14th USA International Harp Competition (2028)

The 14th USA International Harp Competition will take place at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. The competition is open to harpists of all nationalities between the ages of 18 and 32 (birthdate between June 7, 2010, and June 18, 1995).

June 7-17, 2028 | Bloomington, Indiana

  • The application includes a high-quality video recording and an application fee. It will open in summer 2027 and close in fall 2027.

    Application video submissions must include three (3) pieces from the required repertoire for Stage I:

    • Rosetti: Sonata No. 2 or Sonata No. 6

    • Fauré: Une châtelaine en sa tour

    • One of the required works by Chopin, Paganini, or Albeniz

    The video must be recorded using a single fixed camera angle showing the full length of the harp and performer. Each work on the video must be a continuous performance, with no editing. Breaks between movements of a sonata are not permitted. Breaks between pieces are permitted. 

  • All repertoire must be performed from memory, with the exception of the 9th USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest winning work in Stage III.

    Click here to view a printable PDF of the 14th USA International Harp Competition repertoire.

    Stage I

    • Choose one:

      • F. A. Rosetti, ed. S. McDonald: Sonata No. 2 in E Flat Major (no repeats in 1st movement)

      • F. A. Rosetti, ed. S. McDonald: Sonata No. 6 in C Major (no repeats in 1st movement)

    • G. Fauré: Une châtelaine en sa tour, Op. 110

    • Choose one:

      • F. Chopin, ed. W. Posse: Etude in A Flat Major, Op. 25, No. 1

      • N. Paganini, arr. L.M. Magistretti: La Caccia

      • I. Albéniz, trans. S. McDonald/L. Wood: Zaragoza from Second Suite Espagnole

    Stage II

    • J.S. Bach, trans. S. Kanga: Chaconne from Partita No. 2, BWV 1004, for Solo Violin

    • Choose one:

      • N. Flagello: Sonata for Harp

      • B. Britten: Suite for Harp, Op. 83

      • A. Casella: Sonata for Harp, Op. 68

    • Choose one:

      • H. Renié: Deuxième Promenade Matinale

      • T. Dubois, trans. H. Renié: Les Myrtilles from Poèmes Sylvestres

    Stage III
    Free choice solo recital between 42 and 47 minutes (inclusive of breaks between pieces) to include:

    • Winning composition of the 9th USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest ‍

    and

    • C. Salzedo: Ballade from Trois Morceaux, Op. 28

    Stage IV

    • H. Renié: Concerto in C minor

  • June 2-6: Competitors arrive. Practice time will be available, and each competitor will select their instrument.

    June 7: Competitor Meeting and Opening Ceremony

    June 8-10: Stage I

    June 12-13: Stage II

    June 15: Stage III

    June 17: Stage IV and Awards Ceremony