Harp

Study Harp at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Welcome to our harp department, where excellence in both teaching and performance is our hallmark. Our faculty consists of renowned harpists and educators, and our alumni have flourishing careers in every facet of the musical arts globally.

As an undergraduate harp student, you will have weekly one-on-one lessons and a dynamic two-hour harp class. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate in small ensembles and join the symphony orchestra and wind symphony performances throughout the semester. Our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a vibrant, supportive atmosphere sets the stage for you to reach your professional and artistic aspirations.  For those looking to pursue postgraduate studies in harp, we offer a range of postgraduate programs, including the Graduate Diploma in Music, Master of Music in the following three areas; Performance Teaching, Orchestral Performance and Research Music Performance, and a Doctor of Philosophy in harp performance.

Our Harp Department is well-equipped with four exceptional instruments, including two Salvi harps, 'Minerva' and 'Diana,' as well as two Lyon & Healy harps, 'Style 23' and 'Style 30.' These instruments are housed in a dedicated space within the stunning Ian Potter Southbank Centre, in the heart of Melbourne's thriving arts precinct.

We invite you to embark on your harp journey with us, where tradition meets innovation, and where your musical aspirations can flourish in a world-class learning environment.

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