ABOUT DHC
Join us again this summer in Dorset, VT June 12-21st for an 10-day harp intensive taught by award-winning harpist, educator, yoga instructor and musical entrepreneur, Alix Raspé Gray. The Dorset Harp Colony, LLC serves to educate, inspire, encourage and mentor the next generation of harpists.
The Dorset Harp Colony (DHC), established 2024, is a summer harp festival that embraces the true meaning of competition: to strive with.
The DHC is an international harp festival focusing on large and small harp ensemble, solo performance, musical entrepreneurship, community performances, and wellness practices (yoga & meditation). Repertoire will be assigned by musical ability.
DATES: June 12-21, 2026
10-Day Intensive includes:
Large harp ensemble coaching, rehearsals & performance
Small harp ensemble coachings, rehearsals & performance
Musical Entrepreneurship
Community Performances in local venues
Private lesson with Alix
Interactive workshops
Daily Yoga for Musicians
Daily Meditation for Musicians
Masterclass
MORE INFO:
Dates: June 12-21, 2026
Length: 10 days, housing and meals included.
Costs:
Private Room, Board + Tuition (10-Day Intensive): $4,399 (all meals and housing included, non-refundable).Shared Room, Board + Tuition (10-Day Intensive) : $4,199 (all meals and housing included, non-refundable). Shared rooms are limited, so early registration is highly recommended for a shared room.
Payment plans are available, please contact dorsetharpcolony@gmail.com
Ages: 13 and over
Levels: Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Residency Housing: Housing Provided at the historic Dorset Colony House, 173 Church Street, Dorset, VT 05251 (pictured at the bottom of this page). Harps will be stored securely in our rehearsal venue: Dorset Church, 143 Church Street, Dorset, VT 05251.
Financial Aid: Fellowship opportunities available waiving room and board, excluding tuition. Please apply via email, attaching resume and demonstrating financial need. Payment plans are available, please contact dorsetharpcolony@gmail.com.
Harp types: Pedal, lever.
Students must bring their own instrument, stand and bench.
10-Day Harp Intensive:
Being a musician involves not only performance-skills but entrepreneurship, creative marketing, and music accessibility for all audiences. This 10-Day intensive will include both solo and ensemble performance and highlight the development of musical entrepreneurship skills.
Often, we are learning on the job how to adapt our music for our diverse audiences. This 10-Day Intensive will help you enhance your performance skills, and workshop a solo piece (or two!) that you’d like to perform in all different community settings: art galleries, museums, libraries, nursing homes, and church services. You will perform in these community venues for the opportunity to hone these skills.
Our 10-Day Intensive includes morning yoga, and daily rehearsal with other harpists in small and large harp ensembles, concluding with a final harp ensemble concert. There is an opportunity to perform your solo (optional) at this concert as well.
Please fill out application form before completing registration. Spots cannot be held until tuition fee is paid.
Fellowship opportunities available! Feel free to inquire at dorsetharpcolony@gmail.com for more information.
