The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is a triennial performance competition held at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana that recognizes the accomplishments and fosters the careers of gifted young harpists worldwide. Founded in 1989 by Susann McDonald, world-renowned harpist and Distinguished Professor of Music at Indiana University, the USA International Harp Competition is open to harpists of all nationalities between the ages of 18 and 32. During the ten-day competition, contestants compete in four stages: the first two stages consist of required repertoire, the third stage is a 40-minute solo program of the contestant’s choice, and the fourth stage features the three finalists performing a harp concerto accompanied by the Jacobs School of Music Philharmonic at the Indiana University Musical Arts Center. All stages are free and open to the public.
5 PM | Opening Ceremony | Auer Hall
9 AM - 1:40 PM | Stage I | Recital Hall
3 PM - 5:30 PM | Stage I | Recital Hall
9 AM - 1:40 PM | Stage I | Recital Hall
3 PM - 5:30 PM | Stage I | Recital Hall
7 PM | *Laureate Recital, 2016 10th Competition Gold Medal Winner: Katherine Siochi | Auer Hall
9 AM - 1:40 PM | Stage I | Recital Hall
3 PM - 4:30 PM | Stage I | Recital Hall
7 PM | *Laureate Recital, 2013 9th Competition Gold Medal Winner: Remy Van Kesteren | Buskirk Chumley Theater
1 PM | *International Laureate Exchange Prize Recital, 20th International Harp Contest in Israel Gold Medalist: Lenka Petrovic | Auer Hall
9 AM - 1:15 PM | Stage II | Auer Hall
2:35 PM - 5:10 PM | Stage II | Auer Hall
7 PM | Composer Forum | Sweeney Hall
9 AM - 1:15 PM | Stage II | Auer Hall
2:35 PM - 5:10 PM | Stage II | Auer Hall
9 AM - 1 PM | Stage III | Auer Hall
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Stage III | Auer Hall
7 PM | Stars of Tomorrow Concert | Auer Hall
2 PM – 4 PM | Panel Discussion | Sweeney Hall
7 PM | Stage IV | Musical Arts Center (MAC)
9 PM | Award Ceremony | Musical Arts Center (MAC)
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