Harp Day
Saturday, November 1, 2026
Join the Michigan State University Harp Studio for this year’s Harp Day, held in the Music Building and throughout the Billman Music Pavilion.
Highlights include masterclasses with Mr. Juan Riveros and MSU harp students, a workshop led by Alyssa Katahara, Principal Harpist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble rehearsal and performance, and exhibits from the Michigan Harp Center featuring a variety of harp-related products.
Private harp lessons will be available on Saturday, November 21. Limited instruments are available for participants who cannot bring their own harp. Contact Juan Riveros for more information and to make arrangements.
Registration deadline: November 7.
Harp Day Directors
Harp Day Schedule and Details
MI Harp Center’s Brittany DeYoung will be available in the Music Building Lobby from 9:30 to 5:00. Please stop by to shop for strings, books, music, tuning keys, or other accessories you need!
Check in
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM, Music Building Foyer
Refreshments are available in Music Building Atrium
Masterclasses
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, Murray Hall
Selected participants will partake in 20-minute masterclass slots with Mr. Riveros.
Workshop led by Alyssa Katahara
11:00 AM to 12:00PM, Large Rehearsal Hall
Guest lecturer Alyssa Katahara, Principal Harpist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, will be joining us for a workshop.
Lunch
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM, Landon Hall
Walk as a group from Large Rehearsal Hall.
MSU Showcase Performance
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Murray Hall
Join the MSU Harp Studio in a performance highlighting our current projects, including recital repertoire and harp duets, performed by current MSU harp students and Mr. Riveros.
Student-Led Masterclass
2:30 to 3:30 PM, Murray Hall
A second masterclass where selected participants will work with current MSU harp students in 20-minute slots.
Harp Ensemble Rehearsal
3:30 PM to 4:45 PM, Murray Hall
Attendants will rehearse with members of the MSU Harp Studio and other registered participants in preparation for the concert.
Concert with Attendants
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Murray Hall
Our Harp Day culminates in a final performance featuring the attendants. Harpists and audience members will enjoy a program of harp ensemble favorites.
Cost of the program is $10.00 per participant. There is no cost for observers or guardians/parents.
Participants and guests are welcome to join us for lunch at Landon Hall by purchasing a lunch ticket in advance for the discounted group rate of $13.50 each. Tickets can be purchased online when paying the participation fee. More details during the registration process. Tickets may be purchased at the door (card only) but will not be available at the discounted rate. Only those with a ticket can enter Landon Hall. Those who bring their own lunch or wish not to dine at all, will not be allowed entry to Landon Hall.
All events take place in the Music Building, conveniently located on West Circle Drive in North Campus: 333 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824
Except for handicapped spaces, parking restrictions are not enforced on the weekends (unless otherwise noted). There are spaces directly in front of the Music Building and on the northern side of West Circle Drive. If no spaces are available, the Visitor lot near Spartan Stadium south of the river is also available. Review the MSU Interactive Map for parking options (lot 62 is the closest public lot).
If you are bringing a harp, you may unload directly in front of the Music Building. You will be stopping in the left traffic lane. Just turn on your hazard lights and unload quickly like you would do when dropping off someone with luggage at an airport. After unloading, move the vehicle to a parking space. Do not leave vehicles unattended while unloading, and please unload as quickly as possible. If you find parking in front of the building, you can unload from there and keep the space for the day. Same procedure for loading out at the end of the day.
Please contact Ben Ebener by email or phone (517) 432-4373 with questions.