Syllabus - Harp

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2027

• The Festival has added virtual harps classes.

 

DEFINITIONS

Harp Duet, Trio, or Ensemble A harp duet, trio, or ensemble is:

• Any duet where either or both performers are playing a harp.
• Any trio where at least two performers are playing a harp.
• Any ensemble of four or more performers, in which at least half of the performers are playing a harp.

 

RULES & REGULATIONS

Adjudication Classes in this discipline are adjudicated competitively except where otherwise specified.

Eligibility and Instrumentation If a class specifies a particular kind of harp, a performer must be playing that specific harp to enter that class. Otherwise, a performer of any kind of harp may enter that class. If a class specifies harp duet, trio, or ensemble, only the appropriate ensemble, as defined above, may enter that class.

Repertoire Each class specifies the quantity of repertoire selections required for that class in its description. If a class permits performance of more than one selection, multiple selections must be contrasting - distinct from one another in style, mood, tempo, and so on. Selections may be accompanied or unaccompanied. When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a repertoire selection for its class.

Own Choice Selections that aren't Set Pieces may be freely chosen unless the class includes some other repertoire restriction, subject to the difficulty constraints noted below.

Difficulty If a class specifies a Conservatory level, selections performed in that class must match or approximately match its level; otherwise, they must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.

Multi-Movement Works When performing two or more movements from a multi-movement work, you combine such movements into a single selection, and may not perform them as distinct selections. These movements must be contrasting where possible. When performing multiple movements from a multi-movement work in a class, unless otherwise specified you may combine two movements with a combined duration of no more than fve (5) minutes from the work together.

Etude An etude may only be performed in etude classes, concert group classes, non-competitive classes, or virtual classes, except where otherwise specified.