Focus On Youth Advisory

The Tenth World Harp Congress
17-23 July 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

36 outstanding young candidates (age 9-21) from 27 countries have been selected to perform during the Focus on Youth Concerts. All candidates have received their invitation during the past few months.

The schedule and all the names will be posted soon on this site as soon as all candidates have confirmed their invitation.

The Focus on Youth Concerts will take place from Friday 18th July until Wednesday 23rd July 2008 in the ‘Bimhuis’ next to the congress venue. Daily from 10:45 to 12:15.

The selected candidates should check the FAQ for Focus on Youth Concerts regularly!

Erika Waardenburg & Petra van der Heide
Focus on Youth committee

Focus on Youth concerts performing schedule (pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I need to pay for the congress?
To perform at the Focus on Youth concerts, you have to be a student member of the WHC. The fee of $20 you may pay at arrival in Amsterdam. To join the congress you must buy a congress pass or single day tickets. All Focus on Youth- performers get discount for the congress pass. We have sent you an e-mail with this information. Further information you can also find at this website. Don’t forget to register beore 1 April 2008!

How can I get tickets for my family and friends?
You can order a second congress pass for your accompanying person or get two free day passes for the day that you perform. At the registration form you can order as many day passes as you wish. They cost € 100,- per day.

Can I still change my program?
After 1 April 2008 no more changes in the program can be allowed.

When will I get a harp?
There will be several harps available especially for the Focus on Youth Concerts from the July 16th. As soon as you arrive please contact us at the registration desk and we will make practicing plan for you.

Where can I practice?
Plenty of practicing rooms will be available in the conservatory at a 5 minute walk. On the day of your performance you will get a practicing room near the Bimhuis, where the Focus on Youth Concerts will take place.

What kind harps will be available?
Camac and Salvi. Maybe also Lyon & Healy and Horngacher. This is not sure yet.

Will strings, stands, chairs, tuning keys, harptrolleys and machines be available
On stage stands and chairs will be available. Only for the congress harps, trolleys, strings and tuning keys will also be available.

If I bring my own harp: can I practice in the hotel or at the congress building? Please contact us before you arrive with your harp and we will let you know where to put you harp safely. Contact your hotel or budget hostel in advance: not all hotels offer practicing facilities.

Please bring your own strings, tuning key, harp trolley and machine with you and put your name and address on all your belongings!

Where can I stay with my family?
Please check ‘accommodations’ at this website. At the Moevenpick hotel you can share a room with 2 other people. Novotel hotel offers plenty enough rooms with free stay for children under age 16 on their parents room. The budget hostels Skotel, StayOkay and the Camping Zeeburg offer large rooms up to 8 people in the room.

I will come by car. Where can I park and how much does it cost?
There is a parking garage under the congress venue and the Moevenpick hotel with an easy access by elevators to the concert building. The costs are € 3,- per hour or € 30 per day. Two stops away from the congress venue is a ‘park & ride’ possibility where you can park as long as you want for € 5,50 per day (including a ticket for public transport). It is called Park & Ride Zeeburg. Exit S114 from highway A10.

When do I need to be there?
Of course we would be happy if you join the whole congress, but we advise you to be there at least one day before you play, to have time enough to choose a harp.

Who will put my harp on stage and tune?
We take care of the transport and tuning of the congress harps. You are not allowed to take a harp into another room. If you bring your own harp, please tell us in advance so that we make a plan with you how organize these subjects.

Focus on Youth concerts performing schedule (pdf)

For information about the Focus on Youth Concerts, please contact

Petra van der Heide
Tel: 0031-20-669 1027
Email: p.vdheide@xs4all.nl

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Focus On Youth Advisory

	Invitation Host Committee Welcome Notes Patrons Sponsors General Information Information Registration Tenth WHC Registration WHC Membership Registration Programme Preliminary Programme Tribute to Phia Berghout Youth Ambassadors Focus on Youth Guinness World Records Tours Location Congress Venues About Amsterdam Amsterdam City Map Language Accommodation Hotels Youth Hostel Camping Reservation Details (PDF) Download Flyers Final Announcement (PDF)	Focus On Youth Advisory The Tenth World Harp Congress 17-23 July 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 36 outstanding young candidates (age 9-21) from 27 countries have been selected to perform during the Focus on Youth Concerts. All candidates have received their invitation during the past few months. The schedule and all the names will be posted soon on this site as soon as all candidates have confirmed their invitation. The Focus on Youth Concerts will take place from Friday 18th July until Wednesday 23rd July 2008 in the ‘Bimhuis’ next to the congress venue. Daily from 10:45 to 12:15. The selected candidates should check the FAQ for Focus on Youth Concerts regularly! Erika Waardenburg & Petra van der Heide Focus on Youth committee Focus on Youth concerts performing schedule (pdf) Frequently Asked Questions How much do I need to pay for the congress? To perform at the Focus on Youth concerts, you have to be a student member of the WHC. The fee of $20 you may pay at arrival in Amsterdam. To join the congress you must buy a congress pass or single day tickets. All Focus on Youth- performers get discount for the congress pass. We have sent you an e-mail with this information. Further information you can also find at this website. Don’t forget to register beore 1 April 2008! How can I get tickets for my family and friends? You can order a second congress pass for your accompanying person or get two free day passes for the day that you perform. At the registration form you can order as many day passes as you wish. They cost € 100,- per day. Can I still change my program? After 1 April 2008 no more changes in the program can be allowed. When will I get a harp? There will be several harps available especially for the Focus on Youth Concerts from the July 16th. As soon as you arrive please contact us at the registration desk and we will make practicing plan for you. Where can I practice? Plenty of practicing rooms will be available in the conservatory at a 5 minute walk. On the day of your performance you will get a practicing room near the Bimhuis, where the Focus on Youth Concerts will take place. What kind harps will be available? Camac and Salvi. Maybe also Lyon & Healy and Horngacher. This is not sure yet. Will strings, stands, chairs, tuning keys, harptrolleys and machines be available On stage stands and chairs will be available. Only for the congress harps, trolleys, strings and tuning keys will also be available. If I bring my own harp: can I practice in the hotel or at the congress building? Please contact us before you arrive with your harp and we will let you know where to put you harp safely. Contact your hotel or budget hostel in advance: not all hotels offer practicing facilities. Please bring your own strings, tuning key, harp trolley and machine with you and put your name and address on all your belongings! Where can I stay with my family? Please check ‘accommodations’ at this website. At the Moevenpick hotel you can share a room with 2 other people. Novotel hotel offers plenty enough rooms with free stay for children under age 16 on their parents room. The budget hostels Skotel, StayOkay and the Camping Zeeburg offer large rooms up to 8 people in the room. I will come by car. Where can I park and how much does it cost? There is a parking garage under the congress venue and the Moevenpick hotel with an easy access by elevators to the concert building. The costs are € 3,- per hour or € 30 per day. Two stops away from the congress venue is a ‘park & ride’ possibility where you can park as long as you want for € 5,50 per day (including a ticket for public transport). It is called Park & Ride Zeeburg. Exit S114 from highway A10. When do I need to be there? Of course we would be happy if you join the whole congress, but we advise you to be there at least one day before you play, to have time enough to choose a harp. Who will put my harp on stage and tune? We take care of the transport and tuning of the congress harps. You are not allowed to take a harp into another room. If you bring your own harp, please tell us in advance so that we make a plan with you how organize these subjects. Focus on Youth concerts performing schedule (pdf) For information about the Focus on Youth Concerts, please contact Petra van der Heide Tel: 0031-20-669 1027 Email: p.vdheide@xs4all.nl