Courses
The following courses are offered by the Harp Department. Please check with the department for a list of offerings each semester. The letter "P" identifies those courses that have prerequisites.
For Harp Performance Study courses (lessons, masterclass, and recitals), please click here.
MUS E413 - Harp Pedagogy
P: Junior standing and consent of instructor. A survey of teaching materials and methods for the harp and texts on basic musicianship. Observation of private lessons and class instruction.
MUS E414 - Applied Harp Pedagogy
P: Junior standing and consent of instructor. A supervised series of private and class harp lessons.
MUS E513 - Harp Pedagogy
A survey of teaching materials and methods for the harp and texts on basic musicianship. Observation of private lessons and class instruction.
MUS E514 - Applied Harp Pedagogy
A supervised series of private and class harp lessons.
MUS F449 - Harp Ensemble
MUS F549 - Harp Ensemble
MUS M643 - Seminar in Harp Literature I
A comprehensive survey of harp literature (solo and orchestral) of all periods and the exploration in depth of the various styles and performance practices of each period.
MUS M644 - Seminar in Harp Literature II
A comprehensive survey of harp literature (chamber and ensemble) of all periods and the exploration in depth of the various styles and performance practices of each period.
MUS U404 - Harp Technology
A study of the principles, problems, repair, and general mechanics of the harp action and of all aspects of design from both the historical and practical points of view. The course covers all basic routines of repairs, tuning adjustments, maintenance, and intricate regulation of various instruments.
