Programs & Ensembles

Williamsburg Youth Harp Society offers programs for children ages 8-18 who live in the greater Williamsburg area.  Children who advance and join a performing ensemble are expected to perform with their group when requested.  Our programs include the following:

• Beginners Program--This program is for children who have little or no experience on the harp but show musical ability and/or interest.  Children are placed in Harp I or Harp II for lessons.
• Rawls Byrd Beginners Program--  Children must be students at Rawls Byrd to participate.  Classes are held in the mornings, before school, at Rawls Byrd.  More information will be sent home with students.
• Allegro Ensemble--Children who progress to the performing level are given the opportunity to learn performing and ensemble skills and to perform in the community.
• Canto Ensemble--This program is for children who are working on advancing their ensemble skills and have reached the intermediate to advanced level.
• Arpeggiare Ensemble--This is our primary performing group.  Our most advanced students with already-developed ensemble skills study and perform together.
• Celtic Ensemble--Members of Arpeggiare and other youth musicians, including fiddlers, flutists and guitarists comprise this ensemble.

Summer 2010 Schedule:

Beginner’s Camp.  July 5-9, 10 am to noon. $50.  For more information, download our flier about the camp.  To register, see enrollment information below.

Who Can Enroll in WYHS Programs?
Students ages 8-18 may be considered for enrollment. We enroll new students in September and January of each year for our regular programs, and accept applications for our summer camps as they are scheduled..  To ensure an excellent musical experience for all children in the program, we limit the number of new students we accept in any given year.  New applicants should consider the following:

Adults may enroll in any special classes designed for adults only.

• New applicants must commit to enrollment for at least one full semester.
• All students must attend classes regularly.

Application:  Click Here.

Have questions before you apply?  Jennifer Tierney, WYHS President, will be happy to talk to you.  You can email her at williamsburgyouthharp@cox.net or call her at (757) 220-2818.