Williamsburg Youth

Harp Society

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.  Classes are held on on Wednesday evenings.
• 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.  Allegro meets Wednesday evenings
• Canto Ensemble--This program is for children who are working on advancing their ensemble skills and have reached the intermediate to advanced level. Classes are held Thursday evenings.
• Arpeggiare Ensemble--This is our primary performing group.  Our most advanced students with already-developed ensemble skills study and perform together.  Classes are held on Thursday evenings.
• Celtic Ensemble--Members of Arpeggiare and other high-school age youth musicians, including fiddlers, flutists/tin whistlers and guitarists comprise this ensemble.  Participation is by audition only and requires a high level of musicianship, including the ability to sight read music and play by ear.  Click here to send an email if your child is interested.

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.

E-mail: williamsburgyouthharp@cox.net