Today at the Harp Competition: 
Thursday - July 29, 2010

The staff and board of the USA International Harp Competition wants to thank everyone who came to Bloomington for some or all of the 2010 Competition events. Also we would like to extend a big thanks to all the Bloomington, Monroe County and Indiana residents that created such a welcoming environment for all of our guests.

See details about the Top Eight Finishers by following the link below.

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The Mission of the USA IHC is to:

• conduct a world-class international harp competition in the United States;
• promote and foster the careers of gifted young harpists from throughout the world;
• promote the harp as a concert and solo instrument and to introduce the harp repertoire to a broader public;
• encourage composers to write new works for the harp; and
• foster friendship and understanding among harpists worldwide.

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Schedule of Events

There are many exciting performances and events to attend.  Make the most of your days at the competition!

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Repertoire Requirements

Find out all the information on the competition rules and procedures including how we determine order of performances, jury rules and judging systems. 

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Rules and Regulations

Included in the rules and regulations section is our Application, General Information, Rules, Judging and Jury. You'll find out everything you need to know about the 8th International Harp Competition here!

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Composition Contest Winner

After reviewing nearly 70 compositions for solo harp, submitted by composers from 24 countries, the first place winner which is to be performed by all Stage III participants in the July Competition is AWAKENING STILLNESSES by Michael Maganuco, USA.

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2010 Competition Prizes

The gold medal winner of the 2010 USA International Harp Competition will receive a one of a kind gold harp built by Lyon & Healy in Chicago and a debut recital. Thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be awarded to the top 8 contestants as well as the top performers of select required repertoire in the competition.

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Harp Dreams Documentary

Harp Dreams showcases the best young harpists in the world as they prepare for a high-stakes ten-day event held every three years at the Jacobs School of Music on the Bloomington campus of IU.

Harp Dreams is a celebration of contestants from around the world and, ultimately, the USA International Competition.

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