Sunday, June 03, 2012
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Inaugural Season The New Harmony Music Festival's inaugural season in July of 2012 will feature concerts of non-amplified traditional and classical music, presented in the soaring acoustical spaces of New Harmony, Indiana.  Read the Full Story
The Meier Atheneum The Atheneum was designed by internationally-known architect Richard Meier. He viewed it as a point of arrival and oriented it towards the riverbank of the Wabash, symbolizing New Harmony's beginning, as both Harmony Society and Owen-Maclure community members came to the area by boat. Read the Full Story
Rapp Granary - David Dale Owen Laboratory The massive sandstone, brick and wood structure, often referred to as a Fort Granary, was built by German immigrants at a time when Indiana gained statehood. Read the Full Story
Thrall's Opera House Formerly known as Rooming House 4, this building originally served as a community house for the single men in Father George Rapp's communal society. Read the Full Story
The Macleod Barn Abbey This simply furnished facility features a large gathering room with fireplace that can seat up to 50 people. It houses a full kitchen, large dining room, and two floors of bedrooms accommodating 29 guests.  Read the Full Story

Natalie Haas, Cello

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Chris Layer, Flutes & Pipes

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Susie Petrov, Piano

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Arnaud Sussman, Violin

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Mazz Swift, Violin

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Martha Waldovgel - Warren, Harp

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Patrick Ourceau, Fiddle

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Paul Woodiel, Violin

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New Harmony, Indiana

The New Harmony Music Festival and School
New Harmony, Indiana
Inaugural Season
July-8-14, 2012
"Sharing Life In The Presence Of Music"

For the last few years or so, I have been considering the foundation of a summer music school AND music festival that would embrace both classical and traditional "musics": a place where musicians, students, and music appreciators could immerse themselves in an environment free from the strictures of "label' "style" or "category" and explore the common threads and roots of acoustic music from these two traditions. Words like passion, tradition, acoustics, color, and virtuosity always come to mind when folks speak of classical chamber music and traditional music, but how often do we encounter these two wonderful "branches" in the tree of music side-by-side in a concert hall or theater?

Having lived with my feet in both worlds for so long I feel that now is the time to celebrate the very real trend that exists among classical and traditional musicians today towards a common language, a shared body of technique, and an acoustic performance aesthetic within the context single festival and attendant summer music school.

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CONTACT US

  • The New Harmony Artists Guild Education Fund
  • P/O Box 32
  • Lafayette, IN 47902
  • Tel: (888) 242-0226

 

 

REGISTRATION INFO

The New Harmony Summer School of Music is open
to all levels of musical ability, but beginners are cautioned
that the teaching is geared towards intermediate to advanced
players. There is currently no entrance audition required for
acceptance to the school, but attendance is limited to 28
students, so early registration is suggested. The school is
open to adults 18 years and older, but younger students
may be admitted on a case by case basis. A parental waiver
may be required for student acceptance.
REGISTRATION DETAILS / SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Philosophy and Overview

  • Teach and present both classical and traditional music in an “acoustic”(un-amplified) format.
  • Share that knowledge with others thru classes and even new compositions that reflect this aesthetic.
  • Cultivation of this pure music and a perfect place for the training of musicians, both young and old.
  • Concerts, jam sessions, and dances!