Season Schedule 2026/2027

The NC Harp Ensemble offers educational and performance opportunities to lever and pedal harpists of all ages and skill levels. Each harpist will be assigned harp ensemble parts based on their level of experience. All performers are expected to have their ensemble music fully prepared and at tempo prior to the first rehearsal.

2026/2027 CALENDAR

All rehearsals at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem, 9:30AM-12:30PM

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:30am-11:30am - Ensemble Rehearsal: Concert & New Artist

9:30am-12:30pm - Ensemble Rehearsal: Advanced Ensemble

Saturday, December 5, 2026

9:30am-11:30am - Ensemble Rehearsal: Concert & New Artist

9:30am-12:30pm - Ensemble Rehearsal: Advanced Ensemble

Saturday, January 16, 2027

9:30am-11:30am - Ensemble Rehearsal: Concert & New Artist

9:30am-12:30pm - Ensemble Rehearsal: Advanced Ensemble

Saturday, February 13, 2027

9:30am-11:30am - Ensemble Rehearsal: Concert & New Artist

9:30am-12:30pm - Ensemble Rehearsal: Advanced Ensemble

Concert Day Schedule - Saturday, February 20, 2027 in collaboration with UNCSA Harp Day!

Location: UNCSA Crawford Hall (located in Gray Building)

1:45pm-3:15pm - Ensemble Rehearsal

3:15pm-3:30pm -Break

3:30pm-4:30pm - Dress Rehearsal

4:30pm - 5pm - Break, prepare for concert

5pm - Concert - Family & friends welcome!

REPERTOIRE - TBA

Qualified harpists will also be invited to perform a memorized harp solo on the concert program

ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

• Membership fee is $175 per person (which includes registration fee for UNCSA Harp Day)

• Participants must commit to participating fully in all events and present themselves professionally in their preparation and presentation for the performance.

  These expectations include:

  1)  All music being thoroughly prepared and at tempo before the first rehearsal.

  2) All page turns prepared and practiced in advance of the first rehearsal.

  3) Harp in-tune and working efficiently, check the condition of your strings and make an appointment to have your harp serviced if needed.

  4) Each harpist must have a black Manhasset style music stand (with solid back) for the concert.

To participate in the NC Harp Ensemble please register by September 20, 2026. The $175 non-refundable membership fee is due at the time of registration.

Application for 2026/2027 is now open

Please click on the button above to submit your application. We will contact you as soon as we receive your submission to confirm your participation and then assign your ensemble parts. We look forward to having you join us as part of the North Carolina Harp Ensemble!