Required Repertoire
We encourage you to opt for pieces that can be performed confidently while advancing the harpist’s skills year over year as opposed to simply playing “a harder piece.” The goal is for each participant to confidently present themselves at the Harp Festival Every year. There is no race, no finish line, no comparison participant to participant. We want to see harpists striving for excellence and building confidence as a harpist and performer at ANY level.
Solo Category Repertoire
Click the level below to preview repertoire for each level.
Harpists are recognized for growth over levels instead of years participating. Review the Recognition Program for more details.
Special Categories
General Rules and Policies:
Special Categories are separate from the Solo Category.
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A piece cannot be performed in multiple special categories in a calendar year (example: A participant cannot use Aria in Classic Style as a concerto by performing with a piano and then perform it with a harp quartet in the chamber category)
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If an individual participates in more than one special category (Ensemble, Concerto, Chamber) in a year, their highest achievement will count for recognition.
Special Categories earn recognition after 3 years of “Excellent” or “Superior” in progressive categories (level progress based on Solo Performance, Special Category pieces must be comparable). “Superior” receives automatic recognition and invitation to Honors Recital. Recognition can be from any Special category year over year (meaning the student can do ensemble one year, concerto the next, and chamber the third, etc)
Honors Recital
The honors recital takes place the Saturday after the BYU festival at Lyon & Healy West in Salt Lake City. Students are invited to perform in the honors recital if
a) they have received at least an excellent over three progressive levels, regardless of how many years have elapsed between
b) they receive a superior rating at festival.
Students will be notified of their invitation to perform in the honors recital at the end of their festival session. At that time they will be asked to rsvp honors recital attendance at the registration desk.