Harp
The harp Fellow performs as a member of the Academy Festival Orchestra and the Academy Opera Orchestra, and participates in chamber music ensembles as opportunities become available. Although public harp masterclasses are not offered during the summer, solo performance opportunities, including recitals and public outreach concerts, are available. Six private lessons with Ms. Turovsky are arranged over the course of the summer.
Harp applicants must provide 1 copy of a labeled audition recording and an application. Materials must be submitted online or postmarked by 15 January 2010. Applications are considered incomplete until all required materials have been received. Application fees are non-refundable. The Music Academy accepts one harpist each year.
The Application
The application contains three components: the application form, a one-page resume, and a short statement (100 words) explaining why you wish to attend the Music Academy.
Online applications are preferred. Applicants also have the option of downloading and printing a written application in pdf format. An application fee is required when submitting either application. Please see the application form for fees and payment methods. Written applications and audition recordings must be submitted to:
Admissions
Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
The resume and statement must accompany the application. Provisions exist for including these with online applications. In the case of printable applications, please attach resume and statement.
The Recorded Audition
Audition requirements are as follows:
- One solo
- Four orchestral excerpts
DVD format is preferred, although CD format is acceptable.
Applicants who submit early are eligible for discounted application fees. To qualify for an early application discount, all materials - including recordings - must be submitted by the appropriate deadline. Application fees are non-refundable. See "Application Deadlines & Audition Dates" for complete details.
