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Harp Events
Details of harp concerts, courses, competitions, festivals and other events.
Hands on the Harp (Mar) - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 13th March 2010
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 11.45am
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp. Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
More Technique and Fun on the Harp - Watford
13th March 2010
Abbots Langley, Watford, Herts
11am-4.45pm
A workshop by Danielle Perrett, for all standards.
See www.clarsachsoclondon.co.uk
Exhibition of Harps - Exeter
Monday 15th March 2010
South Street Baptist Church, 25 South Street, Exter, EX1 1EB
Clive Morley Harps will have an exhibition of harps and music for sale at the Devon Performing Arts Festival. See www.devonpaf.org.uk for further details.
The International Harp Competition & Festival - The Netherlands
23rd - 27th March 2010
Utrecht, The Netherlands
See www.harpfestival.nl for more information.
Harp Exhibition - Coleraine
Tuesday 23rd March 2010
The Lodge Hotel, Lodge Road, Coleraine, BT52 1NF, Tel: 028 70344848
4-7pm
Join us for an exhibition of our harps.
A technician will be available during all our exhibitions in Ireland for servicing, regulating and repair. For quotations just turn up on the day; for other work, please contact us beforehand to book an appointment.
Harp Exhibition - Belfast
Wednesday 24th March 2010
Jurys Inn, Fisherwick Place, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7AP, Tel: 0208 9053 3500
4-7pm
Come and try out a new harp or choose some new music.
A technician will be available during all our exhibitions in Ireland for servicing, regulating and repair. For quotations just turn up on the day; for other work, please contact us beforehand to book an appointment.
Harp Exhibition - Cork
Thursday 25th March 2010
Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork, Tel: 021 4274040
4-7pm
Visit us to try harps for sale or rental.
A technician will be available during all our exhibitions in Ireland for servicing, regulating and repair. For quotations just turn up on the day; for other work, please contact us beforehand to book an appointment.
Harp Exhibition - Dublin
Friday 26th March 2010
O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin, Tel: 061 6073700
4-7pm
An opportunity to meet other harp players and teachers, look at new music and try our harps.
A technician will be available during all our exhibitions in Ireland for servicing, regulating and repair. For quotations just turn up on the day; for other work, please contact us beforehand to book an appointment.
Harp Ensemble Workshop and Recital with Keziah Thomas - London
Sunday 28th March 2010
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
10am - 4pm
Harp Ensemble Workshops with Keziah Thomas
10.30-12.30am: Beginners to Grade 4 with Concert at 12.15pm
2-4pm: Grade 5 and above with Concert at 4.15pm
These workshops are a fun opportunity to meet and play with other harpists. They will concentrate on some techniques tips, playing together, improvising and preparation of pieces for an informal concert at the end of the workshop. The music for some of the pieces will be sent in advance.
1pm: Free Lunchtime Recital with Keziah Thomas
There will be an exhibition of harps for sale or rental, as well as sheet music to browse.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Harps will be provided.
Dowload Booking Form.
2nd Wales International Harp Festival - Caernarfon
4th-10th April 2010
Galeri, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
View the
Wales International Harp Festival website.
Easter Harp Happening - Sudbury, Suffolk
6th - 8th April 2010
A two-day course for young people (up to 21) taught by Danielle Perrett and Miriam Keogh. Some experience of harp-playing (pedal or lever) required.
Organised by the Clarsach Society London & South-East branch.
For more information contact 01264 337903 or mail@clarsachsoclondon.co.uk or see www.clarsachsoclondon.co.uk.
29th Edinburgh International Harp Festival
9th-14th April 2010
Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh
The Clarsach Society Presents:
- International Concerts
- Classes for all Levels
- Seminars and Workshops
- Family Ceilidh
See www.harpfestival.co.uk
for full programme or email administrator@harpfestival.co.uk for further details.
Hands on the Harp (Apr) - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 17th April 2010
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 11.45am
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp. Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
Flute and Harp Day - Stevenage
Sunday 9th May 2010
Woolenwick Junior School, Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2NU
10am - 4pm
Flautists - have you always wanted to play with a harpist, but didn't know one?
Harpists - have you always wanted to play with a flautist, but didn't know one?
This could be a chance to build a performing relationship with another player.......
There will be a set repertoire of flute and harp duet music for the day, which will cater for playing standards from grade 2 to grade 6+. On booking, participants will be allocated to the group appropriate to their standard and will be expected to buy the prescribed music for their group and prepare it in advance. Advanced players may if they wish sightread a copy of the music on the day.
