Illinois Harp Jam

Illinois Harp Jam

Featuring Ann Yeung and Julia Kay Jamieson

A one-day event with workshops, harp ensemble rehearsals, and a final concert featuring the premiere of a newly commissioned Harp Jam* harp ensemble work by Julia Kay Jamieson! For all ages and levels. Gather together in Champaign-Urbana to inspire your inner artist and creativity in community with Ann Yeung and Julia Kay Jamieson!

Activities include workshops with Ann Yeung and Julia Kay Jamieson on inspiring your own style and voice to music “off the page” with ideas you can use on your own or with friends.

*Commissioned through the School of Music Beverly Myrow Memorial Fund.

October 10th, 2026
9:30am – 5:30pm
Music Building Auditorium
1114 W Nevada St.
Urbana, IL 61801

Registration now open!

Application and Payment Deadline – September 15^th

Registration types:

$100 Participant

Includes Harp Jam rehearsals and performance, workshop with harp access

$60 Auditor

Includes access to all events and workshop questions welcomed

Participants – includes rehearsals

Harp Usage Fee

$25 (if not bringing own harp and using university harp)

General Info

Schedule*

9:30-10:00 AM – Arrival and Introductions | School of Music Auditorium

10:00-11:30 AM – Opening Session/Harp Ensemble Rehearsal

11:30AM-1:00PM – Free Exploration Time/Lunch on Your Own

1:00-1:45PM – Second Session/Workshop

2:00-2:45 PM – Third Session/Workshop

3:00-4:00 PM  – Fourth Session/Harp Ensemble Rehearsal

5:00 PM – Closing Session/Final Concert Harp Jam Premiere

*subject to change

Concert is free and open to the public.

Directions and Parking

• Sessions will take place in the School of Music Auditorium
• Parking meters around the School of Music and parking inside the Krannert decks is free and open to the public on Saturdays.
• From any parking area, make your way to the South Entrance of the School of Music.
• Enter the Music Building Auditorium.
• Check-in will on the lower lever/stage of the School of Music Auditorium