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THE HARVARD MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Harvard Music Festival is a weeklong summer chamber music festival in historic Harvard, Massachusetts, with many events open to the public.  Participating professionally-bound  musicians work together in their small ensembles with daily coaching. In their teaching, our coaches believe that a compelling performance emerges through a deep understanding of all music, past and present. Mentored by coaches who are renowned musicians and teachers, groups work to shape their music in the rehearsals, coachings and masterclasses, culminating in concerts for the community in local venues.

THE FESTIVAL WEEK
The festival week has become a time for exploration, creativity, and  first encounters.  The festival’s primary goal is to build connections within and beyond the community, through the shared experience of music making, close listening, and performances.  Because of the many open events, the audience may observe  the musicians’ process and build relationships with them, some of which have continued beyond the festival.  These visiting musicians, who bring diverse perspectives,  have come from around the world: from Boston to East Asia, Europe and South America.  As  audiences enjoy first encounters with intriguing, new soundscapes as well as a deeper understanding of the familiar, the festival week is a time for exploration and connection.

The Pre-Formed Group Application Form is below.  Deadline for applications is April 15, 2024.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • We welcome applications from ensembles of 3-6 players.
  • Groups may be all strings, strings and piano, and may include one or two winds (no all-wind groups).
  • All participants must be 18 or older.
  • Full scholarship will be granted to as many as six accepted ensembles.
  • Musicians will be offered local housing in Harvard homes with community hosts who will provide breakfast. All other meals will be provided by the festival.
  • Deadline for applications is April 15, 2024.
  • Registration fee for accepted ensembles will be $200 per musician.
  • All musicians must arrive on Sunday, June 16, by 4pm; performance date is Saturday, June 22, at 7pm; group breakfast/departure is on Sunday, June 23 at 9am. 
Please contact us at admin@fivesparks.org with any questions.  Thank you!

 

2024 Harvard Music Festival – Pre-Formed Group Application

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Enter the name of your pre-formed ensemble. Enter N/A if group has no pre-determined name. YOU WILL ENTER NAMES OF GROUP MEMBERS FURTHER BELOW IN THIS FORM.
Enter additional info about your ensemble, including website, social media or other online presence, as applicable. If you have a 10 to 15-minute sample recording of your group (video or audio), please include a link (YouTube, Dropbox, etc.). If the group does not have a sample, links to individual musicians’ samples should be listed.
Briefly describe your chamber music experience (as individuals, and if you have played together as a group).
Primary Group Contact Name*
Enter the name of the person who will be the primary contact for communicating with your group.
Primary Contact Email*
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Primary Contact Instrument*
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Musician #2 Name*
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Musician #2 Instrument*
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Musician #3 Name
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Musician #3 Email
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Musician #3 Instrument
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Musician #4 Name
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Musician #4 Email
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Musician #4 Instrument
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Musician #5 Name
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Musician #5 Email
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Musician #5 Instrument
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