The morning sessions will consist of rehearsing the set repertoire in small groups, with guidance and support from the tutors. A performance of each set piece will be selected for inclusion in the masterclasses, which will take place during the afternoon, and be given by Danielle Perrett. Interested listeners are welcome to attend the masterclass (1.30pm) in return for a donation to the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Tutors: Lynda Harrison (flute) and Danielle Perrett (harp)
All ages from 8 years upwards welcome. Participants must be able to read music. Grade 2 equivalent minimum standard required for both flautists and harpists. Both lever harp players and pedal harpists welcome.
The fee for the day is £20. The deadline for booking is March 27th.
Later applications will be considered if space permits.
For more information, ring 01264 337903 or email mail@clarsachsoclondon.co.uk. Download a booking from at www.ealingfestival.org.uk.
Harp Classes - Reigate and Redhill Music Festival
Saturday 15th May 2010
Last date of entry February 12th
Classes for all ages and standards of pedal harp and clarsach plus ensembles.
Adjudicator: Thelma Owen.
For entry form, see reigate-redhillmusicfest.org.uk or contact Susannah Shucksmith on 01737 221638.
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Urdd Gobaith Cymru 2010 - Ceredigion
Monday 31st May - Saturday 5th June 2010
Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
Join us at Wales' Cultural Youth Festival for an exhibition of Harps for sale or rental. Sheet music and accessories available to browse and buy.
For more information, see the Urdd website: www.urdd.org
Hands on the Harp (Jun) - Morley Showrooms, Filkins
Saturday 19th June 2010
Clive Morley Harps, Goodfellows, Filkins, Lechlade, Glos GL7 3JG
10am - 11.45am
Come Along and Learn to play the Harp. Harp Workshop for Beginners.
All ages welcome.
No previous experience necessary
£20 per person.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 01367 860493 or email harps@morleyharps.com to reserve your place.
Harp Classes - Leamington Spa Competitive Festival
Sunday 20th June 2010
Harp classes for Clarsach, Any Harp, Pedal Harp, Harp Duet, Ensemble and Composition.
Adjudicators: Ruth Faber and Thelma Owen.
The Clive Morley Cup will be awarded to the most promising harpist.
See www.leamcompfest.org.uk for entry forms and further details.
Annual Festival for Irish Harp - Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
27th June - 2nd July 2010
An Grianan, Termonfeckin, County Louth, Ireland
The Cairde na Cruite annual harp festival is celebrating it 25th year in 2010. Focusing primarily on the music of the ancient harping tradition tradition and traditional Irish music, this festival attracts harpers from all over the world. The challenging, week-long programme of tuition, workshops, sessions and concerts offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of Irish music, song and dance, as well as developing the skills and repertoires of harpers of all standards.
See www.cairdenacruite.com for more details.
Advanced Harp Course with Eleanor Turner - Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth MusicFest International Festival and Summer School 2010
Saturday 24 July - Saturday 31st July 2010
The spectacular coastline of Cardigan Bay in West Wales is a fine backdrop for this inspirational week of Living Music. Aberystwyth MusicFest is an enticing fusion of Music Festival and Summer School; of experience and learning; of performance and appreciation.
An intensive week of harp study under the skilful guidance of Eleanor Turner, winner of the 2007 European Harp Competition, is open to players of grade 7 standard and above.
Eleanor will offer personal advice on choosing and preparing repertoire for competitions and concerts. She has herself attended summer courses with many of the great harpists including Catherine Michel, Susann McDonald and Erika Waardenburg. The knowledge, insight and encouragement garnered from these courses has been a continual source of motivation for Eleanor in her career thus far, so she has high hopes and aspirations for her own course participants at MusicFest!
A library of solo and harp ensemble music will be available for trying and buying, courtesy of Morley Harps.
For further information see the harp course website.
Summer Harps in the Trossachs - Aberfoyle
25th - 30th July 2010
Gartmore House, near Aberfoyle
Five-day residential harp course at a beautiful and well-appointed venue; non residential places available, also daily rates.
Tutor: Isobel Mieras.
A Cadenza Promotions event
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk.
Harp Course for 7-18 Year Olds - London SE1
26th - 30th July 2010
9.30am - 3.30pm
Junior and Senior Course. Beginner to Grade 8. Half the time spent with harp tutor. Half the time spent playing with Junior or Senior Orchestra.
Non-residential.
£160. 10% discount if booked by 1st May 2010.
Further information: Helen Sharp: 07798 525622
International Harp Summer School - Hitchin
3rd - 7th August 2010
Benslow Music Trust, Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Herts. SG4 9RB
The dynamic, internationally renowned team of Danielle Perrett and the Nash Ensemble’s Lucy Wakeford leads Benslow’s International Harp Summer School this year.
