2025 Festival Pricing
Register by February 28th to receive the Early Bird Discount! Registration is open January 27th through May 1st.
Ages 8 and up and all abilities welcome for the ensembles!
Ensemble
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Ensemble Music
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Rehearsals
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20-Minute Private Coaching with a Faculty member
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Workshops
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Concerts
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Lunch Tuesday-Thursday
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Dinner Monday-Thursday
Attending Parent
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A parent chaperone is required for ensemble registrants 10 and under and optional for full-time registrants 11-17
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The Attending Parent is welcome to attend any/all activities during the week and must be on or close to campus when their child is participating
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Includes Lunch Tuesday-Thursday and Dinner Monday-Thursday
Independent Study
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These registrants have their own practice room and receive four lessons with Elizabeth Richter during the week
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They are not registered for an ensemble, and they spend their time practicing their own music
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These registrants should be self-motivated and come with multiple pieces to learn
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There are only 4 available spots for Independent Study registrants
Includes: Lunch Tuesday-Thursday
Dinner Monday-Thursday
Concerts and Workshops
Attending Teacher
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Teachers of attending students are permitted to attend as observers at no charge
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Registration is required
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Meals are available for a fee
Optional Add-Ons
We have rental harps available for registrants traveling long distances
- Lever Harp – $150
- Pedal Harp – $275
Wheaton College housing is available within a short walk of the rehearsal space. Rooms are reserved in two-story townhouses which will only house MHF registrants, faculty, and staff. An adult housing sponsor stays in a townhouse and is available 24/7. Double occupancy rooms will have two single beds and share a bathroom with up to 3 people. You may request a specific roommate on the registration form. Single occupancy rooms will share a bathroom with up to 2 other people. Sheets, blanket, pillow, and towels are included. Breakfast items will be available in the townhouse kitchens.
- Double Occupancy Room $400
- Single Occupancy Room $650
Every Ensemble registration includes a 20-minute coaching with one faculty member.
Due to our revised schedule, additional lessons are not guaranteed. If there is time, the faculty will offer 45-minute lessons for $65 each. If they are available, you may sign up during the week of the festival.
Please see our Solo Competition page for more details.
Email us at MidwestHarpFestival@gmail.com if you are interested in attending a workshop(s) but are unable to attend the whole week. Please see our Workshops page for workshop descriptions.
See our Harp Maintenance page for more information. Scheduling maintenance is separate from online registration.
Payment
Deposit and Recurring payments
Pay in full or sign up for a monthly payment plan with a 25% deposit. Final payments must be made by May 12th.
Refund policy
Competition fees and a 25% deposit are non-refundable. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to festival check-in will result in only competition fees and 25% of your total due. Refunds will be made if necessary. Cancellations made within 30 days of festival check-in will result in full payment due May 12th. *Please note that we will follow CDC and the State of Illinois recommendations in regards to COVID-19. If the festival is cancelled, all registrants will receive a 100% refund.*
Early Bird Discount
Register by February 28th to receive $30 off your total! Not valid for Meet the Harp or Attending Parent registrations.
Additional Family Member Discount
If two members of the same household register for Full-Time or Independent Study positions, $75 will be taken off the second registrant's total. Each subsequent member will also get $75 off. Please email MidwestHarpFestival@gmail.com to receive the discount.
Financial Aid
Sponsorships are available upon request on an as-needed basis with a teacher recommendation.
Ensemble Music
Ensemble music is included in your registration and will be sent once your deposit has been paid.
