtml

Saratoga Harp Colony P. July 29 - August 12, 2012 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Private lessons, master classes, recitals, audition coaching. Instructors: Elizabeth Hainen, Nancy Lendrim, Maria Luisa Rayan-Forero and members of The Philadelphia Orchestra. (www.saratogaharpcolony.org)

Sewanee Summer Music Festival P. June 23 – July 22, 2012 in Sewanee, TN. Instructor: Marian Shaffer, Frances Cobb. (www.sewaneemusicfestival.org/summer-study/admissions) or MarianShaffer@aol.com)

Southeastern Harp Weekend October 26-28, 2012, with optional all-day classes October 25 and 29. Asheville, North Carolina. Many esteemed clinicians; vendors, workshops, concerts. http://www.southeasternharps.com/SEHW/Home.html

Spanish Peaks International Celtic Harp Retreat and Music Festival September 27-30, 2012 in Huerfano County, Colorado. Classes, workshops, concerts. www.celticmusicfest.com/

Summerkeys Adult Music School L. August 21-25 (Tues-Sat.), 27-31, 2012 (one or both weeks) in Lubuc, Maine. Celtic Harp Workshops have daily private lessons, group classes, ensemble opportunities. Limited to six students, all levels. Instructor: Sue Richards (www.summerkeys.com/2012-celtic-harp-workshop/43/

Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific P. June 18-July 5, 2012 at Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. www.soap-powellriver.ca) Also, new this year: 3-day Harp Intensive Workshop June 16,17,18 to bridge gap between university/ conservatory and professional life. Orchestral rehearsals and performances, concerts, master classes, forums, etc. http://www.soap-powellriver.ca/details.html. Instructor: Rita Costanzi r.costanzi@gmail.com.

University of Redlands Summer Harp Camp L, P. July 23-28, 2012 in Redlands, California. Middle school through adult. Ensemble, workshops, master class, solo competition. Faculty: Lynne Aspnes, Mary Dropkin, Kathy Bundock Moore. www.redlands.edu/harpcamp.