The course aims to recruit advanced players from conservatoire to professional levels who will benefit from our tutors’ deep experience and friendly and insightful guidance. Danielle will also lead a helpful evening session which demonstrates how the Pilates technique can help musicians. There will be an informal concert given by students on the final day and all course members will also receive a complimentary ticket to the flute, harp and viola recital given by Philippa Davies, Lucy Wakeford and Martin Outram on Friday 6 August at 8 pm as part of the Benslow International Series.
Download further information and booking form.
Four Day Clarsach Course - near Durham
9th-12th August 2010
Esh, near Durham
Northern Harps are running a four day clarsach course in the beautiful village of Esh, led by Wendy Stewart.
The course costs £175, which will include four days of teaching, lunches and refreshments. There will also be social events and a trip to the historic city of Durham, and everyone is welcome to bring family, friends and other instruments.
Further information (including details on how to book) is available on the website www.northernharps.co.uk.
Ibacus Summer Harp Course - Suffolk
10th - 14th August 2010
Charlotte Seale and Imogen Barford are running their annual summer harp course for 14 to 24-year-olds. The course takes place in a beautiful timber-framed Tudor farmhouse in Suffolk which dates from 1522, and has a state-of-the-art concert hall created from an atmospheric galleried barn.
For more information, please telephone Charlotte Seale on 020 7254 0419 or see www.ibacusharpcourse.com
Harper's Escape - New Jersey, USA
15th - 17th October 2010
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
www.harpersescape.com
The Welsh Connection Harp Weekend - Dumfries
23rd - 24th October 2010
Workshop: Glenmidge Harp Studio, Auldgirth, near Dumfries
Concert: Woodland House Hotel, Newbridge Dumfries</STRONG>>!!
The Welsh Connection! A weekend with acclaimed Welsh triple harp player, Robin Huw Bowen. Robin will tutor an all-abilities workshop, with the focus firmly on Welsh music, on Saturday 23 October. On Sunday 24 October Robin will be the guest soloist at Solway Harps' annual Autumn Tapestry concert.
A Solway Harps event
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
Autumn Harp Weekend - Stirling
5th - 7th November 2010
Gean House, Alloa, near Stirling
Relaxing house-party style harping weekend at a magnificent new venue - residential or non residential.
Tutor: Isobel Mieras
A Cadenza Promotions event
Contact: Joan Bailey on 01387 740412 or harpsaccord@tiscali.co.uk
Ongoing Harp Courses
Ongoing harp schools and residential courses.
Trehawsa / Cornwall Harp Centre Weekend Harp Courses
Date: Ongoing Courses. Contact Cornwall Harp Centre for dates.
Venue: Near Bude, North Cornwall
Contact: Sarah Deere-Jones - sarah@trehawsa.com
Music weekends with Sarah Deere-Jones for £85, including meals and camping on the farm.
See www.cornwallharpcentre.co.uk for more details.
Irish Harp Centre
Harp courses, summerschools, weekends with Janet Harbison & Malcolm Gullis in a 19th century old Schoolhouse of Castleconnell, Co. Limerick.Telephone +353 61 372777, email info@irishharpcentre.com or visit http://www.irishharpcentre.com for more information.
Highland Music Holidays
Situated on the West Coast of Scotland and surrounded by beautiful highland scenery, Highland Music Holidays are based in the charming coastal village of Dornie. With classic views of the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle, Highland Music holidays offer a unique and relaxing setting to further your musical interest, knowledge, technique and enjoyment. All instruments welcome - from harps to horns, strings to saxophones!
For music lovers of all ages and standards our vastly experienced tutors will share their specialist knowledge, and provide inspiration and encouragement in these glorious surroundings.
And, when the music stops we treat you to some of Scotland’s finest sights and experiences; castle visits locally and on Skye, unspoiled Brochs in Glenelg ,Otter, Seal and Jelly- Fish watching and even a Distillery Tour for those with a taste for Scotland‘s nectar!
For more information see www.highlandmusicholidays.com
Windsong Music School - Ireland
Harp Classes available either as a group or individual lessons.
Group classes are motivating and a fun experience. All students take part in concerts and shows and are invited to join the Harp Orchestra.
All styles of music are taught and all grades from beginner to Diploma level.
Summer Courses and Weekend Workshops
Summer courses offer students an opportunity to have fun learning to play a new instrument.
For further information see www.windsongmusicschool.ie.